Ōhau Gourmet Mushrooms recognised for innovation and sustainability in the 2025
We’re thrilled to share that Ōhau Gourmet Mushrooms, part of the MycoBio family, has won the 2025 Electra Business & Innovation Award for Environmental Sustainability.
Award-Winning Sustainability in Action
Ōhau Gourmet Mushrooms (Mycobio Ltd) was honoured in the 2025 Electra Business & Innovation Awards, proudly sponsored by ANZ Bank, for its leadership in sustainable and regenerative food production.
Judges described the company as “a remarkable blend of innovation, sustainability, and authenticity in food production”, commending its commitment to redefining how food is made — combining environmental responsibility, community engagement, and functional nutrition.
They highlighted:
- A values-led approach uniting customer delight and environmental stewardship.
- Exceptional innovation, from fermentation and pickling to digital tools that connect and educate.
- Regenerative growing systems achieving near-zero waste and energy efficiency.
- Community and educational outreach, inspiring others to rethink sustainable food.
- Judges concluded that “Ōhau Gourmet Mushrooms exemplifies how small-scale manufacturing can drive meaningful change in both community wellbeing and New Zealand’s food future.”
We’d like to thank ANZ Bank for sponsoring the awards and for their ongoing support of sustainable, innovative Kiwi businesses like ours. Together, we’re proving that great food and environmental care can thrive side by side.