Mjko Gmbh

Name

Mjko Gmbh

Legal name

Mjko GmbH

Website

https://mjko.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Mushroom Production

NAICS

Mushroom Production (111411)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Mushroom Farming (Button, Oyster, Shiitake) (AFAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Organic mushroom cultivation
• Fresh edible mushrooms
• Mushroom cultivation kits
• Specialty mushroom production
• Organic food distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Emstek

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fresh Mushroom Production and Distribution: Production and nationwide distribution of fresh edible mushrooms to retailers (Einzelhandel) and organic specialty stores (Biofachhandel). Product portfolio includes brown and white mushrooms, Portobello, Kräuterseitlinge (oyster mushrooms), Austernseitlinge, and Shiitake.
2. Bio-Pilzbox Self-Cultivation Kits: Sale of at-home mushroom cultivation kits in various configurations including brown mushroom boxes, white mushroom boxes, and combination sets. Each 5kg box includes ready-to-use mushroom substrate, cover soil, step-by-step instructions, and watering attachment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mjko GmbH cultivates and distributes fresh organic edible mushrooms (brown and white Champignons, Portobello, Kräuterseitlinge, Austernseitlinge, Shiitake) year-round in Germany using self-produced Naturland Fair and Bioland certified bio-substrate. The company also sells Bio-Pilzbox home cultivation kits directly to consumers via shop.mjko.de and develops mushroom-based recipe content under the Fungilicious by Mjko® sub-brand.

Product overview

Mjko GmbH is a German organic mushroom farming company that cultivates and distributes fresh edible mushrooms year-round. The core product portfolio consists of five mushroom varieties: brown and white Champignons, Portobello, Kräuterseitlinge (King Oyster), Austernseitlinge (Oyster), and Shiitake – all grown on certified organic substrate in Germany. The company also offers Bio-Pilzbox home cultivation kits in brown, white, and combination varieties, enabling consumers to grow their own organic mushrooms at home. Supplementary offerings include Fungilicious by Mjko®, a recipe and cooking content brand. Products are distributed through retail, specialty organic stores, and direct-to-consumer via their online shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fungilicious by Mjko®: A cooking format featuring recipes and cooking content from the company.

Products and services

• Braune und weiße Champignons (Brown and White Champignons) Fresh organic brown and white Champignons cultivated on certified organic substrate; the company's staple mushroom variety, versatile for cooking applications, rich in protein with a mild, earthy flavor. Sold to grocery retail and organic specialty stores nationwide.
• Portobello Large, mature mushrooms with open gills that develop an intense, meaty flavor; suitable as a meat alternative for grilling and stuffing. Sold as a fresh organic specialty mushroom to retail and Biofachhandel customers.
• Kräuterseitlinge (King Oyster Mushroom) Fresh organic Kräuterseitlinge with a firm, meaty texture and nutty, slightly peppery flavor; resembles porcini in appearance and is rich in protein. Sold to retail and Biofachhandel customers in Germany.
• Austernseitlinge (Oyster Mushroom) Fresh organic oyster mushrooms grown in clusters resembling oyster banks, developing a robust flavor within weeks; firm texture often compared to veal. Sold to retail and Biofachhandel customers in Germany.
• Shiitake Fresh organic Shiitake mushrooms, one of the most popular edible mushrooms worldwide, known for umami flavors with hints of garlic and a firm bite. Sold to retail and Biofachhandel customers in Germany.
• Bio-Pilzbox Braune Champignons (Home Mushroom Cultivation Kit – Brown) Complete home mushroom cultivation kit for growing organic brown Champignons at home. Each 5 kg box includes ready-to-use pre-inoculated mushroom substrate, cover soil, step-by-step instructions, and a watering attachment; certified organic under Naturland standards. Sold directly to consumers via shop.mjko.de.
• Bio-Pilzbox Weiße Champignons (Home Mushroom Cultivation Kit – White) Complete home mushroom cultivation kit for growing organic white Champignons at home, containing everything needed including instructions and a watering cap. Sold directly to consumers via shop.mjko.de.
• Bio-Pilzbox Kombiset (Combination Set: Brown + White Champignons) Combination set containing one brown and one white champignon Bio-Pilzbox (2 x 5 kg) for home cultivation of both varieties, including substrate, cover soil, instructions, and watering attachments. Sold directly to consumers via shop.mjko.de.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity: 365 days per year
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NaturlandcoreOthersNaturland Fair certification partnership. The company has been certified since 2003, committing to fair trade principles including long-term trading relationships, fair prices covering production costs, and regional social engagement.
• BiolandcoreOthersBioland certification partnership for organic mushroom cultivation. Bioland requires active climate and environmental protection, biodiversity preservation, short transport routes, and species-appropriate animal husbandry.
• IFS (International Featured Standards)minorOthersIFS certification for food safety and quality management standards compliance.
• QS PruefzeichenminorOthersQS quality assurance certification for German food industry standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heinrich Lüders Bio-Pilze: German organic mushroom farm producing champignon and specialty mushrooms with organic certification. Directly comparable to Mjko on organic positioning, German market focus, and similar small-to-mid scale cultivation profile.
• Pilzland Vertriebs GmbH: A German mushroom cultivation and distribution company based in Germany. Directly comparable to Mjko as a domestic German producer of fresh cultivated mushrooms (champignons, specialty varieties) sold through B2B retail channels.
• Guttenberger Pilzland: German family-run mushroom farm focused on fresh champignon and specialty mushroom production. Closely comparable to Mjko on size profile, family ownership, German market focus, and product portfolio of fresh cultivated edible mushrooms.

Broad incumbents

• Highline Mushrooms: Canadian-based fresh and specialty mushroom producer with North American and European reach. Comparable to Mjko on specialty and champignon product mix, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Monaghan Mushrooms: Ireland-headquartered, one of the largest mushroom producers in the world. Comparable to Mjko as a fresh cultivated mushroom supplier but operating at vastly greater scale and across multiple countries; relevant for competitive and category context.
• Banken Champignons Group: Large Dutch mushroom producer and one of Europe's largest champignon growers. Comparable to Mjko as a producer of fresh cultivated mushrooms but at much greater scale and broader geographic reach, serving as a relevant incumbent benchmark.
• Sylvan Inc. Global mushroom spawn and fresh mushroom producer operating across multiple continents. Comparable to Mjko in mushroom cultivation but at a vastly larger scale and with vertical integration into spawn/substrate production that mirrors parts of Mjko's substrate control.
• Bonduelle Group: Large European processed vegetable group that includes canned/fresh mushrooms in its portfolio. Comparable to Mjko as a mushroom supplier in European retail channels but with a much wider product portfolio and significantly greater scale.

Emerging players

• Hobby Pilz / Mushroom Growing Kit Brands: European direct-to-consumer mushroom growing kit suppliers. Comparable to Mjko's Bio-Pilzbox product line on D2C home cultivation kits, representing the consumer channel closest to Mjko's kit business.
• Gourmet Pilz / Speisepilzversand: German specialty mushroom supplier focused on fresh and dried gourmet mushroom varieties. Comparable to Mjko on the specialty mushroom product side (Kräuterseitlinge, Austernseitlinge, Shiitake) and on serving health-conscious German consumers through online channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mjko-gmbh

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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