Consistent quality
Careful growing, harvesting, grading and packing support dependable fresh produce.
Our Story
Built through experience.
Growing through innovation.
From a pioneering South African mushroom farm to a three-farm group supplying customers nationally.
1979Where the story began
“A South African growing story shaped by practical innovation and consistent care.”
The Highveld Mushrooms Story
A journey beginning in 1979.
Highveld Mushrooms was founded by Chris Richardson and Colin Jacobson with the original intention of supplying the mushroom-processing industry. The farm began by producing approximately four tons per week and pioneered the use of chicken manure and other agricultural inputs in its compost rather than relying exclusively on horse manure.
As demand changed, the company moved increasingly toward fresh mushrooms. Over the following decades, it expanded its farming footprint, strengthened its retail relationships and invested in increasingly advanced composting and growing technology.
1979
Highveld Mushrooms is established
Chris Richardson and Colin Jacobson begin producing around four tons per week.
1983
A shift toward fresh product
With demand for processed mushrooms declining, the farm begins focusing predominantly on fresh mushrooms.
1985
Sole ownership
Chris Richardson purchases Colin Jacobson’s shares and becomes the sole owner.
1999
The next generation joins
Chris Richardson’s eldest son Ross joins the business and later becomes Managing Director.
2003
Meadow Mushrooms acquired
The Vaal district farm expands production and retailer supply capability.
2008
Modern production investment
Investment begins in an advanced compost yard and modern growing tunnels.
2011
Production leadership grows
Chris Richardson’s youngest son, Baring, becomes Production Director for Meadow Farm.
2017
Western Cape expansion
The group purchases a majority stake in Medallion Mushrooms.
2021
A three-farm footprint
Medallion moves into a new Joostenbergvlakte facility.
Today
Continuous improvement
The group continues to improve production through technology, food-safety programmes and responsible farming.
What Guides Us
Quality, responsibility and continuous improvement.
Responsible farming
The group’s philosophy is to practise responsible and sustainable farming across its farms.
Modern technology
Ongoing investment in composting, production, energy and food-safety systems supports improvement.
Three Farms, One Standard
Growing across South Africa.
A coordinated group serving inland and Western Cape customers with local sales support.
Pretoria, Gauteng
Highveld Mushrooms
Plot 186, Knoppieslaagte Road, Pretoria 0157
+27 (0) 11 317 5300Randvaal, Midvaal
Meadow Mushrooms
Plot 33, Sewejaartjie Street, Randvaal, Meyerton 1827
+27 (0) 16 365 5362Joostenbergvlakte, Western Cape
Medallion Mushrooms
Cnr R304 and Waarburgh Road, Kraaifontein
+27 (0) 21 880 1135
People Behind the Product
Meet the sales team.
Highveld Mushrooms serves customers through its inland and Western Cape sales operations.
View the Sales Team