Sustainable mushrooms grown in the heart of East London

The East London Mushroom Collective grows mushrooms within a closed loop system

We source waste materials from East London businesses and use them to grow mushrooms in New Spitalfields Market.

By championing hyper-local food production within a closed loop system, we want to redefine how people think about waste streams and local food production.

Our founding team of small business owners and entrepreneurs combines expertise in food, agriculture and logistics with a passion for sustainable food systems.

Our Team

  • Aki Sakamoto

    Head of Operations
    Angry Monk

  • Ben Blackwell

    Co-Founder | Technical Director
    Fat Fox Mushrooms

  • Chris Steele-Kendrick

    General Manager
    London Fruit & Veg

  • Joe Sharpe

    Co-Founder
    Zhero Logistics

  • Lex Truax

    Co-Founder | Head Grower
    Fat Fox Mushrooms

  • Lin Haskamp

    Product Designer
    MyMeds&Me

  • Mike Haskamp

    Co-Founder | General Manager
    Angry Monk

  • Ollie King

    Co-Founder
    Zhero Logistics