About Mycobio
A journey from mushroom farming to medicinal mushrooms
Mycobio began as a small mushroom farm in Ōhau (NZ) growing gourmet mushrooms and exploring the world of medicinal and functional mushrooms.
We see mushrooms not just as ingredients, but as remarkable biological systems that connect food, ecology, and human health.
One Philosophy, Three Connected Paths
Today the Mycobio ecosystem includes several connected activities and brands. Each began with the same curiosity about fungi and continues to reflect the same principles of learning, quality, and respect for nature.
Ohau Gourmet Mushrooms
Grow Kits & Farm Experiences
We grow mushrooms locally in New Zealand for grow kits, fresh produce, and hands-on experiences — helping people reconnect with how food is grown.Mycobio
Mushroom supplements & extracts
extracts are sourced from traditional growing regions overseas, where climate, species, and cultivation history matter.OGM!
Functional food range
Here we turn mushrooms and other produce we grow into fermented and functional foods, crafted locally, inspired by traditional food cultures, and designed for everyday use.
Meet the team
Before starting the farm, Brent and Jude spent nearly three decades working internationally in corporate consulting and digital architecture.
Returning to New Zealand sparked a very different journey, building a small mushroom farm and discovering the remarkable world of fungi.
Growing a trusted mushroom brand
Awards
Our work has been recognised through sustainability awards, food innovation honours, and media features highlighting regenerative mushroom farming.
Our work on sustainable mushroom growing and circular farming systems was featured on Country Calendar, a reflection of the care, curiosity, and long-term thinking behind what we do.
Country CalendarTV Appearance
Mycobio was recognised at the Electra Business Awards for innovation in sustainable food production — reflecting our commitment to circular growing systems, responsible sourcing, and long-term environmental stewardship.
Electra Business AwardsSustainibility award
Our Risotto & fermented Quince have been recognised at the NZ Artisan Awards celebrating craftsmanship, ingredient integrity, and flavour. Every product is developed with the same philosophy that guides our farm: thoughtful production, minimal shortcuts, and uncompromising quality.
NZ Artisan food awardsFood Award
We are proud that our fermented Oyster Mushroom Kimchi was recognised by the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards, a programme that highlights excellence across New Zealand’s food landscape.
NZ Food Producer AwardsFood Award
Explore our story
These pages explore how mushroom farming, mycology, sustainability, and medicinal mushrooms connect within the Mycobio journey.
Our Story
THE JOURNEY
Our journey began with a small mushroom farm and a growing fascination with fungi. What started as cultivation quickly became a deeper exploration of mycology, sustainability, and the traditional knowledge behind medicinal mushrooms.
Our mushroom farm
WHERE IT BEGAN
Based in Ōhau, just south of Levin, our small farm is where the journey began. Here we grow gourmet mushrooms, experiment with circular growing systems, and explore new ways to turn agricultural waste into nourishment.
Medicinal Mushroom Research
Our Education & Science
Growing mushrooms sparked a deeper curiosity about the biology of fungi and the remarkable compounds some species produce. That curiosity led us beyond cultivation into the science of medicinal mushrooms.
Today we explore them with the same mindset we use on the farm — practical, evidence-driven, and grounded in mycology.
Our Sustainability Journey
SUSTAINABILITY IN PRACTICE
From using agricultural waste as growing substrate to designing circular systems on the farm, sustainability is not just an idea — it is part of how we grow, produce, and share mushrooms.
Where to find us
In the community
While much of the Mycobio journey happens on the farm, we also love connecting with people face-to-face. From local farmers markets to events and farm experiences, these are some of the places you can meet us and discover mushrooms in person.
Thoughtful Sourcing Beyond Our Farm
Some mushrooms are best grown where they’ve evolved over centuries. For medicinal extracts, we work with trusted producers in traditional regions overseas — prioritising origin, species integrity, and responsible sourcing over convenience.
Explore the Mycobio journey
From hands-on mushroom growing to functional foods and carefully sourced extracts, our work follows a few distinct paths.
Explore the areas of the Mycobio ecosystem that interest you most.