Building a Better Platform for Growth
The Fresh Grower Pukekohe
Owner: Allan Fong
Overview
Chances are, you’ve seen their delicious salad greens on the shelves at your local supermarket. As one of New Zealand’s best-known suppliers of baby leaf produce, The Fresh Grower is a third-generation operation distributing green goodness nationwide.
But as the business grew, their outdated technology and unreliable systems were creating more headaches than solutions, making it hard to keep up with demand or scale effectively.
The Challenge
Like many businesses, The Fresh Grower’s technology setup had evolved (in an ad-hoc manner) over time. But, it was clear they needed a more unified approach to keep pace with the demands of a national operation. Here’s what they faced:
Communication and system reliability issues were affecting day-to-day efficiency
An ageing mix of devices and platforms, made upgrades and integration more complex
A lack of a central IT roadmap, which made it harder to scale with confidence
Cybersecurity was presenting a real risk
With the business continuing to grow, Allan Fong and his team knew it was time to invest in a smarter, more future-focused IT setup.
The Technotic Solution
Technotic stepped in as a trusted IT partner to bring order, clarity, and performance back to The Fresh Grower’s tech landscape.
Here’s what we did:
Developed a clear IT strategy that aligned with the business’s future growth plans
Upgraded outdated devices and transitioned the business to cloud-based platforms for reliable access anywhere, anytime
Modernised communications, ensuring phone, email, and data systems were fully integrated and backed by resilient infrastructure
Strengthened cyber security, rolling out multi-layered protections to defend against phishing, malware, and more sophisticated threats
Created a scalable setup, giving The Fresh Grower the tools and systems needed to expand their operations with confidence
The Outcome
The IT transformation wasn’t only technical — it changed how the business operates day to day. It created new efficiencies, improved responsiveness, and gave the team the confidence to focus on growth rather than troubleshooting. Including:
Zero unplanned outages – reliable systems keep everything running smoothly
Nationwide scalability – the tech now supports their growing reach across New Zealand
Real-time communication – enabling faster decisions and better team coordination
Smarter tech investments – every dollar now supports long-term growth
Peace of mind – robust cybersecurity keeps the business safe
Feedback from Allan
“Technotic has transformed our IT from a constant headache into a competitive advantage. Our systems now run smoothly at scale, and we have full confidence in our cyber-security. They’re true partners in our growth. And we can do what we do best - grow great greens!”
— Allan Fong, Owner, The Fresh Grower