Fowler Welch customers hit 1m meals for FareShare
Following the first year of partnership with food distribution charity FareShare, customers of UK logistics provider Fowler Welch have donated enough food to provide one million meals for charities supporting vulnerable people.
Fowler Welch joined forces with FareShare in August 2016 in a bid to reduce food waste across the supply chain. After noticing a number of customers were looking to donate surplus food to good causes, but were struggling with the logistics, Fowler Welch developed a system whereby its customers could donate their surplus product alongside their usual collections, minimising waste without creating extra work for the customer.
Mark Varney, director of network development for FareShare, says, “Working with Fowler Welch has been highly beneficial for the work we do on a daily basis, sourcing high quality product to be distributed to those that need it most.
“Not only do they make the logistics of getting surplus food to us efficient, but the relationship we’ve built with them has opened doors to over 18 new food producers that now provide a broad range of products including chilled meats and fresh produce that are particularly difficult to source.
“Due to such a short shelf life, producers and retailers often struggle to deliver chilled products in time for them to be used, however because Fowler Welch visits the companies daily, they are able to deliver a really quick turnaround which means we have much better access to sought after products such as much needed proteins.”
Nick Hay, CEO of Fowler Welch, says, “Hitting one million meals is a real milestone for this partnership and really goes to show how companies working together across the supply chain can make a difference to those who need it.
“The partnership we’ve developed with FareShare allows our customers to see their quality produce go to helping vulnerable people in their local area and beyond, and has opened a door for FareShare to tap into our network and develop their own relationships with companies that could be beneficial to their amazing work.”
