Mushroom Penetration in Foodservice
This data showcases mushroom penetration on menus, how they perform in various segments, dayparts, and regions, mushroom usage in different cuisines and operations, and how they rank in usage with different product categories like burgers, pizza, chicken, sandwiches, appetizers, pastas and more.
2023 Datassential Reports
Datassential Mushroom LTOs Report | Q3 2023
Learn more about mushroom introductions in Q3 2023. [download the PDF]
Datassential Mushroom LTOs Report | Q2 2023
Learn more about mushroom introductions in Q2 2023. [download the PDF]
Datassential Mushroom LTOs Report | Q1 2023
Learn more about mushroom introductions in Q1 2023. [download the PDF]
2022 Datassential Reports
Datassential Mushroom LTOs Report | Q4 2022
Learn more about mushroom introductions in Q4 2022. [download the PDF]
Datassential Mushroom LTOs Report | Q2 and Q3 2022
Learn more about mushroom introductions in Q2 and Q3 2022. [download the PDF]
Datassential Mushroom LTOs Report | Q1 2022
Learn more about mushroom introductions in Q1 2022. [download the PDF]
2021 Datassential Reports
Datassential Mushroom LTOs Report | Q1 2021
Learn more about mushroom introductions in Q1 2021. [download the PDF]
Datassential Mushroom LTOs Report | Q3 2021
Learn more about mushroom introductions in Q3 2021. [download the PDF]
Datassential Mushroom LTOs Report | Q2 2021
Learn more about mushroom introductions in Q2 2021. [download the PDF]
Datassential Mushroom LTOs Report | Q4 2021
Learn more about mushroom introductions in Q4 2021. [download the PDF]
2020 Datassential Reports
Datassential Mushroom LTOs Report | Q1 2020
Q1 2020 mushroom LTOs from major chains were tracking well ahead of Q4, 2019 and closing in on the number of LTOs in Q1 2019, until the pandemic stopped LTO momentum.
[download the PDF]
Datassential Mushroom LTOs Report | Q3 2020
Learn more about mushroom introductions in Q3 2020. [download the PDF]
Datassential Mushroom LTOs Report | Q2 2020
Learn more about mushroom introductions in Q2 2020. [download the PDF]
Datassential Mushroom LTOs Report | Q4 2020
Learn more about mushroom introductions in Q4 2020. [download the PDF]
2019 Datassential Reports
Datassential Menu Trends Report | August 2019
This study looks at how Mushrooms are mentioned on menus. Some operators name the variety of mushrooms, others just say “mushrooms”. For those who just say “mushrooms”, they are listed as such in the Varieties comparisons. [download the PDF]
Datassential Blended Protein Usage | September 2019
This study measures awareness and penetration of blended protein at K-12 and C&U on-site operations; the current usage and perceptions of blended protein; and compares the appeal of blended protein with that of plant-based proteins. [download the PDF]
2018 Datassential Reports
Q1
January – March 2018. Top 250 chains & c-stores | SCORES top performers | FLAVOR profile [download the PDF]
Q3
July-September 2018. Top 250 chains & c-stores | SCORES top performers | FLAVOR profile [download the PDF]
Datassential Menu Trends Report Summary
This is a visual summary of the quarterly LTO reports for 2018. In 2018 there were 124 LTO’s featuring mushrooms. That is 15% more than 2017. [download the PPT]
Q2
April – June 2018. Top 250 chains & c-stores | SCORES top performers | FLAVOR profile [download the PDF]
Q4
October – December 2018. 250 chains & c-stores | SCORES top performers| FLAVOR profile [download the PDF]
2017 Datassential Reports
Q1
January – March 2017. Top 250 chains & c-stores. [download the PDF]
Q3
July-September 2017. Top 250 chains & c-stores. [download the PDF]
Datassential 2017 Mushroom Trends
This study looks at how the operator describes mushrooms on their menu is all that is trackable. Some operators name the variety of mushrooms, others just say “mushrooms”. For those who just say “mushrooms”, they are listed as such in the Varieties comparisons. [download the PDF]
Q2
April – June 2017. Top 250 chains & c-stores. [download the PDF]
Datassential Menu Trends Report Summary
This is a visual summary of the Datassentials 2017 Mushroom Trends Report. his summary highlights mushrooms on pizza, burgers, pasta and breakfast, as well as penetration by segment. [download the PDF]
Press Releases
Find our past and present press releases distributed by the Mushroom Council.
