Albert Bartlett has provided surplus food via FareShare since 2013, but ramped up its support in 2021 sending 1,971 tonnes of potatoes and carrots in the last year alone.
John Heginbottom, sales and marketing director for Albert Bartlett, said: “In early 2021 we had surplus potatoes due to our SpudULike By James Martin outlets being closed through the lockdown.
“We approached FareShare with a proposal and they quickly found a distribution solution to supply their network. We enjoy working with the team at FareShare who are both dynamic and flexible in overcoming supply chain challenges.”
In late 2021, Albert Bartlett accompanied FareShare to help to put food waste on the agenda at COP26. They joined FareShare’s round-table event with leading government and industry representatives to discuss what more can be done to realise the environmental benefits of redistribution.
Lindsay Boswell, chief executive at FareShare, said: "Thank you, Albert Bartlett for providing the equivalent of five million meals to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Having regular access to good quality nutritious food is so important to the charities and community groups we support.
“The volumes of potatoes that we have seen in the past year alone, are testament to Albert Bartlett’s commitment to reducing waste, and we thank you for helping FareShare to deliver our mission to fight hunger and tackle waste.”