Haw River Mushrooms

Haw River Mushrooms is a North Carolina-based gourmet mushroom farm and specialty food producer dedicated to bringing the nutritional power and culinary versatility of mushrooms to a broad consumer audience. Founded in 2016, the company grows gourmet mushrooms at its rural North Carolina farm and transforms them into innovative, shelf-stable food products designed for health-conscious consumers, plant-based eaters, and mushroom enthusiasts alike. The company is perhaps best known for its nationally award-winning Oyster Mushroom Jerky, which launched when the founders sought a shelf-stable sampling option for farmers market appearances. Inspired by the long foraging tradition of preserving mushroom harvests as jerky, the product has since grown into a nationally recognized brand with fans across the United States. Haw River Mushrooms offers its Oyster Mushroom Jerky in three distinct flavor profiles: Sassy Sesame, a heat-forward umami-rich spiced variety; Mild Sesame, a sweet and mild teriyaki-style option; and Smoked Molasses, a dry-rub style jerky with sweet and complex notes. The oyster mushroom is a core ingredient across its product line, valued for its dry-weight protein content comparable to chicken, making it a compelling, protein-rich snack for a wide range of dietary preferences. Beyond jerky, the company continues to expand its portfolio into new snack formats and meal solutions, positioning itself as a broader innovator in the mushroom-based food space. Products are distributed through retail partners and direct-to-consumer channels, with the brand maintaining a presence in multiple retail outlets. The company also engages its community through farm education and classes, reinforcing its roots as an authentic, farm-to-table producer. As North Carolina's self-described favorite mushroom farm for gourmet mushroom foods, Haw River Mushrooms occupies a distinctive niche at the intersection of functional nutrition, specialty snacking, and plant-based food innovation.