Fresh and Processed Mushrooms

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South Mill mushrooms are versatile, savory, umami-rich, and flavorful, making them a staple in any chef’s kitchen. Using South Mill Champs mushrooms in foodservice brings flavor to any dish without adding significant calories, fat, cholesterol, or sodium.

Why South Mill Champs Mushrooms

Fresh Mushrooms Offer Versatility in Prepared Dishes

Mushrooms’ incredible versatility makes them a welcome ingredient in restaurant appetizers, entrees, soups, and more. No other food can be used in so many ways while serving up so much flavor. Fresh mushrooms fit into every daypart, every cuisine, and every diet. And with 25% of consumers interested in eating less meat, mushrooms’ umami flavor and meaty quality make them the ideal ingredient to star in plant-based dishes.

Healthy Eating
is on the Rise

Consumers are hungry for foods that not only taste good, but offer them a variety of health benefits and are seeking dining options that are as nutritionally valuable as they are delicious. The average consumer knows that fruits and vegetables are important to their overall wellness, and mushrooms are a versatile choice for any menu – vegetarian, vegan, or flexitarian. Mushrooms are nature’s superfood, containing several vitamins, minerals, and beta glucan. Mushrooms are also fat-free, low in calories, sodium and cholesterol, and inherently gluten-free.

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The Growing Popularity of Mushrooms in Foodservice

Mushrooms continue to gain popularity due to increasing consumer awareness of their functionality, with a Grand View Research report projecting the mushroom market will surpass $50 billion by 2028. Foodservice trends indicate that mushrooms are booming with menu options increasing by 43% over the past six years. Mushroom usage for the foodservice category is at approximately 270 million pounds annually, with a yearly growth rate of 8%.

Blending Mushrooms to Serve Nutrient-Dense Meals

Create delicious, better-for-you menu items with one simple ingredient – mushrooms. Blending meat with mushrooms makes everything better. More delicious, more nutritious and more sustainable. Studies show a traditional ground meat recipe prepared with 50% mushrooms and 50% meat can: reduce calorie and fat intake while adding nutrients, enhance the overall flavor while reducing sodium intake by 25%, improve holding time for takeout, and decrease cost by using less protein.

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Why Partner with

SOUTH MILL CHAMPS?

We Are Established Market Leaders in Foodservice
South Mill Champs is the leading vertically integrated mushroom company in North America. Our product distribution centers are strategically located throughout the U.S. and Canada. From our locations in six states, we are able to supply foodservice clients with fresh and innovative mushroom solutions exactly when they are needed.
We Have a Clear Deliverable Growth Plan
As one of the largest growers of mushrooms in the United States, we plan our growth carefully to keep pace with demand and easily scale up. Our customer base is diverse with lots of potential room to grow.
Positioned to Benefit from Strong Consumer & Industry Trends
We are positioned to benefit from the strong consumer and industry trends in the plant-based, functional foods, and meat replacement movements, as well as growing interest in the environmental responsibility and sustainability aspects of food production for restaurants and foodservice businesses.
Our Mushrooms Are Responsibly Grown
At South Mill Champs, we strive to take care of the same earth that allows us to make our living. Our mushroom farmers are the ultimate upcyclers because we turn waste from other agricultural sectors into a growing medium for mushrooms. We believe that mushroom growing brings out the best in both science and recycling practices. We pride ourselves on growing a food that requires less water, electricity, and space than many other crops, all while providing the great flavor and nutrition you come to expect from fresh mushrooms.

If you are looking for a mushroom partner who is dedicated to producing premium products, is a leader in customer success, and offers solutions that fit your needs, please reach out to our sales team.

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