Explore the local urban and peri-urban markets studied across the Mediterranean region as part of the BLUMI-Med project.
BLUMI-Med studies a diverse group of local urban and peri-urban markets across the Mediterranean. The selected cases reflect different market types, levels of formalization, consumer groups, products, supply chains, governance arrangements, and sustainability challenges.
Eight countries. Sixteen markets. One shared vision for more sustainable local urban food systems.
Explore each of the BLUMI-MED case studies to learn about the unique characteristics of local markets across the Mediterranean. Each profile highlights the market's context, governance, stakeholders, sustainability challenges, and role within local food systems.
A mixed formal and informal daily market case reflecting urban food trade, diverse products, governance challenges, and ICT potential.
A weekly agroecological short-supply-chain market focused on healthy, local, and seasonal products.
A daily mixed market combining farmers’ products, souvenirs, handicrafts, tourism, and local food culture.
An organic farmers’ market supporting small family farms, local buyers, and regional food culture.
A school canteen case exploring local food sourcing, public procurement, and sustainable supply chains.
A rural market case exploring local food systems, short supply chains, community-based food access, and sustainable regional market development.
A weekly mixed market offering food products, vegetables, garments, household items, and other local goods.
Weekly organic food markets supporting certified producers, short supply chains, and direct sales.
A daily fruit and vegetable market with strong local traditions, direct producer links, and regional products.
A daily food market case including fresh products, flowers, restaurants, delicatessen, and local supply-chain dynamics.
A cooperative-based market supporting local agricultural producers, short supply chains, and regional food products.
A daily urban food market combining fresh produce, gastronomy, tourism, and local food supply chains.
A daily food market case focused on fish, seafood, meat, poultry, vegetables, fruits, and urban market governance.
A weekly mixed market case reflecting local governance, food distribution, consumer diversity, and market infrastructure challenges.
A local agro-food market linked to biodiversity, local food systems, and short farm-to-consumer supply chains.
A municipality-initiated, women-led local market supporting women producers across the urban area of Eskişehir.
