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Annual Report 2023
This year has been marked by significant developments and projects, demonstrating our sustained commitment to driving positive change within food systems. We’ve continued to focus on our three strategic directions, working towards more equitable and regenerative food systems at all levels…
Dancing with plants and farming with passion: An insight into the life of Jacki Hinchey
Dancing with plants and farming with passion: An insight into the life of Jacki HincheyDancing with plants and farming with passion: An insight into the life of Jacki HincheyGrowing up on an isolated sheep and cattle property in South Western Queensland, Jacki Hinchey...
Edigrocer – where are they now?
The key to running a sustainable, long-term community food enterprise is simplicity. The Edithvale Community Greengrocer (Edigrocer) is an inspiration when considering what a community food enterprise can achieve. Since we last spoke to…
2023 Annual Report
We are proud to announce the launch of our 2022 Annual Report. This year has been one of our most exciting, impactful, and also challenging years to-date as an organisation. The food enterprises we work with have been stretching, flexing and adapting…
Flooding and the food system
Our hearts go out to all those that have been affected by the flooding events that have recently impacted many regions and communities across Australia. Flooding has affected many of key agricultural regions, and this will no doubt have a ripple effect on our food...
Thank you Jen Sheridan
After five and a half wonderful years, our food systems extraordinaire, Jen Sheridan is stepping back from Open Food Network. We want to extend a huge thank you to Jen. It is hard to imagine where we would be without her heroic contribution to the Open Food Network, both in Australia and with our global movement.
Creating a better future by re-imagining our food system.
Our food system accounts for between 33 -42% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Here are some ways that farmers, producers, governments and consumers can contribute to a healthier and more environmentally sound food system.
Get more sales through your Open Food Network listing
Do you already have an Open Food Network listing? By optimising it, you can convert a higher number of site visitors to customers, and even help them connect with your other marketing channels. Convert more visitors to customers with these four, easy to implement tips.
Get more visitors to your Open Food Network listing
Do you have an Open Food Network listing? Get found in more searches through the Open Food Network with these three simple tips.
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Major Platform Update – Reports
Reports in the Open Food Network are about to undergo the first part of a massive overhaul. Find out about the changes here.
Fixing a broken food system
The COVID-19 pandemic and recent floods in QLD and NSW have shone a light on just how unprepared our food system is for (un)natural disasters. ‘One in a hundred-year’ floods and fires are becoming commonplace; we need to do more to ensure that our society is protected!
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