From 12 People to a World RecordTyler Heppell launched Ugly Potato Day in 2022, when just 12 people visited his family’s South Surrey farm to collect free “ugly” produce that might otherwise have been discarded. Tyler Heppell and organizers celebrate Surrey’s Ugly Potato Day after setting a Guinness World Record for the largest donation of fruits and vegetables in 24 hours. Tyler Heppell, Founder of Ugly Potato Day and Heppels Potato Corp.:"This was the hardest week of my absolute life. Ugly Potato Day surpassed that figure with 246,528.61 kg (543,501 lbs) of produce donated. Attendees pick up free “ugly” fruits and vegetables at Surrey’s Ugly Potato Day at the Cloverdale Agriplex.