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Renshia started growing her own food out of desperation as a means of putting food on her family's table

From growing food to meet the needs of her family to reaping what was sown, Growbox was born out of necessity and has bloomed into a business that has a positive impact on its community.
January 8, 2023
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From growing food to meet the needs of her family to reaping what was sown – Growbox was born out of necessity and has bloomed into a business has a positive impact on its community. These hassle-free veggie gardens, designed by CEO and founder Renshia Manuel, make the most of cramped conditions and give fresh produce the necessary space to flourish.In terms of versatility, you're able to select the types of vegetables that work best with your environment. Added to that, Renshia is highly-skilled at supporting what that looks like for you.

Renshia started growing her own food out of desperation as a means of putting food on her family's table after she'd lost her job. That was the starting point for GrowBox, a portable wooden box designed by Renshia as a solution for people living in cramped conditions to grow their own vegetables. Through her participation in the Red Bull Amaphiko Academy and now as a FURTHER fellow connecting with other young entrepreneurs, she was able to grow GrowBox into a fully-fledged business.