Freshwest Ltd is located in Waiuku, just 45 minutes south west of Auckland.

Freshwest Ltd (established by Jos Polman and Logan Carter 10 years ago) has been owned by Gaven and Vanessa Naylor for the last 3 years.
With 25 years experience as a grower, and involvement in both Import and
Export marketing within the Industry, Gaven brings a wealth of practicality,
skill and knowledge to the operation.

By far the majority of product grown is Capsicums, with Chillies being
produced on a smaller scale.
Freshwest produces a Capsicum variety called "Jubilee".

The thick-walls of this variety, ensures that this Capsicum enjoys a longer
shelf life.

Freshwest also has a new variety of smaller Capsicum which are marketed in a pre-packed format, under the brand "Little Sweeties".
These are as sweet as their name proclaims and come in a variety of colours
- red, orange and yellow.
The Chillies that Freshwest Ltd grows are a variety named "Fireflame", which
is a medium heat chilli and they are available in both red or green.

Gaven and Vanessa are both passionate about food and health and as such operate within an environment in which as few chemical as possible are used. This means that the production environment is beneficial to both staff and the plants.

This is partially achieved by the extensive use of an Integrated Pest
management System (IPM system) where "good" bugs are brought in to eat the "bad bugs". Serious attention to Nursery management systems such as this have helped Freshwest Ltd to become an approved NZ Fresh Produce Supplier ( G.A.P formerly Vegfed ).

On a personal side, with Gaven and Vanessa's passion for food, they have added a recipe page for you to have a look at and to perhaps persuade you to try some of the great recipes they have found using Chillies and Capsicums!

HEALTH PROPERTIES

Capsicums and Chillies are great for health!

  a.. Capsicums and chillies are a great source of vitamin A,C and E.
  a.. High in antioxidants ( higher then green fruit )
  a.. Helps combat chest congestion by triggering the release of fluids that dilute mucus.
  a.. Help to reduce high blood pressure.
  a.. Stimulates circulation.
  a.. Good for weight loss, as Chillies raises the metabolic rate, which burns extra calories.
  a.. Chillies also have alleged aphrodisiac properties!