In the produce perimeter, mushrooms are a high-value category that requires a specialized touch. Because they are approximately 90% water and continue to breathe after harvest, they are exceptionally sensitive to their surroundings. Poor handling doesn’t just impact their appearance, it can lead to “shrink” (profit loss that occurs long before a product’s sell-by date).… Continue reading Strategies for Reducing Shrink While Stocking Mushrooms
Flavors & Cooking Tips, Foodservice
Mushroom Culinary Trends for Chefs in 2026 Blog Post
The 2026 culinary landscape is defined by a paradox: diners are seeking “flavor escapism” and global adventure, yet they are simultaneously demanding nostalgia, value, and transparency in their ingredients. For chefs and foodservice directors, the challenge is clear. How do you innovate for a sophisticated, health-conscious audience while navigating a high-cost, high-pressure operational environment? Mushrooms… Continue reading Mushroom Culinary Trends for Chefs in 2026 Blog Post
Community Involvement, Company News
South Mill Champs at the 40th Annual Mushroom Festival
September is National Mushroom Month, and we are eagerly preparing to take part in the 38th Annual Mushroom Festival in the heart of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. And let us assure you, we’re not just attending – we’re bringing with us an experience that spans nearly a century.
Company News, Press & News, Sustainability
South Mill Champs and Sprouts Farmers Market Partner on Sustainable Mushroom Packaging
KENNETT SQUARE, PA – April 16, 2025 – South Mill Champs (“SMC”), a leading North American mushroom grower and supplier, has partnered with Sprouts Farmers Market in Denver, Colorado, to introduce flow-wrapped bamboo tills for their mushroom products, becoming the first retailer to stock South Mill Champs’ mushrooms in this innovative, eco-friendly packaging. “We are… Continue reading South Mill Champs and Sprouts Farmers Market Partner on Sustainable Mushroom Packaging
South Mill Champs and Mountain View Mushrooms Announce Strategic Alliance to Meet Growing Demand in the Southwest
Kennett Square, Pa. – Nov. 1, 2024 – South Mill Champs (“SMC”), a leading North American mushroom grower and supplier, is excited to announce a strategic alliance with Mountain View Mushrooms (“MVM”). This strategic partnership is intended to benefit the customers of both companies through SMC’s expanded operational and logistical capabilities. Under the agreement, South… Continue reading South Mill Champs and Mountain View Mushrooms Announce Strategic Alliance to Meet Growing Demand in the Southwest