On September 18, in Reishi mushroom garden which lies in Duanjiawu Village, Renqiu City, Hebei Province of China, two principals are carefully observing the growth condition of Reishi mushroom.
“In 2014, we quitted the job and returned to our hometown for Reishi mushroom cropping,” said Mr. Han Zinan, the older principal warmly, going on that Reishi mushroom is known as Ganoderma and it carries high medicinal value. Ganoderma bonsais have also become the preferred decoration in top-grade sitting room, office and hotel by virtues of unique, classic, artistic design and profound artistic connotation.
The road of entrepreneurship wasn’t go off smoothly. In initial stage, due to lack of cultivation experience, the two brothers suffered from a big hit in trial cropping. However, they were undaunted, through repeated investigation to Tianjin, Shandong, Jiangsu and other provinces and regions in China, they gradually mastered the growing technology of Reishi mushroom and opened up marketing channels. Nowadays, the base covers over 30 mu of area and absorbs 8 greenhouses, annual output on Reishi mushroom comes to 100,000 plants and annual output value hits nearly 2 million CNY.

According to statistical data from FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), global mushroom output has been increasing from 30.256 million tons in 2010 to 47.956 million tons in 2016, with 8% of CAGR. As the value of mushroom is constantly explored and approved, global mushroom output is expected to maintain a high growth speed.
As the income level of Chinese rural and urban residents constantly rises, and with the transformation of comprehensive health awareness and consumption concept, consumers place more importance on safety, nutrition and health-care function of foods. In view of the public pursuit to a healthy and energetic life, status of mushroom products is getting its improvement on consumer’s dietary structure.
1. Evident growth trend to food consumption expenditure on Chinese rural and urban residents: Along with the steady improvement of urban and rural residents’ income, expenditure on food category rises. For rban and rural residents, per capita consumption expenditure on food category was respectively increased from 4955 CNY, 1200 CNY in 2000 to 6500 CNY, 3215 CNY in 2016.
2. Rapid development of catering industry further stimulates the growth of mushroom consumption: Mushrooms’ downstream industry is catering industry, incomes of residents and growth of catering industry are the powerful support on the demand end. Mushroom products are sold to restaurants, canteens via distributors, and they gush into thousands of households by supermarkets or farmers’ markets while a small portion of them are sold to end consumers after the deep processing. Since the 21st century, catering industry has been rapiding developed in China, turnover was increased from 52.85 billion CNY in 2000 to 512.71 billion CNY in 2016, showing nearly 10 times of growth.
As the dishes cooked by raw and auxiliary materials of mushrooms increase year by year and along with the growth on retail sales of catering industry, Catering Industry has become one of the crucial channels for mushroom marketing. Besides, in order to meet the requirement of clients, staffs working in Catering Industry have to strive for the standard on food safety, and strengthen the consciousness on raw materials’ safety and environmental protection, thus gradually driving the development of factory mushroom production and satisfying the rapidly-growing of mushroom requirement.
3. Capacity of mushroom production gets sustained growth and shows strong reserve strength in China: China’s mushroom output rises year by year, now, its gross output value ranks the sixth position, next only to Grain, Cotton, Oil, Vegetable and Fruit. During 2005-2016, output value of mushroom industry was increased from 58.5 billion CNY to 251.64 billion CNY, with 14.2% of compound annual growth rate. It is estimated that China’s mushroom market scale is hopeful to lead above 10% of rapid growth speed.
As the world’s largest nation on aspect of mushroom production volume, China consumes 98% of its native mushrooms, which indicates substantial consumption. On the one hand, China holds a large population that is accustomed to ingest mushroioms from ancient times to the present. On the other hand, since the reform and open up in China, a great number of rural population have been transferred to big cities, the improvement of living standard and cultural integration changes people’s dietary consumption habit. For example, Hot Pot, a kind of popular dietary style that carries regional characteristics, is widespread in China while mushrooms such as Enoki mushroom, Shiitake and Oyster mushroom are the important components of its ingredients. (Source: China Commercial Industry Research Institute.)

Recently, in Heilongjiang Lvming Agricultural Development Co., LTD, Black fungi are in good growth trend in the base.
Located in Longjiang County, Heilongjiang Province of China, Heilongjiang Lvming Agricultural Development Co., LTD is a scientific and technological mushroom development enterprise which integrates R&D of mushroom strain, production of mushroom bag, technical service, product recycling, processing and marketing into one.
“In addition to production of fresh and dried Black fungi, we also specialize in its deep processing work, by now, product of Black Fungus Powder has been successfully exploited by wall-breaking technology and received positive feedback from consumers,” introduces general manager of Lvming Company warmly.
As China’s famous large grain producer, Longjiang County is also a provincial poor county which holds 3750 poor households totalling 10.547 poor population. In order to propel to get rid of the poverty situation, high-end and functional mushroom farming was introduced to Longjiang County after repeated demonstration and investigation. Now, with the abundance of corncob and corn stalks, mushroom cropping that features Black fungus, Nameko, Monkey head mushroom, Stropharia rugosoannulata and other varieties is in vigorous development momentum.

Ireland's mushroom growers are in the midst of a "massive crisis" due to increased substrate (compost) prices coupled with the uncertainty of Brexit and rising overheads.

Commercial Mushroom Producers CEO, Donal McCarthy, said that the increase in demand among dairy farmers for straw for fodder and bedding as a result of the recent drought has caused the price of mushroom substrate - which is made of straw - to surge.

He said that the price of mushroom substrate, which is the main ingredient of mushrooms, has increased by 15-20pc due to the fact that it has to be imported from France and Spain as it is in scarce supply in Ireland.

"Straw is very expensive and scarce at the moment," said Mr McCarthy. "It has to be imported and inevitably that means our costs of production are going to increase. Compost makes up a third of the product and when that goes up in price by 15-20pc it will obviously have an effect on growers.

"There has been a huge transition of land from tillage to dairy in recent years, which has meant that there is less straw for compost available, and the bad weather this year and drought has led to a fodder crisis, which is making it more difficult for mushroom growers to access straw."

IFA mushroom chair, Gerard Reilly, said that he is currently paying over €200/t for compost as a result of the current crisis.

Fluctuating Sterling/Euro exchange rates and rising costs in energy and labour are also increasing overheads of mushrooms growers, who supply 50pc of mushrooms sold in the UK market.

"We've been through a very difficult time. When exchange rates moved two years ago when Brexit was announced, some companies died and now there is a severe labour shortage in the sector and energy costs are set to increase by 20pc," said Mr McCarthy.

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Recently, a kind of new mushroom variety, Big Clitocybe mushroom domesticated by staffs working in Agricultural Scientific Institute of Putian City, Fujian Province of China, achieves fruitful results on its trial cultivation.
As the mushroom variety which has been newly developed in recent years in China, Big Clitocybe mushroom holds tender flavor and abundant nutrition, the variety is as crisp as bamboo shoots and it tastes like pig tripe.
Big Clitocybe mushroom shows large volume, diameter of cap reaches to a range of 4-25cm, single weight attains 300-500g while the output in each square meter comes to over 40 kg.
Big Clitocybe mushroom cares for summer cultivation in high-temperature season, now, in China, its marker price is at 24 CNY per kg, products are always in short supply and show bright development prospect.

The 14th National Mushroom Supplies Expo & Mushroom Factory Development Meeting co-sponsored by China Township Enterprise Association of Mushroom Branch, China Edible Mushroom Business Net and People’s Government of Qingfeng County will be ceremoniously held on 21st-23rd, October of 2018 in Culture and Sports Exhibition Center of Qingfeng County, Puyang City, Henan Province of China.
This time of expo plans nearly 300 international-standard booths and special booths, gross exhibition area totals 10,000 square meters. In addition to thousands of superior mushroom supplies and equipment, “2017-2018 Authoritative Mushroom Factory Research Report” will be issued.
China Mushroom Supplies Expo began to make the scene in 2005, by now, it has been successfully held for over 13 times. After 10 years of endeavour, exhibiting products has been broadened to raw and auxiliary materials, mushroom strain (spawn), supplies, nutritional agents, mechanical equipment and so on while the expo has been received as the famous brand expo in domestic and oversea mushroom industry.
In order to comprehensively lift the level of expo, ensure the quality of products, organizing committees have formulated the access conditions to all exhibitors, making sure that all the technology and equipment which appear on the expo scene pass national patent for technological invention and are protected by property rights while products are organic, green and nuisance-free. Besides, during the course, attendees will be leaded to pay a visit to a factory-mode mushroom workshop and base which cover mushroom varieties such as Seafood mushroom, Brown Shimeji mushroom (Crab mushroom), Enoki mushroom, King oyster mushroom, White beech mushroom, Collybia albuminosa, Yellow Enoki mushroom and Pleurotus nebrodensis.
As the host place of this time of expo, Qingfeng County is one of the main counties for mushroom production in Henan Province of China, over years of hard work, it has successively introduced over 12 industrialized mushroom enterprises and built 31 normalized mushroom bases. Now, area for mushroom cultivation reaches 8 million square meters, annual output on fresh mushroom comes to over 90,000 tons while comprehensive output value hits nearly 800 million CNY within Qingfeng County.
We sincerely invite mushroom growers, researchers, marketers, distributors and gathers coming from all over the world to meet in Qingfeng County at the appointed time, if you are interested, please enroll in at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

REGISTRATION FEE: 200USD/Person (Including expo materials, brochure on International Department of CEMBN, E-magazine MUSHROOM TIMES and base visiting)
Board and lodging fee: 120USD/Day/Person (Three Meals)

Before The 14th National Mushroom Supplies Expo & Mushroom Factory Development Meeting is held, we will also organize “China Training Course of Artificial Morel Mushroom Cultivation (International Business Class)” from 15th to 20th, October in Mianyang City, Sichuan Province of China.

The training will be divided into Theoretical Learning and Field Operation, including Preparation, Slant Placement and Storage of PDA Medium, Breeding, Isolation and Storage of Mother Culture, Preparation of Master Culture and Production Spawn, Management and Harvest Work in Field Cultivation, Factory Visit and Knowledge Consolidation.

With the most professional mushroom cultivation technology and the most thoughtful service, CEMBN also aims for showing you a different trip to China, if you are enthusiastic about exploring mushroom cultivation technology, please do consider us.

TRAINING FEE: 1850 USD per Person (Including: Training material and book in english version, accommodation and translation during the training days, giving of 2 pcs test-tube Morel strain which could be taken abroad for FREE, follow-up technical service fee after the training, visit of Sightseeing Agricultural Park in Mianyang City, Sichuan Province of China)
Appointed hotel: Mianyang CANFITEZ Hotel (Breakfast included)

This month its "National Mushroom Month". Therefore has "The Mushroom Council" spotlights five inspiring bowls nationwide.

Redwood Shores, CA (Aug. 14, 2018) – Convenient, filling, food bowls are trending on menus, even at royal weddings. Chefs agree: the best bowls have one ingredient in common, the mighty mushroom.

Mushrooms’ umami give bowls a meaty, satisfying flavor – not to mention they are a nutritional powerhouse – making them a must-have addition to any bowl. To celebrate Mushroom Month (September), the Mushroom Council spotlights five creative mushroom-centric bowls on menus at restaurants nationwide.

ediBOL’s Ginger Sesame Bowl | Los Angeles, CA

Located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, ediBOL is more than just another restaurant. Owner Andrea Uyeda explains her inspiration behind the eatery comes from her “deep, true desire to create something special with others who also want to share, connect, and live their passions.” Growing up in the same area, Uyeda recalls a bowl of Japanese rice being an essential part to each night’s family dinner during her childhood, driving her passion to share the symbolism and deliciousness of a bowl today.

ediBOL’s menu stems from Uyeda’s favorite way of eating – “out of a bowl and filled with fresh ingredients, hand-crafted flavors and various textures and temperatures.” The Ginger Sesame Bowl features a combination of sweet peppers, scallions, pickled shiitake mushrooms, red cabbage, baby greens, spiced caramelized almonds, and ginger sesame dressing – topped with crispy togarashi rice sticks. Uyeda explains that the pickled, marinated mushrooms are the star of this savory bowl – once customers get a taste, they can’t get enough.

Radio Room’s Barley Buddha Bowl | Portland, OR

In the heart of Portland’s Alberta Arts District, Radio Room, a remodeled art deco-style Texaco station, is known for an expansive menu of American grub, including the Barley Buddha Bowl. A popular lunch item, the Barley Buddha Bowl is a mix of seasoned barley, sautéed kale, shiitake, crimini and portabella mushrooms, topped with sliced radish, avocado, pickled red onions, sesame vinaigrette and curry chickpeas.

The unique Portland population provided inspiration to Radio Room’s Executive Chef Leah Nichelson. “With an ever-growing vegan population in PDX, we wanted a dish that could be enjoyed by both vegans and carnivores alike,” she said. “The mix of savory and tart flavors, crunchy and soft textures, and beautiful colors make this dish enjoyable for everyone.”

For more information and more recipies of bowls, visit the Mushroom Council’s “Build a Better Bowl with Mushrooms” online feature.

About The Mushroom Council:
The Mushroom Council is composed of fresh market producers or importers who average more than 500,000 pounds of mushrooms produced or imported annually. The mushroom program is authorized by the Mushroom Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act of 1990 and is administered by the Mushroom Council under the supervision of the Agricultural Marketing Service. Research and promotion programs help to expand, maintain and develop markets for individual agricultural commodities in the United States and abroad. These industry self-help programs are requested and funded by the industry groups that they serve. For more information, visit mushroomcouncil.com.