Mushroom Council

The Mushroom Council is a research and promotion organization established to maintain and expand markets for fresh mushrooms in the United States. Operating under the supervision of the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, the Council is funded by assessments on mushroom producers and importers. Its primary mission involves funding peer-reviewed nutrition research to uncover the health benefits of mushrooms, including their impact on immunity, brain health, and chronic disease. The Council also manages large-scale marketing initiatives and consumer education programs to promote mushrooms as a healthy dietary choice. By collaborating with academic institutions, the organization provides scientific evidence to support the inclusion of mushrooms in national dietary guidelines.