Lady Truffle: the “pink” side of truffle
In Italy, the collection of truffles is considered a professional activity mainly for “males”. The “Lady Truffle” initiative, founded by Elisa Ioni, sales manager of
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Il Fungo di Borgotaro: the first P.G.I. (Protected Geographic Indication) labelled wild mushroom.
In the Modenese Apennine (Italy), since the interest towards traditional forest products (as firewood) is declining, also the active forest management is strongly decreasing, especially
Cèpes du Périgord: a collective brand at the service of forest owners
In 2013, an association from Périgord launched the collective brand “Cèpes du Périgord”. It provides Perigordian owners with a tool to optimize quality and marketing
TRUFFORUM: Connecting the black truffle producers with the consumers
Trufforum® is an international event created by the The “European Mycological Institute” (EGTC-EMI) with the aim of promoting the responsible use of the Tuber melanosporum
Tools to reduce the risk of poisoning by wild mushrooms
Poisoning is mostly the consequence of confusion with other edible mushroom species but, in some cases also, of poisonous species collection by people who are
Time and dose of irrigation impact Tuber melanosporum proliferation in young black truffle orchards
Tuber melanosporum, the fungus that produces the priced Black Truffle, is adapted to Mediterranean droughts. Usually the production of truffles increases in years with higher
Thinning of dense forest stands can increase the Lactarius group deliciosus yields
In 2008, we installed 14 mushroom inventory plots of 100 m2 size in Pinus pinaster forests. The plots were selected to include a range of
The mycological trail of Poblet. A way to promote the mycotourism and related activities
The Mycological Trail of Poblet has a double objective. On the one hand, the aim is to raise awareness among visitors about the mycological richness
StarTree project: case studies of Non Wood Forest Products value chains, the Trentino Alto-Adige (Italy) regional market of mushrooms
In the Italian forest sector, NWFPs play a fundamental role. In 2011, according to an estimation reported in State of Europe’s Forests , NWFPs were
Soria Gastronómica. International Congress of Mycology.
The aim of Soria Gastronomica as a gastronomic and cultural event for professionals in the hotel and catering sector, cooks, traders of food products, mushroom
SITKA SERVICES: A succesful company promoting mycotourism
In response to the growing international curiosity about truffles we offer Black Truffle tours in Soria Spain in February, when these truffles are ripe! Our
Setas de Castilla y León Guarantee label
The main objective is the promotion of wild mushrooms originating in the forest areas of Castile and León region, the incorporation of added value to
