Ms. Saffioti inquires about the commercialisation progress of a novel truffle extraction method funded by a Regional Grants Scheme, following up on a 2011 statement regarding its proof of concept. The Minister's answer indicates ongoing commercialisation efforts through a subsidiary of Atlas Pearls and Perfume.

AnsweredQoN 4008Legislative Assembly
Asked
22 April 2015
Portfolio
Regional Development

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I refer to the $25,000 from the Regional Grants Scheme provided to Taste Pty Ltd towards the creation of new down-stream products using French black truffles, and ask given that the Minister’s previous answer in 2011 mentioned that “The work to date has provided proof of concept for a novel extraction method pertaining to truffles and other raw materials using a low temperature, high pressure technique”, has this novel extraction method progressed from proof of concept to commercial use?

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Answered
16 June 2015
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development
Response time
55 days
The Great Southern Development Commission understands further work on commercialising the extraction method is being progressed via a subsidiary of Perth-based company Atlas Pearls and Perfume.

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