Hifas da Terra (HdT) is a biotechnology centre focused on research and innovation with a high degree of specialisation in the development of nutraceuticals from medicinal mushrooms. The areas of research and innovation in applied mycology are human health, animal health and environment rehabilitation. Pioneers in the development of innovative nutritional supplements and with own subsidiaries in UK, France and Germany and presence in other markets such as Italy, Ireland, Portugal and China. Hifas da Terra have been awarded 13 distinctions for their innovation, business excellence and commitment to the revitalisation of rural areas and conservation of the environment. They are considered to have one the of the largest private fungal stocks in Europe and develop new cultivation techniques optimized to achieve homogenous production with high concentration of active ingredients.