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"Obecnie sprzedaż pieczarek ostrygowatych rośnie, ze szczególnym popytem, zwłaszcza na rynkach hurtowych" - raportuje Raffaella Lucato z Società Agricola Mancon w Loreggia (Padwa), która specjalizuje się w uprawie tego rodzaju grzybów. "Wzrost popytu na grzyby ogólnie, oraz" read more

The Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock Department in Kandahar province reports that mushroom farms have been established for growers in Khakrez district as part of an initiative to promote crops that can replace poppy. The program is supported financially by the Dutch Committee for. read more

"The demand for exotic mushrooms has really picked up now. For example, we are seeing remarkably good demand for the Maitake and Pom Pom Blanc," says Koert Pleunis of Pleunis Mushrooms from Stramproy. "We had a remarkably quiet summer, and September was also slow to gain momentum, but from read more

CNC Exotic Mushrooms in Heerewaarden increased its production capacity by using a temporary refrigeration unit from Coolworld during the recent peak period. The company, which produces substrate for exotic edible mushrooms, required extra conditioned space to keep up with the increasing demand. read more

Polska branża grzybowa w ostatnich latach dynamicznie się rozwijała, zarówno pod względem wielkości produkcji, jak i profesjonalizacji całego łańcucha dostaw. Wzrasta znaczenie nowoczesnych technologii, automatyzacji i standardów jakości, które są teraz niezbędne. read more

Irish mushroom producer Tiernaneill Mushrooms Ltd (TML) has announced the successful evaluation of a peat-free substrate pioneered by Harte Peat Ltd for industrial-scale production, describing it as a “major step forward” in sustainable mushroom cultivation. read more

Since the beginning of the year, Champignon Bruxelles has made a fresh start. The company, formerly known as Micro Flavours, had to close its doors in 2024 due to an increasingly challenging Belgian business climate. Under the new name, Dario Vunckx is once again growing and selling mushrooms. read more

A Brussels-based start-up that produces packaging made from mushrooms has inaugurated a new facility as part of its efforts to expand beyond its current niche market. Permafungi, which has been in operation for a decade using coffee grounds as a substrate to cultivate edible mushrooms, now plans to utilize its mycelium-based material for packaging purposes... read more

The Cardoncelli mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) season has arrived, but growers are facing difficulty in finding the required substrates for cultivation. The availability of substrates is low, leading to a limited supply of these mushrooms. Here is an overview of the current situation. read more

Frank Geurts of Geurts Champignons says, "We've noticed an increase in sales of unusual mushroom varieties such as oyster, shiitake, and portobello, while the demand for chestnut mushrooms is gradually rising. Sales of white mushrooms, however, remain stable." The Dutch company grows and sells various kinds of mushrooms. read more

Naukowcy z Uniwersytetu Kolumbii Brytyjskiej uruchomili MycoToilet, pierwszy na świecie toaletę bez wody zasilaną grzybami, w Ogrodzie Botanicznym UBC. System wykorzystuje grzybnie, czyli sieci korzeni grzybów, do przekształcania ludzkich odpadów w kompost bogaty w składniki odżywcze bez użycia wody. read more

"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