Native to East Asia, the shiitake (Lentinula edodes) has been a delicacy in China and Japan for around 2000 years. It lives exclusively on the […]
Tag: mushroom cultivation
The Dutch mushroom industry is the second largest in Europe
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. […]
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 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% […]
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 […]
Shrooly, the home mushroom growing gadget
There are many different types of home mushroom growing kits, from the very simple cardboard compost boxes to slightly more sophisticated systems. However, the UK-designed […]
War, crisis, inflation, mushroom industry
As you know, Russia attacked Ukraine at the end of February, causing a serious economic crisis across Europe. As we have reported, several farms in […]
Polish mushroom growers hit by high cost price
The agricultural sector, including the mushroom sector, is being hit hard by the continuing rise in production costs across Europe, including in Poland. It is […]