The Fresh Mushroom Shopper

The Fresh Mushroom Shopper

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Who’s most persuadable to buy more mushrooms?

New Mushroom Council research of 1,000 U.S. consumers identifies the shoppers most likely to increase their fresh mushroom purchases—and the meal inspiration, merchandising and shopping triggers that can help turn occasional purchases into a weekly habit.

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About half of American households purchase fresh mushrooms.

Fresh mushrooms are purchased about 7 times a year.

The average American household spends more than $22 per year on fresh mushrooms.

The total ring is highest for crimini baskets.

Specialty is mostly lower as it tends to be a meal/recipe, not a stock-up trip.

$92.77

Total ring if mushrooms are purchased

$92.53

If white mushrooms are purchased

$105.98

If crimini mushrooms are purchased; Portabella = $89.85

If specialty mushrooms are purchased

Shiitake $99.98; Oyster $85.37; Enoki $75.94; Random Weight $72.33

Shopper Engagement

Overview of fresh mushroom trips, spend per tri, household penetration and annual spending overview.

Shopper Segmentation

Overview of the demographics and purchase habits of light, medium and heavy mushroom buyers.

Co- and Cross Purchase

Study into other foods and beverages purchased at the same time as mushrooms (co-purchase) and items that are bought at a greater rate by mushroom households (cross-purchase).