Tiddly pommes

In the autumn, it’s not uncommon to see orchards and gardens with apples that have fallen to the ground and are left to rot. More than a decade ago, Oxford-based musician and environmentalist Rupert Griffin decided to bottle this neglected fruit into juice, branding it Tiddly Pommes.

“I’ve always hated waste,” says Rupert. “I realised someone should be doing what I’m doing. It’s about relearning how to use the resources we have on our doorsteps. We use up to 100 apple varieties, so each juice tastes different.”

In a year Rupert processes between 10 to 20 tonnes of fruit, rescued from private gardens, farms and orchards across Oxfordshire. The juice is sold through farmers’ markets, delis, restaurants and caterers, or can be ordered online for delivery near Oxford. tiddlypommes.co.uk