On 22 September, CNC proudly celebrated its 70^th anniversary with its business relations and employees. In addition to commemorating the company’s milestones, the festivities also provided an opportunity to showcase the value of long-term business relationships.

Their presence being the greatest gift of all, guests were asked not to bring other gifts. Those who wanted to show their appreciation nonetheless were suggested to make a donation to The European Mushroom Growers Group (GEPC), in support of European initiatives for mushroom promotion.

The response to the suggestion surpassed all expectations, with CNC’s business relations donating a total amount of €1,500. Marco Peeters, Commercial Manager of CNC, recently presented the donation to Tom van Wijk, Chair of the Mushroom Department Group of the Netherlands Agricultural and Horticultural Association (LTO).

CNC is extremely grateful to its relations for their generosity.

More information about the European promotional campaign for mushrooms is available on a dedicated website.

Source: Press release of CNC Grondstoffen B.V.

Oakfield Champignons BV wants to grow exotic mushrooms as sustainably and circularly as possible. This starts at CNC Grondstoffen where the substrate is produced and ends at a cow shed where the residual flows are used as bedding.

Exotic mushrooms are increasingly appearing on retail shelves. For example, Albert Heijn has included king oyster mushrooms from mushroom grower Oakfield Champignons in its range.

The process from the formation of the substrate to the harvest of the mushrooms can be seen in below video (in Dutch).

Original Dutch article

Oakfield en CNC vinden duurzame route in exotische paddenstoelen

Oakfield Champignons BV wil de kweek van exotische paddenstoelen zo duurzaam en circulair mogelijk uitvoeren. Dat begint bij CNC Grondstoffen waar het substraat wordt geproduceerd en eindigt bij een koeienstal waar de reststromen als bedding worden gebruikt.

Exotische paddenstoelen duiken steeds vaker op in de schappen van de retail. Zo heeft Albert Heijn koningsoesterzwammen van paddenstoelenkweker Oakfield Champignons opgenomen in het assortiment.

Het proces vanaf de vorming van het substraat tot de oogst van de paddenstoelen is te zien in deze video.

Source: ‘Food & Agribusiness/Misset Doetinchem’.