25 years leading fungi research to improve health
- Hifas da Terra, the biggest Biotech of Europe in research and development of products based on pure fungi, Founded by Dr. Catalina Fernández de Ana Portela, it offers natural and innovative formulas to improve the health and quality of life of people.
- Always at the forefront of R&E+I Biotechnological, To which it allocates 62% of its benefits in various areas such as gastrointestinal, immunological, oncological, musculoskeletic and mental health system, Hifas da Terra develops products based on 100% pure and ecological fungi.
- Hifas da Terra Market and export Its products in 14 markets, which will be joined soon by the Middle East and the United States.
With the quality, the evidence and the sustainability as fundamental pillars, Hifas da Terra, the biggest biotech in Europe in research and development of products based on pure fungi, celebrate your 25 anniversary.
Since its origin in 1999, The Hifas Da Terra mission has been to increase and apply mycological knowledge of years of studies and projects to the creation of products that provide benefits to the population.
Hifas da Terra works for and for health and the environment “We study the molecules and their applications in the appropriate concentrations so that people can benefit from everything that scientific literature and our own studies They tell us that they can make medicinal fungi ”, Explains Dr. Catalina Fernández de Ana Portela, founder of the company.
The beginnings of Hifas give terrace of the end of the career of its founder, the DRA. Catalina Fernández de Ana Portela, a seed that became a small family business founded on Portamuiños, Bora, in the municipality of Pontevedra, with the aim of Extract the properties of fungi and implement them in the field of health.
Its specialization in applied biotechnology was possible thanks to the farms of the farms where mushrooms had been cultivated since the 70s.
After years of research, in 2006, a terrible fire destroyed much of its facilities, and its founders began to enhance ecological and sustainable crops that will help fire prevention and the development of rural areas.
Thus, in 2007, a year after the fire, the resurgence of Hifas da Terra took place and consolidated with the First prize for beautification of the rural environment, delivered by the Xunta de Galicia.
From this award, others have arrived, thirteen in total, such as the Spin-off award point to the `quality seal 'category delivered in 2023 and that recognized the company to maintain a prestigious business trajectory over time.
Constant commitment to R&D
Always at the forefront of R&D biotechnological, to which the 62% of its benefits in various areas of research such as gastrointestinal, immunological, oncological, of the musculoskeletal system and of mental health.
These premium quality nutraceutics for health care are born from this scientific research and their preclinical and clinical trials. The results, especially in the oncological field, support this investment.
Sustainability
The sustainability It is another of the pillars of Hifas da Terra with a clear objective: preserve nature as we know it. Therefore, the company has developed Green Hifas Extraction Technology®, one of the most revolutionary efficient and sustainable extraction systems.
This system ensures the optimal quality and concentration of the active principles of the fungus using natural and responsible solvents, reducing waste and excellence in the production of nutritional accessories. In addition, Hifas da Terra adhered to the Craega (Galician Council of Ecological Agricultural Production) More than 20 years ago, which allows to ensure that Hifas Da Terra suppliers meet the highest standards of organic agriculture, ensuring that hundreds of hectares of land are grown without pesticides.
On the other hand, Forest hyphae (The company dedicated to mycology applied to the Hifas Group environment) Plant more than 50,000 mycorrhized chestnuts, in collaboration with public and private organizations, which helps reduce carbon footprint. In addition, the company is committed to renewable energies And it has more than 60 solar panels, 2 biomass boilers and a geothermal system. All heating systems work with 100% renewable local energy. It is such its awareness with sustainability, that its commitment to sustainable packaging is unwavering. From the use of recycled materials to the change from plastic to glass, each choice is a step towards an ecological future.
A promising future
Hifas da Terra has promoted its expansion and internationalization process, which has led the company to market and export its products with its own subsidiaries and distributors in 14 markets. In addition, the United States, Qatar and some countries in Asia such as China, South Korea, Iraq and Kazakhstan will be joined.
Also, Hifas da Terra is under the umbrella Group hyphae, a business organization of applied biotechnology in which companies are integrated Hifas da Terra, Forest hyphae, Innovation hubal hifas, Vet hyphae and Biologics hyphae. Hifas da Terra is already working on its next goal, Biologics hyphae, a spin off which will focus on the antibiotic capacity of fungi (such as penicillin). For 25 years, they work with a deep passion to improve the Welfare of the planet, its sustainability and the health of humans, animals and plants.
