Fungi Factory
Fungi Factory is a mushroom grower based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Since 2018, the company has been cultivating edible mushrooms on local organic residual streams, starting with oyster mushrooms on coffee grounds and expanding to a wider range of species and substrates. The company serves both consumers and business customers with fresh mushrooms, vegan mushroom snacks, grow kits, workshops, guided visits, and educational activities. It positions itself as a practical, local and circular food business that turns waste streams into food while also sharing knowledge about fungi and their role in ecosystems and circular economy. Core Values Circularity : The company focuses on reusing local residual streams such as coffee grounds, sawdust, straw, and other by-products to grow mushrooms and reduce waste. Local production : Fungi Factory emphasizes working with nearby partners and keeping logistics small, including bicycle-based collection and delivery where possible. Knowledge sharing : A major part of the business is teaching others about fungi through workshops, tours, educational materials, and direct customer support. Sustainability : The company links mushroom cultivation to broader sustainability goals, including visible circular practices, soil health, and lower-impact food production. Practical innovation : It combines cultivation, product development, and hands-on experimentation to turn fungi into usable food, learning tools, and circular business concepts. Unique Aspects Built on local waste streams : Fungi Factory began by growing oyster mushrooms on coffee grounds collected in Utrecht and now uses multiple residual streams, including sawdust, straw, coffee husks, and other by-products. Mini Fungi Factory for offices : The company offers an in-office mushroom-growing installation that visibly processes coffee grounds on site and lets businesses harvest their own mushrooms. Strong educational focus : Fungi Factory has developed lesson materials and school programs, and its activities are designed to make fungi and circular economy concepts accessible to a broad audience. Broad fungi expertise : Beyond edible mushrooms, the company also works with medicinal mushrooms, dried products, powders, and cultivation knowledge, giving it a wider fungi portfolio than a standard mushroom grower. Local Utrecht footprint : The business operates from Utrecht, sells to local horeca and consumers, and offers on-site pickup and visits, reinforcing its regional identity.