Slowly is a mushroom farming start-up, bringing gourmet, locally grown mushrooms directly to customers through markets and small retailers. Its indoor farm carries out production in reusable containers and is striving to operate completely single-use-plastic-free, a rarity in the industry and a testament to its commitment to circularity and sustainability. The mushrooms are grown in sterilised, reusable tubs on a range of locally produced substrates such as wheat straw.
Evaluating the best packaging options for new products and reviewing operating procedures to optimise the company's effectiveness as it scales.
ARCS is reviewing the production process to identify potential hotspots and opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency as it scales. This will help the company to remain competitive as it continues to invest in new equipment and develop new products. The project is also looking at circular inputs of substrate to grow the mushrooms, like local sources of hardwood. Finally, the project will look at how Slowly can evaluate its packaging material choices, to create a product that’s design matches the needs of its user and the system.
• Reducing operating costs and environmental impact through circular inputs
• Highlighting areas for future investment
• Supporting new product development and decision-making
The company is looking to expand its reach and develop new product lines, including moving towards de-hydrated products.
