About
What is Čerstvý Trh?
Čerstvý Trh is a community platform that connects small local producers (growers, breeders, makers) with people looking for fresh, local, and honest food or homemade products.
We are not just another classifieds portal. We build a clear, fair, and trustworthy environment where you can easily find local offerings, support local producers, and handle everything conveniently in one place.
Why Čerstvý Trh?
In the Czech Republic, there are many people who grow, breed, or make great products – often more than they can consume themselves. They would like to offer their surplus but face obstacles.
At the same time, the number of people wanting to buy locally, fresh, and from trusted sources is growing, but they often don't know who offers something in their area or don't want to deal with complicated arrangements.
Čerstvý Trh simplifies this connection. We focus on community, verified quality, ease of use, and fairness for both parties.
What problems do we solve?
Based on feedback and our research, we focus on the most common obstacles:
Not sure what's available in your area?
Our platform shows local producers' offers directly in your area through a clear map. No more guessing where to find local products.
Lack of trust or certainty?
We focus on verified sellers and a rating system so you can buy with confidence. We address the common barrier of distrust toward unknown online offers.
Tired of complicated arrangements and logistics?
We simplify the ordering and pickup process. We offer options such as personal pickup, pickup points, or community delivery to meet buyers' and sellers' needs.
Have surplus products but don't want to deal with complicated listing?
We make it easy to create and manage product listings in one place. This removes the hassle of scattered listings and communication across different platforms that deter many sellers.
Worried about administration or unclear regulations?
We aim to provide sellers with maximum support and clear information so they don't have to fear offering their products due to uncertainties about legislation or taxes.
How it works? Imagine...
- Mrs. Marie has surplus eggs. She can easily add a listing to the platform with a photo, price, and pickup location (only approximate location is shown for privacy).
- You find her offer on the map or in the list. You can place a one-time order or set up a weekly subscription.
- When ordering, you choose the pickup method (e.g., personal pickup) and payment method (cash on delivery or securely through the platform).
- After a successful handover, you can rate Mrs. Marie. Positive reviews help build trust, and the best sellers can earn a 'Verified Seller' badge.
Who do we connect and support?
- Home growers, breeders, farmers, and artisan producers (honey, syrups, baked goods...) who can easily find new customers in their area.
- Families, individuals, and anyone who wants to eat more healthily, locally, sustainably, and with certainty of origin.
- Local communities, the local economy, and fair relationships between producers and consumers.
What we're working on
We are currently finalizing the first version of the platform with key features: map, listings, orders, and reviews.
Your feedback is crucial. We constantly work on improvements and new features based on your needs. Subscribe for updates on the home page, fill out our short survey, or let us know if you have more ideas!