I don’t want to sound like an environmentalist (that would never do) but there’s something uncomfortable about the fact that so much food goes to waste, while so many go hungry. It’s estimated, for example, that 40% of fruits grown are thrown away, primarily because they don’t get eaten before going off. I just read about a start up business that wants to do something about it.

FoPo aims to create freeze dried nutritious powders from fruit that is about to be discarded because it’s no longer sellable. The powders will be sold to manufacturers or directly to consumers for use in soups, smoothies or baking. The makers also hope to add their products to relief packages  used to feed the hungry in the Philippines where the operation is based.

This seems like a win-win for all concerned, while strongly ticking the environmentally friendly box. Could you copy a business idea like this, here in the UK, or come up with another sue for discarded food? It’s worth thinking about.