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Plant-based protein for sustainability and healthy aging (VG24004)
This project is providing robust evidence to support the role of vegetable/plant-based protein diets on muscoskeletal outcomes in older adults and a clear understanding of sensory drivers, barriers and motivators for adoption of vegetable/plant-based protein diets among key stakeholders.
7 July 2025
Plus one serve: digital application to support increased vegetable consumption in rural communities (HN24006) (HN24006)
This project is exploring an innovative approach to support young adults (aged 18–35) in rural, regional, and remote areas of Victoria to eat more vegetables. Through the development of a co-designed mobile app – Veg4Me – and a complementary vegetable prescription program, the project aims to overcome key barriers to healthy eating, including limited access to fresh produce, affordability issues, and time constraints.
18 June 2025
Onion nutrition education program for health professionals and the food service industry (VN20002)
The program provided evidence-based resources and tools to support health professionals in recommending onions as part of a healthy diet and encouraged food service professionals to use onions as a hero ingredient in their dishes
8 April 2025
Educating health professionals on the nutrition and health benefits of avocados (AV20003)
This project educated health professionals about the nutrition and health benefits of avocados to encourage their recommendation and ultimately increase the purchase and consumption of Australian avocados.
8 April 2025
Increasing vegetable consumption by 2030: Program Coordinator (VG23016)
The Plus One Serve of Vegetables by 2030 program is a bold, collaborative initiative aimed at significantly increasing vegetable consumption across Australia by implementing evidence-based strategies and behaviour change interventions. The ultimate goal is to elevate the average daily vegetable intake by one serve per person by the year 2030.
23 February 2025
Increasing the provision and consumption of vegetables in secondary school canteens (HN24004)
This project is improving vegetable intake among teenagers through a co-designed study in secondary schools. The goal is to increase the provision of vegetable-based food options in school canteens to promote long-term healthy eating habits.
23 February 2025
Melon industry Waste Management (VM22002)
This project developed a comprehensive food waste production plan for the melon industry, aimed to help reduce waste across the supply chain and boost industry profitability.
15 January 2025
Evidence-based education program to support increased vegetable consumption in children (VG22005)
The VegInfluencer project successfully empowered child settings-based experts, health professionals, and growers with the knowledge, resources, and tools to promote greater acceptance and consumption of vegetables among children.
3 October 2024
Citrus industry health and nutrition education program (CT21006)
This investment educated Australian health professionals (HPs) on the comprehensive nutritional benefits of citrus, empowering them to make informed recommendations to their clients and subsequently increase consumer demand for citrus.
28 November 2024
The nutritional advantage of fresh produce: a focus on bioactive nutrients and their role in consumer demand (HN22003)
This program is increasing the knowledge and awareness of bioactive compounds derived from plant-based foods across Australia with a major focus on promoting their health and well-being benefits.
17 May 2024