This project focuses particularly on current and likely future trends in the management of quality, food safety and the environment as applicable to the Australian vegetable industry, background as to why these issues have their current prominence, and the “meaning behind the jargon” associated with key codes of practice and standards and an evaluation of their place and value within the Australian vegetable industry.

This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.

• Vegetable Fund