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Olio
Connecting neighbors and local shops so surplus food and other household items can be given away, rather than thrown away.
Notable Achievements
- Redistributed 140 million meals worth of food, and 16 million household items to date
- Collecting surplus food from 8,500 business locations incl Tesco, Sainsburys and Asda
- Raised over $50m from venture capital funds, impact funds & angels
Currently Operating in Three Regions
Press Mentions
October 21, 2026
BBC Audio | Business Daily | Founders: Olio CEO Tessa Clarke's fight against food waste
OLIO, a food-sharing app, connects neighbors to reduce food waste. The company fosters community engagement by encouraging users to share surplus food, promoting sustainability. Its innovative...
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August 25, 2026
You’ve Europeanised your professional tech stack. Now what about everything else? | EU-Startups
OLIO, a food-sharing platform, showcases innovative solutions for reducing food waste by connecting neighbors to share excess food. The company highlights the importance of sustainability while...
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July 20, 2026
Spain’s female-led FoodTech startup Sensesbit raises €1 million to scale its AI-powered sensory intelligence platform | EU-Startups
OLIO, a prominent food-sharing platform, has inspired innovation in foodtech, demonstrating effective solutions against food waste. Recent successes in similar sectors, such as Sensesbit's funding,...
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June 3, 2026
Reinventing food waste: 10 European startups creating value from leftovers | EU-Startups
OLIO, a prominent startup, actively combats food waste by connecting neighbors and local businesses to share surplus food. This innovative approach not only minimizes waste but also fosters...
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April 22, 2026
'Practical change': Top brands launch new UK Packaging Pact
OLIO, a leading food-sharing app, is making strides in combating food waste and promoting sustainability. By facilitating the distribution of surplus food, OLIO contributes positively to...
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April 7, 2026
The war on waste has never been more urgent, or necessary
OLIO, a food-sharing app promoting sustainability, has emerged as a vital player in the fight against food waste. By connecting neighbors to share excess food, OLIO fosters community engagement and...
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