DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
Cagette is an aggregator platform that connects local farmers and consumers around community-supported food distribution hubs. It serves both small producers seeking stable market access and citizens seeking locally produced, sustainable food by enabling shared ordering, group collection points and direct sales. Cagette offers an online shop front for the farmers with online payment functionality under aggregator’s brand.
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
Cagette is a web-based ordering and coordination platform that allows registered communities (“cagettes”) to organise group purchases of food directly from farmers and producers. It integrates a backend database for products, producers and orders with user-facing web interfaces for members to browse offers, place orders and manage pickups. The platform includes features for community administrators to manage member lists, payments and distribution logistics. Hosted on standard web infrastructure, Cagette’s system supports multiple community modules and has been implemented via open-source code in some local initiatives.
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
The main users of the platform are food consumers and farmers. As of January 2026, Cagette provides a distribution channel for 3200 certified producers.
Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.
Cagette generates income by offering professional training courses, workshops and support programmes to help farmers and community organisers use the software effectively, manage online sales and improve communication with consumers. The use of the platform and software is free.
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
Cagette aims to provide direct to consumer channel for farmers, which could reduce their transactional costs and increase margins. As of January 2026, Cagette serves 94 000 regular customers through 1 200 active markets (e.g. physical distribution points). Cagette provides a distribution channel for 3 200 certified producers and facilitates around EUR 10 million in direct sales annually.
Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
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