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Consumers win as industry sets new “taste” standards for Table Grapes
Media ReleaseNewly adopted changes to Australia’s maturity standards for the domestic table grape market is set to instantly improve the quality and taste of locally grown varieties. The new minimum standards are based on the analysis of maturity
31 October 2019
Telling the sustainability story
Media ReleaseHORT INNOVATION is working with growing businesses to develop a tool to help the horticulture sector share its sustainable, ethical and safe farming practice stories with stakeholders. The tool, the Horticulture Sustainability
24 October 2019
Reverse trade mission to entice our Asian neighbours
Media ReleaseIMPORTERS, wholesalers and retailers from six export markets within Asia will touch down on Australian soil next week for the annual AUSVEG Reverse Trade Mission, commissioned by Hort Innovation and supported by the Victorian
11 June 2019
Hailstorm heroes back in full force as nation encouraged to tackle food waste
Media ReleaseNOW IN its second year running, the Hort Innovation developed campaign “Hailstorm Heroes” is back in full swing to support apple growers hard hit by damaging weather. Launched this week in South Australia, the campaign urges the
22 March 2019
Avocado retail sampling (AV18006)
Over the summer of 2018/19, this project investigated an issue with a high incidence of rots in avocados on Australian retail shelves.
13 March 2019
Opportunities for mushrooms in food service (MU12006)
Opportunities for increasing mushroom use in the food service were identified by this project, feeding into future investments involving chefs, food service training facilities and more in the Hort Innovation Mushroom Fund.
5 February 2019
Mushrooms foodservice farm tours (MU18000)
This investment is about educating the Australian foodservice industry about mushrooms
31 May 2019
Consumer insights show increase in “trendy” vegetable purchases
Media ReleaseWESTERN Australians love brassicas. Queenslanders are keen on fresh salad and Victorians love their leafy Asian vegetables. According to the latest data insights from global information company Nielsen, consumers in particular states
20 December 2018
Want to eat more veggies? There’s an app for that
Media ReleaseSCIENTISTS HAVE today announced an innovative approach to tackling Australia’s poor vegetable intake, with the launch of a new app that challenges people to eat more veggies. Using a gamified approach, CSIRO’s new VegEze app aims to
13 November 2017
Global scan for vegetable innovation - fresh and minimally processed (VG13080)
This project examined vegetable innovations from around the world to identify viable opportunities for Australian vegetable growers.
26 March 2015