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Established · 14 signalsgrower

Heart of Green

Greengrower was founded in 2017 by Tom Schuyt and his father, Peter Schuyt. $3.5 million government grant, Sustainable Food and Fibres Futures Programme Grant (2023)

“s first large-scale vertical farm, supplying Matakana Village Farmers” · “Greengrower: Revolutionising New Zealand's Fresh Produce”

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Their Story

Greengrower was founded in 2017 by Tom Schuyt and his father, Peter Schuyt. Tom identified a need to supplement traditional growers facing challenges in supplying the New Zealand market with enough fresh produce throughout the year. Their vision was to establish a high-tech, sustainable operation…

What They Make

Greengrower focuses on cultivating a variety of leafy greens, herbs, and microgreens. The current product range includes lettuce, kale, rocket, and various herbs and microgreens. There are future plans to expand into growing peas and beans, and to produce items typically not grown in New Zealand's climate.

Awards & Recognition

  • Sustainable Food and Fibres Futures Programme Grant — $3.5 million government grant(2023)

How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Matakana Village Farmers' Market

Auckland·Saturday

Greengrower supplies around 4000 bags of leafy greens to supermarkets across the North Island.