Introducing our Fresh Garlic range
Our range of fresh garlic is specifically designed to meet the needs of wholesalers , professional traders and processors in the food industry . We offer products from several complementary sectors:
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Conventional : garlic sorted by size, dry matter content and homogeneity for optimal use.
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Untreated after harvest (ZNT) : suitable for sensitive circuits such as collective catering or specialized sales.
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Certified Organic : grown according to European organic specifications, with full traceability.
Whether you are looking for a wholesale garlic supplier , a supply for specialist distributors or batches of fresh garlic for the food industry , we have a structured and calibrated offer for you.
Our commitments to hassle-free supply
With us, agricultural supply is simple, seamless, and hassle-free . Our products are sold at producer prices with unbeatable value for money . You benefit from careful delivery throughout France, regardless of the quantity ordered.
Our prices are reduced according to volume , and our responsive after-sales service supports you in the event of any problems. Our quotes are sent within 48 hours , accompanied by free advice on the choice of varieties, availability dates, or even packaging adapted to your markets.
As specialists in garlic, onion and shallot cultivation , we have designed our offer for wholesale professionals: a wide range of products , controlled B2B logistics and a direct relationship without intermediaries.
Strategic Varietal Selection for Professional Production
Choosing the right fresh garlic variety is essential for our professional customers, who prioritize varied flavor profiles, precocity, and marketing potential to meet their own customers' expectations. Diversity is our strength in meeting specific market demands.
Ultra-Early Cultivars: Temporal Competitive Advantage
Among the ultra-early varieties, Primor stands out as an essential reference for fresh garlic . Its exceptional maturity, approximately three weeks before other varieties, allows harvesting from the end of April, giving traders an early presence on the fresh garlic market. Its bright purple color and its specialization for fresh or "green" sales make it a strategic product. Précosem also represents an interesting early alternative , available from May to diversify the offer at the start of the season.
Professional Market Reference Varieties
Germidour, a purple garlic variety, is undoubtedly the most sought-after by French traders . Its large, round purple bulbs are the benchmark for the AOP purple garlic of Cadours. Its versatility is highly appreciated, allowing successful marketing in fresh, semi-dry or dry form. Traders value its slightly spicy taste and its production reliability. Its recognition on wholesale markets such as Rungis, particularly under the name "purple garlic of Cadours", makes it a major asset to differentiate itself from imports . Pink garlic, although less represented in terms of cultivated area, is highly sought after for its mild and slightly sweet flavor, particularly pink garlic from the Tarn (variety 'Rose de Lautrec') which benefits from a Label Rouge and a PGI, valued for its taste quality and long shelf life.
White garlic varieties, such as Messidor and Messidrôme, also occupy a significant place in the preferences of traders . These references, particularly originating from the Drôme, are appreciated for their fairly mild taste, their precocity allowing a harvest from the end of May to July, and their good yield. Although often marketed dry and semi-dry, they are also perfectly suited to fresh sales. The packaging flexibility of these varieties meets the specific needs of professionals.
Adaptation to Professional Marketing Channels
The fresh garlic market for professionals is characterized by a constant search for practicality and adaptability to different distribution channels and culinary uses. Fresh garlic represents approximately 20% of the total garlic market and is particularly in demand during its availability period from June to July .
Standard Packaging Formats
The most widely marketed form is that of whole heads, calibrated by diameter and sold in bulk (5 or 10 kg boxes) or in pre-packaged fillets for large-scale distribution . Traders and restaurateurs often favor large calibers (e.g. 60–80 mm), which make work in the kitchen easier. The share of bulk in supermarkets is even tending to increase slightly, reflecting a search for low-cost products and a rationalization of pre-packaged references.
Early in the season (June-July), bunched garlic, also known as "fresh early" or "green" garlic, is a popular product . It is marketed with its green stem and roots, offering a milder flavor and high water content. Its short shelf life means it is quickly sold after harvest, mainly through wholesale markets and specialty retailers, meeting strong local demand during the peak season.
Transformation Solutions for Professional Catering
For restaurateurs, the food industry and some wholesalers, peeled and packaged garlic represents a highly sought-after solution . Whether vacuum-packed (bare cloves in bags under atmosphere), frozen puree, or buckets of ready-to-use cloves, these 4th-range products offer considerable time savings in the kitchen. Despite competition from industrially dehydrated or frozen garlic, the catering industry remains attached to fresh, ready-to-use garlic for its superior aromatic quality. The additional cost per kilo is justified by this practicality, which is appreciated in the sector . Other presentations such as garlic braids, particularly for traditional pink or smoked garlic, are also valued on the markets and for export.
Optimization of the Commercial Strategy
To position yourself as a partner of choice in the fresh garlic market, it is imperative to understand and integrate the key success factors that guide professionals' purchasing decisions.
Seasonal Planning and Harvest Staggering
Seasonality is a determining factor. Fresh French garlic is mainly available from June to July, the period of the new harvest . The rest of the year, supply relies on storage garlic or, massively in spring (March to June), on imports, particularly from Spain and Argentina in the off-season. A strategy of spreading the supply, combining early and later varieties, makes it possible to maintain a continuous presence of fresh French garlic over an extended period , thus limiting dependence on imports.
Quality Standards and Certifications
The quality requirements of professional buyers are rigorous. Fresh garlic must be sorted, rooted and brushed to meet market standards . Freshness, impeccable visual appearance and the absence of defects are essential selection criteria. Official signs of quality and origin (SIQO), such as the Label Rouge for Lautrec pink garlic, the AOP for Cadours purple garlic, or the PGI for Lomagne white garlic and Drôme garlic, represent major assets . These labels enhance the product, guarantee its origin and quality, and meet a growing demand from professional buyers for differentiated and traceable products. Garlic of French origin, particularly under these labels, benefits from a significant price premium on the market .
Positioning on Specialized Distribution Networks
Integration into Professional Circuits
The distribution channels for fresh garlic intended for professionals are varied, mainly including wholesale markets (MIN like Rungis), specialized wholesalers, and cooperatives or producer groups . Our offer is designed to integrate smoothly into these networks, with services adapted to professionals: simplified online orders, fast delivery and order tracking.
Market Development Outlook
Finally, market trends confirm a growing preference for French origins and a marked interest in organic farming . Demand for organic garlic is estimated at 3,000 to 4,000 tonnes per year in France, a volume that national organic production does not yet fully cover, opening up prospects for French organic products. These trends, coupled with a desire to promote "Made in France", guide our efforts to offer high-quality fresh garlic, adapted to the demands of a constantly evolving market.
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