The global market for mushrooms has witnessed growth at an impressive pace in the past few years, chiefly owing to the vast rise in consumption of processed foods, rising consumer awareness about health benefits of mushrooms, and advancements in packaging technologies to increase shelf life of mushrooms. Owing to the vast rise in demand for processed food products and the increased consumption of brown mushrooms, the mushroom market is expected to present significant growth and investment opportunities for players operating in the market, especially in the Asia Pacific region.

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Source: Amazing Newspaper

What can't portobellos do?

Have you ever truly stopped to appreciate those little fungi peeking out from your spinach salad? You should — by eating more of them!

"Although white foods are often thought to be nutrient-poor, mushrooms are an exception," says Mitzi Dulan, RD, author of The Pinterest Diet. "They contain many minerals, like selenium, potassium, copper, iron and phosphorus, that are not often found in plant-derived foods."

Here are six reasons why mushrooms pack a powerful punch when it comes to improving your health.

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Source: Lisa Mucahy - Good Housekeeping