Celery is mainly sourced as dried flakes and powder, two forms that require different supplier qualifications. Filter by form on Nutrada to find GFSI-certified celery suppliers and request bulk quotes directly.
| Value | Description |
| Botanical name | Apium graveolens var. dulce |
| Available forms | Flakes, granules, powder, seed powder |
| Origins | Netherlands, Spain, USA, China |
| Certifications | GFSI (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000), EU Organic, Kosher, Halal |
| Common applications | Soups, stocks, bouillon, spice blends, ready meals |
| Packaging | 20-25 kg bags, big bags up to 1000 kg |
| MOQ | 20kg |
| Category | Dried Vegetables Wholesale |
| Form | What it means for procurement | Typical application |
| Flakes | Larger dried pieces, 2-8mm | Soups and ready meals where texture visibility matters |
| Granules | Mid-sized particles, 1-3mm | Spice blends and instant seasonings |
| Powder | Fine particles under 0.5mm | Sauces, broths, and uniform flavor distribution |
| Seed powder | Ground celery seeds | Concentrated flavor for functional foods |
Celery requires allergen declaration compliance as celery is a mandatory EU declared allergen under Regulation 1169/2011.
Spain is the largest European fresh celery exporter and a primary source of raw material for dried processing, with growing regions concentrated in the southeast supplying autumn-to-spring harvests to dehydration facilities that serve EU food manufacturers.
The Netherlands functions as a major European dehydrated vegetable processing hub, with established GFSI-certified facilities, including vertically integrated operations managing raw material supply through direct farmer contracts, serving buyers requiring shorter supply chains and EU-origin certification.
Dried celery is regularly bought together with dried leek and dried carrot by manufacturers producing soup mixes and seasoning blends, with Dutch and Chinese processors typically offering all three within a consolidated quote.
Celery absorbs moisture rapidly and requires storage below 15°C with humidity under 60% to prevent clumping and color degradation. Standard packaging includes 20-25 kg polyethylene-lined paper bags or 500-1000 kg big bags with moisture barrier linings. Check the particle size distribution on the CoA before ordering as granulation varies between suppliers and affects dissolution rate in liquid applications. Shelf life reaches 18-24 months under proper storage conditions with minimal flavor loss.
Netherlands and USA hold both EU Organic and USDA NOP certifications for dried celery production. Spanish organic processors typically focus on EU Organic certification only. Organic volumes remain limited compared to conventional supply, particularly for powder grades where consistent particle size requires specialized equipment.
Consumer packaging formats include stand-up pouches from 50g to 500g, glass jars for premium positioning, and portion sachets for single-use applications. Private label MOQ typically starts at 5,000 units minimum. Before production begins, specify the mesh size requirement as consumer powder applications need finer granulation than foodservice grades.
European manufacturers concentrate in the Netherlands and Spain with integrated drying and milling facilities, offering shorter lead times for EU buyers. USA processors in California provide consistent year-round supply with established export capabilities. Request batch-specific CoAs showing allergen declarations, microbiological results, and pesticide residue testing. Nutrada lists GFSI-certified celery suppliers from Netherlands, Spain, USA, and China, covering flakes, granules, and powder across conventional and organic supply. All orders are placed directly with certified suppliers, with no intermediary.
Last updated: Apr 8, 2026
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