Foodservice Operators

For Foodservice Professionals

Mushrooms Make Menus Better

Whether you are looking for flavor and umami, nutrition and performance, sustainability, consumer appeal or all of the above, mushrooms are the answer.

Meet Taco Tuesday’s Next-Door Neighbor: Mushroom Monday

What’s that you ask? Mushroom Monday is a day each week when we can all gather around the plate to enjoy one of the most delicious, nutritious and Earth-friendly foods: the fresh mushroom. No matter your restaurant’s vibe, no matter your style, Mushroom Monday is for you and your guests. Are you a restaurant with a mushroom dish you want to share with the world? There’s no better way to start than joining Mushroom Monday. 

The Blend™

It’s changing today’s menus. It’s changing how chefs can make a difference. It’s changing the way America eats. Blending finely-chopped or ground umami-rich mushrooms with meat makes America’s iconic menu items more delicious, nutritious and sustainable.

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]

Foodservice Reports

Fresh Mushrooms in Foodservice Performance

April 2024

Download the latest Mushroom Council insights providing you with a read on mushroom sales through the broadline foodservice distributors. This research digs into all mushroom sales by:

  • Foodservice channel, such as full-service restaurants, quick-service restaurants, college and senior living
  • Type, including whole, sliced, white, browns and specialty mushrooms
  • Historic lookback to understand which channels have recovered and which are still below the pre-pandemic levels
  • Regional insights, to uncover pockets of growth

[download the PDF]

[Download SupplyTrack® Fresh Mushroom Dashboard]

Specialty Mushrooms in Foodservice

July 2023

No other food can be used in so many ways, while serving up so much flavor. Fresh mushrooms fit into every daypart, every cuisine, and every diet. They not only deliver great, earthy taste because of their umami, but enhanced nutrition and functional benefits as well. Learn more about how nature’s hidden treasure is trending upward in foodservice, retail and with consumers.

[download the PDF]