VISTA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 4, 2026–
M2 Ingredients, the largest vertically integrated functional mushroom grower and ingredient supplier in the Western Hemisphere, today announced the launch of the M2 Center of Innovation, a state-of-the-art food, beverage, and supplement R&D application lab designed to accelerate innovation and elevate industry standards for functional mushroom product development.
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