Southern Fresh

Southern Fresh 🌱Where goodness grows. We pride ourselves on offering a superior product to the New Zealand food industry.

With over 30 years of growing experience, Southern Fresh Foods Ltd was established in the fertile, lush growing area in the heart of Waikato. This family-owned and operated company has now progressed into one of New Zealand's leading professional growers and processors of high quality baby vegetables, salad lines, and herbs - both fresh and processed. Our goal is to provide our discerning clientel

e with inspirational cuisine solutions. 'Quality', 'freshness' and 'flavour' are our vital ingredients. Our stringent harvest procedures, thorough grading processes and multiple wash lines all contribute to only the finest quality product leaving our door!

23/12/2024

Summer came in hot this year ☀️ but thanks to reliable irrigation, our crops are staying cool, hydrated, and thriving 🌱💧. Here’s to growing strong, no matter the season! 🌾

19/12/2024

A huge thank you to our amazing team for all their dedication and hard work this year! Here's to celebrating all the growth we've achieved together – you've really helped us leaf our mark. 🌿 Happy end of year, and cheers to an even greener 2025! 🥂🌱

Nothing says summer like fresh basil 🌿☀️. This versatile herb thrives in the warmth and brings the perfect pop of flavor...
10/12/2024

Nothing says summer like fresh basil 🌿☀️. This versatile herb thrives in the warmth and brings the perfect pop of flavor to your favorite dishes – from salads to pasta and everything in between. Grow it, love it, eat it! 🍃✨

Mint isn’t just for tea or mojitos (though we love those too). This versatile herb brings a fresh, vibrant flavor to bot...
27/11/2024

Mint isn’t just for tea or mojitos (though we love those too). This versatile herb brings a fresh, vibrant flavor to both sweet and savory dishes. Toss it in salads, pair it with lamb, brighten up your desserts, or add it to dressings for that extra zing.

Plus, it’s packed with antioxidants and a natural way to make your dishes pop! 🌱

Fresh, fragrant, and full of flavor—that’s mint, straight from our fields to your kitchen. What’s your favorite way to use it? 💚

Cos lettuce: the future star of your Caesar salad 🥗✨ These little sprouts are growing into a salad staple you know and l...
20/11/2024

Cos lettuce: the future star of your Caesar salad 🥗✨ These little sprouts are growing into a salad staple you know and love! 🥬

🌟 Meet Carl, our Outdoor Cropping Manager! 🌟He's the heart and soul behind our 400 acres of lush fields in the Mighty Wa...
16/08/2024

🌟 Meet Carl, our Outdoor Cropping Manager! 🌟

He's the heart and soul behind our 400 acres of lush fields in the Mighty Waikato! 🌱

From ensuring our grounds get the perfect rest to managing the bed form for our next crop, Carl’s dedication helps us grow top-notch produce that not only looks great but tastes amazing too!🥗🌿

Thanks to Carl’s hard work, we’re able to deliver the freshest, most flavorful produce right to your table. 🥕

Want to learn more about how we grow our produce? Drop your questions below or follow us for more behind-the-scenes updates!

🌾 We cultivate 400 acres of beautiful flat land in the Waikato. 🏞️ Over the past two years, we've meticulously worked an...
05/08/2024

🌾 We cultivate 400 acres of beautiful flat land in the Waikato. 🏞️ Over the past two years, we've meticulously worked and leveled every portion of soil to achieve perfect drainage. 🌱💧 Using a high-tech GPS system to level our paddocks ensures water flows precisely where it’s needed, making our crops more accessible and improving their quality. 🚜🌟 This innovative process reduces the risk of crop failure by an impressive 60%! 📉✨

31/07/2024

🌱Fuel your health this season with spinach, a nutritional powerhouse packed with essential vitamins and minerals.

From immune-boosting vitamin C to energy-boosting iron, spinach offers a delicious way to stay strong and vibrant. Whether in hearty salads, comforting soups, refreshing smoothies, or flavorful sautés, spinach is your ultimate winter ally.

Share your favorite spinach-infused recipes below and join the journey to a healthier you! 💪🍃

It's soup Friday season again! 🍲❄️ Our team is putting in the extra hustle during these chilly Waikato mornings, so we'r...
26/07/2024

It's soup Friday season again! 🍲❄️ Our team is putting in the extra hustle during these chilly Waikato mornings, so we're ensuring their spirits stay high with a warm cup of soup to fuel their day. 💪😊

🌿 Celebrate Fresh Spinach Day! 🌿Today, we honor spinach – not just Popeye's favorite, but a nutritional superhero! Rich ...
16/07/2024

🌿 Celebrate Fresh Spinach Day! 🌿

Today, we honor spinach – not just Popeye's favorite, but a nutritional superhero! Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, spinach not only boosts our health but also elevates the flavor of every dish it graces.

How do you savor spinach?🍽️💚

🌟At Southern Fresh, living by our fundamentals means embracing core values daily.💚  One of these values is celebrating o...
03/07/2024

🌟At Southern Fresh, living by our fundamentals means embracing core values daily.💚 One of these values is celebrating our wins and recognizing those who excel. We believe in giving meaningful appreciation across our company regularly. Together, we grow stronger when we celebrate each other's successes! 🎉 👏

Matariki, the Māori name for the star cluster✨, heralds the beginning of the Māori New Year when it rises in the morning...
27/06/2024

Matariki, the Māori name for the star cluster✨, heralds the beginning of the Māori New Year when it rises in the morning during the right lunar phase. 🌔
Take this opportunity to celebrate Matariki Day with whānau and friends. Create a vision board for the new year, plant a tree🌲 , and enjoy the festivities together! 💚💚

Fun Fact Of The DayDid you know... One hectare of hydroponic lettuce production yields the same amount as 40 hectares of...
24/06/2024

Fun Fact Of The Day

Did you know... One hectare of hydroponic lettuce production yields the same amount as 40 hectares of traditional soil-based lettuce farming. 🌱 Hydroponics maximizes efficiency and sustainability, making it a game-changer for agriculture!

🌱 From ground cultivation to seeding, from caring for the crops to harvest, from washing and packing to final dispatch—e...
20/06/2024

🌱 From ground cultivation to seeding, from caring for the crops to harvest, from washing and packing to final dispatch—every step demands incredible teamwork! It takes a dedicated crew to bring quality produce from our fields to your plate. 🍅🥦💪

🥕🌿 Celebrating all things veggies! It's Eat Your Veggies Day!We love them all, especially crunchy carrots, fresh salads,...
16/06/2024

🥕🌿 Celebrating all things veggies! It's Eat Your Veggies Day!

We love them all, especially crunchy carrots, fresh salads, and fragrant herbs. Knowing where our veggies are grown helps us appreciate the vitamins and minerals they provide, keeping us healthy and strong. Let's celebrate by enjoying our favorite greens and trying something new! 🥗🥕🌱

We're embracing the chill of winter with our incredible 20,000 sq. ft. hydroponic indoor farm. With climate-controlled l...
07/06/2024

We're embracing the chill of winter with our incredible 20,000 sq. ft. hydroponic indoor farm. With climate-controlled lights, heating, and advanced ventilation systems, we've created the perfect environment for our crops to thrive all year round. 🌱 ❄

Winter? No problem! It's where goodness grows! 😉 Our innovative setup ensures that we can provide fresh, high-quality produce to our customers no matter the season.

Our dedicated team is passionate about sustainable farming, and we're excited to provide you with the best produce all year long. 🚜 ✨

Curious to see our farm in action? Connect with us to learn more!

When you think of mesclun salad, you might picture a vibrant mix of delicate greens and leaves.  But do you know what's ...
24/05/2024

When you think of mesclun salad, you might picture a vibrant mix of delicate greens and leaves. But do you know what's really in ours?
One standout ingredient is Baby Chard. While it might just look like a pretty leaf, it's so much! Packed with an array of nutrients, baby chard adds a unique flavor and a punch of goodness to our salad mix. 🥗

Why we love baby chard🌱
💚Rich in vitamin K, which is essential for bone health and blood clotting.
💚It's loaded with antioxidants that help fight off free radicals and inflammation.
💚High in fiber to support digestive health and keep you feeling full.

Next time you enjoy our mesclun salad, remember, you're not eating pretty leaves. You're nourishing your body with some of nature's finest offerings.

🥗 Lettuce Celebrate Salad Month! 🎉What makes the base of a perfect salad? It's all about freshness, crunch, and flavor! ...
03/05/2024

🥗 Lettuce Celebrate Salad Month! 🎉
What makes the base of a perfect salad? It's all about freshness, crunch, and flavor! 🌱 Southern Fresh has a bounty of options, baby leaf salads, wild rocket, kale, mesclun, baby spinach, cos lettuce, green butter, green frill, trio lettuce, and more! You name it, we grow it all.
What's your favorite salad base? Share your go-to greens below!

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