1 THE GLOBAL mushroom market is expected to reach US$90 billion (that’s just over £70 billion) by 2028 (that’s up from US$63 billion—nearly £50 billion—in 2022).
2 THIS MUSHROOMING popularity is not surprising; low-carb and rich in antioxidants as well as vitamins B and D, the fungi are a source of protein and an affordable meat alternative. Grilled portobello mushrooms make a tasty “burger,” and now you can even buy mushroom versions of steak, chicken breast and bacon. Climate scientists in Germany found that if we replaced just