Swiss mushroom producers criticize EU grants
December 3, 2010
The board of the Swiss Mushroom Growers Association (VSP) has criticized the EU politics for supporting the mushroom industry. German discounters in Switzerland are dumping mushrooms on the market for catastrophic prices. The agricultural politics of the EU and Switzerland create an uneven playing field where Swiss producers are unable to compete. To deal with […]
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Becker Underwood acquires South-African based Biological Control Products
November 8, 2010
Becker Underwood has acquired Biological Control Products (Pty) Ltd (BCP). BCP is a leading company in Africa for solid-state fermentation of fungal products. “The addition of BCP gives us manufacturing capability for a wide range of fungal products, a sales office for promotion of existing Becker Underwood products, and a new range of biorational products […]
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Lutèce 100 years
October 27, 2010
The Dutch company Lutèce was founded as an importer for “champignon de Paris” from France into the Benelux countries, and developed in 100 years time to European market leader in conserved mushrooms. One hundred million kilograms of mushrooms are processed every year, mainly produced by Dutch mushroom growers. The company from the province of Limburg celebrates […]
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21st NAMC in New Orleans
October 21, 2010
In February 2011 the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, USA will host the 21st North American Mushroom Conference. From February 17 to 19, the American Mushroom Institute, together with Mushroom Canada, invite you to 3 days of conference and trade expositions. Under the title “Unmask the Possibilities” innovations, production challenges and new technology will be […]
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Polish weblog with mushroom recipes
October 19, 2010
There are many blogs about cooking, and there are many websites about mushrooms. Dominika Spyra combined the two in a weblog about cooking mushrooms. To use her words: “Mushrooms are simply delicious! Unfortunately, I am under the impression that they are underestimated, constantly in the same compositions, not quite appetizing, interesting or inspirational. However, there […]
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Mushroom production in USA down by 3,3%
October 19, 2010
In the 2009-2010 season the production of mushrooms in the USA was down by 3,3% from 372 million kilos to 360 million kilos. This according to an annual report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The average price, approximately $1,17 per pound or $2,57 per kilo, remained unchanged. […]
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Irish producers launch local campaign
September 9, 2010
Irish mushroom producers Monaghan Mushrooms, Breffni Mushrooms and Walsh Mushrooms, along with Commercial Mushroom Producers Co-operative Society (CMP) Ltd, have teamed up to launch a campaign to educate retailers on the benefits of stocking Irish mushrooms and to break down preconceived barriers to purchase. The ‘Stock Local, Stock Irish’ campaign kicks off from September 2010 […]
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Havens finishes new production facilities
July 22, 2010
After installing a new conditioning-unit in 2009, Havens-MCSubstradd now have expanded that line with new riping and conditioning silos. In the same time, the overall capacity of the plant has improved. “More and more, our customers demand innovative products with the best slow-release effect. We are convinced this in another step in optimising the extra […]
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UK Mushroom Bureau to launch 3 year promotion campaign following approval of EU funding
July 16, 2010
The Mushroom Bureau has announced funding for a €2.6m three year campaign to promote fresh mushrooms in the UK. The EU has provided 50% of the funding while the other 50% comes from the mushroom industry. The campaign, supported by the EU and growers and producers from the UK and Ireland will run a fully […]
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Out of Darkness
June 3, 2010
The Australian television network ABC shows a series called “Landline”. Landline focuses on Australian agriculture and horticulture. The show edited on May 30 was titled “Out of Darkness” and was all about mushrooms. A big chunk of the show is recorded at Adelaide Mushrooms and features Doug Schirrpa of the company and Australian Mushroom Growers […]
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