Twin brothers James and Daniel Buckley from Co Cork have found a clever way to reduce waste from their family cheesemaking business by using surplus whey to make eco-friendly soups for their new business ‘Souper-Fresh’.
After seeing tons of whey going to waste at their grandparents’ cheese farm in Co Tipperary, the 21-year-olds decided to turn this superfood into a profitable venture. Their innovative approach earned them the Little Learners Young Innovator of the Year award from the All-Ireland Business Foundation.
James emphasized the challenges of starting a business in the food industry, especially when using perceived waste products like whey. He called for more government support in the form of grants for startups working with upcycled materials.
To learn more about their inspiring journey, watch the video featuring James.