The global edible fungi industry is facing dual opportunities of technological upgrading and market expansion. According to the latest industry data, the market size of edible fungi exceeded 60 billion US dollars in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.5%. The cultivation of rare varieties, intelligent equipment, and deep-processing technologies have become the core growth points. To meet the industry's needs, the Edible Fungi Full-Industry-Chain Innovation Expo will be held at the BAI Xiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Xiamen, China, from April 14 to 16, 2025. It will focus on full-chain innovation and provide a one-stop platform for B-end purchasers, producers, and traders to connect with technology and business cooperation. This article analyzes the key directions for industrial upgrading in combination with the latest trends and highlights of the exhibition.

I. Technological Breakthroughs Drive Industrial Upgrading

(1) Commercial Cultivation Technology for Rare Varieties
In recent years, the edible fungi industry has achieved significant breakthroughs in the commercial cultivation technology of rare varieties. The domestication techniques for high-value varieties such as morel mushrooms, truffles, and boletus mushrooms have been continuously maturing, bringing new opportunities for industrial development. These rare varieties have extremely high economic value in the market. However, traditional cultivation methods have problems such as long cycles and low yields, which limit their large-scale promotion. With the progress of technology, these issues are being gradually resolved.At the upcoming Edible Fungi Full-Industry-Chain Innovation Expo, numerous exhibitors will showcase the latest cultivation technologies for rare varieties. Among them, low-energy-consuming temperature-controlled cultivation systems and fungal strain genetic optimization programs have become highlights. These technologies, by precisely controlling the temperature, humidity, and light conditions of the cultivation environment and combining genetic techniques to optimize the fungal strains, have significantly increased the yield and quality of rare varieties. For example, a participating company has developed a "layered constant-humidity cultivation rack" that, by optimizing the structure of the cultivation rack and the humidity control system, can increase the unit yield of Pleurotus eryngii by 30%, while reducing costs by 22%. This innovative cultivation equipment not only improves production efficiency but also reduces production costs, providing strong support for the commercial cultivation of rare varieties.In addition, some companies are also exploring the use of biotechnological means, such as mycorrhizal symbiosis technology, to further improve the cultivation effects of rare varieties. By simulating the mycorrhizal symbiosis relationships in natural ecosystems to promote the growth and development of rare varieties and enhance their disease resistance and adaptability, these technological breakthroughs not only provide the possibility for the commercial cultivation of rare varieties but also lay the foundation for the sustainable development of the edible fungi industry.

(2) Widespread Adoption of Intelligent Production Equipment
The widespread adoption of intelligent production equipment is another important direction for the technological upgrading of the edible fungi industry. With the continuous progress of science and technology, intelligent equipment such as automated harvesters and AI vision sorting systems has gradually become the focus of the industry. The application of these devices not only improves production efficiency but also reduces labor costs and enhances product quality.Data shows that factories using intelligent equipment have reduced labor costs by 40% and increased the rate of high-quality products to 98%. For example, Fujian Green Source Technology will launch the "fully automatic fungal package inoculation line" at the exhibition. This equipment, using advanced automation technology and precise control systems, achieves an inoculation efficiency of 2000 packages per hour with an error rate of less than 0.5%. This highly efficient inoculation equipment greatly improves production efficiency, reduces errors caused by manual operations, and ensures the quality and consistency of the fungal packages.In addition, the AI vision sorting system has also been widely used in the field of edible fungi processing. This system, through image recognition technology, can quickly and accurately identify the size, shape, color, and other characteristics of edible fungi to achieve automatic sorting and grading. Compared with traditional manual sorting, the AI vision sorting system is not only fast and efficient but also ensures the accuracy and consistency of sorting, greatly improving product quality and market competitiveness.The widespread adoption of intelligent production equipment not only improves production efficiency and product quality but also provides strong support for the scaled and standardized development of the edible fungi industry. With the widespread use of these devices, the edible fungi industry will gradually shift from traditional manual production to modern and intelligent production, further enhancing the overall competitiveness of the industry.

(3) Expansion of Deep-Processing Technologies to Broaden Application Scenarios
With the increasing demand for healthy food from consumers, the deep-processing technologies for edible fungi are continuously expanding, giving rise to a host of innovative products. The market demand for deep-processed products such as edible fungi protein extracts and ready-to-eat functional foods has surged, bringing new growth opportunities for the industry.The exhibition has a special section for deep-processing technologies, covering advanced processes such as freeze-drying for freshness preservation and enzymatic purification. These technologies can maximize the retention of the nutritional components and flavor of edible fungi while extending the shelf life of products to meet consumers' demand for healthy and convenient food. For example, a company's "Shiitake Peptide Oral Liquid" has obtained the EU Novel Food certification with an annual export value of over 20 million euros. The product, using advanced enzymatic hydrolysis technology to break down the protein in shiitake mushrooms into small peptides that are more easily absorbed by the human body, has multiple functions such as immune regulation and antioxidant properties and is highly favored by consumers.In addition, freeze-drying for freshness preservation technology has also been widely used in the field of edible fungi deep processing. By using freeze-drying technology to quickly freeze edible fungi at low temperatures and then sublimate and dehydrate them in a vacuum environment, the nutritional components and original flavor of edible fungi are maximized. Freeze-dried edible fungi products are not only convenient for storage and transportation but also can maintain a similar taste and quality to fresh edible fungi after rehydration, and are widely welcomed in the market.The expansion of deep-processing technologies not only enriches the types and application scenarios of edible fungi products but also increases the added value of products, providing new impetus for the sustainable development of the edible fungi industry. With the continuous progress of technology and the growth of market demand, deep-processed edible fungi products will occupy a larger share in the global market and become a new engine for the development of the industry.

II. Full-Industry-Chain Coverage to Create an Efficient B-End对接Platform

The Edible Fungi Full-Industry-Chain Innovation Expo covers the entire chain of cultivation, processing, and trade, providing an efficient对接platform for B-end purchasers, producers, and traders. By integrating resources from upstream and downstream of the industry chain, the expo meets various procurement needs and promotes the coordinated development of the industry.At the cultivation end, the exhibition showcases advanced equipment such as liquid fungal strain fermentation tanks and intelligent environmental control systems. These devices can improve the quality and yield of fungal strains, optimize the cultivation environment, and ensure the growth quality and yield of edible fungi. Liquid fungal strain fermentation tanks, using advanced fermentation technology, can rapidly propagate high-quality fungal strains, significantly shorten the production cycle of fungal strains, and increase production efficiency. Intelligent environmental control systems, by real-time monitoring and control of temperature, humidity, light, and other parameters of the cultivation environment, provide the best conditions for the growth of edible fungi, ensuring the stability and consistency of product quality.At the processing end, the exhibition introduces solutions such as mushroom crisp production lines and vacuum packaging machines. These equipment and technologies can meet the needs of different processing companies, improve processing efficiency and product quality. The mushroom crisp production line, using advanced low-temperature frying technology, can produce crispy and nutritious mushroom crisps that are highly favored by consumers. Vacuum packaging machines can effectively extend the shelf life of products, maintain the quality and taste of products, and enhance the market competitiveness of products.At the trade end, the exhibition gathers importers from more than 20 countries around the world, providing exhibitors with an excellent opportunity to expand into international markets. The exhibition also offers supporting services such as compliance certification and logistics finance to help exhibitors better engage in international trade. Compliance certification services can ensure that companies' products meet the relevant standards and regulations of the importing countries, avoiding trade barriers caused by certification issues. Logistics financial services provide companies with convenient logistics solutions and financial support, reducing the operating costs and risks of companies.Key exhibitors include Jiangsu Junfeng Biology and South Korea's Daehan Mycotech. Jiangsu Junfeng Biology is a global leading supplier of Pleurotus eryngii liquid fungal strains, whose technology covers the Southeast Asian market and provides high-quality fungal strain support for local edible fungi cultivation companies. South Korea's Daehan Mycotech has brought a new type of edible fungi drying equipment that uses advanced energy-saving technology to reduce energy consumption by 35%, significantly reducing production costs and improving the economic benefits of the company.Through full-industry-chain coverage, the Edible Fungi Full-Industry-Chain Innovation Expo provides an efficient对接platform for B-end purchasers, producers, and traders, promoting the coordinated development of the industry and the integration of resources. Exhibiting companies can not only showcase their products and technologies but also establish cooperative relationships with upstream and downstream companies, expand market channels, and enhance their competitiveness.

III. Data Insights: Global Market and Export Opportunities

According to the analysis of the "International Edible Fungi Industry White Paper" by the exhibition's cooperating organization, the global edible fungi market shows different development trends and opportunities.In the European market, countries such as Germany and the Netherlands have a strong demand for edible fungi, with a 12% year-on-year increase in the import volume of shiitake mushrooms in 2024. European consumers have a deep understanding of the nutritional value and health benefits of edible fungi and an increasing demand for high-quality, green, and organic edible fungi products. In addition, the European market has high requirements for the processing and packaging of edible fungi products, and deep-processed and ready-to-eat products have great market potential. Exhibiting companies can develop products that meet the tastes and needs of local consumers based on the characteristics of the European market to expand their presence in Europe.In Southeast Asia, the market is experiencing rapid growth. Countries like Vietnam and Thailand are accelerating the industrialization of cultivation, with an annual increase of 25% in equipment procurement demand. The region's climate is suitable for the growth of edible fungi, and its abundant labor resources provide a natural advantage for the development of the edible fungi industry. As the local economy develops and consumer spending power rises, the demand for edible fungi continues to grow, offering a vast market space for Chinese edible fungi equipment exporters. Exhibiting companies can showcase advanced cultivation equipment and technologies, establish cooperative relationships with Southeast Asian companies, and promote the development of the local edible fungi industry.In terms of emerging categories, the market for extracts of medicinal fungi (such as Ganoderma lucidum) is growing at a rate of 15%, and deep-processing equipment has become a popular category. With increasing attention to health, the health and medicinal benefits of medicinal fungi are gaining more recognition. Extracts of medicinal fungi have multiple functions, such as immune regulation, antioxidant properties, and fatigue resistance, and the market demand for them is continuously increasing. Deep-processing equipment can meet the production needs of medicinal fungi extracts, improve production efficiency and product quality, and has a broad market prospect. Exhibiting companies can display advanced extraction technologies for medicinal fungi and deep-processing equipment to expand the market for medicinal fungi.Through data insights, exhibiting companies can better understand the development trends and demand characteristics of the global edible fungi market, formulate targeted market strategies, seize export opportunities, and enhance their international competitiveness.

IV. Exhibition Highlights and Participation Value

The Edible Fungi Full-Industry-Chain Innovation Expo has many highlights and offers rich participation value for exhibiting companies and visitors.The exhibition will hold more than 20 technical release conferences, covering cutting-edge topics such as fungal strain patents and preservation technologies. These conferences will invite industry experts and company representatives to share the latest research findings and practical experience, providing a platform for participants to understand industry trends and learn advanced technologies. Participants can keep up with industry development trends in a timely manner through these technical release conferences and improve their professional level and innovation ability.In addition, the exhibition has preset 500 procurement对接sessions to facilitate precise matching. These procurement对接sessions will match the needs of exhibiting companies and buyers to improve matching efficiency. Exhibiting companies can establish direct contact with potential customers through procurement对接sessions, showcase their products and technologies, and expand market channels. Buyers, on the other hand, can have face-to-face exchanges with multiple exhibiting companies to understand the features and advantages of products and choose the most suitable partners.The export trade summit is also a major highlight of the exhibition. The summit will invite experts from international authoritative institutions such as the US FDA and the EU EFSA to interpret regulatory barriers and provide compliance guidance for international trade. With the continuous development of global trade, the regulations and standards for imported products in various countries are becoming increasingly strict. The export trade summit provides companies with an opportunity to understand international regulations and standards, helping them better cope with trade barriers and expand into international markets.To better participate in the exhibition, exhibiting companies can make appointments for negotiation sessions in advance on the official website (chinamushroomdays.com) to lock in target areas. By making appointments in advance, companies can reasonably arrange their exhibition itinerary, ensure negotiation time with important customers and partners, and improve the effectiveness of participation. At the same time, paying attention to the scope of exhibits and understanding the content and focus of the exhibition can help companies better showcase their strengths and enhance the value of participation.The Edible Fungi Full-Industry-Chain Innovation Expo, with its comprehensive industry chain coverage, cutting-edge technology display, rich activity arrangements, and efficient对接platform, provides strong impetus for the development of the edible fungi industry. Exhibiting companies and visitors can understand the latest industry trends, expand market channels, enhance their competitiveness, and jointly promote the prosperous development of the edible fungi industry by participating in the exhibition.