University of Maine scientists unveil plastic-free mycelium packaging that resists water and oil, offering a scalable alternative to plastic for food producers.

The material is designed to provide both water and oil resistance, offering an alternative to conventional plastic packaging.

Austin, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to SNS Insider, The Mycelium Market Size is estimated at USD 3.52 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 6.72 Billion by 2033, growing at a ...

Mushroom® Packaging marks Plastic Free July with a behind-the-scenes look at their new 20,000 square foot production facility. Mushroom Packaging is made with only home compostable mycelium and plant ...

Eben Bayer is a believer in the power of mushrooms. As cofounder and CEO of Ecovative, he’s built a business making compostable packaging from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, for companies ...

Plastic has been the go-to material for almost everything for decades, but we’ve all seen the mess it leaves behind. […] ...

In an effort to help reduce food packaging waste, non-alcoholic spirit company Seedlip is introducing a Mycelium Gift Pack wrapped in biodegradable mushroom packaging. Mycelium, the root structure of ...

How do you say “fungi” in Swedish? As part of an ongoing effort to reduce its carbon footprint, Swedish flat-pack furniture purveyor Ikea is reportedly exploring alternatives to polystyrene packaging ...

In 2007, mechanical engineer Eben Bayer and a friend invented a new kind of packaging material. What makes the stuff unusual is that it's fully recyclable: It's made from organic material like wood ...