Mushroom Council Announces Planned Transition of President Bart Minor

May 9, 2024 Mushroom Council

The Council is conducting a nationwide search for Minor’s successor. The Council plans to complete this transition no later than December 1, 2024. The search committee will post a job overview on the Council’s website: www.mushroomcouncil.org. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter illustrating career history and qualifications to careers@mushroomcouncil.org.

Mushroom Council Applauds Enhancements to WIC Food Offerings

April 26, 2024 The Mushroom Council

The Mushroom Council® applauds recent enhancements to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). These updates give 7 million participants access to four times the number of fruits and vegetables previously offered.

USDA Seeks National Mushroom Council Nominees

April 14, 2024 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the Mushroom Council to fill three seats with terms expiring Dec. 31, 2027 and one seat whose term will expire Dec. 31, 2025. Nomination applications are due by May 1, 2024.

Mushroom Council Readies Multi-Channel Promotion to Rally the Mushroom Phenomenon

January 17, 2024 Mushroom Council

To promote Mushroom Monday, the Mushroom Council will focus heavily on foodservice. Starting in March, restaurants will be encouraged to participate by sharing their featured mushroom menu item(s) on the Mushroom Council’s website.

Mushroom Council’s New 10-Year Trends Report Reveals Shifting, Growing Consumer Purchasing Patterns

November 10, 2023 Mushroom Council

Mushrooms aren’t just having a moment. They are a movement, whether showing up in fashion and housewares, featured as a functional ingredient in beverages and snacks or served up fresh in home kitchens and restaurants nationwide.