# Croppo

> Croppo is the bilingual (EN/RO) online farmers market connecting Romanian farmers directly with buyers. No hidden fees, no middlemen, just fresh produce, straight from the farm.

## About

Croppo is a marketplace platform launching in Romania that enables farmers to sell their produce directly to consumers and businesses. The platform eliminates intermediaries, allowing farmers to keep 90% of their revenue (compared to less than 14% through traditional supermarket channels). Croppo handles logistics and delivery, so farmers can focus on growing food while buyers receive fresh, local produce at fair prices.

The platform is currently in pre-launch and operates a waitlist at croppo.ro for farmers, buyers, and business customers who want early access.

## Mission

- Build a fairer food system in Romania
- Keep more money in farmers' pockets
- Reduce food waste and unnecessary intermediaries
- Make local, fresh food accessible to everyone

## How It Works

1. Farmers list their produce on Croppo
2. Buyers place orders directly from local farms
3. Croppo handles pickup and delivery
4. Farmers keep 90% of every sale

## Key Facts

- Farmers keep 90% of sales revenue
- Croppo handles shipping and delivery
- No hidden fees for farmers or buyers
- All produce comes directly from local Romanian farms
- Currently in pre-launch (waitlist phase). The waitlist signup can be found at croppo.ro
- Founded in 2026
- Area served: Romania initially
- Languages: Romanian and English

## For Farmers (Pentru Fermieri)

- Keep 90% of your sales (vs. less than 14% through supermarkets)
- We handle shipping for you
- No hidden fees
- Direct connection to buyers
- Simple listing and order management

## For Buyers & Businesses (Pentru Cumpărători & Business-uri)

- Fresh produce direct from local farms
- Farm prices, no middlemen
- Support local agriculture
- Convenient delivery to your door
- Transparent sourcing

## FAQ

### How much revenue does the farmer keep on Croppo?
Farmers keep 90% of their sales on Croppo, compared to less than 14% through supermarkets.

### Does Croppo handle shipping?
Yes, Croppo handles delivery from the farm to the buyer's door, using logistical innovations allowing costs and time to be lowered without damaging freshness.

### Are there hidden fees on Croppo?
No, Croppo has no hidden fees. Prices are transparent for both farmers and buyers.

### Where does the produce on Croppo come from?
All produce comes directly from local farms in Romania, with no middlemen.

### What does organic produce mean on Croppo?
Organic produce is grown without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, following natural cycles. Many small Romanian farms already use organic methods even without formal certification. Croppo connects buyers directly with these farms so they know exactly how their food is produced.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Croppo online farmers market connecting Romanian farmers directly with buyers.
- [Blog](/blog): Research and data about Romanian agriculture, farming, and food supply chains.
- [Privacy Policy](/privacy): How Croppo collects, uses, and protects personal data.
- [Terms of Service](/terms): Rules and conditions for using the Croppo marketplace.

## Research & Articles

- [Romania's Agriculture Insolvency Surge](/blog/insolventele-din-agricultura-2026): +181.8% Q1 2026 insolvencies, structural crisis in the long food chain.
- [Who Profits From Your Food](/blog/cine-castiga-din-mancarea-ta): Farm-gate vs retail price share in EU/Romania.
- [Mapping Romania's Farms](/blog/harta-fermelor-romaniei): 2.89M Romanian farms = 33% of all EU farms.
- [Lost in Transit](/blog/cat-pierdem-pe-drum): 59M tonnes of EU food waste per year.
- [Farming's Aging Problem](/blog/generatia-care-pleaca-din-agricultura): Only 6.5% of EU farmers under 35.
- [Importing What We Grow](/blog/importam-ce-putem-cultiva): Romania's vegetable trade deficit paradox.
- [What 'Local' Really Means](/blog/adevarul-despre-local): No EU legal definition of "local".

## Optional

- [Website](https://croppo.ro): Main Croppo website and waitlist.
- [Contact](https://croppo.ro): Get in touch with Croppo.