Pasteurization Production Masterclass
Pasteurized Substrate for Oyster Mushrooms: Take your skills to the next level
Master the art of bulk pasteurization: A unique 5-day learning experience, perfect for experienced growers and driven newcomers.
We invite you to take part in an immersive program focused on the production of pasteurized substrate for Oyster Mushrooms.
Designed for both beginners and experienced professionals, this in-depth advisory program provides the knowledge and hands-on expertise needed to refine your process and improve efficiency. Whether you’re looking to streamline production or solve persistent challenges, this masterclass will provide practical solutions and insights to optimize your pasteurization process.
All of this unfolds within a full-scale production facility specializing in tunnel pasteurization and Pleurotus substrate production, giving you direct access to real-world expertise and operations.
What you'll dive into
- Raw Materials: Learn how to select and prepare the best raw materials for optimal substrate quality.
- Fermentation: Understand the role of fermentation in substrate preparation and how to manage this phase effectively.
- Pasteurization: Gain practical and theoretical knowledge on pasteurization techniques to create a substrate free from contaminants.
- Spawning: Learn the process of integrating mushroom spawn into the substrate for successful colonization.
“We didn’t just learn the basics of pasteurization. We went really deep into the topic and received all the small details we needed.”
Faton Berisha, Euro Mushrooms (2025)
Some more topics?
- Block Formation: Master the techniques for forming substrate blocks that promote healthy mycelium growth.
- Incubation: Understand the incubation phase, including environmental controls and monitoring for optimal results.
- Hygiene: Discover best practices for maintaining hygiene throughout the production process to ensure high-quality substrate.
Ready to thrive together?
Learn from industry experts who live and breathe real-world solutions in pasteurized substrate production. Gain practical knowledge and master techniques that will transform your operations.
The masterclass
A 5-Day program built on decades of Pasteurization Expertise.
This guidance program follows the same steps as our Substrate and Wood Fungi Production Course, but with a specialized focus on pasteurization. The topics are tailored to cover pasteurization in greater depth, offering more hands-on practice and advanced insights. We provide a truly comprehensive learning experience – no shortcuts, just the real deal.
Details
- Training language: English
- A specialised 5-day programme dedicated to: Pasteurised substrate production, specifically tailored for Oyster Mushroom cultivation
- Better quality with smaller groups: we opt for a maximum of 16 participants (minimum 12)
- Designed for professionals wanting to refine or optimise their process, for beginners or investors entering pasteurized substrate production & for past participants of the Substrate & Wood Fungi Production Course seeking deeper, non-overlapping insights
- 2 750*
Pasteurized Substrate Production sits at the intersection of biology, process control, and operator awareness. This Mycostories article captures that complexity well: from biological chaos to industrial mastery. These are exactly the types of challenges we address in our Masterclass.
Raw materials to harvest: Learn from our senior consultants
This hands-on masterclass, guided and developed by our MyAc expert Christelle Chevalier and Orazio Tietto, General Manager of Azienda Agricola, blends theory and practice to cover every stage of the process – from selecting raw materials to incubation.
“Experts and true professionals able to communicate perfectly. Congratulations! A perfect match between practice and science. Area for improvement: dancing 🙂 !”
Calin Cohut, Amycel (2025)
Masterclass program
This learning journey is highly practical and hands-on. Since you will be following the production process on-site, we maintain a certain level of flexibility in the daily program. The masterclass is reality-based and will be adapted to the actual production flow of the host facility. Each day will be structured with a balance of theoretical sessions, hands-on practice, site visits, and process checks.
In general, you will go through all the steps of the production process throughout the week. You will gain a deep understanding of both the theory and its real-world application. During the sessions, there is a lot of time for your personal questions.
Please note that the program outlined below reflects a previous edition. Content and practical sessions may be adjusted to suit the host facility and location of future editions.
Raw Materials & alternatives
Cutting & Watering
Refine your skills, enhance process control, and discover new ways to improve efficiency in pasteurized substrate production.
Host company of previous editions: Κεχαγιά (Manitaria Kechagia)
The company operates 70 growing rooms covering a total surface of 20,000 m². Their compost yard produces 200 tonnes of Phase II compost every week, ensuring a consistent and high-quality substrate supply. With an annual production of 1,500 tonnes of Oyster Mushrooms, Kechagia is a benchmark in efficiency, process optimisation, and long-term quality focus.
Manitaria Kechagia is owned by Athanasios Kexagias, whose long-term vision has shaped the continuous growth and professionalism of the farm.
“Manitaria Kechagia: the best place.
A lot of practical info shared by mr. Kexagias’ team.”
Daily operations are led by Nikolaidis Christos, grower and manager, who plays a key role in production decisions and process control. Christos is known for actively sharing his expertise: during the Masterclass he continuously adds valuable, experience-based insights. His openness and hands-on guidance make this site an exceptional environment for deep, practice-driven learning.
“The facility is very good, modern, professional. Christos’s friendly attitude was making this company a really good learning environment.”
Take a moment to meet our valued partner
Learning the production techniques on-site
Some highlights
- Mushroom Farm Visit: As part of the journey, we’ll visit a mushroom farm where Oyster mushrooms are cultivated. This visit will provide valuable insights into how pasteurized substrate is used in a commercial setting.
- Practical Focus: This expert-led program goes even further in hands-on learning than our other valuable on-site courses, with a significant portion dedicated to practical learning, ensuring participants leave with the confidence and skills to implement what they’ve learned. You have the opportunity to use the tunnel, you see the incubation, you gain insight into the duration of each proces and more.
Whether you’re an aspiring mushroom grower or a seasoned cultivator looking to refine your techniques, this masterclass offers the perfect blend of theoretical knowledge, biological background and practical application to help you succeed.
Tell us you're interested
The next edition of the Pasteurization Production Masterclass hasn’t been scheduled yet.
We greatly appreciated hosting the previous edition in Greece and would happily return there, but we’re also open to new inspiring locations and collaborations. Future editions may take place in different periods, countries or production environments.
Fill in the form below to share your interest and preferences. This will help us shape upcoming editions to match your needs, and we’ll notify you as soon as dates and location are confirmed.
The in-depth guidance is thoughtfully designed to combine
Theory
Gain an in-depth understanding of the scientific principles behind each stage of substrate production. Topics will include substrate composition, pasteurization techniques, conditions for optimal mycelium colonization and the microbiological factors that influence production success.
Practice
Participate in hands-on workshops to experience the entire production process firsthand. You’ll have the opportunity to engage directly with the tools, materials, and techniques used in professional pasteurized substrate production, manage the entire process from start to finish.
Experts of the previous masterclass
Orazio Tietto
Christelle Chevalier
Extra information
Future editions: wherever curiosity and opportunity take us next. The details will be shared once confirmed.
For future editions, we will always suggest nearby accommodation options to facilitate your stay, without any obligation to book there.
We provide a good lunch during the course days.
Travel details will be provided once the location of the next edition is confirmed.
Shuttle service availability will be communicated together with location and accommodation details once the next edition has been confirmed.
Why this masterclass
Kasper Moreaux, expert at Mycelia Academy and CEO of Mycelia, introduces the first edition of the Pasteurized Substrate Production Masterclass.
In this short video, he explains why pasteurized substrate production remains a misunderstood challenge, and why we decided to develop a course dedicated to it.
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