The Netherlands has again become the second largest producer of mushrooms in Europe for the 2022-23 season, according to market research by Dutch GroentenFruit Huis. […]
Economy
VERES, the largest mushroom farm in Ukraine, closed
Due to the severe economic problems caused by the Russian-Ukrainian war, the largest Ukrainian mushroom company finally has ceased operations. Located in the town of […]
Mushroom consumption campaign launches in 9 European countries
To promote the European mushroom across the continent, especially among millennials, the GEPC (European Mushroom Growers’ Association) has launched a new EU co-funded European mushroom […]
TRUFO – award-winning mushroom products
For the fourth year running, the Hungarian SPAR has announced the Hungaricool product competition. It’s aims to give interesting, innovative and novel companies operating on […]
McCain Foods Acquires Scelta Products
McCain Foods acquires Scelta Products, expanding its family of delicious frozen vegetable appetizers. Netherlands-based Scelta Products joins McCain’s growing lineup of prepared veggie snacks. The […]
Mushroom industry declines in the United States
The mushroom industry in the USA appears to be slowing down slightly, with mushroom production in 2021-22 at 702 million pounds (318,000 tonnes), down 7% […]
Mushroom promotion campaign will start soon
A mushroom promotion campaign will be launched in Europe in January, thanks to a collaboration between mushroom-growers’ organisations in 9 countries. The 3-year programme, which […]
Shortages of straw and wood make life difficult for German growers
In recent months, woodchips, wastewood, sawdust and straw, which used to be abundantly available, have become increasingly difficult to obtain and thus highly sought-after commodities […]