Meet the team
Together, we’ve traded global corporate careers for the soil of Ohau, blending our backgrounds in science, strategy, and the culinary arts to set a new regenerative standard for New Zealand mycology.
One Philosophy, Three Connected Paths
Our work takes different forms, each guided by the same principles of quality, transparency, and respect for natural systems.
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.
Mushroom Extracts
Our medicinal mushroom extracts are sourced from traditional growing regions overseas, where climate, species, and cultivation history matter.
OGM! Functional Foods
Our OGM! range turns mushrooms into fermented and functional foods — crafted locally, inspired by traditional food cultures, and designed for everyday use.
Awards & Recognition
Awards
Our work has been recognised through awards, media, and partnerships — but our focus remains on earning trust through clarity and consistency.
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 Apperance
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
Our Farm
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.
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This approach allows us to respect both local growing and traditional mushroom cultures — without blurring the two.
Sustainability as Practice, Not Perfection
Our sustainability work looks different across farming, food, and extracts — because the systems behind them are different. We focus on honest trade-offs, continuous improvement, and transparency rather than simple claims.
Woofers helping on the farm Woofers helping in our Wetland restoration 
Winners 2025 Electra Business Awards 
MPI CEO Ray Smith holding a Pink Oyster mushroom grow kit
Explore Each Path
From hands-on mushroom growing to functional foods and carefully sourced extracts, our work follows a few distinct paths. Explore the areas that resonate with you, and see how each fits into the wider Mycobio ecosystem.