Mushroom markets see strong demand after holidays

The run-ups to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are peak sales periods for mushrooms, but there’s a post-holiday run on the product, as well, marketers say.,“Demand for mushrooms has continued to climb, year over year,” said Kevin Delaney, vice president of sales and marketing at Avondale, Pa.-based grower-shipper To-Jo Mushrooms.,That’s despite price bumps, he said.,“Market pricing increased in the last quarter, but demand never lost any momentum,” Delaney?said.?,“We are seeing consistent and strong growth in both retail and foodservice, which is a great indication that mushrooms are remaining top of mind for consumers.” ?,Sales did not slow down after the holidays, said Kevin Donovan, national sales director at Kennett Square, Pa.-based grower-shipper Phillips Mushrooms.,“We are seeing a strong demand for mushrooms continue after the holidays,” he said. “I believe there are more consumers who are purchasing mushrooms every week as a staple item, like apples, potatoes, ...