Andreas Kalser and Josef Obkircher from Aldein discovered a gap in the market in 2017 – and filled it with their company Kirnig: In a converted barn at an altitude of 1,500 meters, the young producers grow edible mushrooms that originally thrive in Asia: shiitake, king oyster mushrooms, and. read more

The mushroom market is currently in a quieter phase. "The first regional asparagus from Schrobenhausen is already on the menu in the gastronomy sector, which is why mushrooms are now taking a back seat. Accordingly, demand is rather subdued. In retail, on the other hand, I would describe it as... read more

The total harvest of edible mushrooms in operations with at least 0.1 hectares of production area amounted to 77,700 tons in 2024. The majority of the edible mushroom production, accounting for 97.5%, consisted of champignons. The remaining harvest volume was made up of oyster mushrooms, shiitake, and... read more

The total harvest of edible mushrooms in farms with at least 0.1 hectares of production area amounted to 77,700 tons in 2024. The majority of mushroom production, accounting for 97.5%, was attributed to champignons. The remaining harvest volume consisted of oyster mushrooms, shiitake, and... read more

The Rural Development Administration has been focusing on the development of yellow oyster mushrooms, a variety known for its potential health benefits such as reducing blood pressure and enhancing immunity. This type of mushroom is mainly cultivated in Korea, East Asia, and Russia. read more

And even though oyster mushrooms are becoming more popular from year to year, they still can't come close to the popularity of the beloved white or brown caps - they rank at the top of consumption numbers with almost 90%. No wonder: their mild taste is easily palatable. read more

The Wildnismanufaktur Engert & Schneider GbR has been operating since April of this year. The company, based in the Allgäu region, will initially function as a specialized trading company for organic mushrooms but will also venture into cultivating gourmet mushrooms in the near future. By summer 2025, they aim to have a total of... read more

Korean retailers are introducing ultra-low priced products in response to high inflation. CU, a convenience store chain operated by BGF Retail Co., has announced that it will be offering vegetable products priced at 990 won later this month. The products will include onions, green onions, radish slices, carrots, and king oyster mushrooms. read more

The cultivation mushrooms mainly thrive on substrate bags made of cereal straw, in large halls and stacked on high shelves. For a good development, the oyster mushroom needs sufficient light. The harvest is done by breaking or cutting the entire cluster. read more

The network of fungal threads, a byproduct from cultivation, is processed into ecological packaging and insulation material. PermaFungi sells oyster mushrooms for consumption but also utilizes the residual stream from cultivation. The fungal threads forming the mycelium can, for example, be used in the production. read more

For years, Pleunis Mushrooms in Kinrooi cultivated a small batch of Lion's Mane mushrooms each winter, overshadowed by its larger counterparts such as Shiitake, Maitake, and King Oyster mushrooms. During the summer, cultivation came to a complete halt due to a lack of demand in the fresh market. read more

Through multiple use of these areas, around 2,500 tonnes of edible mushrooms were produced on a total of 142,000 square metres in 2023. In addition to mushrooms, shiitake and oyster mushrooms were also cultivated. Cultivation was exclusively conventional on all farms. read more

The fresh produce packaging company StePacPPC has customized its award-winning modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) films to preserve fresh whole and sliced white mushrooms, and whole exotic mushrooms, such as oyster, lion’s mane, shiitake, portabella and more. The lean MAP system fulfills
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StePacPPC has customized its modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) films to preserve fresh whole and sliced white mushrooms, and whole exotic mushrooms, such as oyster, lion’s mane, shiitake, portabella and more. The lean MAP system fulfills consumer demands for sustainable packaging that slows
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For over a year now, gourmet mushrooms have been growing and thriving in the former pigsty of the Brinker family in Asendorf. Despite the challenges inevitably associated with a new business venture, owner Lutz Brinker and his wife Alexandra reflect contentedly on their first full business year. read more

StePacPPC has unveiled a new, improved modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) film designed to maintain the freshness of whole and sliced white mushrooms, and whole exotic mushrooms such as oyster, lion’s mane, shiitake, portabella and more. read more

There are still a few weeks to go before Christmas, a time when the consumption of king oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus eryngii) tends to increase considerably. However, demand seems to be lively already at the start of the 2023 campaign, while supply is rather low. read more

"The season for king oyster mushrooms has got off to a good start. While things were still rather slow at the end of September, business has been much better since October, and the Christmas business is also gradually picking up," says Torsten Jonas, Managing Director of Pilzgarten GmbH from
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"Demand for sustainably cultivated and harvested mushrooms and wild mushrooms is definitely rising," begins Rik Spronk of Spronk Champignons. Every week, this Dutch company markets 150,000 kg of cultivated - white and chestnut - mushrooms and Shiitake, oyster, and portobello mushrooms grown by
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"Oyster mushrooms are being increasingly appreciated fresh, and they're more often included in supermarkets' mushroom mixes." That is how John Verbruggen of Verbruggen Paddestoelen - who organically cultivates 15 tons of, among others, oyster mushrooms per week - summarizes the growing mushroom
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