Sowing Health, Growing Futures: The Birth of Crested Resources

Crested Resources Limited, founded in 2018 in Uganda, is a mushroom farming enterprise inspired by a personal family story. The company's founder, Fortune Keijuko, was motivated by his mother, Angella Sanyu, who transitioned from being a teacher to a successful mushroom farmer and trainer. As a child, Fortune was sickly, and his mother began feeding him mushrooms after learning about their health benefits. Over time, his health significantly improved, which deepened his mother's belief in mushrooms as both a nutritious food and a source of healing.

After completing his university education, Fortune Keijuko saw an opportunity to turn his mother's passion into a scalable business. Thus, Crested Resources Limited was established. The company operates a demonstration farm in Wakiso District, Uganda, serving as a hub for training, production, and knowledge dissemination.

Our journey began with a simple belief: food can heal, empower, and sustain.

— Fortune Keijuko, Founder & MD

Addressing Challenges through Innovation

Fortune identified a key challenge faced by mushroom farmers: the brief shelf life of fresh mushrooms. To address this, Crested Resources Limited invested in value addition and research, leading to the development of "Shrooms" —ready-to-eat, tasty mushroom crisps. These crisps not only extend the shelf life of mushrooms but also provide a healthy, convenient snack option for consumers.