3727 research projects
Research project
Nashi Consumer Research 2020
Hort Innovation
In 2020, this short investment provided the Australian nashi industry with crucial insights into consumer attitudes and behaviours towards nashi pears. Qualitative interviews were conducted with consumers to collect and analyse information on important factors such as triggers and barriers to purchase, health and nutrition, taste preferences, fruit quality expectations,...
1 May 2020 - 18 Sep 2020
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Consumer insights for the Australian melon industry
Hort Innovation
This investment undertook research to deliver insights into Australian melon consumers, including their melon consumption habits and attitudes. The information will be available to help growers and other participants in the melon value chain understand impacts on sales and identify opportunities, such as ideal product offerings. The work also evaluated...
5 Apr 2019 - 31 Jul 2019
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Mushroom attitudianal research
Hort Innovation
This short investment undertook research to increase understanding of consumer behaviour and attitudes towards mushrooms. The project team profiled mushroom consumers and delivered insights into mushroom usage, attitudes and consumption as well as identifying triggers and barriers to purchase, and quality and taste expectations.
12 Feb 2020 - 29 May 2020
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Serviced supply chains: Monitoring and modelling to improve the quality of Australian fresh produce into Asian markets
Hort Innovation
To build Australia’s reputation for providing a high value, premium product every stage of the chain needs to work together to optimise quality. This project will address how product is transported with the aim to minimise loss of quality and “freshness”, reduce wastage and increase reliability. The main factors influencing...
1 Oct 2016 - 30 Sep 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Building capacity in irradiation
Hort Innovation
Although phytosanitary irradiation has been practised in Australia and overseas for over 30 years, there remains substantial gaps in our knowledge of phytosanitary irradiation that must be addressed before access to new export markets can be achieved. This project is designed to deliver foundational knowledge to industry, government and our...
21 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Understanding export supply chain logistics under COVID-19 - Sea freight capacity
Hort Innovation
This investment is supporting a business case to identify current and future demand for sea freight capacity requirements of Australian horticulture produce. Government, growers, exporters and supply chain partners need access to accurate and timely air and sea freight capacity information. By providing this information, the industry can assess current...
28 May 2021 - 1 Jan 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Understanding export supply chain logistics under COVID-19 - Air freight capacity phase 2
Hort Innovation
This investment is focussed on providing a detailed analysis of the impacts of COVID-19 disruption on the trade of Australian horticultural produce, specifically as a consequence of loss of airfreight capacity.
23 Jun 2021 - 27 Sep 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Table Grapes Market Access and Trade Development
Hort Innovation
This project aims to enhance the Australian table grape industry’s ability to continue to develop exports in both existing and emerging markets. This project will provide key market access information to ensure the industry is export ready, assist in market access improvement and assist in an increased export demand for...
29 Jun 2021 - 1 Jun 2024
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Joint Berry Export Trade Development
Hort Innovation
The Australian berry industries are in a period of continuing production growth and may be approaching domestic market saturation. The consequence of oversupply will be downward pressure on domestic market prices and therefore an overall reduction in the profitability of the industry. Currently, only a very small percentage of each...
18 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Market Access, Maintenance and Development Program
Hort Innovation
This project aims to develop a strategic plan for the market development for the export of Australian almonds to China.
3 Dec 2019 - 30 Jun 2022
New South Wales, Australia