Mushrooms

Nammex more than doubles turkey tail mushroom cultivation

07-Feb-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Mushroom extract supplier Nammex has expanded its cultivation of turkey tail mushrooms in response to an exponential growth in demand.

Rugby stars migrate from CBD to mushroom innovation

05-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

An athlete-founded supplement brand initially built around CBD has migrated into mycology as the team looks to create ways to remain innovative and relevant in the midst of an increasingly ‘frustrating’ regulatory landscape.

Startup Spotlight

Q&A: Wholeshroome brings purity of European-grown mushroom supplements to U.S. market

18-Dec-2023 By Asia Sherman

Netherlands-based Wholeshroome launched in May to provide “an alternative to the mass-produced, Chinese-grown mushroom supplements that dominate the market back home in America.”

Purity-IQ launches new tool to authenticate mushroom products

11-Dec-2023 By Danielle Masterson

They're in coffee, skincare, various gummies and inescapable at SupplySide West. Mushrooms are popping up everywhere. While there is a lot of enthusiasm around mushrooms, there's also a good amount of skepticism. That's where Purity-IQ...

FDA delays response to Nammex’s Mushroom product labeling petition

08-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The US Food and Drug Administration has declined to respond to a Citizen Petition by North American Reishi Ltd (“Nammex”) on the labeling and sale of food and supplements containing fungal ingredients, citing “competing agency priorities”.

Mushrooms for the mind: Research concludes Lion’s Mane improves cognitive performance and reduces stress

01-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new RCT investigating the effect of Lion’s Mane intakes on cognition and stress in healthy, young adults reports significant improvements in short and long-term cognition, when compared to control groups.

What is a mushroom? Ten thousand people weigh in

17-Nov-2023 By Claudia Adrien

A Nammex-commissioned survey of 10,000 people in the US confirms the population can easily identify a mushroom. The task may seem simple, but the act supports a greater argument by Nammex, the supplier of functional mushroom extracts, that mycelium-containing...

KÄÄPÄ Biotech in €3.5m scale-up to keep up with mushrooming demand

02-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Europe’s largest adaptogenic mushroom supplier KÄÄPÄ Biotech has raised a total of €3.5 million to keep up with explosive demand for its sustainable and trustworthy range of medicinal mushrooms.

Odyssey Elixir partners with 7-Eleven and Wegmans to bring functional mushrooms “out of niche spaces”

24-Aug-2023 By Deniz Ataman

As adaptogens and mushrooms continue piquing the interest of health conscious and sober-curious consumers, the sparkling, functional mushroom beverage brand expanded its convenience and grocery retail presence so “more people are able to experience the...

NPA submits Citizen Petition on labeling of mushrooms & mycelia

11-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The Natural Products Association (NPA) is seeking clarity on the labeling of fungi ingredients in dietary supplements, with a Citizen Petition requesting FDA to incorporate aspects of guidance from the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA).

Fungi Perfecti responds to ‘puzzling opinion’ in Nammex petition

22-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

Fungi Perfecti, a supplier of mycelium-based supplements, has written an open letter to address the citizen petition filed by mushroom extract company Nammex, which requested that the Food and Drug Administration act to ensure proper labeling of fungi...

Mushrooms hailed “treasure troves” of bioactives which may prevent cognitive decline

21-Jun-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new review suggests that mushroom constituents, including polysaccharides, peptides, and phenols, exhibit significant anti-neurodegenerative (ND) activities, and urges further research to explore these mechanisms further.

Mushroom product labeling: Nammex files Citizen Petition requesting FDA actions

13-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

North American Reishi Ltd (“Nammex”) has filed a Citizen Petition with the FDA on the labeling and sale of food and supplements containing fungal ingredients.

Sempera Organics expands portfolio with 6 new mushroom species

17-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

As consumer interest grows for all things mushroom, California-based Sempera Organics is expanding its portfolio with six new mushrooms species for dietary supplements and functional foods/beverages.

Fungi Perfecti discovers counterfeit products with allergens on Amazon

25-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Fungi Perfecti LLC, a company founded by renowned mycologist Paul Stamets, has discovered 23 sellers on Amazon selling alleged counterfeit products claiming to be the company’s Host Defense brand.

‘Longevity vitamin’ spurs human trials, preps for market growth

01-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

After years of slowly building hype about its essential micronutrient function in the human body, ergothioneine may finally be ready for its moment – with just a little more research.

ENI, Nammex seek to ride mushroom wave with new line of formulated products

07-Dec-2022 By Hank Schultz

Branded ingredient supplier Ethical Naturals Inc and mushroom ingredient supplier Nammex have teamed up on a new line that will seek to capitalize on the growing popularity of authentic mushroom products.

Fermented Cordyceps mycelium may ease dry eye issues: RCT

18-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Freeze-dried powder of the mycelium of Cordyceps cicadae, a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus, may improve tear quality and help manage dry eyes, suggests a study from Taiwan.

Paper lays out methods for ensuring quality of botanical supplements marketed for immune health

30-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new paper by a cadre of experts in the analysis of botanical ingredients has added a valuable resource to quality control in this sector, an expert says.

Black hoof mushroom’s immune benefits supported by RCT

22-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from black hoof mushroom mycelium (Phellinus linteus) may boost activity of select immune cells, compared to placebo, in a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.

Shroomwell Biotech opens mushroom research center in Estonia

16-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The Chaga Health subsidiary opened its research and competence center near the Technopol Science Park, as the company seeks to position Estonia as an important country for medicinal mushrooms.

NutraCast: The mushroom filler hiding in plain sight

09-Sep-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Brendan Smith, CEO of Raw Botanics explains what to look for—and what to avoid—when purchasing mushroom supplements.

Guest Article

In a crowded market there is no ‘shroom’ for legal mistakes

29-Aug-2022 By Dr Mark Tallon, LLM PhD, Food Lawyer, Managing Partner Legal Foods

OK, apologies for the play on words in the headline, but the functional food market is crowded with little space to set your product apart from all others...

Nammex CEO on the ‘shroom boom: ‘I don’t think it’s going to end’

08-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Sales of health-boosting mushroom-products continue to grow at double digit levels, and with expanding interest from beverages, we could be at the beginning of a boom.

NutraCast: Tony Shields uses YouTube to spread mushroom education

22-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Whether it’s for cognitive function, mood enhancement or stress relief, mushrooms are having a moment. According to a new report by Grand View Research, the global mushroom market size is expected to reach $115 billion by 2030.

June Launch Pad

30-Jun-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Sleep, sexual wellness and hydration were key ingredients in this month's new product launches.

NutraCast: MycoTechnology on creating novel ingredients with mushrooms

29-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

MycoTechnology has partnered with brands to deliver foods, beverages, and supplements by harnessing the metabolic engine of mushrooms to create novel ingredients. The Colorado-based functional ingredients platform leverages a proprietary mushroom fermentation...

Canadian mushroom products firm signs national distribution deal

25-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Medicinal mushrooms purveyor Doseology has announced a distribution deal it says will make its products available across Canada.

Study finds different gastroprotective potential for reishi components based on molecular weight

13-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

New research shows that higher molecular weight components of reishi mushroom have a greater effect in ameliorating gastric injury in a rat model.

March Launch Pad: Mushrooms dominate ingredients lists, sleep remains top focus

31-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

This month's new products prove that two wellness trends we saw in 2021 are still here and leading the lineup.

NIU’s predictions: The categories, ingredients, & industry issues to watch in 2022

05-Jan-2022 By By Stephen Daniells and Hank Schultz

The year is new, and a lot of people are getting out their crystal balls. NutraIngredients-USA is no exception, and here are our issues and topics to watch in the dietary supplements space in 2022.

December Launch Pad: Mushrooms meet the moment

02-Dec-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Step aside mistletoe and poinsettias. This December it's time to deck the halls with flocks of fungi.

Mushroom-based prebiotic: Prenexus Health partners with Aloha Medicinals for MyceliaGI ingredient

21-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Prenexus Health has signed an exclusive partnership with Nevada-based Aloha Medicinals to bring a new prebiotic to market called MyceliaGI. The ingredient is a blend of three mushrooms.

Mushroom blend shows prebiotic activity in TIM-2 model

11-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A blend of three mushrooms may dose-dependently increase levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut and increase levels of the short chain fatty acid butyrate, says a new study.

Shiitake happens: Mushrooms to play key role in immunity nutrition and health, concludes report

18-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

Concerns over immune health and the pandemic has thrust the humble mushroom into the spotlight as experts hail the fungi’s ability to interact with gut microbes that influence healthy immune and inflammatory responses.

Superfoods brand debuts based on adaptogenic fungal ingredients

28-Jun-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new superfoods player has debuted built around a set of ‘hero’ fungal ingredients and a team that the CEO says has decades of CPG industry experience.

Irish mushroom ingredients supplier breaks into US market

24-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

Irish mushroom ingredients supplier MBio is breaking into the US and Canadian markets via a distribution deal with Brenntag Food & Nutrition.

Paper summarizing antiviral evidence for botanical ingredients becomes global touchstone

22-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent review paper that summarizes what’s known about the antiviral effects of various botanical ingredients has generated keen interest among researchers, according to one of the authors.

Watchdog group alerts FTC to COVID-19 claims being made by MLM

13-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

An industry watchdog group flagged coronavirus treatment claims being made by a multilevel marketing company and has referred the matter to the Federal Trade Commission.

Fungi ingredients shaping up to be big winners in 2020, market snapshot reveals

04-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Medicinal fungi ingredients could be among the biggest winners in the new retail landscape of the dietary supplement industry, according to new data published by the American Botanical Council.

Panic buying of immune products causes shortfalls; greater supply gaps loom in months ahead

16-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

A pulse of supply and production issues caused by the COVID-19 crisis is making its way through the dietary supplement industry. Inventories of botanical ingredients continue to hold up, but unprecedented demand for immunity boosting products is causing...

Mushroom blend shows range of immune boosting effects in vitro

16-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

A mushroom blend showed a variety of immune boosting properties in recent in vitro research sponsored by the manufacturer.

Mushroom mycelium and fermented substrate support immune health: Study

06-Dec-2019 By Danielle Masterson

A peer-reviewed study suggests that the filament-like roots in mushroom as well as the layer it’s grown on offer immune-enhancing benefits.

A scientific first: Reishi-Shiitake-Maitake combination has synergistic immune benefits

22-Nov-2019 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of Reishi, Shiitake, and Maitake mushroom extracts may synergistically stimulate immune cells responses, says a new study from Australia.

Demand for mushrooms skyrockets as the West catches up on the rest of the world: Nammex president

06-Nov-2019 By Stephen Daniells

With sales of mushroom containing dietary supplements growing year-on-year by as much as 40%, and food and beverage companies getting in on the act, demand for the fungi has been “unreal”, says Jeff Chilton, President of Nammex Organic Mushroom Extracts.

The mushroom boom: Fungi offers versatility and health benefits

08-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The idea of consuming fungi may not sound appetizing to everyone, but Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine practitioners have been using adaptogenic mushrooms for thousands of years.

2018 HerbalGram Herb Market Report

CBD supplement sales rocket to take top spot in the US natural channel

23-Sep-2019 By Stephen Daniells

With 332% growth year-on-year and $52 million in sales, cannabidiol (CBD) has taken the top spot as the best-selling herbal supplement in the natural channel, according to the 2018 HerbalGram Herb Market Report by the American Botanical Council.

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019

Tea and mushrooms: Two promising targets for tackling cognitive decline ‘amid failure of big pharma’

30-Jul-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

There is growing evidence that certain plant-based nutrients in tea and mushroom may help to delay cognitive decline as we age, and may provide more promising focuses for further research after multiple products touted by the pharma sector ended in failure.

Mushrooms for memory: Singapore study finds beneficial impact against cognitive decline

18-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have drawn a connection between mushroom consumption and cognitive impairment risk in a population study.

Editor's Spotlight

Om founder: ‘It’s a very great time for all mushroom companies’

16-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

Om co-founder Sandra Carter has noticed a "dramatic change in the sophistication" of knowledge of mushrooms among natural product developers and consumers in the past 10 years.