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Mother's Day - $200 Million in Flowers, One Stroganoff to Rule Them All
Forget burnt toast and a wilted rose from the servo. This Mother's Day, Australians are going big- $200 million big- on flowers alone. That’s right. Even with grocery bills climbing and rents going OT, they're still lining up for chrysanthemums, tulips, rose, lilies, and anything with a petal to say - Thanks Mum, here’s something that doesn’t require you to do the dishes.
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Could China’s Mushroom Boom Be The Next Big Play for Asia’s Smart Producers?
China’s mushroom industry has exploded 700-fold since 1978 and the next wave could be even bigger for those paying attention. Mushroom industry specialist Zlatko Vidmar from Sylvan Inc. says what started as a modest 60,000 tons a year has now soared to a staggering 42 million tons annually. That’s a $55 billion sector employing over 25 million people, more than 2% of China’s entire population. Mushrooms, it seems, are no longer just a side dish in China. They’re an economic e
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Craving Calm as First Quarter 2025 Food Trends Show We’re All Just Eating Our Feelings
Let’s be honest, we’re eating our feelings. Whether it’s the weight-loss wonder drugs, TikTok pistachio lattes, or that sudden urge to eat l
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From Engines to Enoki & Why Hyundai is Betting Big on Mushrooms in the UK
When you think of Hyundai, you probably picture electric cars or futuristic hydrogen-powered vehicles. But mushrooms? Probably not. Yet, the
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Aussie Fascin8foods Expands FROOM Mushroom Range into NSW, ACT, and Queensland
Fascin8foods, producers of innovative plant-based mushroom products, is now bringing its popular FROOM™ mushroom range to consumers in New S
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How 4AG Robotics is Revolutionising Mushroom Farming
In a world where sustainability and cost efficiency are becoming increasingly crucial, 4AG Robotics is quietly leading a revolution in the m
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The Third Kingdom Revolution is Sweeping NYC with Its 100% Mushroom Menu
a NY name synonymous with innovative and sustainable dining, has unveiled its latest masterpiece aptly called Third Kingdom - fuana, flora a
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Fungi Elevated To Same Status As Flora & Fauna By National Geographic
In an unprecedented move, the National Geographic Society has expanded its conservation lexicon to include the kingdom of fungi alongside pl
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Derek Sarno Is Celebrating a Meat-Free Christmas with Gourmet Mushrooms
We find ourselves at a crossroads, where the traditional meat-heavy feast meets the innovative and sustainable virtues of gourmet mushrooms.
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Mushrooms in Space - The Final Delicious Frontier ?
It’s like a circular food factory that uses mushrooms and algae to create a new kind of space-friendly meal.
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The $10,000 Plate Of Mushrooms On Toast
Just incase you missed this. Cairns, Australia cafe, Guyala recently picked up top prize for Australia's Best Mushrooms On Toast...
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5-Good Reasons Why Plant-Based Food Would Help ADHD Or Autism Experiencers
There is growing scientific and medical evidence (refs below), a plant-based diet can promote multiple benefits for people experiencing ADHD
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