The word out there on the web is that mushrooms are experiencing a bit of a moment. “Fungi farmers are banking on their crops going big as mushrooms appear in everything from superdrinks to pest controls to miracle cures,” so says a website in the know. According to some, one thing driving industry growth is that chefs are becoming obsessed with fungi. The blend programme in the USA has helped boost mushroom demand.
Another factor is the health vibe currently attached to mushrooms: “There are peer-reviewed studies [in mice] that show that mushrooms may help with tumor suppression, virus suppression, blood sugar regulation, and cholesterol lowering,” says Tradd Cotter, a microbiologist turned mushroom farmer.
All in all, 2018 may well be a good year for mushroom demand in every category and variety. Let’s hope so.
