91-100 of 111 results
Developing a commercial shelf life test for macadamias (MC12002)
A rapid test to predict shelf-life and quality of macadamias was evaluated in this project, which looked at the use of the OdourScan 'electronic nose' instrument.
16 July 2015
Data collection to facilitate supply chain transparency - stage 2 (MG12007)
Between 2012 and 2015, daily wholesale prices and information on mango quality at the markets was reported to growers through this project.
13 July 2015
Innovative ways to address waste management on vegetable farms (VG13109)
This project investigated and assessed the feasibility of different plastic processing opportunities for waste from vegetable farms
5 June 2015
Reducing flesh bruising and skin spotting in Hass avocado (AV10019)
This project investigated flesh bruising - a major postharvest concern for the avocado industry. It identified critical points in the supply chain where brusing happens and more.
5 June 2015
Understanding and managing avocado flesh bruising (AV12009)
This investment continued work to investigate avocado flesh bruising, developing a prototype decision-aid tool to help reduce bruising at retail.
3 June 2015
Vegetable snacking options market research – stage 2 (VG15060)
This short project undertook market research into vegetable snacking options, looking at distribution channels, smaller vegetable product forms and overcoming issues and challenges related to using locally produced vegetables in processed snack form.
1 June 2015
Post-harvest use of the plant-growth regulator, ethephon, to promote colour development (de-greening) in papaya (PP13006)
The effectiveness of synthetic plant-growth regulator ethephon was studied in this investment as a de-greening and ripening agent for winter-harvested papayas.
26 May 2015
Development of a kernel assessment and laboratory accreditation scheme for macadamias (MC11014)
This project developed and implemented a macadamia kernel assessment and laboratory accreditation scheme to establish clear, objective and documented standards.
16 March 2015
Data and analysis - InfoPome (AP11033)
InfoPome is the apple and pear industry's stock stracking system. This investment supported InfoPome between 2012 and 2015.
3 March 2015
Avocado industry fruit quality benchmarking (AV11015)
Avocado quality benchmarking data and insights were produced by this project, forming the basis of the Qualicado program between 2012 and 2016.
30 January 2015