Frozen Celery Suppliers - Wholesale & Bulk

Frozen celery is sourced in IQF sliced and IQF stalk pieces, two forms that require different supplier qualifications. Filter by blanching process on Nutrada to find GFSI-certified suppliers and request bulk quotes.

Frozen Celery Types and Forms

Celery is a declared EU allergen requiring mandatory labelling across all applications.

Frozen Celery Origin and Supply

Spain is the primary EU source of IQF frozen celery, with Murcia confirmed as the main growing and processing region, consistent with Spain's broader position as the leading Mediterranean vegetable exporter. Italy is the largest EU celery producer by volume, though its role in IQF frozen exports is secondary to fresh market supply. The Netherlands operates as a processing and distribution hub for celery alongside its broader frozen vegetable trade. China supplies IQF celery for cost-sensitive industrial applications; as with all Chinese-origin frozen vegetables, independent residue testing against EU maximum residue level requirements is required per shipment.

The most significant procurement-specific regulatory point for frozen celery is its allergen status. Celery is the only frozen vegetable with a mandatory EU allergen declaration requirement under Regulation (EU) 1169/2011, it must be declared on all labels and in all ingredient listings, including bulk industrial formats. Buyers incorporating frozen celery as an ingredient should ensure supplier CoAs and product specifications include allergen documentation, and that their own downstream labelling reflects this obligation.

Suppliers on Nutrada listing frozen celery can be found alongside frozen celeriac from the same Spanish and Dutch supply chains.

Bulk Frozen Celery

Frozen celery must maintain -18°C throughout the supply chain to preserve texture and prevent ice crystal formation that damages cell structure. Standard packaging in 10-20 kg polyethylene bags provides 18-24 months shelf life under consistent frozen storage. Request temperature-monitored logistics documentation from suppliers as cold chain breaks compromise product quality and violate EU Regulation 37/2005 requirements. Verify peroxidase negative status on batch-specific certificates, this confirms proper blanching and enzyme inactivation.

Organic Frozen Celery

The Netherlands and Spain maintain EU Organic certification infrastructure for frozen celery processing with established organic farms supplying GFSI-certified facilities. USA suppliers frequently hold dual USDA NOP and EU Organic certification for export markets requiring both standards.

Frozen Celery Private Label

Consumer packaging includes retail frozen vegetable bags, ready meal components, and soup starter kits. MOQ for private label runs typically exceed bulk orders due to packaging line setup requirements. Fix allergen declaration language before production starts, celery requires mandatory EU allergen labelling on all finished products.

Frozen Celery Manufacturers

European manufacturers concentrate in The Netherlands and Spain where established vegetable processing regions provide both fresh celery supply and cold storage infrastructure. Documentation to request includes batch-specific CoA confirming peroxidase negative status, microbiological reports for frozen storage validation, and allergen handling procedures for celery as a declared EU allergen.

Nutrada lists GFSI-certified frozen celery suppliers from The Netherlands, Spain, USA, and China covering IQF sliced and stalk pieces across conventional and organic supply. All orders are placed directly with certified suppliers, with no intermediary.

This ingredient is also available as:

• Dried Celery
• Freeze-Dried Celery
• Celery Juice