Truffle producers in WA can't keep up with worldwide demand for the lucrative fungus following an 'outstanding' 2023 harvest.
abc.net.au/news/manji-truffle-boom-continues-growing-global-demand/102625438Another truffle season in southern Western Australia has peaked, with producers saying demand for the lucrative fungus from international buyers is continuing to grow.
"Everybody's having pretty bumper crops, and while we're exceeding what I was expecting, the good thing is we've found other markets to move it into and we haven't had a problem shipping it all.Manjimup Truffles owner Al Blakers says this year's harvest has so far been outstanding quality.Down the road at Stonebarn Truffiere, owner Dion Range has also been experiencing a successful harvest.
"More people are learning about truffles and more people are buying truffles, which supports the price, so there's no price pressure."Mr Range calls Manjimup a "hidden bit of heaven" and Mr Range says the conditions in the region are perfect for black truffle production. "The averages in terms of mature truffle production in the Manjimup Shire are substantially higher per number of trees than the French and the Spanish Truffle.Manjimup-grown truffles are packaged and waiting in the fridge to be sent worldwide.Mr Blakers believes demand for truffles from his part of the world stems from the quality and also recent tough seasons for the French-grown product.
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