European Mycological Institute

27/08/2026

The summer light in Teruel transforms the forest into a calm, inviting landscape. Quiet paths, fresh pines and a natural atmosphere that inspires exploration. 🌲🍄 A glimpse of the environment that will welcome IWEMM12 — where nature and science meet effortlessly.

19/08/2026

Field trips will be one of the highlights of IWEMM12.

This summer we’re sharing a first glimpse of the landscapes and ecosystems we’ll explore together in Teruel.

Forests, truffle fields, mountain pine stands and living mycological heritage — a unique opportunity to connect science with territory.

05/08/2026

🌍 Why is IWEMM12 unique?

Because it brings together scientific excellence, territorial knowledge and an international community committed to edible mycorrhizal fungi.
IWEMM12 is a meeting point where research, nature and collaboration converge to explore the ecosystems, landscapes and field‑based perspectives that make Teruel a remarkable place for mycorrhizal studies.

📅 Teruel, Spain · 12–17 April 2027
Followed by a post‑conference field trip from 17–22 April 2027.

🔗 Pre‑registration is open — your early interest helps us plan field visits, transportation and venue arrangements.

Discover why IWEMM12 is a unique opportunity to connect with researchers, land managers, producers and associations from around the world.
We look forward to welcoming you to Teruel for an inspiring IWEMM12.

24/07/2026

🌍 IWEMM12 is now officially open!

We are excited to announce that the website of the 12th International Workshop on Edible Mycorrhizal Mushrooms (IWEMM12) is now available: www.iwemm12.com (link in bio /more info on our website)

📅 Teruel, Spain · 12–17 April 2027 Followed by a post conference field trip from 17–22 April 2027.
IWEMM12 will bring together researchers, land managers, producers, associations and networks from around the world — a unique opportunity to connect with the international community working on edible mycorrhizal fungi and to explore innovative scientific and field based perspectives.

🔗 Pre registration is now open. Your early expression of interest helps us plan transportation, field visits and venue arrangements.

📄 The First Circular is also available on the website.

We look forward to welcoming you to Teruel for an inspiring IWEMM12. CSIC Gobierno de Aragón Ayuntamiento de Teruel Trufa Negra de Teruel. Atruter

23/06/2026

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19/06/2026

🔝The 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐲𝐨 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐢 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧)became an open-air classroom for the future Mycotourism Guides of the European Mycological Institute. Through rigorous field training and official exams, these professionals are mastering the 200-hour course to connect people with the fascinating world of fungi. 👏

☺️Take a look at how education comes alive in the woods! 👇

16/06/2026

🌿 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐲𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬

✅ The 41 students of the 𝐄𝐌𝐈 𝐌𝐲𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 spent a weekend in the Moncayo Fungi Friendly Forest (Spain), transforming the landscape into an open‑air classroom.

🔝 They are completing their first field training sessions, which also include mid‑term examinations to ensure a rigorous and professional learning process within this 200‑hour course, accredited by the 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐲𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 💪

✔️ Their work focuses on species identification, fungal ecology, foraging regulations, risk management, safety protocols and the role of the mushroom guide in mycotourism activities. This training prepares them for a professional profile that is rapidly expanding and becoming a new source of employment in rural development, sustainable tourism and environmental services.

12/06/2026

🎉A historic day for truffle culture: 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐟𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐏𝐆𝐈💪

The Trufa Negra de Teruel has been officially registered in the 𝐄𝐔’𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐏𝐆𝐈) 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 — a milestone that marks a historic moment for truffle culture and strengthens Teruel’s position as an international reference in excellence and authenticity.

✅ This recognition is the result of the dedication and vision of the truffle growers of Teruel, united under ATRUTER, who have demonstrated the uniqueness of their product and the value of a sector built on knowledge, sustainability and deep cultural heritage.

🎥 Discover more about Trufa Negra de Teruel:
https://youtu.be/76JMvVKyMHM?si=nGUNiaLnI1SwytwY (Story link 👆)

🔗 Official EU publication:
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1781152558195&uri=OJ%3AL_20260125

Trufforum

01/05/2026

17/04/2026

Truffle tourism moves forward: Trufforum drives new scientific knowledge for the sector.
Trufforum, organized by the European Mycological Institute (EMI), continues to promote training, research, and the generation of applied science for the truffle sector.
Today, at the Soria Campus of the University of Valladolid, the PhD thesis “Business Tourism: An Analysis for Competitive Development in the Black Truffle Sector” by Víctor Hernández Andrés was presented, based on the databases generated through the events and living labs of Trufforum New York and Trufforum Teruel.
This research provides valuable insights that strengthen truffle tourism, enhance the sector’s competitiveness, advance scientific knowledge on black truffles, and reinforce the cultural, culinary, and territorial values associated with this unique product.