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.
“Quality mushrooms grown by passionate people, for you.”
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 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
Chris Richardson and Colin Jacobson establish Highveld Mushrooms, initially producing around four tons per week.
1980
With demand for processed mushrooms declining, the farm begins focusing predominantly on fresh product.
1986
Chris Richardson purchases Colin Jacobson’s shares and becomes the sole owner.
1997
Chris Richardson’s eldest son Ross joins the business and later becomes Managing Director.
1998
Meadow Mushrooms in the Vaal district is acquired, substantially expanding production and retailer supply capability.
2000
Investment begins in an advanced compost yard and modern growing tunnels.
2006
Chris Richardson’s youngest son, Baring, is appointed Production Director for Meadow Farm.
2011
The group purchases a majority stake in Medallion Mushrooms in the Western Cape.
2015
Medallion Mushrooms moves into a new Joostenbergvlakte facility, completing the group’s three-farm footprint.
Today
The group continues to improve production standards 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
Highveld Mushrooms
Pretoria, Gauteng
Plot 186, Knoppieslaagte Road, Pretoria 0157
Meadow Mushrooms
Randvaal, Midvaal
Plot 33, Sewejaartjie Street, Randvaal, Meyerton 1827
Medallion Mushrooms
Joostenbergvlakte, Western Cape
Cnr R304 and Waarburgh Road, Kraaifontein