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South Africa Is Experiencing a Mushroom Shortage in the Market Due to High Input Costs

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Kingsley Nkwane

Published Apr 16, 2023

There is currently a mushroom shortage in South Africa, with about 20% fewer mushrooms, estimated at 75 MT weekly supplied in the market. Johannesburg market confirmed not having received any mushrooms in W15. The shortage is a result of production challenges due to lack of electricity caused by load shedding and high input costs. Two producers have already closed, and one production plant burnt down, reducing output

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