Paul Stamets

Host Defense® MycoBrew® Packets are BPI Certified Commercially Compostable!

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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OLYMPIA, Wash., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry leader Fungi Perfecti, LLC - makers of Host Defense® Mushrooms™ - is pleased to announce the specially developed material used for their single-use MycoBrew® drink mix packets has been BPI Certified as Commercially Compostable.

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  • OLYMPIA, Wash., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry leader Fungi Perfecti, LLC - makers of Host Defense® Mushrooms™ - is pleased to announce the specially developed material used for their single-use MycoBrew® drink mix packets has been BPI Certified as Commercially Compostable.
  • Host Defense® MycoBrew® single-use packets are BPI Certified Commercially Compostable!
  • The packaging underwent extensive testing to confirm compliance with rigorous international compostability standards and has been certified as commercially compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), the leading authority on compostable packaging in the US.
  • These packets can be included in green bins for organic and yard waste pick-up where available, and anywhere that accepts commercially compostable packaging.

Host Defense® Mushrooms™ Introduces New MycoBotanicals® Powder

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Specially developed by the expert formulators at Fungi Perfecti, Immune* powder is designed for targeted support of immune health.

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  • Specially developed by the expert formulators at Fungi Perfecti, Immune* powder is designed for targeted support of immune health.
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    The Host Defense MycoBotanicals line combines organic mushroom mycelium and herbs for targeted, system-specific support.
  • And, like the other powders in the Host Defense® line, Immune* is certified organic, non-GMO, vegan, and gluten free, and is designed for daily use.
  • Fungi Perfecti ® - makers of Host Defense® Mushrooms™ - is a family-owned company specializing in mushroom mycelium-based supplements and drink mixes.

Fungi Perfecti, LLC is a Certified B Corporation

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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OLYMPIA, Wash., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry leading mushroom supplement manufacturer Fungi Perfecti, committed to transparency, sustainability, and corporate responsibility, is now a Certified B Corporation™.

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  • OLYMPIA, Wash., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry leading mushroom supplement manufacturer Fungi Perfecti, committed to transparency, sustainability, and corporate responsibility, is now a Certified B Corporation™.
  • As a B Corporation™, Fungi Perfecti - makers of Host Defense® Mushrooms™ - is now part of a global community of businesses mutually committed to positive action.
  • In order to qualify as a Certified B Corporation™, an organization must receive a minimum combined total score of 80.
  • * Fungi Perfecti is a Certified B Corporation and is third-party designated as Climate Positive, offsetting 110% of their carbon emissions.

Fungi Perfecti® Publishes an Open Letter in Response to Nammex Citizen Petition

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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This joint letter comes in response to the puzzling opinion presented in the recent FDA Citizen Petition filed by Nammex, which obfuscates and misrepresents the use of well-established mycological definitions that impact responsible consumer messaging about mushroom products.

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  • This joint letter comes in response to the puzzling opinion presented in the recent FDA Citizen Petition filed by Nammex, which obfuscates and misrepresents the use of well-established mycological definitions that impact responsible consumer messaging about mushroom products.
  • Specifically of concern, the Citizen Petition advocates to eliminate use of the word "mushroom" for products using mushroom mycelium.
  • In our opinion, the proposals being advocated by Nammex in their Citizen Petition do neither.
  • Fungi Perfecti® - makers of Host Defense® Mushrooms™ - is a family-owned company specializing in mushroom mycelium-based supplements and drink mixes.

Psychedelic Science 2023 Announces Initial Agenda and Select Featured Speakers for the Largest Gathering on Psychedelic Professionals in the Country

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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Today, Psychedelic Science 2023 , the breakthrough psychedelic conference hosted by Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and organized by Momentum Events, announced its initial featured speakers and agenda for the world’s most compelling gathering of the psychedelic ecosystem, taking place June 19-25, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.

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  • Today, Psychedelic Science 2023 , the breakthrough psychedelic conference hosted by Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and organized by Momentum Events, announced its initial featured speakers and agenda for the world’s most compelling gathering of the psychedelic ecosystem, taking place June 19-25, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
  • With an estimated 10,000 attendees, Psychedelic Science 2023 will feature five days of panels, workshops, and lectures from leaders and visionaries in psychedelic research, education, policy, business, culture, and communities.
  • Conference tracks will be complemented by pre- and post-conference workshops; an exhibit hall; and an interactive installation space featuring artists, musicians, and other vendors from around the world.
  • - Executive Director of Law Enforcement Action PartnershipMore than 300 scientists, celebrities, therapists, healers, researchers, and more.

Host Defense Launches Four New Powders!

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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OLYMPIA, Wash. , Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fungi Perfecti® - makers of Host Defense® Mushrooms™ - just added four new mushroom mycelium products to their line!

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  • OLYMPIA, Wash. , Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fungi Perfecti® - makers of Host Defense® Mushrooms™ - just added four new mushroom mycelium products to their line!
  • These three customer-favorite formulas are now available in 100 gram POWDERS:
    MyCommunity® - With 17 beneficial mushroom species, this is the most comprehensive immune support formula in the Host Defense line and is designed for seasonal wellness support.
  • This is the first time Host Defense has offered a larger value option for one of their powders.
  • Fungi Perfecti® - makers of Host Defense® Mushrooms™ - is a family-owned company specializing in mushroom mycelium-based supplements and drink mixes.

Fungi Perfecti is Committed to Ongoing Mycological Research

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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The in-house experts at Fungi Perfecti are engaged with industry-leading mycological research and innovation.

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  • The in-house experts at Fungi Perfecti are engaged with industry-leading mycological research and innovation.
  • While Paul's mycological research began in the 1970's, there have been rigorous efforts undertaken by a team of research scientists at Fungi Perfecti since the late 1990's.
  • As a whole, the Fungi Perfecti R&D team is committed to seeking out new and innovative ways of using fungi - especially mushroom mycelium when harnessed in the form of supplements to support human health.
  • Part of that journey has been founding Fungi Perfecti, where we've been fortunate enough to steer profits into research.

Paul Stamets Earns the Prestigious Eco Hero Award!

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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Paul Stamets to receive the Santa Barbara Permaculture Network Eco Hero Award.

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  • Paul Stamets to receive the Santa Barbara Permaculture Network Eco Hero Award.
  • This year, both Paul Stamets and Louie Schwartzberg will receive the award.
  • In learning that he would be celebrated in this way, Paul said:
    I am so grateful to receive this Eco Hero Award.
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    The visionary research and stewardship of Paul Stamets has led to significant breakthroughs revealing the power of fungi.

Paul Stamets to Present at LIFE ITSELF Event!

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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OLYMPIA, Wash., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned mycologist, Paul Stamets, will be speaking at the 2022 LIFE ITSELF event alongside thought leaders working at the intersection of health and medicine.

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  • OLYMPIA, Wash., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned mycologist, Paul Stamets, will be speaking at the 2022 LIFE ITSELF event alongside thought leaders working at the intersection of health and medicine.
  • Renowned mycologist, Paul Stamets, will be presenting at the 2022 LIFE ITSELF event.
  • Paul's work has even entered into popular culture with astromycologist "Lieutenant Paul Stamets" in the 'Star Trek: Discovery' series on CBS.
  • The visionary research and stewardship of Paul Stamets has led to significant breakthroughs revealing the power and potential of mushrooms and mushroom mycelium.

Introducing Mushroom Mycelium-Powered MycoBrew™ Beverages from Fungi Perfecti® - Makers of Host Defense® Supplements

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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OLYMPIA, Wash., Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Fungi Perfecti, LLC - makers of Host Defense Mushrooms - launches a brand new product line that includes 4 MycoBrew drink mixes: COFFEE, MATCHA, COCOA, and MOCHA.

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  • OLYMPIA, Wash., Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Fungi Perfecti, LLC - makers of Host Defense Mushrooms - launches a brand new product line that includes 4 MycoBrew drink mixes: COFFEE, MATCHA, COCOA, and MOCHA.
  • Each drink mix contains USA-grown, certified organic Lion's Mane mushroom mycelium from the mushroom experts at Fungi Perfecti, LLC.
  • MycoBrew beverage blends are launching in November 2021 on fungi.com and hostdefense.com , and will soon be available in health food stores nationwide.
  • Host Defense Mushrooms began as a direct-to-store manufacturer of mushroom supplements more than 10 years ago.