Source: Press release Mushroom Valley

Home base Mushroom Valley opened by mayor Kees van Rooij van Meierijstad

Mushroom Valley has appointed Kees van Rooij of Meijerijstad as ambassador on the 21st. of January during their first partner meeting. Purpose of this meeting was also the official opening of the own Box in Box within Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo and presenting the 2019 plans. Key in this meeting was the culinary experience tour through the home base, Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo.

Mushroom Valley is established in 2017 with the ambition to empower the international position of the dutch mushroom sector. Mushroom Valley is now doing this together with about thirty partners and more than ten supporters.

Mushroom Valley is going high

"The plans of Mushroom Valley for 2019 are high!" said project leader Jan Janssen last Monday. "An example is the project 'Do you also become so high in mushrooms' that need to enable the enthusiasm of students to go for a career in the mushroom sector. This gives substance to the demand from partners for manpower. A highlight in this context are the Mushroom Days that are being held in 's-Hertogenbosch from 22 to 24 May 2019. "Mushroom Valley is organizing a program for students on the last day of this international mushroom conference. "In addition, our trainee Kevin van Berlo is working hard on realizing 'The mushroom farm of the future'. Within this farm, not only production, but especially innovation, education and connection are key, " says Janssen.

The power of collaboration

To give body to these ambitious plans for 2019, collaboration is key. That is why, just as during the National Mushrooms Day last year, the link was made with the food region of Northeast Brabant. Mayor Kees van Rooij of Meierijstad was allowed to officially open the new home of Mushroom Valley and reveal the 'Mushroom Valley graffiti wall' made by Fish. Van Rooij was then appointed Ambassador of Mushroom Valley by Jan Hulsen, chairman of Mushroom Valley. Because of his dedication prior to the founding of Mushroom Valley, but especially for the connecting role he can and wants to fill between Mushroom Valley and the Northeast Brabant region, which includes AgriFood Capital.

Meet

The leading thread during the partner meeting was the culinary experience tour through the home base, Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo.
Enjoying delicious appetizers, of course with mushrooms as leading role, guests were introduced to Brightlands cuisine, Kokkerelli, Brightlabs, Bio Treat Center, Compas Agro, Bright 5, MiFood and Bleu Engineering. Mushroom Valley has established itself in the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo, which is stationed at Villa Flora. Mushroom Valley shares six box-in-boxes with BVB Euroveen, Brightlabs, Compas Agro, Kipster and Rabobank. Within Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo innovators from the corporate world, science and education work together on innovations in the area of healthy food, plant breeding, cultivation and alternative raw materials and food sources. Meeting and connecting is central to Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo, which offers opportunities for both Mushroom Valley and its partners and supporters.

For questions related to this press release, please contact:
Projectlead Jan Janssen
T: 06 53842161
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Communication Mushroom Valley
Renee Janssen
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Dalsem Mushroom Projects changes its name into Dutch Mushroom Projects, short DMP.

The name change is part of a bigger plan to reposition the company in the changing mushroom market. As before DMP has a global business approach and a strong focus to turn-key projects. High quality products and services will remain our key drivers for your success. Therefore the change will have no impact on our worldwide customers. The name change will be effective immediately. The entity will remain unchanged. This means that all contracts and agreements between Dalsem Mushroom Projects and their partners will remain valid. We look forward to your long lasting cooperation.

Source: Dutch Mushroom

In 2001 I started first independent Phase 2 compost production in Russia. In 2012 my facility became the first to produce Phase 3 compost in Russia and CIS. Now this facility successfully produces about 20 000 tons of Phase 3 compost annually.

During years in the mushroom business I’ve built compost and mushroom enterprises and organized production in them.

The best western experts taught me and my chief compost technologist. This knowledge helped me to organized a consulting company engaged in planning, design, construction, technical equipment of compost and mushroom enterprises and the organization of production. I came to the mushroom business from the trading business and it allows me to look at projects both in terms of technology and in terms of economic efficiency.

Now I’ve been working with three new Russian projects with a total annual capacity of 100,000 tons of Phase 3 compost and 30,000 tons of mushrooms. In March 2019, production will begin at the first of these enterprises.

I will be happy to share news about the rapidly growing Russian mushroom industry with Mushroommatter.com readers/subscribers. Hope my experience will be useful in other countries.

Alexey Efremov

Masterchamp
masterchamp.ru

Mush Comb has welcomed a new sales member to their team, Emiel Lacet. He has more than 10 years of experience in the mushroom industry. With Emiel on board the focus on sales and opportunities will be intensified as well as diversified. Bob Holtermans owner of Mush Comb, has a clear vision on the companies roadmap. Bob will focus more on team management, market development, strategy and innovation.

As Mush Comb is continuously growing, other job openings are available as well. Please check their website for more information. https://www.mushcomb.com/vacancies

Why is casing soil used? There are two main reasons: 1. the Pseudomonas putida bacterium; 2. to regulate evaporation. Mushrooms will not grow without evaporation. The casing soil structure, through the depth of casing and on the surface, is the factor that determines how much water can absorbed and released. This is also known as the water buffer. How can growers influence this effect?

Properties
Casing soil is made up of peat. Peat consist of many small and larger pores which act as communicating structures that affect the flow of water. The very tiny (micro) pores absorb water very slowly, but retain it for a long time. The larger (macro) pores can absorb water faster but release it again very quickly. In good casing soil, both properties are necessary: rapid absorption of water: during mycelium growth and after harvesting, and slow release: during pinhead formation and out grow, and when the mushrooms are harvested.

Air
What is the secret of casing soil? Ensure that the moisture content of the casing soil is good. With “export” casing soil, you have to apply enough water and mix the casing with a loader or bobcat. Ask the supplier for instructions and follow them correctly. This has already been done with casing soil delivered in bulk and ready to use. Casing soil is sensitive to structure loss just before it is applied. If the casing soil is compacted or compressed, the “air” will be squeezed out. This effectively closes off the very crucial micro pores. The casing soil will feel harder. During transport and filling avoid compacting the casing soil too much, for example when using augers, over-filling the hopper on the filler or in front of the levelling axle during filling.

Soft
Casing soil should feel nice and soft. Straight after filling, push your finger into the casing soil. You should be able to plunge your finger in easily and without resistance. Experience will teach you how to feel the difference. A good layer of casing soil after filling is about 6 cm thick. The amount ordered is much less, around 4.5 cm. The rest is air, and these air pockets can largely be filled with the water necessary for the mushrooms to grow!

Mark den Ouden
Mushroom Office
Master class course Mushroom composting and growing is 18 – 23 February, there are still some seats available! Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ASAP if you want to join! Next course will be 29 April – 4 May.