Canadian exotic mushroom growers are frustrated with the use of imported compost.
It's a time in Canada when shoppers continue to scan store shelves in search of a maple leaf on their packaging, or are filtering their online order by "Shop Canadian." It's also a sentiment that

At Macfrut 2026, Pacifico arrives: the first hologram mushroom
A double debut. Pacifico, the new mascot of the Treviso Mushroom Consortium, arrives at Macfrut (21-23 April, Rimini Expo Centre) and becomes the first hologram mushroom presented at a trade fair.

Rose grower chooses a sustainable approach to managing bacteria and fungi.
Rose grower Marjoland, located in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands, has invested in three Meto UV-C robots from Berg Hortimotive. These machines are specifically designed to combat diseases and pests

Zero Waste, a strategic approach for the Retail sector
Since its debut in 2022, sales of mushrooms at Residuo Zero O.P. Consorzio Funghi di Treviso have grown almost eightfold by 2025. This data captures the evolution of a project that started as a

A UK retailer is selling mushrooms enriched with Vitamin D.
Monaghan supplies approximately 15 tons of mushrooms per week from East Lothian to Asda stores across Scotland. The company utilizes a UV treatment process to enhance the Vitamin D2 content in

Improving resistance to powdery mildew in gerbera using CRISPR gene editing techniques
Powdery mildew is one of the most persistent and economically damaging diseases affecting gerbera production. While some cultivars show partial resistance, most commercial varieties rely heavily

NOW AVAILABLE: A new fungicide has been approved for use on ornamental plants in greenhouses.
Flowers Canada Growers (FCG) has announced that the fungicide Kenja (isofetamid) was recently approved for use on greenhouse ornamental crops to control botrytis. "Many thanks to ISK Biosciences

Enoki mushrooms are a common ingredient in Korean cuisine; however, their demand and prices can decrease when consumption slows down.
Korea's production of enoki mushrooms was approximately 76,562 tons in 2025, with exports varying from month to month. The country exported 705 tons in January 2025 and 499 tons in January 2026.

The approval for emergency use of mancozeb on potatoes in the UK has been rejected.
GB Potatoes has confirmed that their efforts to secure emergency approval for the ongoing use of mancozeb on potato crops have been unsuccessful. Mancozeb, a fungicide primarily used to protect

The products affected by the order suspending imports of products containing residues of substances banned in Europe are all products that contain residues of substances that are banned in Europe.
The decision to suspend imports of products containing residues of substances banned in Europe was announced on January 4th by French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard and Prime Minister

Biotalys has received regulatory approval for its Evoca biofungicide.
Belgium-based Biotalys has announced that it has received regulatory approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its first biofungicide, Evoca. Developed using the company's

"We still believe in our concept, but now we are approaching it with a more realistic perspective."
Since the beginning of the year, Champignon Bruxelles has made a fresh start. The company, formerly known as Micro Flavours, had to close its doors in 2024 due to an increasingly challenging

"There is something magical about the way mushrooms grow."
In the Middle Ages, mushrooms were considered supernatural due to their astonishing growth rate. One day, there was nothing to see, and the next morning, a fully grown fungus had appeared. "That

Switzerland: Mushroom industry demands more visibility and appreciation
Because the producers are under pressure: high import quantities, rising costs, and a lack of agricultural policy support make daily life difficult. Mushrooms are considered a primary agricultural

"Pomimo niepewności, nadal mamy nadzieję osiągnąć lepsze wyniki niż w zeszłym roku"
The demand for mushrooms is increasing as the summer season ends and fall approaches. After experiencing low yields last year, there is uncertainty about how key raw materials will perform this

Natural fungicides for growers are making progress after receiving a grant to replace synthetic ones.
Akorn Technology, Inc. has been granted a National Science Foundation (NSF) Phase IIB Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award to further develop plant-based edible coatings for fresh

Good wild mushroom season in terms of both quantity and quality.
Fall is approaching, and the first wild mushroom harvests are already underway in some areas of Spain. The weather has been favorable, and the outlook is good. Dried and fresh mushrooms have been

BVL/QS: Emergency approval for the fungicide Fonganil Gold against White Rust
As reported by QS with reference to the BVL, the use of Fonganil Gold for controlling White Rust (Albugo candida) on radishes and radishes in the open field is permitted under the emergency

Korean yellow melon is becoming increasingly popular in export markets.
Daemyung Farms Cooperation exports a variety of fresh produce, including strawberries, Shine Muscat grapes, pears, persimmons, apples, Korean melons (Chamoe), citrus fruits, and mushrooms.

VN Trading is constructing a new mushroom farm in Velddriel.
VN Trading produces approximately 160 tonnes of mushrooms per week: 120 tonnes of white mushrooms and 40 tonnes of chestnut mushrooms. Operating under the name Van Namen Champignons, the family

"The coating of our seeds is now 100% sourced from organic materials and is biodegradable."
Since June 2025, the coating applied to the seeds marketed by Sakata no longer contains microplastics. It is now 100% sourced from biological materials and biodegradable, in compliance with

"SmartPackr helps us reduce labor costs and improve the presentation of apples."
For years, Verhoeckx, based in Kerkdriel, has been combining mushroom and fruit trading. Brent Verhoeckx is in charge of fruit sales, which at the growing and trading company mainly includes

Organic elemental sulphur mitigates the limitations of traditional fungicides.
Emile de Groot from Koppert states that a liquid fungicide and acaricide that is easily applied, registered for a wide range of crops, leaves no residue, and is gentle enough to be used in organic

Koppert and Amoéba have signed a distribution agreement for a crop protection solution.
Koppert and Amoéba have signed a commercial agreement which focuses on the innovative biofungicide solution created by Amoéba and follows the recent approval of Amoéba's biocontrol active

BVL/QS: Emergency authorizations for plant protection products Previcur Energy, Coragen, and Orondis Evo
As QS reports, based on information from the BVL, the fungicide Orondis Evo (active ingredients: Azoxystrobin + Oxathiapiprolin) is allowed beyond its existing approval to be used on bottle gourd,