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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 […]
Can lion’s mane extract help against nervous system diseases?
Researchers from the University of Queensland have discovered an active substance in lion’s mane mushroom (Na-de-phenylethylisohericerin (NDPIH)) that stimulates the growth of nerve cells. If […]
Deterioration of Fresh Mushrooms – Causes, Research
In the food industry, including the mushroom sector, extensive research is conducted at the cost of significant investments by producers to ensure that the quality […]
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 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 […]
PCR tests against pathogens
Traditionally, the presence of pathogenic fungi and bacteria in mushroom growing houses can be detected by culturing microbiological samples over several days. An Australian research […]