#LARGE CABOODLE FOR FREE#
#LARGE CABOODLE HOW TO#
#LARGE CABOODLE CODE#

“The process for us is just easier and unlike other systems it works in a way that allows us to notify stores if we can’t make our collection slots – offering the slot to another group nearby saving food from going to waste at a time when so many are in need of it.” “We know it will make a real difference to others like ourselves”, said Richard Smith, Deputy Head of Food Supply at The Felix Project. The Felix Project is one charity already testing out the platform. There will be an indefinite availability, according to Co-op, and groups will be able to skip days or weeks, subject to demand. In comparison to already existing surplus food distribution systems, community groups don’t need to rush booking collection slots with Caboodle. We’re passionate about supporting initiatives that help to reduce food waste and have a positive impact on the environment.” These hubs are stocked by local businesses with goods that can’t be sold in time such as fresh produce from local gardeners or household donations.Īlex Robinson CEO of Hubbub said: “We’re pleased to be supporting the development of Caboodle by providing insight from communities and trialling the platform with our Milton Keynes Community Fridge.

#LARGE CABOODLE FOR FREE#

The digital platform trials are being supported by environmental charity Hubbub through its Community Fridge Network – where surplus food is shared for free at over 280 spaces across the UK. “Innovations like Caboodle that can help to overcome common barriers and ease redistribution of surplus food are really exciting and have the potential to make serious inroads into the 200,000 tonnes that WRAP estimates could still be redistributed.” But much more good food is still going to waste that could feed people. 320,000 tonnes of food was saved from going to waste between 20 worth £1 billion, and providing the equivalent of 220 million meals. Volunteers can also easily sign up by entering their postcode into Caboodle to find a group close by they would like to work with.Įstelle Herszenhorn, food lead at waste charity WRAP said: “Surplus food redistribution has been a success story over recent years. They will also be able to find new volunteers through a digital noticeboard. The digital service will use live notifications to alert charities of when supermarkets cafés and restaurants have food that is ready to share.Ĭommunity groups can book and schedule slots and be notified when new slots are ready.

#LARGE CABOODLE CODE#

“ Low code development using the Microsoft Power Platform, means anyone can turn great ideas into real solutions.”Ĭommunity groups located outside the trial areas can apply to be notified when the platform starts operating in their area.Ī range of charities and community groups can apply, including food banks, family support networks, schools and youth clubs.

#LARGE CABOODLE HOW TO#

“The more organisations use Caboodle the simpler and more effective it will be for volunteers and community groups to gain access to good food.”Ĭlare Barclay, CEO of Microsoft UK commented: “One of the best things about Caboodle is not just the impact it will have, but also that it came from a chance conversation between a Microsoft employee and a Co-op store manager about how to stop good food going to waste. “We’ll be rolling it out across our entire estate next month and hope that all other retailers and businesses within hospitality will see the benefit too. “The results we’re seeing so far are incredible”, she said. It is estimated that 1.1 million tonnes of food is wasted across supermarkets, restaurants, cafés and manufacturers each year.įrom this wasted amount, only 80,000 tonnes of edible food is shared through charities and community groups, despite surplus food redistribution having trebled between 2015 to 2021.Ĭaboodle is being trialled in more than 100 Co-op stores in Northern Ireland, London and Milton Keynes, and will continue to go live in a further 2,500 stores according to Shirine Khoury-Haq, Interim CEO of the Co-op. The technology and engineering business consultancy BJSS and marketing agency Team ITG helped Co-op and Microsoft create the platform. Co-op and Microsoft have teamed up to launch a new digital platform called Caboodle, which aims to prevent tonnes of edible food from being thrown away.Ĭaboodle is a not-for-profit online service which allows supermarkets, cafés and restaurants to redistribute surplus food with community groups and volunteers in every city, town and village in the UK.

Large caboodle