Webinars
Mushroom Research Summit
This webinar provided a brief overview of the Mushroom Council’s investment in nutrition research over the past 2 decades. Drs. Phillips, Campbell and Shukitt-Hale presented an update on their research analyzing mushroom bioactives, and the effect of mushroom consumption on measures of cardiometabolic health and cognition. They joined Drs. Clemens, Ditschun, Dwyer and Wach – members of the Research Advisory Panel – in a roundtable discussion led by communications expert Leslie Bonci to identify opportunities for nutrition research going forward.
Download a PDF of the slides including short bios of the presenters here.
2022-2023 Fresh Mushroom Tracking Study
The Mushroom Council commissioned tracking research to compare fresh mushroom consumer perceptions and behaviors to the 2018 benchmark.
Dr Mark Lang shares his key findings on fresh mushroom purchase frequency, interest and trial in this 16-minute video summary.
Download as a PDF of the slides here.
Getting to Know Fresh Mushroom Consumers
About half of the nation’s households are fresh mushroom consumers, but a closer look shows not all households are equal. There are mushroom lovers who buy a wide variety of fresh mushrooms 17 times a year and mushroom dabblers who make just two purchases a year.
Much can be gained by growing the number of mushroom households, getting one (or two) more purchases a year and getting current households to spend just a little more. The more we know about mushroom consumers, the more targeted our efforts can be.
Jonna Parker of IRI and Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics will share their insights from an extensive study into the buying behaviors of mushroom consumers.
Download as a PDF of the slides here.
Fresh Mushroom Messaging and Package Test
The Mushroom Council commissioned shopper research to determine which messages, statements and slogans are the most impactful on pack, and to understand why.
Download as a PDF of the slides here.
Allrecipes Mix It Up with Mushrooms Campaign
Learn about our newest campaign for The Blend.
Download as a PDF of the slides here.
Fresh Mushroom Retail Best Practices
Rick Belber, IRI’s Principal, Commercial Leader shared results from an extensive study of how consumers reacted to strategic mushroom pricing and promotional changes across channels, regions, pack sizes, types, and varieties. Download as a PDF of the slides here.
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Webinar: Back to School K12 and You
Thanks to their year-round availability and versatility, mushrooms are increasingly becoming a go-to ingredient for school meals. In this webinar featuring school nutrition expert and consultant to Mushrooms in Schools, Malissa Marsden, SNS, we share an overview of the Back-to-School season as it relates to Pre-K and K-12 schools. Download as a PDF of the slides here.
Webinar: Making Sense of a Senseless Marketplace
While no one has all the answers regarding today’s challenging market, in this webinar the Mushroom Council’s retail data guru, Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics, shares what she is seeing in the marketplace in general and how mushrooms in particular may be impacted. Download as a PDF of the slides here.
Nutrition Research
Mushroom Nutrition Research: Your Questions Answered” In this conversation between the Mushroom Council’s nutrition research advisor, Mary Jo Feeney, and Dr. Wayne Campbell, professor, Department of Nutrition Science, Purdue University, along with Cassi Uffelman from his research team you’ll learn:
- What is “mushroom Nutrimetabolomics” and why is this important?
- Why are clinical trials essential to link mushrooms to health?
- What are lessons learned from participants who eat mushrooms daily for 8 weeks?
Dr. Wayne Campbell is currently investigating the role of mushrooms in healthy dietary patterns and immunity and will begin looking at the role of vitamin D mushrooms and immunity. He is also a member of the 2020 – 2025 Dietary Guidelines Committee. Click here to learn more about his background. Download as a PDF of the slides here.
2022 Foodservice Outlook
Back to the Future: Fueling the Drive for Mushrooms in Foodservice” Fresh mushrooms continue to be named among the trendiest foods and are the New York Times 2022 “Ingredient of the Year.” In foodservice, large volume chains, foodservice management providers, and colleges and universities have a renewed, and voracious, appetite for mushrooms and The Blend on their menus. Pam Smith, RDN, the Mushroom Council’s Foodservice strategy partner, leads this webinar to provide an up close deep dive into why mushrooms are an essential ingredient in Foodservice – and what will keep them there. Download a PDF of the slides here.
2021 Annual Industry Market Review
This is the recording of the virtual meeting held by Mushroom Council in September of 2021 featuring presentations from invited guests that include Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics, Marie Molde of Datassential, Dr. Tim Richards from Arizona State University (presenting an econometric review) and Dr. Mark Lang of the University of Tampa sharing the state of the industry and a strategic review. The meeting is hosted by Bart Minor, Mushroom Council president.
2021 Year in Review Film
This film was shared at the Annual Industry Market Review virtual meeting in September of 2021. It provides a look back at the marketing activities of 2021.
Back to School
This webinar features keynote speakers Malissa Marsden, school nutrition expert and Mushroom Council’s school foodservice consultant, and Steve Solomon of Foodservice Insights, Mushroom Council’s foodservice consultant and lead for colleges and universities. They provide an in-depth look at mushrooms in K – 12 and higher education foodservice environments, making a case for the business opportunities currently available in this space. Download the K – 12 slides here and the Colleges and Universities slides here.
Leveraging the Influence of Retail Dietitians
This dynamic webinar features keynote speaker, Annette Maggi, MS, RD, LD, FAND, president of Annette Maggi & Associates, who takes a deep dive into how savvy retailers promote health and wellness to maintain shopper loyalty and enjoy a competitive advantage, with dietitians at the center of their omni-channel approach to reaching shoppers. Download PDFs of the slides here and here.
2021 Consumer Research
Gain mushroom consumer insights from Dr. Mark Lang, Mushroom Council’s marketing strategist, as he reviews a 2021 survey of what consumers are thinking, feeling, and doing about The Blend™, mushrooms, plant-based alternative meats, mushroom labeling, immunity, and more. Download the full research report here, and the mushroom labeling report here.
Summer 2021 Foodservice Outlook
This webinar looks at projections for the Foodservice industry this summer. Will Foodservice be all the way back? Will there still be winners and losers? Join Steve Solomon from FSInsights and special guest Marie Molde from Datassential Research as we look to the future and share opportunities to take advantage of the new realities. Download PDF version here.
Q2 Quarterly Marketing Webinar
In this webinar you can learn how to take advantage of the Mushroom Council’s exciting new partnership with Food Network, home of this year’s Blended Burger Contest in May and June of 2021! Now with two entry categories: one for home cooks and one for professional chefs. We also spotlight the new suite of materials that tell the impressive story of mushroom sustainability. Download PDF version here.
Q1 Quarterly Marketing Webinar
This webinar previews the Mushroom Council’s 2021 marketing plans including the Q1 marketing campaign centered on “Feed Your Immune System” messaging and Q1 2021 social media content. Supermarket dietitian and nutrition communications expert Karen Buch, RDN, LDN shares marketing opportunities related to mushroom nutrition and Vitamin D. Fletcher Street of Ostrom Mushrooms provides operational insights related to implementing a light treatment system for producing Vitamin D rich mushrooms. Download PDF version here.
Nutrition Labeling Webinar
This nutrition labeling resource was developed to provide mushroom growers and marketers an overview of nutrition labeling regulations for Nutrition Facts labels and nutrition marketing claims. Download PDF version here.
Q4 Marketing Webinar
This webinar will look at the Q4 Marketing book and provides a preview of the 2020 marketing plans including the 2nd Bon Appetit partnership and the James Beard Foundation Taste America events.
Mushroom Foodservice Penetration
Every other year Datassential conducts a survey of how mushrooms are performing on the menu. This study, which will be available to the entire industry showcasing the different foodservice segments and how mushrooms are growing or declining on menus. The study also shows how mushrooms are used with other menu items like burgers, chicken, appetizers, breakfast and more.
Also, the same research company has looked at specific information around The Blend™ and Colleges & Universities and K-12. The webinar will look at how many operators have adopted The Blend™ and approximately how many servings of The Blend™ they are using during the year.
Q3 Marketing Webinar
Join the Mushroom Council team to get a preview of the Q3 marketing calendar themes, new digital marketing materials and a look ahead to the Mushroom Month Materials #MushroomADay.
Cold Chain Study Report Review
Steven Muro, Fusion Marketing, will discuss Cold Chain and new materials available to the industry’s marketing and sales staff. The materials will assist you in starting a conversation with retail and foodservice customers about the importance of maintaining the cold chain to help reduce shrink and provide high-quality products. These materials are a summary of key message points selected from previous cold chain research that were performed on behalf of the Council.
Q2 Marketing Webinar
Join the Mushroom Council team as we release the Q2 Marketing book, which includes updated statistical data and more on the 5th annual Blended Burger Project™.
Q1 Marketing Webinar
Join the Mushroom Council team to get a preview of the Q1 marketing calendar themes, new digital marketing materials and a look ahead to the 5th Blended Burger Project™.
Press Releases
Find our past and present press releases distributed by the Mushroom Council.
AMI Resources
The American Mushroom Institute (AMI) is a trade association representing the growers, processors and marketers of mushrooms in the United States. Find resources on growing, health and safety, regulatory issues and much more on their website.
