The Blend for Everyday Eating – 2024 Campaign Launches
World Health Day is on April 7 and Aussies are being urged to boost their intake of mushrooms to support brain health.
Introducing the new AMGA RD&E Manager
World Health Day is on April 7 and Aussies are being urged to boost their intake of mushrooms to support brain health.
Mushrooms: The Superfood Your Kids Need for Brain and Body Health
As Australian parents gear up for the upcoming school year, it's the perfect time to reassess and enhance our kids' dietary needs. With a focus on foods that bolster growth, development, and even those crucial report cards, mushrooms emerge as a standout superfood....
Australian Mushroom Festival 2023
The first ever Australian Mushroom Festival was held on World Mushroom Day weekend, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15th October 2023. This event is a first for the AMGA and Australian Mushrooms, and was massive success with over 10,000 + mushroom-loving fans visiting the...
Mushrooms the perfect allrounder for Men’s Health Week
Australian men can significantly improve their health by incorporating mushrooms into their diets, according to recent studies. This Men’s Health Week we are encouraging Aussie men, to incorporate just 3-4 button mushrooms into their daily diet, to unlock a host of...
Celebrating Women in the Australian Mushroom Industry this International Women’s Day
“Our women don’t always fit the traditional mould, but are intuitive, unique and bring their own perspective and drive to our workforce”. Jess Toth, Costa Group WA State Manager. There are few industries in Australia that owe so much to the contribution of women as...
Choose mushrooms this National Heart Week
This week is National Heart Week and an important reminder to keep healthy. According to The Heart Foundation, one Australian suffers a heart attack or stroke every four minutes. It's a scary statistic, but one you can help change by eating a wide variety of...
5 reasons to cook Mum mushrooms this Mother’s Day
Who knew the humble mushroom could be so mighty for women? Researchers have found mushrooms are a nutrient powerhouse for women, including mums-to-be, and it's just another reason Australian Mushroom Growers Association Dietitian and nationally renowned nutritionist...
Boost your mushroom intake on World Health Day
World Health Day is on April 7 and Aussies are being urged to boost their intake of mushrooms to support brain health.
4 fun facts about mushrooms & immunity
Immune function naturally decreases with age, but researchers have found a simple way for Australians to help feed their immunity needs.
Supercharge lunchboxes to support immunity
As Aussie kids get back into the school routine, find out how to supercharge those lunchboxes to support your child’s immune health.
Make back to school easier with the added might of mushrooms
Whilst we all enjoy having the kids home for the holidays, getting them back into a routine when school resumes is essential. Whether it’s to help keep them active in the playground or switched on in the classroom, you can rest assured knowing mushrooms are always an...
5 reasons why Dietitians recommend a mushroom + mince blend.
Here are five reasons why dietitians recommend a mushroom and mince blend as part of plant-based eating, from AMGA Dietitian Jane Freeman.
Ditch the detox and eat more mushrooms
Make your New Years resolutions a success: Ditch the detox diet and eat more mushrooms. If you’re like most people, setting a new year’s resolution that involves health and wellness is something that was on top of your 2022 to-do list. If you’ve found yourself...
Why Mushrooms Make the Perfect Gift for Christmas
With this year’s reunions set to be extra special, December is a wonderful time for catching up with our loved ones, swapping gifts, and indulging in feasts together. Of course, with all the celebrations, Christmas isn’t always a good time for our health (or the...
Why Aussies are making the Blenditarian diet switch
…I can hear you saying “Ok. So we have vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian and now BLENDITARIAN? What the heck is that?” Well calm your mushroom farm, I’m here to explain why “Blenditarianism” is the new diet craze set to take over Australia. If you google 'Blenditarian'...
National Mushroom Day 2021
National Mushroom Day is celebrated in Australia on October 15 and is a special day for Aussie mushroom farmers, health professionals, restaurants and cafés and of course our mushroom loving home-cooks to celebrate Australian grown mushrooms for their unique health...
Celebrating National Mushroom Day with New Research
To help celebrate National Mushroom Day on Friday, October 15, we are excited to update you on new research and early-stage discoveries that could see us all inclined to eat more mushrooms for their ever-increasing range of health benefits. In addition to being a...
Teaching kids about the health benefits of mushrooms
With school holidays upon us, it will be a relief for many kids who have endured lockdown to have a break from their virtual classrooms and online learning. But with the publication of a world-first Australian research project that has assessed and summarised all...
Five reasons why Dad should eat mushrooms on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a great time to remind our Dad’s, Grand Dads, husbands, partners and brother, just how much we love them and care for their health and well-being. Mushrooms are a great food to maintain overall good health as they are nutrient rich, have low energy...
AMGA hosts a virtual farm tour of SA Mushrooms
This week, the AMGA launched the 2021 'Mushrooms in Schools' program, with help from South Australian mushroom farm SA Mushrooms, providing a virtual mushroom farm tour for students at Burnside Primary School. The launch and virtual tour coincided with National...
How to get a boost in Vitamin D this winter
With winter well and truly set-in here in Australia, we are all rugging up to spend time indoors out of the cold. Of course the (necessary, but not so fun) lockdowns are also keeping us inside for lengthy periods of time too. With more of us spending less time in the...
Where to find Australia’s Best Mushroom Pie 2021
We officially have a winner! Australia's BEST Mushroom Pie for 2021 was announced at the Baking Association of Australia (BAA) annual trade show in Sydney in May. The three-day event which included judging of the industry’s highly sought-after baking awards. The BAA...
9 Powerful Reasons to Eat Mushrooms
Don't let the humble button mushroom fool you - hidden beneath it's creamy white dome is a powerhouse of natural flavour and goodness. Neither a vegetable nor a fruit, mushrooms are a unique but surprisingly versatile addition to your menu. We have compiled nine...
AMGA sponsors “Australia’s Best Mushroom Pie” competition.
For the first time in history, one lucky bakery in Australia will soon claim a very “Aussie” crown of glory; for baking “Australia’s Best Mushroom Pie.” The Baking Association of Australia (BAA) hosts its annual trade show in Sydney this May, which includes the...
National coverage for National Mushroom Day
Australia’s National Mushroom Day was celebrated on Thursday 15th October 2020. This special day of the year is our chance to put mushrooms in the media spotlight. Mushrooms are quite unique, in that they are not a fruit or a vegetable, they are FUNGI and as such,...
Mushrooms in Schools – Pilot Program Launches
The Mushrooms in Schools pilot program is underway, with excited students now beginning to see mushrooms appear in their kits. The Australian Mushroom Growers Association is currently working with twenty, year 3 and year 4 classes in the Adelaide area to pilot the...