DeliMush keen on revolutionising mushroom value chain – Co-founder

 Delimush, an agribusi­ness company, says it is keen on revolution­ising the mushroom value chain, providing a means of income and independence for women and youth in the Northern Region of Ghana.

 Situated in the Northern Region of Ghana, DeliMush is not only growing gourmet mushrooms but also fostering opportunities, sustainability, and empowerment. As a business supported by KIC funding.

The company processes fresh, locally grown mushrooms into a variety of nutritious, plant-based products that appeal to health-conscious consumers.

Mushrooms in tomato, pep­per and onion sauce. But behind the products is a deeper mission.

Aisha Abdallah, Co-founder, DeliMush in a statement issued in Accra yesterday said “At Deli­Mush, we’re not just processing mushrooms, we’re preserving livelihoods, promoting wellness, and proving that sustainable, plant-based innovation can start right at the farm gate. Our goal is to nourish people and empower smallholder mushroom farmers.”

With support from the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) and Mastercard Founda­tion, DeliMush has expanded its operations to include training programmes for women, equip­ping them with skills in mush­room cultivation, packaging, and entrepreneurship.

These programmes she said were designed to give rural women a sustainable income stream while contributing to local food security and environmental health.

“Many of the women trained through DeliMush have gone on to establish their own mini mush­room farms, joining a growing network of smallholder produc­ers who now have access to reli­able markets through DeliMush’s supply chain. The ripple effect is a stronger, more inclusive local economy,” she said.

Mr Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, Executive Director of KIC, highlighted the importance of businesses like DeliMush in the impact of driving grassroots:

“When we invest in businesses that are rooted in community needs, the results are transformational. DeliMush is proof that sustainability and innovation can uplift entire communities,” he said.

He said “Through its eco-friendly approach and strong social mission, DeliM­ush is contributing to a future where agribusiness is not only profitable but also people fo­cused. As it continues to grow, so does its impact—creating jobs, inspiring entrepreneurs, and ensuring that no opportu­nity is wasted in the mushroom value chain.”

Through its partnership with the Mastercard Founda­tion under the Initiative for Youth in Agricultural transfor­mation (IYAT) Programme, KIC continues to empower young entrepreneurs providing them with employment oppor­tunities.

 BY TIMES REPORTER