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# Online Locavore Platforms
Foodhub Aims to Facilitate the Locavore Movement

By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-06-29 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodhub
References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/food_beverage/foodhub/) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/FoodHub)

Based in Portland, Oregon, FoodHub is a website that aims to [connect food buyers and sellers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alternative-to-thirdparty-marketplaces), as a way to lubricate business exchanges.

FoodHub was created by the nonprofit organization Ecotrust because of the recurring problem of farmers and sellers who are unable to find a market for their locally-produced food, but also because buyers often have trouble finding the perfect supplier in order to make the perfect meal. FoodHub comes in to connect that gap through an [online platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodfocused-social-platform).

**Implications** - Foodhub was created for those businesses and individuals requiring massive food deliveries in short periods. Whether its a chef, baker or a [large institutional food buyer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grubmarket), the benefits of the Foodhub system are powerful and undeniable.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.7/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Locavore Platforms:** Creating online platforms connecting local food producers and buyers can help promote and facilitate the locavore movement
- **Farm-to-table Technology:** Integrating technology such as FoodHub can enhance the efficiency of farm-to-table transactions, promoting a more sustainable food system
- **Direct-to-consumer Farming:** Online platforms like FoodHub can help promote and facilitate direct-to-consumer sales for local food producers and cut off supply chain intermediaries

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Agriculture:** Online platforms connecting local food producers and buyers can revolutionize the agriculture industry by promoting more direct and sustainable transactions
- **Food Service:** Integrating technology like FoodHub in the food service industry can enhance the efficiency of supply chain management while promoting locally-sourced and sustainable food options
- **Nonprofits:** Nonprofits can utilize online platforms like FoodHub to support and connect local farmers with buyers in order to promote sustainable food systems and reduce food waste

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