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Mavil’s House of Mushrooms is a women-led social enterprise and agricultural innovator based in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Philippines. Renowned for its premium mushroom-based products, training services, and community-based production model, the enterprise has established itself as a key contributor to sustainable agri-enterprise development in Mindanao.
Company Overview
Mavil’s House of Mushrooms began as a small-scale mushroom cultivation initiative and evolved into a full-fledged social enterprise committed to addressing rural unemployment and promoting healthy eating alternatives. The business focuses on the full lifecycle of mushroom production—from spawn cultivation to value-added product development and skills training for aspiring mushroom entrepreneurs.
The company operates with a vision of inclusive growth, women empowerment, and sustainable agriculture.
Core Products
Mavil’s House of Mushrooms specializes in the following products:
1. Mushroom-Based Food Products
- Mushroom Chips
- Flavors include Original, Spicy, Garlic, and Cheese
- Made from freshly harvested oyster mushrooms
- Vacuum-fried and minimally processed for a healthy snack option
2. Fresh and Cultivation Supplies
- Fresh Oyster Mushrooms
- Sold to local restaurants, households, and food stalls
- Mushroom Fruiting Bags
- Ready-to-fruit bags for mushroom growers
- Mushroom Spawn (Mycelium)
- Quality spawn for new and established mushroom farmers
Unique Value Proposition
Mavil’s differentiates itself through the following strengths:
- Integrated Farming and Processing: Handles the entire supply chain from spawn development to end-product retail
- Women-Centered Enterprise: Operated and managed by women entrepreneurs, empowering rural women and homemakers
- Community Impact Model: Trains local beneficiaries on mushroom farming and assists in building micro-enterprises
- Health-Centric Products: Promotes mushroom-based snacks as a nutritious, low-cholesterol alternative to mainstream chips
These differentiators have earned the company regional accolades and strong community support.
Production and Operations
- Location: Tagum City, Davao del Norte
- Production Capacity:
- Up to 1,000 bags of mushrooms per cycle
- Weekly output of 50–100 kg of fresh mushrooms
- Snack production batches of 500–700 bags per week
- Processing Method:
- Uses vacuum frying and dehydration techniques
- Manual packaging and quality control
Facilities are basic but hygienic, and production is scalable depending on market demand and training cycles.
Training and Advocacy
Mavil’s House of Mushrooms provides regular mushroom cultivation training programs for:
- Women in agriculture
- Rural youth and out-of-school learners
- Micro-entrepreneurs and home-based producers
Participants receive starter kits, mushroom fruiting bags, and access to a network of local growers. This ecosystem helps replicate Mavil’s model in other rural communities.
Market Reach
- Retail Channels:
- Local health and organic stores in Davao del Norte and Davao City
- Provincial trade fairs and food expos
- Online Platforms:
- Facebook commerce for direct sales and bulk orders
- Institutional Partnerships:
- Local government units (LGUs) and DTI regional programs
The product line has been featured in livelihood programs and agri-trade summits across Mindanao.
Certifications and Recognition
- DTI MSME Development Program Participant
- Provincial Awardee for Women in Agribusiness
- FDA Registration (in process for snack products)
- Invited Presenter at Agribusiness Development Workshops
These recognitions reinforce Mavil’s credibility as a small-scale, high-impact rural enterprise.
Community and Environmental Impact
- Empowers 100+ local women and youth via direct employment and training
- Promotes organic waste upcycling through mushroom substrate reuse
- Encourages backyard farming for food security and income generation
- Sustains zero-chemical production with natural pest control and sterilization
Mavil’s business model promotes environmental stewardship while addressing livelihood and health challenges.
Major Achievements
- Grew from backyard startup to regional brand in under 5 years
- Trained over 300 individuals in mushroom farming
- Supplies mushroom chips to 20+ retail points in Mindanao
- Featured in local agribusiness and women’s development documentaries
- Successfully maintained production and sales through the pandemic via community networks
Mavil’s House of Mushrooms exemplifies how grassroots enterprises led by women can transform agriculture into a tool for empowerment, health, and economic sustainability in underserved communities.