A big step – new production area at Meisterpilze

Großer Schritt – neue Produktionsfläche bei Meisterpilze

On to new heights!

This year, we decided to take the next big step! We invested almost all our savings and moved into new premises in the city. It is a beautiful location with great growth potential. There is a lot to build, install, and optimize here. The first few months will be intense and demanding. But growth requires commitment!

Our absolute priority right now is simple: to successfully produce our first mushrooms in the new facility and to stabilize operations. We are proceeding step by step!

Our new home

What comes next?

While we focus on production, we are preparing the next chapters for Meisterpilze. This year, we are launching a very exciting and promising research project. It is too early to reveal details. But we can say that it builds on our scientific background and our long-term vision of using mushrooms beyond just food production.

At the same time, we are planning to expand our range in the future with a new product line centered around mushrooms. We will share more about this as soon as the products are ready.

But we have learned one thing: first, a solid foundation must be built. Before we expand, before we broaden our offerings, before we diversify—we are focusing on mastering our new mushroom farm.

Stacked, fully colonized white substrate blocks
Working on a petri dish under a laminar flow hood

We are not alone!

Meisterpilze is only possible because we have fantastic support! Our families accept long working hours and missed weekends. Our friends help us in exchange for fresh mushrooms. Our customers at the Erlangen weekly market come back week after week and encourage us with their smiles. This motivation keeps us going!

A very special thank you goes to Jana – our marketing genius and Piri's mother. The engineer with a passion for photography is responsible for almost everything you see on our website and in our online presence. If you ever need creative support, she is the right person for the job! 😊

Jana and Piri
Two people at a market stall in front of stacked wooden crates
Luis and Jonas (Wolf)

More than just mushrooms

Meisterpilze is:

  • a fusion of science and nature
  • a local experiment with sustainable food systems
  • a research platform that grows step by step
  • a shared dream

We believe that mushrooms are more than just food. They are material and inspiration for innovation. And we are just at the beginning. Meisterpilze is our small contribution to a tastier, greener, and more conscious future.

The culinary diversity of mushrooms

Mushrooms are incredibly versatile! They can be used in many dishes—from hearty stews to refined sauces, the possibilities are endless. A simple recipe that I love is a mushroom pan: simply sauté fresh mushrooms, refine them with garlic and onions, and garnish with fresh herbs. It tastes delicious and serves as a side dish for almost anything.

Gourmet mushrooms in the kitchen

Our goal is to offer high-quality, sustainably grown gourmet mushrooms—with bold flavor and versatile culinary applications. Try them fried, braised, or as a topping and discover how much flavor is packed into fresh mushrooms.

Focus on sustainability

Sustainability is important to us! We rely on resource-efficient cultivation methods and work without growth stimulants and synthetic additives. Our goal is to respect nature while producing delicious mushrooms. We believe that everyone can make a contribution—whether by purchasing regional products or by growing mushrooms at home.

Conclusion

We are at the beginning of an exciting journey! With your support, we will continue to develop Meisterpilze. Together, we can discover the world of mushrooms. Let’s work together to create a tastier and more sustainable future!

➜ Growing supplies in the shop