Open Food Network alternatives: test producer-to-hub coordination

For Open Food Network alternatives, compare the network model as well as the shopper experience.

1. Create two producers, one hub, and distinct inventory owners.
2. Run an order cycle with cutoffs, pickup points, and mixed baskets.
3. Reconcile each producer's quantities, fees, and payments.
4. Test supplier permissions, catalog updates, and customer notifications.
5. Export records and assess whether existing partner relationships can be preserved.

A generic e-commerce site may look similar to shoppers yet lack multi-producer operations. Validate the settlement and fulfillment path.