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🍄🟫 🍄 🔬 We’re Hiring: Food Technologist (on site in Vista, CA) If you’re passionate about food science, formulation, and building the future of functional ingredients, M2 Ingredients wants to meet you. M2 Ingredients is the leading vertically integrated organic functional mushroom supplier in the Western Hemisphere. From spore to solution, we grow our mushrooms indoors in our state-of-the-art Vista, CA facility—ensuring unmatched consistency, purity, and quality for the world’s most innovative wellness, beverage, and food brands. We’re looking for a Food Technologist who is creative, hands-on, and scientifically rigorous—someone who loves solving formulation challenges and developing novel functional mushroom ingredients that truly make an impact. In this role, you will: • Develop innovative functional mushroom ingredients and prototypes • Design and execute experiments across multiple finished product applications (RTD, RTM, bars, confections, etc.) • Validate functionality, stability, and performance of mushroom materials • Partner with R&D, Scientific Affairs, and external manufacturers to bring new ideas to life • Maintain detailed formulation records and support commercialization projects We’re looking for candidates with: • A BSc in Food Science, Biology, Biochemistry or related field • 3–5 years of hands-on formulation experience • Strong knowledge of food safety and regulatory standards (FDA cGMP, HACCP, BRCGS) • Excellent communication skills and a solution-driven mindset • Experience with extraction or enzymatic processes (bonus) Why Join Us? At M2, wellness isn’t just something we create—it’s something we live. We offer competitive pay ($85,000–$105,000 + 10% bonus), comprehensive benefits, 401(k) with company contribution, generous PTO, parental leave, medical/dental/vision coverage, and the chance to help shape one of the fastest-growing sectors in functional wellness. Ready to help redefine how the world experiences mushrooms? Apply today and join a mission-driven team of scientists, innovators, and problem-solvers. 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/genp3ZMd

>>>>We’re Hiring: R&D Principal Scientist | Vista, CA (Hybrid)<<<<< Help Shape the Future of Functional Mushroom Science M2 Ingredients—the leading vertically integrated organic functional mushroom solution provider in the Western Hemisphere—is expanding our scientific team. If you’re driven by innovation, inspired by rigorous research, and excited to elevate the future of functional ingredients, we want to meet you. As our R&D Principal Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the potency, bioavailability, and scientific validation of our ingredient portfolio. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of analytical method development, mycology, product innovation, and commercialization—all within a company that’s investing more in mushroom science than anyone in North America. What You’ll Lead: • Develop and optimize analytical testing methods with top external labs • Define and validate functional & nutritional specifications for new ingredients • Drive innovation from feasibility → scale-up → launch • Support FSQA investigations and ensure rigorous scientific accuracy • Collaborate with our CSO & Mycology teams on patent strategy and filings • Champion cross-functional execution to deliver high-quality ingredients to market What You Bring: • M.Sc. in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field • 5+ years in functional ingredients, dietary supplements, or functional foods • Experience with analytical methods (MS, DNA sequencing, chromatography, ELISAs) • Strong communication, problem-solving, and project leadership skills • A passion for food science, product testing, and innovation Why M2: You’ll join the largest scientific and mycology team in the U.S. mushroom industry—working in a state-of-the-art, indoor cultivation and R&D environment, backed by founders and leaders who are shaping the future of North American mushroom science. Location: Vista, CA (Hybrid; minimum 3 days onsite) $$$ Compensation: $120–$140K + annual bonus + comprehensive benefits If you’re excited to bring new scientific rigor to a rapidly growing category, we’d love to hear from you. >>> Apply now at the link below and help advance the next generation of functional mushroom innovation. https://lnkd.in/e5qUjHCe

Redefining “Turkey Day” with the Real Turkey: Trametes versicolor This Thanksgiving, we’re giving “Turkey Day” a new meaning by celebrating Turkey Tail, one of the most researched immune-supporting mushrooms on Earth. 5 Fast Facts About Turkey Tail 1. Nature’s Color Wheel - Those iconic concentric bands—blues, browns, oranges, greens—make Turkey Tail one of the most photographed fungi in the world. 2. The Immune “Smart Mushroom” - Rich in PSK and PSP beta-glucans, Turkey Tail has been studied globally for decades for immune modulation and gut–immune support. 3. Found Almost Everywhere - Turkey Tail grows on every continent except Antarctica. If there’s a hardwood log, there’s probably Turkey Tail. 4. The Original Trail Snack - Native Americans chewed it fresh during long hunts for mild sweetness, hunger control, and functional support. 5. A Master Recycler - With specialized lignin- and cellulose-breaking enzymes, Turkey Tail helps turn dead wood into new forest soil. The M2 Difference: Turkey Tail Done Right = M2 Turkey Tail 101™ >>> High Verified β-Glucans - Our strains produce consistently high PSK + PSP-family beta-glucans. >>> Enhanced Prebiotic Fiber Matrix - Fermentation boosts natural microbiome-supporting fibers for stronger gut–immune synergy. >>>Full-Spectrum Biomass - Mycelium + fermented substrate capture intracellular beta-glucans, extracellular polysaccharides, phenols, sterols, and prebiotic fibers. >>>Precision-Grown for Peak Potency - Our controlled 45-day cycle ensures harvest at the metabolic peak—delivering consistent, potent, clinical-grade Turkey Tail every time. Thank you Stephanie S. Jarvis MSc our Director of Mycology for putting this information together!

NEW MUSHROOM MEDIA ALERT! Functional mushrooms continue gaining mainstream recognition — and this week, Men's Fitness spotlighted the science behind them in a feature written by renowned dietitian Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND: “From the Gym to the Bedroom: What Does Research Really Say About Functional Mushrooms?” The article highlights emerging data on performance, recovery, and whole-body wellness — including clinical findings from M2 Ingredients. One key insight comes from Dr. Julie Daoust: “VO₂ max is one of the most comprehensive indicators of human performance. It reflects how efficiently your body delivers and uses oxygen—a process that underpins every form of output, from endurance and recovery to cognitive focus.” She adds that when you enhance vascular health and oxygen efficiency through smart training, nutrition, and well-researched ingredients like Cordyceps, you’re supporting total-body performance. What’s especially notable is that the clinical research demonstrating improvements in VO₂ max was conducted using our full-spectrum whole-mushroom powder, M2 Cordyceps 116™ — not extracts, not fruiting body only, but the complete mycelium + fruiting-body life cycle grown organically and processed in the in USA! At M2 Ingredients, we continue to lead the industry in peer-reviewed clinical studies, mechanistic research, and investment in scientific validation. The result: Cordyceps ingredients with unmatched efficacy, delivering real performance value for brands and their customers. >>> Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/esReGPnk #FunctionalMushrooms #PerformanceNutrition #MushroomScience #M2Ingredients #Cordyceps116 #VO2Max #ClinicalResearch #NutritionInnovation

At M2 Ingredients, food safety is not a checkbox—it’s the foundation of how we operate. Our Director of Regulatory Affairs, Dr. Kritika Mahadevan, recently published a new blog summarizing our latest peer-reviewed toxicology study in Frontiers in Toxicology (Oct 27, 2025). This new publication evaluates two of our proprietary, organically cultivated whole-mushroom powders—M2 Lion’s Mane 102™ and M2 Turkey Tail 101™—and found no treatment-related adverse effects at the highest dose tested and no genotoxicity across multiple GLP/OECD test systems. Importantly, this research builds on our previously published GLP toxicology assessments for M2 Reishi 102™ and M2 Cordyceps 116™, creating one of the most comprehensive safety platforms available for the four top-selling functional mushroom species. For brands formulating in food, beverage, or supplement applications, this body of work provides end-to-end toxicology data to support safety reviews, QA decisions, retail readiness, and claims substantiation—so teams can innovate with confidence. Read Dr. Mahadevan’s full blog and review the data here: https://lnkd.in/eBrxzGX2