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.
Over the last several years, mushrooms have increasingly become a popular functional ingredient in a range of products, from plant-based burgers to snacks to ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages. And at Natural Products Expo West last week, many of these latest innovations were on display for attendees to try.
When it comes to trends in the sustainable food movement, the elusive plant-based meat alternative is often presented as a buzzy panacea. Now, there s a fungus-based meat alternative debuting and making waves in Silicon Valley.