Hungary is one of the largest European truffle exporters

Published 2021년 6월 26일

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Hungary is one of the leading truffle exporters in Europe, with an annual collection of 4-6 tons of summer truffles. The yield of truffles is weather-dependent and varies from year to year. The country provides ideal conditions for truffle cultivation, offering high-income, sustainable farming opportunities. Truffles are most commonly found in certain regions, and the Hungarian Truffle Association is working towards EU protection for the Jászság summer truffle. Last year, the association won the HÍR trademark for a special truffle product grown in Hungary. The ministry is encouraging the truffle industry to submit an EU application for protection of sand truffles.

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An average of 4-6 tons of summer truffles are collected annually in Hungary. Hungary is one of the largest truffle exporters on the continent due to the constant demand - said István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, on Saturday in Jászszentandrás, at the opening of the Hungarian truffle cultivation day. In Hungary, truffles are widespread, but the average yield is weather-dependent and can vary significantly from year to year. The average amount of summer truffles - reported by collectors to professional organizations - is 4-6 tons per year, the Minister of Agriculture added. Truffles include everything we mean by high-income, sustainable farming, the minister said, calling the truffle, formerly known as trifle, "the gold of the countryside." István Nagy said that Hungary provides extremely favorable living conditions for the reproduction and cultivation of triplets with an inimitable taste. The unique food products of the truffle growing landscapes can be sold at high prices both ...

Source: Agroinform