Post pandemic conditions impact mushroom growers in the US

Published 2022년 8월 31일

Tridge summary

The National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) 2022 Report reveals a decrease in the sales volume and value of the 2021-2022 mushroom crop in the United States, with a total of 702 million pounds and $1.02 billion in sales, marking a 7% and 4% drop, respectively, from the previous season. The average price per pound of mushrooms increased by 5 cents to $1.45. Despite these challenges, demand for mushrooms, especially brown, specialty, and organic varieties, continues to rise. The report also highlights a 32% increase in the value of sales for commercially grown specialty mushrooms and a 19% rise in the production of certified organic mushrooms. Factors such as global supply chain issues, reduced farm labor, and crop diseases have affected mushroom businesses, yet consumer interest in the health benefits of mushrooms remains strong.
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Avondale, PA – The volume of sales for the 2021-2022 mushroom crop totaled 702 million pounds, down 7 percent from last season, according to the National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) 2022 Report released August 26, 2022. Value of sales for the 2021-2022 mushroom crop was $1.02 billion, down 4 percent from the previous season. The average reported price was $1.45 per pound, up 5 cents from the previous year.United States fresh market sales of Agaricus mushrooms totaled 616 million pounds, down 8 percent from the previous season, while processed sales, at 64 million pounds, decreased 4 percent from the previous season.Agaricus mushroom volume of sales totaled 680 million pounds, down 8 percent from the 2020-2021 season. According to the report, brown mushrooms (Portabella and Crimini) accounted for 203 million pounds, up 5 percent from last season. Brown mushrooms accounted for 30 percent of the total Agaricus volume sold and 36 percent of the total Agaricus value.Value of ...

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