Kent organic farm launches Lion’s Mane mushrooms

Kent-based organic mushroom farm Urban Farm It has launched a range of fresh and dried Lion’s Mane mushrooms into the UK market.

The premium mushrooms, which are available directly from the company’s website, come at a time of growing interest in nutritious plant-based meals, with consumers increasingly using mushrooms as a meat alternative.

The fresh Lion’s Mane is hand-harvested at peak maturity to ensure maximum flavour and quality. The striking, fluffy-white mushrooms are sold in 250g, 500g, and 1kg packs, and delivered in eco-friendly, premium packaging that includes recyclable materials and ice packs to maintain freshness.

“We’re thrilled to offer fresh, organic Lion’s Mane to the UK market,” said Elliot Webb, founder of Urban Farm It. “Not only are these mushrooms a versatile plant-based meat alternative, but they also offer significant health benefits, which is why we’ve worked so hard to make them widely available in the UK. We’re proud to bring this high-quality, locally grown product to the market.”

Lion’s Mane mushrooms are prized for their delicate, slightly sweet flavour and tender, meaty texture. They are also known for their cognitive and neurological benefits, and are traditionally used in east Asian medicine for memory enhancement, mental clarity, and anxiety reduction. Recent studies also show their anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties, the company pointed out.

Urban Farm It also offers a dried version of Lion’s Mane, providing a longer shelf life and pantry-friendly convenience. These dried mushrooms retain all of the unique health benefits of fresh Lion’s Mane, offering an easy-to-use option for chefs, health-focused food brands, and supplement manufacturers.

Dried Lion’s Mane is available in 25g, 50g, and 150g packs, with wholesale options available upon request.

Both fresh and dried Lion’s Mane mushrooms are harvested and processed on-site at Urban Farm It’s organically certified mushroom farm in Kent.