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Food safety for the Australian mushroom industry (MU16005)
This project has examined the potential for contamination of fresh whole and sliced mushrooms a mushrooms by human pathogens
30 August 2018
Boosting vegetable consumption through diet (VegeEze) (VG16071)
A mobile app for encouraging vegetable consumption, VegEze, was developed by this investment, which also delivered insights into how technology can be used to support vegetable use
9 August 2018
A revolutionary new sensor for in-field measurements of food safety in leafy vegetables (VG13073)
This project aimed to construct a working prototype of a new-generation Raman sensor to detect dangerous microorganisms in leafy vegetables.
1 August 2018
Implementing best practice for orchard hygiene
Implementing best practice for orchard hygieneFact SheetThis fact sheet provides key advice for maintaining almond orchard hygiene across the entire season. It was produced under the Australian almond industry innovation and adoption program (
30 June 2018
Six-pronged approach to support Aussie melon industry
Media ReleaseIN THE wake of a Listeriosis outbreak earlier this year, Hort Innovation has worked with growers to launch a six-pronged initiative to combat foodborne illness risks and support the sustainability of the melon industry. Being delivered
19 June 2018
Broccoli lattes could be a thing
Media ReleaseNUTRIENT-RICH coffees may be on the horizon after researchers have developed a powder that is made from imperfect-looking broccoli that would have been cast aside during processing. Being delivered through Hort Innovation for
6 June 2018
Getting kids excited about eating vegetables
Media ReleaseONLY 5 per cent of Australian children are getting their recommended daily intake of vegetables, but a free digital program funded by Hort Innovation is aiming to help turn that around by enlisting the help of teachers across Australia
14 May 2018
Smartphones are the stick needed to eat more carrots
Media ReleaseNEW CSIRO research shows that smartphone apps could be key to addressing Australia’s significant under-consumption of vegetables, especially with men and people who are overweight or obese. Despite evidence that eating vegetables can
7 May 2018
Managing food safety risks in Australian almonds
Access best practice information for food safety across the almond supply chain.
1 March 2018
Healthy homes index (NY16008)
This project drew on the existing literature on the benefits of having plants indoors and synthesised this knowledge into a scale of plant benefits which was then used in the development of the Plant Life Balance smartphone app for consumers.
28 September 2017