
Brand Ambassador
Chef Derek Sarno—a culinary industry leader known for his groundbreaking work with mushrooms and one of the most respected voices in plant-forward food—has officially partnered with Two River Mushrooms as our first-ever brand ambassador.
About Derek Sarno
After decades of founding multiple brands and leading innovation across foodservice and retail—launching hundreds of products globally—Derek is now focused on what matters most: sharing knowledge and empowering cooks through his bold, compassionate, crave-worthy, flavor-first methods on his popular YouTube channel and educational platforms.
Derek is widely recognized for bringing mushrooms and mushroom growers to the center stage—developing techniques that unlock their meatiest, most functional potential. His work has shaped how the world thinks about what’s possible with mushrooms.
Now, he’s choosing to work with companies that reflect his values, craft, and no-compromise approach to food—and we’re honored to be one of them.