The International Mushroom Days 2025, a premier event in the global edible fungi industry, concluded successfully in Xiamen, China, from April 14 to 16, 2025. Organized by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal Products (CFNA), the expo brought together over 3,000 attendees, including industry experts, enterprise leaders, and international buyers, to explore advancements and opportunities in the mushroom sector. (UPD: 2024 Chinese Mushroom Days - Fujian Zhangzhou - UMDIS Mushroom Agency)

Event Highlights

• Exhibition Scale: The event featured approximately 300 exhibitors and attracted around 3,000 visitors.

• Opening Ceremony: Rong Weidong, Vice President of CFNA, presided over the opening ceremony, which was attended by more than 600 participants, including local government leaders, industry experts, and representatives from leading edible fungi production enterprises.

• Exhibition Areas: The expo was divided into two main pavilions:

  • Edible Mushroom Smart Manufacturing Innovation Pavilion: Showcased specialized equipment for mushroom production, environmental simulation equipment, packaging machinery, and modern food processing equipment.

  • Edible Mushroom Industry Revitalization Pavilion: Featured products and industry chains from major edible mushroom production areas in China, promoting international trade and investment in the edible mushroom sector.

• Notable Exhibits: The “Guan County Lingzhi Mushroom,” a nationally protected geographical indication product, made its debut at the expo, highlighting the development of the Lingzhi Mushroom industry in Guan County. ("Guan County Lingzhi Mushroom" Debuts at International Mushroom Days, China 2024 | PRNEWSWATCH.NET)

Industry Impact

The International Mushroom Days 2025 served as a comprehensive platform for stakeholders across the edible fungi industry to engage in knowledge exchange, explore innovative technologies, and foster international collaborations. The event underscored China's commitment to advancing the edible mushroom industry through sustainable practices, technological innovation, and global partnerships. (About INTERNATIONAL MUSHROOM DAYS CHINA 2025)

For more detailed information about the event, you can visit the official website: International Mushroom Days China.

Photograph: Provided by the Edible Fungi and Products Branch of China Chamber of Commerce of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal Products / Edible Fungi Full Industry Chain Innovation Expo.