Wild mushrooms

Kent-based organic mushroom farm Urban Farm It has launched a range of fresh and dried Lion’s Mane mushrooms into the UK market. read more

Button mushrooms (Agaricus) remain the most familiar, widely cultivated, and consumed in the U.S., but it is often the imported Enoki mushrooms from Asia that are recalled due to fungal issues. Rachel Roberts, President of the American Mushroom national industry association (AMI), says 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

Przez najdłuższy czas w Ameryce Północnej grzyby były sprzedawane w solidnych pojemnikach jednolitego koloru. Ostatnio firma Highline Mushrooms dokonała zmiany na przezroczyste pojemniki. Był to pierwszy z wielu kroków innowacyjnych. „Wszystkie indywidualne kroki, jakie podejmujemy, to mikroinnowacje” - mówi Jose Cambon, dyrektor generalny Highline. read more

HH Fresh Trading Corp of California is recalling its 200g packages of Taiwan Enoki mushrooms due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can lead to severe and sometimes fatal infections in vulnerable populations such as young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. read more

The production of cultivated mushrooms for Christmas is on track, as it is the peak selling period of the year. The crisis that affected the sector this summer appears to be coming to an end. read more

Nursery crops maintained their position as the top crop in Santa Clara County in 2023, as reported by the latest Crop Report from the county. Despite a decrease in value of nearly 8% from 2022 due to the closure of one mushroom farm, mushrooms held onto the second spot, according to county officials. read more

The Fiji Mushroom Association is dedicated to boosting local mushroom production in order to reduce Fiji's dependence on imported mushrooms within a five-year period. Fiji currently imports mushrooms worth around $0.9 million annually, which is equivalent to approximately 124 read more

Highline Mushrooms has always been passionate about natural nourishment and innovation, with a strong belief in the future of the mushroom category. Driven by a team with proven success in innovation and a roadmap for the future, the company's next step is to future-proof mushroom farming with. read more

With the arrival of autumn and following abundant rains, the long-awaited mushroom season has begun in Ukraine. While mushrooms can be found throughout the country, they are most commonly harvested in the forested regions of northern and western Ukraine. Prices for cultivated mushrooms in markets and stores may vary. read more

Highline Mushrooms is revealing its new brand identity at the upcoming IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show. Through its redesigned packaging, the company aims to elevate mushrooms from obscurity to prominence. Visitors can look forward to a fresh booth showcasing the revamped brand. read more

Swish Rolls bakery in Singapore has introduced a limited-edition series of vegetable-shaped buns, which will be available until November 10, 2024. These buns are designed to look like vegetables such as carrots, eggplants, and mushrooms, but their fillings do not correspond to their appearance. For instance, the bun shaped like a carrot is filled with orange cream. read more

Sainsbury's is claiming a UK first by launching conventional mushrooms grown without peat. read more

Grzyby są wspaniałym jesiennym warzywem, doskonałym do dodawania do zup i gulaszy. Jednak zachowanie świeżości grzybów może być wyzwaniem, zwłaszcza gdy szybko stają się śliskie i tracą teksturę. Jednak eksperci z Urban Farm-It ujawnili proste, a zarazem skuteczne metody przechowywania. read more

As the Federal Center for Nutrition (BZfE) reports, the Maitake mushroom, also known as the hen-of-the-woods, even grows in German forests, although very rarely. "It has a large fruiting body consisting of numerous, fan-shaped mushroom caps. read more

W wyraźnym postępie w sektorze świeżych produktów w Wielkiej Brytanii, Sainsbury's ogłosił wprowadzenie pieczarek uprawianych bez użycia torfu, co stanowi pierwszy taki przypadek w brytyjskich supermarketach. Inicjatywa ta ma na celu zmniejszyć roczne zużycie torfu o 20 465 ton, wpisując się w strategię detalisty. read more

"We need to rethink the mushroom category and also explain to consumers what is possible with mushrooms, because they often have no idea or ideas," said Rob Banken. Additionally, starting in 2025, the company will have four robots for harvesting, as reported by the entrepreneur. 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

Noud Spetgens from Nesco, a Dutch company that grows and sells organic mushrooms in Europe, states, "It's currently stable, with no craziness, shortages, or overproduction." He also anticipates growth, mentioning that some Dutch supermarkets do not offer organic mushrooms yet. read more

In wholesale markets, and beyond, there is a clear change of season that welcomes all autumnal products. To indicate which are the best to buy, The Shopping Bag, a service by BMTI and Italmercati Business Network, in collaboration with, is on the case. read more