JEST FOODS INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Transforming surplus tomatoes into safe, nutritious, and affordable value-added products in the tomato value chain.

About Us

Our Vision

To become Uganda's leading food processing company known for pioneering affordable, safe, and nutritious condiments that drive inclusive agribusiness growth across local and export markets.

Our Mission

To locally transform surplus and underutilized tomato produce into high quality, affordable and innovative tomato condiments that meet consumer needs while creating value for farmers and vendors across the tomato value chain.

Business Objectives

To foster innovation in the tomato value chain by combining science, technology and community engagement to develop unique solutions and tomato condiments that substitute imported tomato products.

Our Core Values

Innovation

Developing pioneering products like probiotic ketchup

Community Focus

Empowering vendors through our Success Tribe initiative

Sustainability

Reducing food waste through value addition

Quality

Ensuring safe, nutritious products through strict processes

Affordability

Making healthy alternatives accessible to all

Health Focus

Creating products with functional health benefits

Our Leadership Team

Meet the passionate founders driving innovation at Jest Foods

Co-Founder

Esther Nakimuli

Chief Finance Officer

esthernakimuli204@gmail.com

+256 708 985 292

Co-Founder

Jackline Bawaye

Chief Operations Officer

jacklinebawaye@gmail.com

+256 705 514 324

Our Products

Tomato Ketchup

Our flagship product made from locally sourced ripe tomatoes, offering a fresher taste and supporting local farmers.

BBQ Sauce

A rich, smoky sauce perfect for grilling and dipping, made with natural sweeteners and local ingredients.

Appeta

A healthy and tasty instant appetizer.

Tomatao Paste

Rich, nutritious paste made from fresh ripe tomatoes to boost flavor and health.

Organic Ketchup

Organic tomato ketchup in handy sachets, perfect for meals on the go.

Tomato Sauce

A versatile cooking sauce made from ripe tomatoes, perfect for everyday meals and recipes.

Hot Sauce

A versatile cooking sauce made from ripe tomatoes, perfect for everyday meals and recipes.

Community Outreach

Success Tribe Initiative

Our community program addressing food waste in informal markets through vendor training and supply partnerships.

We work directly with local vendors to reduce tomato waste while creating sustainable business opportunities. Through our training programs, vendors learn proper handling techniques, food preservation methods, and business skills to enhance their livelihoods.

65+ Active Vendors

Coming soon

Probiotic Ketchup

Introducing East Africa's First Probiotic Ketchup – a revolutionary non-dairy condiment that combines the rich flavor of locally sourced Phoenix and Roma tomatoes with billions of Lactobacillus rhamnosus, a powerful probiotic strain clinically proven to support both gut and urogenital health.

Unlike yogurt-based probiotics, our 100% plant-based ketchup is dairy-free, allergy-friendly, and suitable for the whole family, delivering delicious taste with every meal while actively promoting digestive wellness, immune function, and intimate health – making Jest Foods the pioneer of functional condiments in Africa.

Contact Us

Contact Information

Food Technology and Incubation Business Center, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda

+256 746359995 / +256 780699436

jestfoods4@gmail.com

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM