Monterey Nutra Doubles Capacity to Meet Growing Demand for U.S.-Grown Functional Mushroom Ingredients

WATSONVILLE, CA, August 4, 2026 | Monterey Nutra, a vertically integrated supplier of U.S.-grown functional mushroom ingredients, today announced a major expansion of its operations that includes doubling its manufacturing footprint and production capacity, while adding two experienced commercial leaders to support accelerating customer demand.

The investment significantly expands Monterey Nutra’s ability to supply its growing portfolio of MycoPure® Dual Extract Powders, Full Spectrum Powders, and proprietary branded ingredients, including ManeFocus®, while providing customers with greater formulation expertise and commercialization support across dietary supplements, functional foods, beverages, sports nutrition, and pet products.

“The functional mushroom category is entering a new phase of growth,” said Amir Karian, Vice President of Nutraceuticals at Monterey Nutra. “Customers are looking for partners who can deliver reliable domestic supply at scale while also helping them develop differentiated products. This expansion reflects our commitment to investing across the entire value chain—from cultivation and production to technical expertise and commercial support.”

The facility expansion doubles Monterey Nutra’s square footage and production output, expanding capacity across every stage of its vertically integrated operation—from genetics and cultivation through finished ingredient production. Built on more than 55 years of mushroom cultivation expertise, this new phase enables the company to meet increasing demand without compromising quality, documentation, traceability, or lead times.

“There is a persistent misconception that a U.S. grower cannot keep up with overseas capacity,” said Karian. “We’ve consistently met our customers’ demand, and this expansion ensures we can continue to do so as the market grows. Our partners should never have to choose between the quality and traceability of U.S.-grown ingredients and the scale their business requires. We made this investment so they don’t have to.”

To support its expanding customer base, Monterey Nutra also announced the appointments of Michal Sochor as Director of Sales, Food & Beverage, and Bobby Chadha as Director of Sales for Supplements, Sports Nutrition & Pet. Together, they strengthen the company’s ability to help customers formulate, commercialize, and scale innovative mushroom-powered products across multiple high-growth wellness categories.

Sochor brings more than a decade of experience helping brands develop functional food and beverage products using specialty ingredients. He will lead Monterey Nutra’s food and beverage business, working closely with manufacturers and innovation teams to expand mushroom applications across beverages, bars, powders, snacks, and emerging wellness formats.

Chadha brings more than 12 years of experience spanning ingredient science, contract manufacturing, and retail commercialization. He will focus on helping supplement, sports nutrition, and pet brands develop differentiated formulations while building scalable supply chains that support long-term growth.

“Today’s brands need more than quality ingredients—they need strategic partners that can help them innovate and scale,” Karian said. “By expanding both our manufacturing capabilities and our commercial expertise, we’re making it easier for customers to bring science-backed mushroom products to market with confidence.”

The expanded manufacturing footprint increases availability across Monterey Nutra’s portfolio, including MycoPure® Dual Extract Powders, Full Spectrum Powders, and proprietary branded ingredients such as ManeFocus®. The expansion also reinforces the company’s sustainability initiatives through efficient energy systems, renewable U.S.-sourced substrates, and a vertically integrated domestic supply chain that reduces transportation impacts while maintaining complete traceability from DNA to delivery.

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About Monterey Nutra

Monterey Nutra is a premier provider of functional mushroom ingredients, backed by over 55 years of expertise in mushroom cultivation and genetics. Rooted in the passion of California farmers and the precision of modern science, Monterey Nutra specializes in organic, vegan, and non-GMO strains that are rigorously third-party tested for purity and safety. By leveraging state-of-the-art extraction technologies, the company delivers industry-leading potency and solubility, clearing the path for brands to develop superior mushroom formulations.

For more information, visit montereynutra.com and through LinkedIn.