"Klerken Family Expands Mushroom Industry Footprint with Acquisition of Ecovative Spawn & Substrate"

"The Klerken family, founders of Scelta Mushrooms, has acquired Ecovative Spawn & Substrate, with assistance from Boels Zanders. This acquisition marks a strategic move into the mushroom industry, enhancing their expertise in mycelium technology, which is essential for developing sustainable alternatives to meat, leather, and plastic. The acquired company will operate under the name OurCelia, focusing on providing reliable and sustainable solutions for mushroom growers worldwide. Ecovative, founded in 2007, specializes in creating compostable materials from mycelium."