- In March 2025, MyForest Foods, a spinoff of Ecovative specializing in mushroom-based meat alternatives such as MyBacon, scaled up its operations at its Green Island, New York facility. The company now cultivates around 20,000 pounds of oyster mushroom mycelium weekly, which is used to produce its signature bacon alternative. This expansion is set to generate approximately 160 new jobs over the next five years and includes innovations such as climate-controlled vertical farming and custom harvesting tools. This move strengthens MyForest Foods' position as a leading innovator in the alternative protein and functional fungi market
- In January 2024, MycoTechnology expanded its oyster mushroom cultivation capabilities to address increasing global demand for sustainable, plant-based protein ingredients in the food sector. The upgraded facilities are part of the company's strategic efforts to diversify mushroom applications and enhance supply for its growing client base. This development underscores the industry's rising focus on functional foods and clean-label protein sources
