Maia Farms Opens New Vancouver Headquarters as Fava Bean Mycelium Project With Phytokana Advances

Canadian mushroom ingredient company Maia Farms has opened a new headquarters in Vancouver to focus on developing mycelium-based ingredients for food manufacturers. The company, in partnership with Protein Industries Canada and Phytokana Ingredients, is working on a fava bean ingredient project that involves fermenting fava flours into new mycelium ingredients. The project, which runs until March 2028, has seen an increase in total investment to C$35.75 million, demonstrating strong support for innovative food solutions.

Maia Farms recently hosted its first Maia Open Lab event, where attendees learned about how mushroom-based ingredients can be used in balanced protein formulations. The company aims to help food manufacturers manage ingredient costs while improving nutrition, protecting margins, and delivering desirable products. The new facility and ongoing project highlight Canada's commitment to creating value from homegrown crops and bringing sustainable, innovative food ingredients to market.