EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS

Highland Mushrooms Company specializes in sterile tissue culture of Hericium erinaceus and related Hericium species for use as Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), dietary supplements, and cosmetics. Highland applies a number of patented techniques ensuring the highest levels of the bioactive ingredients Erinacine and Hericinone found in any Hericium available today. This includes such revolutionary techniques as applying high voltage, high frequency electrical pulses and concentrated magnetic pulses to the growing material using proprietary type of MRI machines. Highland also has a comprehensive onsite analytical laboratory analyzing every lot, guaranteeing the highest levels of bioactive compounds available anywhere in the world today.

KÄÄPÄ Biotech, based in Southern Finland, is redefining what’s possible in functional mushroom ingredients. Through groundbreaking innovation in mushroom science and advanced extraction technology, we are setting new industry standards with premium organic mushroom extracts that establish a new benchmark for quality and performance. 

With our proprietary NordRelease® technology, we unlock enhanced bioavailability and deliver standardised, species-specific bioactive profiles. Backed by full supply chain transparency and a strong commitment to sustainability, our ingredients are trusted by forward-thinking brands ready to lead, not follow. 

United Kingdom-based Mycology Research Laboratories Ltd (MRL) was founded in 1997 with a focus on developing mushroom nutrition products. MRL biomass products are cultivated on sterile (autoclaved) substrate in Portugal by MRL’s Portuguese affiliate-Aneid Lda; a process certified under ISO:22000 standards. The tablet (500 mg) presentations are manufactured in the Netherlands to FSSC 22000 standards. The powder presentations (250 g and 100 g) are certified organic to both EU and UK organic standards. Over the past 30 years, MRL has conducted preclinical and clinical research with clinics, hospitals and universities based in Italy, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Bulgaria. 

Applied Food Sciences (AFS) is the leader in innovation for functional, organic ingredients in the natural products industry. For over 25 years, AFS has built their expertise in ethically and sustainably sourcing botanical ingredients with scalability in mind. AFS has developed a multistep approach to guarantee the highest quality ingredients are brought to the market. Every stakeholder from rural farmers to the largest companies we serve in the CPG space are important to our process. With the newly opened innovation center AFS develops novel, natural and organic mushroom based solutions that are scientifically qualified to create winning products for our customers in foods, beverages, and dietary supplements. 

After more than 20 years of research and development focused on delivering products of the highest quality, our brand has established itself as a quality leader in the nutraceutical sector in Spain. 

We adhere to the highest standards in ingredient selection and the application of advanced technologies, enabling us to develop effective, safe products with optimised bioavailability. To this end, we collaborate with several leading international ingredient brands such as Kääpä Biotech, leading company in the production and distribution of mushroom extracts. We are their exclusive distributors in Spain and Portugal. 

Our company and Kääpä Biotech also collaborate on scientific projects to deepen our knowledge and understanding of medicinal mushrooms and their health benefits. 

MycoStories is the leading intelligence platform and industry network for fungi biotechnology, connecting startups, investors, corporates, and researchers building across food, materials, health, and agriculture. 

Ujala Life Sciences is a vertically integrated manufacturer of standardized mushroom extracts and other mushroom-derived bioactive ingredients for the global nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, and functional food and beverage industries. Backed by the Amar Ujala group’s legacy (since 1948), the company cultivates functional mushrooms including Cordyceps militaris, Hericium erinaceus, and Ganoderma lucidum across three dedicated facilities in Northern India with a combined footprint of 50,000 sq. ft. Its integrated platform combines controlled cultivation, advanced extraction, analytical standardization, and dedicated R&D through to deliver consistent, traceable, science-backed ingredients for global brands. 

ReadyToPub is an author services provider created by scientists, for scientists. Based in Bragança, Portugal, the company supports students, researchers, and professors worldwide throughout the scientific publication process. With clients in 49 countries and more than 250 scientific articles published with its support, ReadyToPub helps authors prepare, improve, and submit high-quality research outputs. Its services include translation, English editing, journal selection, manuscript formatting, cover letter preparation, peer-review support, paper submission assistance, figures and tables, and scientific writing webinars and workshops. By combining scientific expertise with practical publishing guidance, ReadyToPub helps authors communicate clearly, meet journal requirements, and increase publication success. 

Cuga is Portugal’s market leader in fresh mushrooms, operating a fully integrated value chain that includes in-house compost production, mushroom cultivation, packaging, and daily distribution to the country’s leading retailers. At Cuga, we produce nature with industrial precision, combining freshness, quality, food safety, and innovation. Our mission is to bring the freshest mushrooms to every Portuguese table, while promoting healthier eating habits and driving higher mushroom consumption in Portugal. 

THERMO UNICAM PORTUGAL specializes in advanced Chromatography and Spectrometry solutions, representing Thermo Scientific’s innovative analytical technologies. We showcase the revolutionary Orbitrap Analyzer®, delivering unmatched confidence for identifying and quantifying environmental contaminants, including persistent, emerging, and unknown compounds. Our expertise also includes Milestone’s microwave digestion, Extraction synthesis and mercury analysis systems. Beyond cutting-edge instrumentation, we provide exceptional technical expertise through continuous professional training and dedicated customer support. Our multidisciplinary team partners with scientists to solve complex analytical challenges, ensuring accurate results and successful research. 

Enzymatic is a Portuguese company specializing in the supply of equipment, consumables, and reagents for laboratories, serving both public and private clients. It acts as a distributor for leading international brands across research, quality control, and industry. It stands out for its technical support, close customer relationships, and ability to find solutions tailored to specific needs, ensuring reliability, fast delivery, and support throughout the entire process. 

Wonderstatus Unipessoal, Lda. Laboratory, research and industry solutions, operating in the areas of laboratory equipment, supplies and water treatment and purification systems.

Biotecnómica is a Portuguese supplier of biotechnology products for research laboratories, universities, hospitals and industry. We provide high-quality reagents, cell culture media, molecular biology solutions and laboratory consumables, working with carefully selected international manufacturers. Our focus is to provide reliable products, responsive technical support and efficient delivery, supporting the daily work of research laboratories. 

Nutrients is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal of human nutrition published semimonthly online by MDPI. 

Pharmaceuticals (ISSN 1424-8247) is an international scientific journal of medicinal chemistry and related drug sciences. The 2025 Impact Factor for Pharmaceuticals (ISSN 1424-8247) is 5.7, ranking in Q1 both in the “Pharmacology & Pharmacy”(52/356) category and the “Chemistry, Medicinal” (16/72) category. Pharmaceuticals is also indexed by PubMed and Scopus (2025 CiteScore 9.0).