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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
Lesser known native veggies pass the taste test
Media ReleaseUNIQUE NATIVE produce could be the next buzz food with a consumer study pointing to a clear demand for Australian-grown vegetables that are not widely available through the nation’s retailers. Funded by Hort Innovation and conducted by
20 November 2017
Growers smash expectations through avocado pop up
Media ReleaseTHE FIRST-EVER industry-funded pop-up restaurant has proven a smash hit with almost 500kg of avocados sold at the month-long venue, located in the NSW hipster heartland of Surry Hills. Adorned in avocado wallpaper, and kitted out with
11 December 2017
Historical Potato Tracker Reports 2014 - 2015
The Potato Tracker reports summarise the findings of a monthly online tracking project for potatoes across a 12 month period to assist in the better understanding of consumer behaviour.
31 August 2015
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
$6 million to strengthen Aussie vegetable businesses
Media ReleaseHORT INNOVATION Invested more than $6 million into a targeted program which aims to bolster vegetable production in key growing areas throughout the nation. The funds will be used to inform growers about current research and
6 July 2016
Consumer and market program for the vegetable industry (Project Harvest) (VG12078 and VG14060)
This investment was responsible for monitoring consumer perceptions, attitudes and behaviour in relation to specific fresh vegetable commodities.
22 June 2017
Continuation of pilot systems to validate Pest Free Place of Production for Queensland fruit fly in the Yarra Valley (MT15028)
This investment followed on from previous work to develop systems to validate ‘Pest Free Place of Production’ (PFPP) for Queensland fruit fly in the Yarra Valley.
10 January 2019
Building the business case to grow domestic demand for vegetables in Australia (VG17013)
This project looked at the opportunities and considerations for establishing a marketing program for the Australian vegetable industry.
30 November 2018
Increasing consumption by developing community awareness and benefits of vegetables (VG16025)
This project looked at how community interventions – such as local farmers’ markets, agritourism and community garden programs – may increase vegetable consumption.
29 December 2017