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Explore Caputo & Guest’s distinctive culinary mushrooms and enjoy live cooking demonstrations at Booth #4592 from October 28-29, 2022 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida

KENNETT SQUARE, PA (OCTOBER 2022) —The global mushroom market is anticipated to reach $115.8 billion by 2030, in part due to an increased desire for environmentally-friendly plant-based alternatives and an increased awareness of the health benefits and uses of mushrooms.[1] Not only are people becoming more enthusiastic about eating mushrooms, but they are also seeking more sustainable, locally-grown produce. Caputo & Guest have been cultivating a variety of fresh, distinctive mushrooms in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania since 1977. With recently expanded distribution, these mushrooms are becoming more widely available on grocery store shelves. Caputo & Guest mushrooms are thoughtfully cultivated to be better than your average supermarket mushroom. Visit them at Booth #4592 at The Global Produce & Floral Trade Show, October 28-29, 2022 to experience their fresh mushroom selection and mushroom growing exhibit, enjoy daily live cooking demos, and meet their team.

Here’s what makes Caputo & Guest mushrooms stand out from the rest:

• Exceptional Flavor – Caputo & Guest cultivates their mushrooms with restaurant and home chefs in mind. Their organic, local and proprietary growing environments contribute to their distinctive flavors and textures.
• Variety – Caputo & Guest offer a variety of exciting species of culinary mushrooms (see below).
• Certified Organic – Caputo & Guest’s mushrooms are certified organic, which means that they use   organically produced mushroom spawn and are not treated with any prohibited fertilizers or pesticides.[2]
• Locally-Grown – Caputo & Guest’s mushrooms are grown in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, also known as “The Mushroom Capital of the World.”
• Manure Free – Rather than using livestock manure compost to grow their mushrooms, Caputo & Guest uses a proprietary blend of upcycled oak, poplar sawdust and grains.
• Farmer Friendly – Caputo & Guest cultivates their mushrooms on their own 750,000 sq ft farm. They handle everything from growing to harvesting to packing.

Caputo & Guest cultivates a variety of exciting locally grown specialty mushrooms, including:

• Royal Trumpet – These mushrooms are the largest of the oyster mushroom family. They are versatile and delicious.
• Golden Oyster - With a beautiful golden color, delicate texture, and nutty, slightly citrus, umami flavor, these mushrooms are great for stir-frying, braising, or sautéing.
• Lion’s Mane – Not only are lion’s mane mushrooms delicious when roasted, they are becoming increasingly popular due to their many health benefits.
• Pearl Oyster - With a meaty texture and a slightly nutty flavor, these mushrooms are ideal for stir-fries and steak accompaniments.
• Maitake - Known for their deep, earthy, peppery flavor and succulent texture, these mushrooms are a great complement to robust savory dishes.

Chef’s Mixes

Caputo & Guest offers packaged specialty mushroom blends, created with the chef and home chef in mind:

• Asian Bistro Stir Fry Mix – A blend of shiitake, royal trumpet and pearl oyster mushrooms
• Exotic Oven-Roast Mix – A blend of lion’s mane, maitake and royal trumpet mushrooms
• Gourmet Sauté Mix – A blend of royal trumpet, maitake and golden oyster mushrooms
• Wood-Fired Pizza Mix – A blend of maitake, lion’s mane and golden oyster mushrooms
• Prime Steakhouse Mix – A blend of royal trumpet, maitake and pearl oyster mushrooms

“We have a long legacy as America’s #1 specialty mushroom grower and our 100% vertical integration allows us full control of the process from spore to harvest on our farms, ensuring the most premium, fresh and exotic mushrooms possible,” said Caputo & Guest’s CEO, Louis Caputo Jr.

Please contact Christina Madrid at Christie & Co, www.christieand.co, by phone (818) 621-1897 and/or email [email protected] to make a booth visit appointment to meet Caputo & Guest’s COO, Louis Caputo Jr. and Founders, Louis Caputo Sr. and Herb Guest, and experience their offerings.

  [1] Grand View Research, I. (2022, March 17). Mushroom market size worth $115.8 billion by 2030: Grand View Research, inc.. Mushroom Market Size Worth $115.8 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc. Retrieved from https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mushroom-market-size-worth-115-8-billion-by-2030-grand-view-research-inc-301504941.html [2] PCO. (January 2021) Organic Mushroom Production Guidance. Retrieved from: https://paorganic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Guidance-Mushroom-Organic-Mushroom-Production.pdf