From White Buttons to Maitake: A Look at Gourmet Mushroom Demand

button and maitake mushrooms

In grocery aisles and restaurant kitchens across North America, a quiet but flavorful revolution is taking place. Once dominated by the humble white button mushroom, the edible mushroom market is now seeing a surge in demand for gourmet and specialty varieties—particularly maitake, shiitake, and oyster. This shift isn’t just about taste. It reflects deeper changes … Read more