Wild mushrooms

Walsh Mushrooms is planning to build a £10 million state-of-the-art mushroom-growing facility in Worcestershire. read more

This year, the Association of German Mushroom and Specialty Mushroom Growers (BDC) was able to participate as an associate member and present the challenges and achievements of specialty mushroom cultivation. The BDC presented mushroom cultivation in the flower hall as vividly as possible: from the read more

Retailers extended a helping hand to shoppers at the checkout this week with discounts on popular produce items. Grapes were the most prominently advertised fruit, closely followed by strawberries and blackberries. Among the top vegetable choices were russet potatoes, asparagus, and mushrooms. read more

"While sales of white mushrooms are decreasing, we are observing a slight increase in the demand for chestnut mushrooms. In certain countries and sales channels, chestnut mushrooms are already surpassing white mushrooms in sales. We see this as a positive trend, as chestnut mushrooms have an attractive appearance and maintain" read more

Zapotrzebowanie na egzotyczne grzyby w Kanadzie niedawno wzrosło. „W ciągu ostatnich sześciu miesięcy zauważyliśmy znaczną poprawę naszych sprzedaży” - mówi Steven Rotiroti, współwłaściciel firmy Holburne Mushroom Farm Limited z Queensville w Ontario, dodając, że jego zdaniem jest to odzwierciedlenie poprawy w... read more

Mushrooms are incredibly versatile, and not just in the kitchen. They are increasingly becoming the focus of researchers and start-ups, especially when it comes to finding meatless alternatives for sustainable and healthy food. The demand is there. read more

The mushroom sector in Europe plays a central role in supplying fresh mushrooms to the continental market, with 98% of domestic consumption coming from European producers. However, the recent introduction of EU Regulation 2025/40, which imposes strict restrictions on the use of single-use read more

W tym okresie roku Czarne Trąby, Żółtonóżki i Jeżowe grzyby są zazwyczaj szeroko dostępne w Północnej Kalifornii i Oregonie. "To trzy główne gatunki dostępne zimą" - mówi Joe Salvo, prezes Ponderosa Mushrooms z Kolumbii Brytyjskiej, Kanada. W tym sezonie zimowym, read more

"Zapotrzebowanie na grzyby nie jest już tak duże jak podczas okresu świątecznego, ale nadal jest silne" - powiedział pan Daniil Spanos, dyrektor generalny firmy pakującej grzyby Manitou z siedzibą w Salonikach, Grecja. "Ceny są nadal wysokie dla importowanych grzybów z Polski. Myślę, że jest to związane...". 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

The mushroom industry reflects on 2024 with mixed feelings: while breeding farms continue to be impacted by high energy, wage, and logistics costs, there is also strong demand for various mushroom products such as button mushrooms, exotic mushrooms, and forest mushrooms. read more

Europe's mushroom cultivation is a strategic agricultural sector that blends tradition with innovation. This sector produces approximately one million tonnes of mushrooms annually, offering a significant source of income for thousands of farmers. Additionally, mushrooms provide a healthy and sustainable food product. read more

Starting from January 1st, 2025, an important obligation for the food sector has come into effect: the indication of the origin for shelled and dried nuts, such as hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, and dried figs, as well as for some fresh-cut products, including non-cultivated mushrooms, saffron, and... read more

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have announced the development of a battery powered by mushrooms, marking a significant advancement in microbial fuel cell technology. This groundbreaking project harnesses the metabolic processes of two different types of fungi to produce electricity. read more

Those who grow and process vegetables understand the significance of precision in packaging. Keeping this in mind, Bulltec has introduced a new grader that offers exceptional precision and gentleness. Owner Ruggero Ricci explains that "our machine is equipped with a combined weighing system for" read more

Algarikon Mar Menor, a company from Murcia, has launched the Algarikon Zero project with the aim of addressing one of the region's most urgent environmental challenges: the accumulation of algae on the coasts of the Mar Menor, which is detrimental to local biodiversity. The initiative aims to convert these algae into useful resources. read more

The holidays had a positive effect on the demand for shiitake mushrooms in Europe, according to Vincenzo Salento, Head of Sales Europe at Nature Green, a Ukrainian producer and exporter of shiitake mushrooms. "The demand for shiitake mushrooms follows the usual seasonal trend. Demand is lower during the summer, but during the holidays it tends to increase." 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

Mjko GmbH (formerly Weiße Köpfe), a company based in Lower Saxony, has expanded its Hoheging site to include a new mushroom farm. With a total of seven sites in Germany, Mjko GmbH supplies organic and button mushrooms to retailers and organic food stores throughout the country. The latest expansion was aimed at increasing production capacity and meeting the growing demand for their products. read more

If you like it healthy, sustainable, and at the same time culinarily exquisite, you can easily prepare the Christmas menu with delicious mushrooms. Especially at Christmas, they impress with their advantages. They are very low in calories and fat, cholesterol-free, and contain almost no salt. read more