The Swiss Federal Agriculture Service BLW has reported a consistent increase in mushroom demand over the last five years, with retail sales surging more than any year since 2019. This trend, initially triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to a significant rise in mushroom consumption, particularly within households with teenagers and older couples. Additionally, the Swiss domestic mushroom supply has expanded and diversified, with the introduction of organic mushrooms in retail outlets and a noticeable growth in the cultivation of exotic mushroom varieties since 2017.