Mushroom Council Hosts Industry-Wide Marketing Summit in San Antonio

February 26, 2025 Mushroom Council

The Mushroom Council hosted more than 40 mushroom industry marketers and executives in San Antonio earlier this month for the 2025 Mushroom Marketing Summit. Scheduled alongside the Council’s board meeting, the Summit provided an opportunity for industry members to collaborate, share insights and discuss strategies to drive fresh mushroom demand.

Mushroom Council Celebrates Jason’s Deli’s New Mushroom Menu Offerings

January 15, 2025 The Mushroom Council

To promote their new mushroom-centric pastas, the restaurant is engaging customers online, in-store and through whimsical stickers that celebrate mushrooms’ one-of-a-kind flavor and versatility. Jason’s Deli will also encourage guests to celebrate Mushroom Monday, a weekly reminder to enjoy the umami-packed goodness of fresh mushrooms. 

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.