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MycoWorks’ Reishi material launches commercially

Biomaterials company MycoWorks has launched an e-commerce site for its mycelium-made materials, allowing for them to be immediately purchased online for the first time. The online site offers multiple options for samples of the firm’s flagship material, Reishi, including ‘The Reishi Sample Kit’, single Reishi sheets and larger orders ranging...

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MycoWorks to take leather-alternative commercial with new plant

Biotechnology company MycoWorks is preparing to commercialise its leather-alternative Reishi with the opening of a 136,000 square foot factory in South Carolina, US. The major step has been made possible through partners such as Hermès and General Motors, as well as a 125 million dollar Series C funding round secured in 2021, and led by Prime...

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MycoWorks to open commercial-scale Fine Mycelium plant

Biomaterials technology company MycoWorks is opening the world’s-first commercial-scale Fine Mycelium production plant on September 20. The 136,000-square-foot facility located in Union, South Carolina in America will employ more than 350 people and enable MycoWorks to supply its luxury partners with millions of square feet of its premium and...