Headlines like “Knives out in Mushroom Industry” give a flavour of a long running dispute in New Zealand.
Problems with compost odours, then problems with compost origin, have led one large mushroom facility to mothball it's operation, while the only other competitor has basically sewn up the market.
Rumours of where complaints emanated from - within the industry according to one ministry source - compounded the grievances.
It’s a story that makes for good copy, underpinned by serious issues like biosecurity and air pollution control.
It’s a long-running saga and is yet to be resolved. Watch out for more on the subject.
