121-130 of 4523 results
Hort Innovation welcomes new Directors
Hort Innovation welcomes new DirectorsOne new and one returning Director have joined the Board of Hort Innovation today, amid a year of record investment for the grower-owned research and development corporation (RDC) for Australian horticulture.
29 November 2024
Macadamias usage and attitude research study (MC24001)
This project provided the Australian macadamia industry with actionable insights into consumer awareness, usage, and purchase patterns of macadamias, enabling the development and evaluation of effective marketing strategies.
20 September 2024
Ethylene and mushroom quality (MU24002)
This project is determining how sensitive Australian white Agaricus mushrooms are to ethylene-related quality loss, with the aim of improving product quality and shelf life throughout the supply chain.
29 November 2024
Valuing the sustainability story of the Australian vegetable and onion industries (MT24003)
This project is elevating the sustainability narrative of the Australian vegetable and onion industries by highlighting the industries’ achievements in sustainability to key audiences, while also identifying areas to improve.
28 November 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
Avocado retail education 2024 (AV23007)
This project addressed the barriers to consumers purchasing Australian avocados, including concerns over poor quality (ripeness at time of purchase, goes off too quickly, poor quality, bruises early) and limited knowledge among retail staff about varietal attributes, correct handling, storage, ripening, and display of avocados in-store.
23 January 2024
Call for start-ups to help Australian farmers curb costs
Call for start-ups to help Australian farmers curb costsAs fruit, vegetable and nut growers face challenging economic conditions and a drop in consumption, grower-owned not-for-profit research and development company, Hort Innovation, today
25 November 2024
Addressing key challenges in Australian baby leaf production (VG23014)
This project will deliver the information and resources needed to ensure the quality and safety of baby leaf salads for Australian consumers.
19 November 2024
Evaluating on farm water and nutrient recapture in Western Australia (AS23009)
This project is developing a cost-effective system to capture leached nutrients and irrigation water from below the crop root zone and recycle them back onto crops.
18 November 2024
Avocado claims testing - domestic research 2024/25 (AV24001)
This project is identifying the most compelling health claims that can drive avocado purchases among Australian consumers, especially light buyers.
10 December 2024