M2 Ingredients Launches Next-Gen Whole Mushroom Extracts with Superior Taste, Solubility & Format Flexibility

Vista, California – October 2025 — M2 Ingredients, the largest functional mushroom grower and supplier in the Western Hemisphere, proudly announces the launch of unique, full life-cycle mushroom extracts: LionXtract™ (Lion's Mane Extract), ReiExtract™ (Reishi Extract), CordyExtract™ (Cordyceps Extract), and Myco-Six™ (Extract Blend of 6 Mushrooms).

Crafted from organically cultivated, U.S.-grown mushrooms and processed under the stringent guidelines of M2 Ingredients in the United States, these extracts deliver the highest levels of bioactive compounds such as β-glucans and cordycepin, uniquely produced throughout the full mushroom life cycle. This process ensures potent and consistent functional performance across formulations. Each extract ingredient also carries M2's high-quality certifications, including USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Vegan, and Kosher, and is produced in a facility that recently achieved the highest global food safety rating—BRCGS AA.

Advanced Extraction Meets Superior Flavor and Function

Developed through M2's unique extraction process, these new ingredients offer an exceptionally clean and neutral flavor profile, making them specially formulated for beverages but applicable for wellness shots, gummies, and the full range of functional applications. This sensory refinement allows formulators to create products that taste great without compromising efficacy.

Unlike conventional extracts that separate fruiting body from mycelium or rely on imported biomass, M2's whole-mushroom process preserves the complete fungal matrix, capturing the synergistic network of compounds that work together to support optimal health outcomes. The result: a more soluble, better-suspending, high-performance ingredient that delivers reliable results in diverse applications.

"These extracts are every formulator's dream," said Dr. Julie Daoust, Chief Science Officer at M2 Ingredients. "They dissolve easily, stay suspended longer, and maintain consistent bioactive content from batch to batch—all while offering a clean, mild taste that simplifies formulation and elevates the consumer experience."

U.S. Grown. U.S. Processed. Fully Transparent.

From spore to extract, every step of production takes place under M2's stringent quality standards in the United States. This full vertical integration ensures unmatched traceability, purity, and consistency — setting a new benchmark in a market often dominated by imported extracts of uncertain origin and varying quality.

See and Taste the Difference at SupplySide West

M2 Ingredients will debut LionXtract™, ReiExtract™, CordyExtract™, and Myco-Six™ at SupplySide West & Food Ingredients North America, October 28–30 in Las Vegas. Attendees are invited to visit the M2 booth for exclusive taste tests, live formulation demos, and in-depth technical discussions showcasing how these next-generation extracts can transform product innovation across functional beverage, supplement, and food categories.

Strategic Leadership Expansion Positions M2 Ingredients for Next Phase of Growth

M2 Ingredients also announced the appointment of Scott Ravech as Chair of the Board, marking a significant expansion of its Board of Directors. Scott, founder of Dietary Supplement Solutions LLC and former CEO of Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes, brings more than two decades of experience leading growth, innovation, and M&A within the global dietary supplement and functional ingredient sectors. At Deerland, he guided the company through a major expansion of its enzyme and probiotic portfolio and ultimately through its successful acquisition by ADM — solidifying his reputation as a trusted industry builder and strategic leader.

As Board Chair, Scott will help guide M2's long-term strategic vision and growth initiatives, while day-to-day operations continue to be led by the company's experienced leadership team, including CEO Jeff Rogers and Founder Dr. Sandra Carter. Together, this collaboration strengthens M2's position as the leading U.S.-based innovator in full-spectrum, science-driven functional mushroom ingredients.

About M2 Ingredients

Founded in 2010 in California, M2 Ingredients is the largest organic functional mushroom grower and supplier in the Western Hemisphere. With a focus on science, sustainability, and full-life cycle mushroom innovation, M2 produces U.S.-grown, clinically researched ingredients that power many of the world's leading functional food and supplement brands. From cultivation to extraction, M2 controls every stage of production to ensure uncompromising quality, traceability, and bioactive integrity.