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"The Dutch mushroom season started on September 1, and demand is on the rise," says Bert Spronk from Spronk Champignons, a mushroom farm and wholesaler in the Netherlands. "During the fall, the demand for chestnut and shiitake mushrooms typically increases. These products are becoming increasingly popular." read more

The produciton of white mushrooms in Greece did not exist until two years ago, when, in early 2024, the company Kechagia Mushrooms took the step of opening the first unit for their production in Pedino, Kilkis. "Our production facilities are located in Pedino, Kilkis, and are fully integrated. In... read more

"Once everyone got back into the swing of things after the summer vacation, the whole of Europe had promotions," says Mike van Namen from the Dutch company VN Trading, which grows and sells mushrooms. "That led to a shortage, and Dutch mushrooms sold well. That benefits prices." Mike adds that the read more

In the Middle Ages, mushrooms were considered supernatural due to their astonishing growth rate. One day, there was nothing to see, and the next morning, a fully grown fungus had appeared. "That must be witchcraft!" people thought at the time. Today, we know better. Still, that ability to read more

With the change in weather, Pacbelimex's popular product range is also transitioning from summer to winter produce. Strawberries and red fruits are gradually disappearing, and products such as cabbage, leeks, celery, pumpkins, mushrooms, potatoes, and onions are taking their place. read more

"The consumption of mushrooms is expected to increase, but not as quickly as we would like," predicts Inna Ustylovska, a European mushroom market expert. Inna, who owns Mushroom Growing News, specializes in media, marketing, and consulting services for the global mushroom industry. "Many people already..." read more

The Papua New Guinea mushroom market exhibits a significant disparity between demand and supply, with an annual need for 35 tons, while only 3.5 tons are currently being supplied. This issue was brought to light by Peti Lafanama, the managing director of Pioneer Mushroom, during the conclusion of the China Aid Upland Rice project. read more

Because the producers are under pressure: high import quantities, rising costs, and a lack of agricultural policy support make daily life difficult. Mushrooms are considered a primary agricultural product, but they play a minor role in agricultural policy. "We have no border protection, no read more

The harvest quantity of Shiitake mushrooms increased significantly in 2024. In total, six farms harvested around 251 tons of Shiitake on an area of 2.2 hectares. In 2023, also six farms harvested around 161 tons on 2 hectares. This represents an increase of nearly 56%. read more

According to the Green Media House and the Association of German Mushroom and Cultivated Mushroom Growers (BDC) e.V., the harvest quantity last year was slightly lower than the previous year, but it was about 5.7% higher than the ten-year average from 2014 to 2023. read more

The demand for mushrooms is increasing as the summer season ends and fall approaches. After experiencing low yields last year, there is uncertainty about how key raw materials will perform this season for cultivating a product that is gaining popularity among Spanish consumers. read more

Highline Mushrooms will close down one of its mushroom farms in Ontario at the end of this year. The decision is driven by the age and state of the facility. "We have made the difficult decision to close our facility in Wellington, Ontario as it no longer meets our long-term safety standards and... read more

Mushrooms from the forest can still contain radioactive cesium-137, originating from the reactor accident as well as from above-ground nuclear weapons tests of the 20th century. However, this is not a cause for concern for mushroom pickers. read more

Ecovative has sold its Netherlands-based subsidiary, Ecovative Spawn & Substrate BV, to the Klerken family, founders of Scelta Mushrooms. The business will continue under the new name Ourcelia and will focus on supporting the mushroom industry with spawn and substrate solutions. read more

Clearing tills, rebranding, enhancing cold chain technology, and implementing robotics are just a few examples of innovation in the North American mushroom industry. According to Jose Cambon, CEO of Highline, "This innovation can be categorized into two areas: visible innovation and invisible innovation." read more

Fall is approaching, and the first wild mushroom harvests are already underway in some areas of Spain. The weather has been favorable, and the outlook is good. Dried and fresh mushrooms have been losing ground to frozen mushrooms due to their ease of supply and long shelf life. read more

Since last week, demand in the mushroom market has started to rise again. "It was a quiet summer," explains Michel Lesage of Lesage Champignons. "During the summer, it's always a bit slower. People are on vacation and, despite my disagreement, mushrooms are still too often perceived as a winter product. read more

This year's chanterelle season is now in its second half. Due to the drought in many parts of Europe, including the Balkan region, sourcing chanterelles was difficult at the beginning. Initially, there were slightly more delicate mushrooms available, while read more

Daemyung Farms Cooperation exports a variety of fresh produce, including strawberries, Shine Muscat grapes, pears, persimmons, apples, Korean melons (Chamoe), citrus fruits, and mushrooms. Recently, the Korean yellow melon known as 'Chamoe' has been approved for export to multiple countries. read more

This year's wild mushroom season is now in its second half. "We are finding it difficult to source chanterelles in particular," says mushroom wholesaler Ramazan Gülnar, referring to the ongoing drought in large parts of Europe, including the Balkan region. "At the beginning, we had slightly read more