In Peru, mango farmers have been struggling with severe losses due to overproduction and limited market access, forcing them to sell their crops at extremely …
Farmers’ Market Initiative Helps Peruvian Mango Growers Overcome Crisis
President’s Message – Ugali and Freedom
This month, we celebrate the opening of the Nairobi Farmers Market in Kenya. One of the key objectives of the Mediterranean and African Markets Initiative …
Director General’s Message – It is not enough to say food
In recent decades, ultra-processed food has flooded supermarket shelves and our tables. From packaged snacks to ready-made meals and lab-grown meat, the food industry is …
KENYA, THE FIRST FARMERS’ MARKET OPENS IN NAIROBI
After Alexandria in Egypt, Nairobi marks another step toward a Mediterranean-African network of sustainability. This morning, the first genuine farmers’ market in Nairobi was inaugurated …
Director General’s Message – Why Defining a Farmers Market Matters More Than Ever
Farmers markets are popping up everywhere, from bustling city squares to suburban parking lots. They’ve become symbols of local food, fresh produce, and community connections. …
Welcoming EcoLocal Association of Moldova to Our Coalition!
We are thrilled to announce a new addition to our global coalition: the Association of Ecological and Artisanal Consumers and Producers of Moldova. Known as EcoLocal, this …
President’s Message – Farmers markets shield consumers
“Farmers markets shield consumers.” This is one of the big takeaways from a recent article co-written by World Farmers Markets Coalition member, Justin Cantalfio. He …
Welcome to Farmers Market Nairobi: a new chapter in sustainable agriculture
The vibrant city of Nairobi is about to witness the launch of its first-ever authentic farmers market, a groundbreaking milestone under the Mediterranean and African …
Exploring At The Mediterranean Innovation Agrifood Week 2024
The Mediterranean Innovation Agrifood Week 2024 (4th Edition), organized by CHIEAM Bari, brought together leading minds, organizations, and institutions to tackle one of the most pressing challenges …
Nairobi Farmers Market: A Fresh Start for Our Community
The countdown has begun! On January 25, 2025, Nairobi will officially welcome a farmers market unlike any other—a space where fresh, locally grown food meets the …
