Final report summary - Mushroom packaging specifications and options (MU23007)

The project MU23007: Sustainable Packaging Alternatives for Australian Mushrooms (2019–2021) was a strategic industry initiative delivered by The Growth Drivers and funded by Hort Innovation. It responded to increasing environmental, regulatory, and retailer pressure to transition away from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film, supporting broader industry sustainability objectives.

The project focused on identifying and evaluating viable packaging alternatives for fresh Australian mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus), aiming to maintain product quality, shelf life, and food safety while aligning with evolving national packaging regulations and sustainability targets.

The summary also includes a link to the full final report.