Mushrooms see surge in sales

Mushroom production is growing in terms of volume and value, inspired by a surge in consumer demand, say Bord Bia executives.
Mushrooms see surge in sales
Thu, 15 Oct, 2015 - 01:00

Bord Bia estimates the combined North and South mushroom production has a farm gate value of €173m.

UK mushroom production is worth around £115m at farm gate level. Up to 80% of Irish mushroom production is sold on the export market.

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