Fortnum & Mason’s Post

Well done to everyone in Team Fortnum's who volunteered at a pear orchard in Kent for The Felix Project recently - helping to pick pears with colleagues that would otherwise have gone to waste. 🍐 14 of our people picked a tonne of pears in one day, which will all be pressed into pear juice. 🍐 Each volunteer's contribution could produce up to 50 bottles. 🍐 Pressed juice has a shelf life of about 2 years. Our team are also looking at ways to support The Felix Project across their London sites too, to ensure we help food reach the right places, support local organisations, and create lasting social and environmental impact. Our Chief Brand & Creative Officer Liz Darran said: "Aside from managing to pick a tonne of pears between us (and some surprisingly competitive pear-picking), the best part was spending some time with people I don't get to see every day. It was one of those days that reminds you that the very best thing about Fortnum's is the people." With 11 million people in the UK regularly missing meals and facing food insecurity, and 4.5 million tonnes of good food going to waste from within the UK supply chain, we were grateful for the opportunity to make a small contribution. Thanks again to The Felix Project, and to all of Fortnum's volunteers throughout the calendar year. #teamFortnums #volunteering #thankyou #TheFelixProject