The Open Food Network

The Open Food Network is a network of people and organisations working together to build a new food system which is now here in New Zealand – making the farm to table concept a reality even if you are not able to get to your local market to buy fresh food from community growers, bakers and farmers.

This sustainable and resilient food system is reconnecting producers with consumers directly. The Open Food Network aims to empower people and communities and give them the tools and knowledge to develop the food systems they need for their community.

The Open Food Network is open source software enabling new, ethical supply chains.

The flagship project is an open source software platform that makes it easy to create innovative, independent, community food enterprises. The software can be used by farmers setting up their own online stores, but it’s designed to help farmers collaborate and sell together, to create thriving, viable enterprises. People have used the power of this feature to create food collectives, manage food hubs, to take their farmers’ market online with pre-purchases to give stallholders more secure sales, and more.

The Open Food Network community has decades of experience in running innovative food enterprises with social and ecological aims.

“We know that good food can transform our planet and our society. We also know that making values-driven food enterprise work takes commitment, perseverance, partnerships and support. The Open Food Network community wants to help you to make values-driven food enterprises thrive! And we invite you to join us in creating this community of change.”