openfoodnetworkConnect suppliers, distributors and consumers to trade local produce.

openfoodnetwork

Open Food Network is an open-source, nonprofit online marketplace that connects local farmers, food hubs, and consumers to facilitate fair and direct trade of local produce. It enables independent online food stores to operate within a network, reducing intermediaries and giving producers greater control over distribution and pricing.

Key Features

• Multi-vendor Marketplace: Support for independent online food stores operated by farmers, co-ops, and food hubs
• Local Supply Networks: Connect producers directly with individual consumers and local businesses
• Fair Trade Model: Nonprofit structure designed to disrupt concentrated power in global agri-food systems
• Community-driven Development: Open source project supported by global affiliates and volunteer contributors

Use Cases

• Farmers Markets: Digital platform for cooperative farmers markets to reach local customers online
• Food Co-ops: Enable co-operative food businesses to manage orders and distribution efficiently
• Community Supported Agriculture: Support CSA models with organized online ordering systems
• Independent Food Businesses: Provide small producers with marketplace infrastructure without corporate fees

Who Is It For

Open Food Network is designed for farmers, food hubs, co-ops, and local food businesses seeking alternatives to centralized distribution networks, as well as consumers and local organizations wanting to support sustainable, local food systems.