To-Jo Mushrooms

What To-Jo Mushrooms does

To-Jo Mushrooms is a private, family-owned mushroom grower, processor, and supplier based in Avondale, Pennsylvania, with roots dating to 1932. The company serves foodservice operators, national chains, emerging fast casual concepts, retail grocery customers, and industrial food manufacturers. Its portfolio includes fresh white, brown, specialty, foraged, and USDA organic mushrooms, plus processed and value-added mushroom products for foodservice, retail, and industrial applications.

The company's operating model is vertically integrated across growing, packing, processing, and distribution. Its capabilities include customized retail and foodservice packaging, private-label support, quick-blanched processed mushrooms, customized flavor systems, and value-added products such as The Blend and Mushroom Chop, which combine or prepare chopped mushrooms for use with ground proteins. Food-safety and traceability capabilities are material to the offering: the company cites SQF Level 3 Certification, Produce Traceability Initiative compliance, and USDA Organic certification.

To-Jo generates revenue primarily through B2B sales of fresh mushrooms, processed mushrooms, value-added products, private-label programs, and related refrigerated logistics. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and appears quote-based for foodservice, retail, and industrial accounts. Go-to-market is relationship-driven, using direct account management for chain and enterprise customers, a refrigerated transportation fleet for regional delivery, national distribution partners, retail placement through grocery channels, and industry events and content programs to support demand generation.

Name

To-Jo Mushrooms

Legal name

To-Jo Mushrooms, Inc.

Website

https://to-jo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

To-Jo Mushrooms is a private Avondale, Pennsylvania mushroom grower and processor serving foodservice operators, grocery retailers and industrial food manufacturers with fresh, organic, specialty, processed and value-added mushroom products through direct sales and distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mushroom Production and Distribution

NAICS

Mushroom Production (111411), Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning) (115114), Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Other Food Manufacturing (3119)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Mushroom & Fungi Production (Indoor/Protected) (AFAGAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mushroom Farming (Button, Oyster, Shiitake) (AFAGADAJ), Mushroom Grading & Packing Facilities (AFAOAGAJ), Specialty & Gourmet Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAI)

Keywords

• Fresh mushroom production
• Foodservice ingredient supply
• Organic mushroom farming
• Value-added mushroom products
• Produce distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Avondale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fresh Mushroom Sales: Fresh mushrooms sold to foodservice operators, retail grocery chains, and industrial manufacturers. Products are grown, processed and packed at family-owned facilities with products shipped within 24 hours of harvest.
2. Value-Added Processed Products: Forward-thinking processed products including quick blanched mushrooms, customized flavor systems, and industrial ingredient applications. Includes blanched mushrooms in pouches or pails for foodservice and retail.
3. Private Label: Private label packaging capabilities for retail partners including customized retail packs and organic packaging.
4. Transportation & Logistics Services: Regional freight capabilities with refrigerated fleet and national distribution through distribution partners.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

To-Jo Mushrooms is a vertically integrated mushroom grower, processor, and distributor that produces and sells fresh mushrooms (white, brown, specialty, foraged, and organic varieties) and value-added processed mushroom products (The Blend, Mushroom Chop, blanched mushrooms in pouches/pails) to foodservice operators, retail grocery chains, and industrial food manufacturers. The company operates from its headquarters in Avondale, Pennsylvania, shipping products within 24 hours of harvest via its own refrigerated transportation fleet and national distribution partners.

Product overview

To-Jo Mushrooms is a multi-generational family mushroom farming and processing company founded in 1932, offering a comprehensive portfolio of fresh mushrooms (White, Brown, Specialty, Foraged, and Organic varieties) and processed/value-added products. The company operates vertically integrated facilities in Avondale, PA, providing fresh mushrooms, The Blend product line for meat replacement applications, Mushroom Chop for retail, and processed mushrooms for foodservice and industrial applications. Products serve national chains, fast casual concepts, industrial manufacturers, and retail partners through customized packaging and private label programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• White Mushrooms Premium white mushrooms grown and processed at family-owned facilities in Avondale, PA. Available in bulk, customized retail packs, and foodservice packs tailored to customer needs. Shipped within 24 hours of harvest.
• Brown Mushrooms Crimini and Portabella mushrooms representing one of the fastest growing segments. Category management support available to help partners stay ahead of trends.
• Specialty Mushrooms Out-of-the-box mushroom varieties including Shiitake, Oyster, Royal Trumpet, Maitake, Enoki, and Beech for creative culinary applications.
• Foraged Mushrooms Wild foraged mushrooms sourced through expert foragers including Chanterelle, Morel, Porcini, Matsutake, and Fiddlehead Ferns with unmatched quality.
• Organic Mushrooms USDA certified organic mushrooms from simplified natural approach farming. Available in retail and bulk organic packaging with market analysis support.
• Processed Mushrooms Quick blanched mushrooms available in white and brown varieties with select and premium grades. Customized flavor systems for industrial ingredient applications in pouches or pails.
• The Blend Revolutionary concept combining sliced or chopped mushrooms with ground meat (beef, pork, chicken, turkey) for healthier recipes without losing taste or texture. Perfect for burgers, tacos, meatloaf, and meatballs.
• Mushroom Chop 6-oz triple-chopped white mushrooms ready-to-blend with ground proteins. Launched across 1,000+ Food Lion locations for the blendability trend.
• Private Label Packaging Private label packaging capabilities for retail partners including customized retail packs and organic packaging.
• To-Jo Transportation and Logistics Services Regional freight capabilities with refrigerated fleet and national distribution through distribution partners, ensuring product freshness and delivery reliability.

Quantifiable outcome

• First mushroom grower in industry to achieve full PTI compliance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Weber GrillsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 June 2018Summer Grilling Sweepstakes partnership with Weber offering Grand Prize and Secondary Prize packs. Weber trademark used with permission for recipes and grilling content featuring To-Jo mushrooms.
• Food LioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 August 2017Long-time retail partner for Mushroom Chop launch across 1,000+ Food Lion locations in August 2017. Cross-promoted with ground beef in both Produce and Meat departments with $0.50 rebate on ground beef when combined with Mushroom Chop purchase. Supported with peel-off recipe labels and in-store promotions.
• The Mushroom CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering with Mushroom Council's blendability initiatives that encourage mixing chopped mushrooms with ground proteins for healthier recipes including burgers, tacos, meatballs, and more.
• March of DimesminorOthersCompany culture team organized month-long company bake sale, walk and barbecue raising $4,000 to support March of Dimes cause near to owner Joe D'Amico Jr.'s heart.
• Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia FoundationminorOthersSecond-year partnership to collect and deliver toys to children spending holidays in local hospitals including A.I. DuPont Children's Hospital, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and John Hopkins Cancer Center.
• La Comunidad HispanaminorOthersLocal non-profit in Avondale, PA receiving proceeds from 'Save the Ta Ta's' breast cancer awareness fundraiser. Proceeds expand and support breast cancer resources in the local community.
• Beilers' Doughnut TruckminorOthersDonut vendor providing treats for company Celebration Day events and Fall Festivities at Avondale facilities.
• Iron Chef Alex GuarnaschelliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChef met with To-Jo's Sam Snyder at PA Farm Show to discuss mushrooms, featuring stuffed mushroom recipe using To-Jo white mushrooms and dry vermouth as secret ingredient.
• Produce Business MagazineminorOthersIndustry publication recognizing Joe D'Amico Jr. with 40 Under 40 Award for leadership in produce industry.
• Brownstone MushroomscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated growing operation established in 1998 allowing To-Jo to grow additional fresh products and handle increased customer demand while maintaining quality standards through vertical integration. Jointly received USDA Organic Certification in 2014.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• South Mill Mushrooms: Pennsylvania-based mushroom grower and processor with comparable growing, processing and distribution capabilities. Direct competitor in fresh, value-added, and private-label categories, also serving national foodservice and retail chains.
• Ostrom Mushroom Farms: Pacific Northwest mushroom grower supplying fresh mushrooms and blends to retail and foodservice customers. Competes with To-Jo on value-added blends and ready-to-cook SKUs.
• Champ's Mushrooms: Pennsylvania mushroom grower supplying fresh and processed mushrooms to foodservice and retail customers. Comparable vertical model and customer mix, making it a direct regional competitor to To-Jo.
• Highline Mushrooms: Canadian mushroom grower with U.S. operations, offering fresh and value-added mushroom products. Comparable product breadth, including organic and specialty lines, serving similar retail and foodservice channels.
• Monterey Mushrooms: Large multi-regional U.S. mushroom grower with growing/packing facilities across multiple states. Direct competitor on fresh mushrooms and value-added SKUs serving foodservice and retail accounts comparable to To-Jo's.
• Giorgio Fresh / Giorgio Foods: One of the largest mushroom growers in the U.S. and a direct competitor to To-Jo, headquartered in the same Avondale/Kennett Square, PA mushroom cluster. Competes head-to-head on fresh white/brown mushrooms, value-added products, and national foodservice/retail accounts.
• Phillips Mushroom Farms: Kennett Square, PA-based mushroom specialist with similar fresh, specialty (Shiitake, Oyster, Maitake), and processed product lines. Competes with To-Jo across specialty varietals, foodservice packs, and retail private label.

Broad incumbents

• Bonduelle: Global fresh and processed vegetable powerhouse with a meaningful canned/frozen mushroom business. Sets the broader competitive context for processed/value-added mushroom categories in which To-Jo competes.

Emerging players

• MyForest Foods: Specialty mushroom-based product company building consumer brands around mushroom ingredients (including mycelium). Adjacent to To-Jo's value-added 'blendability' strategy but positioned at the branded consumer end of the market.
• Smallhold: Indoor specialty mushroom producer with distributed growing model focused on fresh specialty varietals for restaurants and grocers. A emerging competitor to To-Jo's specialty/foraged categories, though smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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