f you visit Portugal, you’ll find many charming farms and small orchards. The countryside here is dotted with villages like this: quaint and welcoming, surrounded by European greenery and the warm wind blowing in from the coast. Tucked into this beautiful landscape is a small company that sells to consumers in over 100 countries around the world, all based out of just a single warehouse and office. This small store is freeze-drying fruit from local farms that would otherwise go bad, hence its name: The Rotten Fruit Box. Behind this nearly-solo startup, is Tony Fernandes. Healthy freeze-dried fruit snacks delivered to your door (or office). They use 100% fruit, nothing else added, sourced from small farmers. They focus on reducing food waste by using “ugly” fruit that would not otherwise find its way to supermarkets.
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Author: Amelia Shore
Amelia is a junior studying industrial design at Appalachian State University in North Carolina. Her commitment to sustainability originates from her parents and only grows with her personal experience and studies. She hopes to help transform the product design industry and is specifically interested in public transportation, given its vast potential for a more accessible, connected, and sustainable world
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