Banks of mushrooms: The chanterelle season begins again
The chanterelle, also known as Girolle, Hanenkam and Cantharel, is a wild mushroom and is picked by hand in the forests of Europe. It has a light and fresh apricot aroma with a slightly spicy and

Sipo at Macfrut consolidates supply segmentation in the fruit and vegetable sector
At Macfrut we met Massimilano Ceccarini, general manager of Sipo. "Over the last few years we have segmented our offer by use and in 2023 we will consolidate the launch," he said. The range is

'Eating mushrooms might lower blood pressure levels'
In a recent Phytotherapy Research study, scientists review existing literature on edible mushrooms and their bioactive constituents and their impact on hypertension. Edible mushrooms are enriched

GEPC Promo starts campaign to promote mushrooms in Ireland
In order to promote European mushrooms throughout Europe, GEPC Promo (European Association of mushroom producers) has presented a new campaign co-financed by the EU with the slogan: ‘European

Mushrooms from Treviso at the Rimini event with the 'Zero Residues' line
O.P. Consorzio Funghi di Treviso is back at Macfrut, the reference event for professionals of the fruit and vegetable sector in Italy and Europe. The protagonist of the stand is the "Zero

ProducePack™ Punnet range further enhanced with innovative barrier technology
The fiber-based ProducePack™ Punnet tray is an alternative to traditional plastic punnets for produce applications such as mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, grapes, and berries. It has been developed

Conad Nord Ovest has acquired three stores from Bennet
UK: M&S confirms news on prices of over 100 essential items - and shoppers will be pleased Marks and Spencer has extended its price lock on over 100 items until this summer, including fresh food

This week in Fruchthandel Magazine: Mushrooms, soft fruit from Spain, BLE working conference
In recent weeks, there have been major problems with the production of brown mushrooms throughout Europe. The Association of German Mushroom and Cultivated Mushroom Growers (Bund Deutscher

BDC: Deficiency in brown mushrooms
In recent weeks, there have been major problems with the production of brown mushrooms throughout Europe. The Bundes Deutscher Champignon- und Kulturpilzanbauer e. V. (BDC) informs that in some

"Mushroom market stable after price hike; chestnut mushrooms pricey due to cultivation issues"
"After a considerable price hike, mushroom prices have stabilized. That increase was also most welcome, given all the high costs. Something has to give at some point. Fortunately, the market's

"The market situation for brown mushrooms is quite desolate at the moment"
The fruit and vegetable sector does not seem to be at rest. As Hans Deckers, chairman of the Association of German Mushroom and Cultivated Mushroom Growers (BDC), tells us, demand for brown