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Nãm opens factory in Odivelas and triples production of mushrooms made from coffee grounds
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Nãm opens factory in Odivelas and triples production of mushrooms made from coffee grounds

Expresso14 September 2026 at 16:28

The company Nãm, 50% owned by Delta Ventures, inaugurated a new factory in Odivelas dedicated to the production of mushrooms cultivated from coffee grounds. This industrial unit represents an investment of approximately one million euros.

With this new factory, Nãm will triple its mushroom production capacity, reaching approximately 150 tons per year. Previously, the company operated with a significantly lower capacity.

Nãm's production process consists of using coffee grounds as a substrate for cultivating edible mushrooms, in a circular economy approach that transforms a common waste product into a food product. This methodology allows for a second use of a material that would normally be discarded.

Why this matters

The opening of this factory in Odivelas represents a milestone for the circular economy sector in Portugal, transforming a widely available waste product — coffee grounds — into a food product with commercial value. Portuguese consumers can expect to see these sustainable mushrooms available on a larger scale in the national market, while the Odivelas region benefits from job creation and industrial activity associated with this investment.

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