Boels Zanders assisted the Klerken family in the acquisition of Ecovative Spawn & Substrate. The Klerken family, founders of Scelta Mushrooms, is taking a new strategic step in the mushroom industry with this acquisition. Luuk Hendriks and Mart de Vree represented Boels Zanders in this transaction.
With the acquisition of Ecovative Spawn & Substrate, the Klerken family brings crucial expertise in mycelium into their organization, a key technology for the future of sustainable alternatives to meat, leather, and plastic. The acquired company will continue under the name OurCelia.
The Klerken family has been active in the international mushroom industry since 1963. With OurCelia, the family builds on a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship in mushroom cultivation. OurCelia will use its advanced technologies to support growers worldwide with reliable and sustainable solutions that strengthen their businesses and create new opportunities for the future.
Ecovative grows materials from mycelium, the root system of mushrooms, to replace plastic, leather, and meat with sustainable alternatives. Founded in 2007, the company has built a global platform for transforming fungi into compostable packaging, high-quality textiles, and nutritious foods. By working with nature rather than against it, Ecovative delivers products that meet everyday needs while reducing waste, pollution, and reliance on fossil fuels.
OurCelia is a Dutch producer of high-quality mushroom spawn and substrates. The company was founded in 2025 following the acquisition of Ecovative Spawn & Substrate by the Klerken family, founders of Scelta Mushrooms. Building on a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship in mushroom cultivation, OurCelia combines tradition with advanced technologies to support growers worldwide with reliable and sustainable solutions that strengthen their businesses and unlock new opportunities for the future.
