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Improved postharvest management of chestnuts (CH13005)
Optimal storage approaches and temperatures for harvested chestnuts were explored in this research, to help growers optimise nut quality.
18 December 2014
Identify process improvements for preserving peak freshness of broccoli (VG13086)
An analysis of broccoli freshness, quality and display in retail stores was conducted by this project, which also looked at ways to maintain and improve quality along the supply chain.
3 December 2014
Producing high value dried grapes - Stage 1 (DG13004)
This project investigated how to consistently produce light-coloured dried grapes, looking at maturity at time of drying, the use of protective covers and more.
23 October 2014
Market potential for value added peach, nectarine, plum and apricot product (SF13000)
This project investigated the viability of the production and marketing of fresh summerfruit juice in Australia, to add value to product that is otherwise discarded.
18 September 2014
Australian sweet persimmon industry development – phase 3 (PR12000)
This project developed the Persimmon Postharvest Manual and also delivered a range of work into pest and disease management, including research into mealy bug and clearwing moth.
25 June 2014
Production of fish feed from vegetable waste (VG13050)
This project looked at introducing value to vegetable waste, by investigating the feasibility of using it to grow insect larvae that could in turn be used as feed for use in aquaculture.
20 June 2014
Biogas generation feasibility study (VG13049)
The feasibility of generating and using biogas on Australian vegetable farms was explored in this research, as a way to put vegetable waste to use.
18 June 2014
Scoping study to develop a standardised industry banana carton (BA13015)
This investment looked at minimum packing and packaging specifications to best protect bananas through the supply chain to retail.
20 January 2014
Commercial feasibility of banana waste utilisation in the processed food industry (BA09025)
Value-adding options for bananas that do not meet retailer specifications were investigated by this project, including juices, snack products, functional foods and banana base ingredients.
13 March 2013
Project extension: carton management in the banana industry (BA13019)
This investment delivered the results of research into banana carton configurations to industry, to help improve banana quality and presentation through the supply chain.
8 July 2012