Fopo Food Powder

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Sold online by manufacturer

Manufacturing/Building Method

Currently made-to-order but Fopo is planning to find investors to expand.

Intellectural Property Type

Open Source

User Provision Model

Users can buy the product from the online store.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown.

Design Specifications

Fopo Powder is created from produce which would otherwise be discarded. It is sold in packages of 20g, 40g, and 100g. The manufacturer claims that the product is delicious.

Technical Support

N/A

Replacement Components

As a consumable product the manufacturer could produce a continuous supply.

Lifecycle

2 Years.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

To extend the life of expiring or rejected food by converting it into powder form with the use of freeze drying technique.

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown.

Safety

No safety precautions specified.

Complementary Technical Systems

Fopo Powder provides recipe ideas for using the powder with smoothies, salads, dips, cakes, lassi, and pancakes. The Fopo Powder can be used by governments or humanitarian organizations for disaster relief, military or space operations, providing fresh produce nutrients in remote areas.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Fruites and vegetables used in the process are checked to meet up with the criteria set by EU standards.

Other Information

Fopo food powder has won many awards and has got featured in 70+ newspapers, tv shows, magazines, and online articles. Awards:

• Thought for Food 2015
• Ben & Jerry's Core 2015
• Kickstart Accelerator Zurich 2nd Place  (21K CHF)
• Carrefour Food Waste Challenge Grand Prize (15K EUR)