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; 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 clinical research with clinics, hospitals and universities based in Italy, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Bulgaria. 

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. 

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. 

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.