Mushrooms, how to have more clarity on the shelf
Making cultivated mushrooms more recognizable, understandable and easier to promote in the point of sale. This is the goal that the Treviso Mushroom Consortium is working towards, alongside the

Irish government introduces subsidy program for fruit and vegetable producers
Irish Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced a €2 million (US$2.3 million) fuel support scheme for specialist fruit and vegetable growers. The scheme will benefit growers producing

Costa is increasing its mushroom production.
Costa Group, one of Australia's top mushroom suppliers, has announced that it has increased its weekly production capacity by an additional 40 tonnes of fresh mushrooms per week.More. Go to the

The lack of high-quality substrates is limiting mushroom production in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian mushroom industry is currently experiencing a serious shortage of high-quality substrate, which has become the primary bottleneck for production. Although demand is stable, the

Demand for sliced mushrooms is exceeding supply.
"The demand for mushrooms is currently higher than expected, despite the favorable weather in recent weeks," says Noud van den Broek of Banken Champignons. "The week leading up to Easter is

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

Monaghan leverages overcast weather conditions to promote Vitamin D-enriched mushrooms.
The mushroom supplier from Monaghan is promoting its Vitamin D-enhanced mushroom range in Scotland due to the prolonged period of dull weather that has limited natural sunshine levels.More. Go to

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

Follow the Blue, Consortium of Treviso Mushrooms for Research
The O.P. Consorzio Funghi di Treviso renews its commitment to social responsibility by supporting the Follow the Blue campaign promoted by the IEO-Monzino ETS Foundation, dedicated to the

Shot hole disease is a common fungal infection that affects stone fruit trees, such as peaches, plums, and cherries. To protect stone fruit trees from this disease and preserve premium fruit prices, here are some steps you can take: 1. **Prune infected b
Spring has made one thing unmistakably clear: the stone fruit season will be defined by price. Tight supply and the increasing risk of weather-related losses are setting the stage for elevated

"The mushroom packers who are using our non-PVC cling film love it"
Niektórzy z największych producentów polimerów na świecie śledzą z uwagą południowoafrykańskiego innowatora w dziedzinie tworzyw sztucznych, Superthene, producenta zamiennika

Konsumpcja superfoods nadal rośnie we Francji.
Superfoods such as goji berries, seaweed, and certain mushroom-based drinks (such as coffee substitutes) are becoming increasingly popular in the consumer diet. They are promoted as being less

Nowe instalacje biogazowni, które pomogą zasilać "następną generację" grzybów i pionowe uprawy.
Logistics provider Oakland International is launching a set of new anaerobic digestion plants to supply energy for the 'next generation' of vertical farming, mushroom production, and food

The supplier of Lion's Mane mushrooms is rebranding in response to the increasing demand for their product.
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The Middle East market is increasingly adopting Chinese mushrooms through a partnership between Onedayone and Finc.
Onedayone Group, a fruit and vegetable trader, has collaborated with Finc, a mushroom producer from China, to supply Chinese mushrooms to the Middle East, leveraging Dubai as a central hub. This

Afghanistan is promoting mushrooms as an alternative crop to poppy.
The Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock Department in Kandahar province reports that mushroom farms have been established for growers in Khakrez district as part of an initiative to promote

Substrates are only available for those who have made a booking.
The Cardoncelli mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) season has arrived, but growers are facing difficulty in finding the required substrates for cultivation. The availability of substrates is low,

"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

The supply of PNG mushrooms is at 10% of the demand.
The Papua New Guinea mushroom market exhibits a significant disparity between demand and supply, with an annual need for 35 tons, while only 3.5 tons are currently being supplied. This issue was

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

Ecovative is selling Dutch mycelium culture to the Klerken family.
Ecovative has sold its Netherlands-based subsidiary, Ecovative Spawn & Substrate BV, to the Klerken family, founders of Scelta Mushrooms. The business will continue under the new name Ourcelia and

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

AI technology to support sustainable potato farming in Europe.
Research is currently being conducted to enhance the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in the European potato industry, specifically aimed at creating regenerative management systems

$40 million Series B funding secured to expedite the adoption of autonomous mushroom harvesting.
4AG Robotics has closed its $40 million CAD Series B financing, led by Astanor and Cibus Capital, with support from new investor Voyager Capital and existing investors InBC, Emmertech, BDC