6. Canadians also love their mushrooms:

6.     Canadians also love their mushrooms:

·      Over 50% of mushroom production is in Ontario, 35% in British Columbia, 10% on the Prairies and 5% in Quebec and the Maritimes.

·      Fresh mushrooms consumption per capita in Canada is +/-  3.5 lb. (1.6 kg.)

·      The most popular mushroom in Canada is the White Button (Agaricus bisporus), followed by Brown (Crimini) and Portabellas.

·      Specialty shrooms  (Shiitake, Oyster, King Oyster, Enoki etc.) are gaining popularity.

·      Benefits and uses of medicinal  - and organic – mushrooms like reishi are gaining exposure and market share in health food stores, grocery stores and online.