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A-Pit transfers activities to Mush Comb

Starting January 1, 2025, Mush Comb will, for a period of two years, share responsibility with A-Pit for service and support to A-Pit’s customer base. During this period, Dré Lenders, owner of A-Pit, will remain fully involved. As of January...

Sylvan receives investment from Novo Holdings to drive further growth

Novo Holdings, a leading global life science investor, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the signing of definitive agreements under which Novo Holdings will make a direct investment in Sylvan, a world-leading manufacturer of fungal biotechnology solutions...

Trump’s immigration policies could wreak havoc on this rural town powered by mushroom farms– NBC News

AVONDALE, Pa. is a sleepy, rural corner of southeastern Pennsylvania that produces 70% of the nation’s mushrooms. According to NBC News, President Donald Trump’s immigration policies are threatening the American dream for a tight-knit community of generational mushroom farmers and...

An established farm for sale in Montenegro

A fully operational mushroom farm in Montenegro is available for sale. The farm includes 1,800 square meters of industrial buildings and an additional 1,000 square meters of space ready for installation. There are 12 greenhouses already producing up to 10,000...

Mushroom harvest in Germany dropped by 2.7% in 2024- Federal Statistical Office (Destatis)

Germany harvested 75,700 tons of mushrooms in 2024. Data published by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) (source) reveals that this was 2.7% less than in 2023 but still 5.7% more than the average over the last ten years (2014–2023). Most...

Labour accounts for 44% of the total production cost of mushrooms in Ireland, according to Teagasc

With a farm gate value of €158.6 million and 85% of production exported to the UK, mushrooms remain Ireland’s most valuable horticultural crop — a steady performer in an evolving agricultural landscape. The report published by Teagasc provides an overview...

A Canadian Company Turned Mushroom Stems into a Multimillion-Dollar Business

The Canadian biotechnology company Chinova Bioworks has made it its mission to transform ordinary mushroom stems into an innovative ingredient that is reshaping the food industry. Their flagship product, Chiber™, has become a natural alternative to artificial preservatives, and the...

Mushroom industry in Pennsylvania faces labor shortage as TPS ends for Venezuelan workers

Mushroom farms in Pennsylvania are struggling with labor shortages, and new immigration policies may make it even worse. According to The Conversation magazine, the industry relies heavily on immigrant workers, but many may lose their legal status. This puts pressure...

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A Canadian Company Turned Mushroom Stems into a Multimillion-Dollar Business

The Canadian biotechnology company Chinova Bioworks has made it its mission to transform ordinary mushroom stems into an innovative ingredient that is reshaping the food industry. Their flagship product, Chiber™, has become a natural alternative to artificial preservatives, and the

Mushroom industry in Pennsylvania faces labor shortage as TPS ends for Venezuelan workers

Mushroom farms in Pennsylvania are struggling with labor shortages, and new immigration policies may make it even worse. According to The Conversation magazine, the industry relies heavily on immigrant workers, but many may lose their legal status. This puts pressure

Sylvan’s latest strains: Bavarian Brown and a sporeless Oyster

Sylvan have annouced the availability of two new mushroom strains – Bavarian Brown and SPX 281. These strains are part of Sylvan’s breeding program and are globally protected. Bavarian Brown is a brown Agaricus strain. After doing well in North

List of exhibitors at the International Mushroom Days 2025- Xiamen China

The International Mushroom Days 2025 will take place from April 14 to April 16 in Xiamen(Fliport Hotel), China. The event is organized by the China Chamber of Commerce for Foodstuffs and Native Produce (CFNA) and led by Liu Zi Qiang,

Agaris Ukraine announces plans to offer additional Phase 3 compost volumes

The company Agaris (Ukraine) has announced that it plans to offer its clients additional volumes of Phase 3 compost from both of its facilities—in Ternopil and Cherkasy regions—in the near future. The Uman plant will increase Phase 3 compost production in May, while the Viliya plant in the Ternopil

Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to protect mushroom farmers

On February 27, 2025, Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick introduced a bill in the Senate called the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act. In the House of Representatives, Chrissy Houlahan and Dan Meuser introduced the same bill. The goal is to

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Helen Grogan to retire in March 2025- Teagasc

After 33 years in the mushroom industry, Dr. Helen Grogan will retire in March 2025. According to Teagasc Advisory– Mushroom E-Bulletin 1, February 2025c, she began her career at Horticulture Research International in the UK (1992-2005) and later joined Teagasc

20 tons of mushrooms daily in the UAE

The UAE is consuming around 20 tons of mushrooms every day, which adds up to 7,300 tons per year. As demand grows, local farms are working to expand their share of the market while facing challenges that are unique to

Eric van Asselt Steps Down as CEO of CNC Group; Hildo Brilleman to Take Over on April 1st

According to CNC, Eric van Asselt, CEO of the CNC Group, has announced his decision to step down. Hildo Brilleman is set to join as the new CEO on April 1st. With a strong commitment and passion over the last

Hungary’s mushroom consumption up by 60%- József Rácz, Korona Mushroom Union

After a recent mushroom harvesting course, UMDIS visited Fruit Logistica, where we met József Rácz from Korona Mushroom Union, one of Hungary’s leading mushroom producers. Founded in 1990 by Rácz’s father, Korona has grown into a successful family-run business. “Together

Italian mushroom growers are facing compost challenges amid market competition- Giorgio Grespan, Fungi De Treviso

UMDIS Mushroom Agency reached out to to Giorgio Grespan the vice president of Fungi De Treviso, a big mushroom cooperative in Italy. He shared their thoughts on the problems Italian mushroom growers are dealing with. One big challenge is competing

We just concluded our Mushroom harvesting and organization Course

We just concluded our three-day Mushroom Harvesting and Organization Course at Fungus S.C. Bracia Marciniak Farm in Wioska, Poland on 3–5th February. The farm, which produces over 450 tonnes of mushrooms per month, offered a great learning environment with hundreds

Spain’s mushroom industry  facing tough times

Mushroom cultivation in Spain is in a critical situation. According to FleshPlaza, the industry is struggling with rising costs and challenging weather conditions. The price of straw has shot up, and the spread of pests and diseases has become a

100 tons of champignon weekly from Philippsburg

A large mushroom farm recently opened in Philippsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, as reported by Gombaforum. Located at the outskirts of the town, the newly built industrial halls have been cultivating and harvesting champignon mushrooms for about two weeks. The farm is

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Christiaens Group – is a global leader in providing innovative solutions for mushroom farms and composting yards. They were also the first in the market to have all disciplines within the company, covering everything from engineering and construction to implementation and service.

Mush Comb is a Dutch supplier of machinery, equipment, climate systems and technology for mushroom farms, compost sites and exotic mushroom farms. The company’s vision is to put the customer first. Mush Comb currently supplies commercial mushroom growing projects in more than 50 countries.

Agro-Projects is experts in the technologically advanced design of facilities for the industrial cultivation of mushrooms. The company helps new clients to design and build their mushroom farms and compost yards from scratch, and for clients already in the industry Agro-Projects offers many effective and modern technological solutions.

GrowTime specializes in manufacturing durable & efficient picking lorries/trolleys for mushroom farms.
Electric as well as hydraulic which, thanks to their solutions and high quality, increase the efficiency of harvesting and the profitability of mushroom farms. GrowTime also offers aluminum shelving, lighting, growing nets, scales, knives and other

Vapour tight coatings that are used in mushroom industry is for the prevention of diseases and contamination

Ribbstyle is a manufacturer, installer and international supplier of professional coatings for several industries. We have been offering customized solutions for each project for more than 35 years! Our RibbStyle’s moisture- and vapourtight coatings ensure a complete control of the climate in humid environments, prevent contamination, are resistant to high temperatures and protect your construction. We have the right knowledge and expertise for the proper treatment of your compost tunnels and cultivation rooms.

The company e-nema produces predatory nematodes, which are an effective solution against mushroom fly larvae.
The nematodes supplied by the company are a completely environmentally friendly product that surpasses chemical treatments in terms of effectiveness.

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