Myco expands production facility to meet demand for mushroom-based meat alternatives

UK – Myco, a UK-based plant-based food company specializing in burgers and sausages made from oyster mushroom protein, has significantly expanded its production facility in North Yorkshire just a few months after opening. 

This move comes in response to the “sensational” consumer demand for its products, according to the company.

The production site, now enlarged by 3,000 square feet, will enable Myco to vertically farm a larger quantity of oyster mushrooms. 

These mushrooms are processed into Myco’s Hooba range of meat alternatives directly at the facility. 

With the increased capacity, Myco is set to boost its production by 600%.

Myco’s unique production method, which includes every step under one roof, has earned its products the title of “Britain’s greenest burgers” due to minimal food miles. 

The expansion has come much sooner than anticipated, fueled by the high demand for the company’s products.

David Wood, CEO of Myco, commented, “The sales of our Hooba range have far surpassed our highest expectations, and the customer feedback has been phenomenal. Although we had planned to scale up production over the next few years, the speed at which we have been able to expand is incredibly exciting. This rapid growth is a testament to the quality of our products.”

The company’s success has also led to the appointment of two new business development consultants, Catherine Priestly and Will Marshall. 

Priestly brings 18 years of experience in the food industry, having worked with notable brands like Fable, Meatless Farm, and Genius. 

Marshall has held commercial director positions at companies such as Xerox. 

Myco plans to make additional hires, including a mushroom farmer, by the end of the summer. 

Over the next year, the company aims to employ around 70 staff members.

In February, Myco announced its Hooba range following a £1.5 million (US$1.92M) investment that enabled full-scale production. 

The Hooba products, which launched in May after a year of development, reportedly outperformed competitors such as Linda McCartney and Beyond Burger in taste tests. 

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