Oddbox has partnered with Fruits of the Forage to launch a limited-edition range of small-batch vegan chutneys made using surplus and foraged produce.

The collaboration has rescued more than 350kg of fruit and vegetables that were at risk of going to waste, including produce affected by gluts, demand fluctuations, shape requirements or sourced from neglected orchards and hedgerows.

By turning surplus British crops such as carrots, cauliflower, tomatoes and rhubarb into chutneys and jams, the brands said the range gives ingredients a longer shelf life while helping reduce food waste.

The products are sourced from UK growers and blended in small batches in Cheshire, supporting a lower-impact and more local supply chain.

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Oddbox said the launch highlights how wonky or surplus ingredients can be just as flavourful as standard supermarket produce, while providing UK growers with a fair and reliable route to market for crops that might otherwise be rejected due to unpredictable weather or strict specifications.

The Rescued Range features four products: Curried Carrot Chutney, made with rescued carrots and apples spiced with wild-foraged hogweed and onion; Chilli Rhubarb Jam, combining British rhubarb with red chillies and foraged wild garlic; Tomato & Tamarind Chutney, made with rescued tomatoes, tamarind and cider vinegar; and Best of British Piccalilli, a crunchy mix of rescued cauliflower, carrots and pickled cucumber in a mustard spice blend.

The range is priced at £4.95 per jar or £17.99 for a bundle of four, and will be available from 7 August at market.oddbox.co.uk. It is open to all shoppers, with no Oddbox subscription required.