Connecting neighbors and local shops so surplus food and other household items can be shared, rather than thrown away.
Currently Operating in 19 Regions
Press Mentions

November 20, 2018
Europe’s 100 digital champions
The people and companies leading Europe’s growth.
Read on Financial Times »
June 24, 2023
You've been storing milk WRONG! Expert warns against common mistake
Food expert Tessa Clarke, from the food-sharing app OLIO, has urged Brits not to store their milk in the door of their fridge any more, explaining why you should stop this practice.
Read on Mail Online »
May 30, 2023
Olio and Whole Foods Market to tackle food waste in London
Olio, the local sharing app, is launching a partnership with Whole Foods Market, supporting the natural and organic food retailer with food waste prevention at its stores in London.
Read on Retail Bulletin | Daily UK Retail News »
May 29, 2023
The Average Adult's House Remains Uncluttered For Over Two Years
The research, commissioned by free-sharing app Olio, highlights the struggle to part with possessions, with the oldest unused item in people’s possession averaging more than five years old.
Read on Z News Service »
May 25, 2023
Tesco surpasses surplus food redistribution goal
The supermarket announced yesterday that 88 per cent of surplus food across its UK business was redistributed during 2022/23, primarily through its long-running partnerships with FareShare and Olio.
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May 16, 2023
Tessa Clarke, Founder at Olio: How Resource Depletion Is Being Overlooked In The Climate Crisis
The impact of resource depletion is overlooked in the discussion of climate change, warns a report by a sustainable finance organization. The report calls for a focus on circular economies and...
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