Madagascar Vanilla
The vanilla orchid is native only to Mexico and relies on a rare black Mexican bee to pollinate naturally. In 1841, a French owned 12-year old slave on Île Bourbon (now Réunion Island) discovered how to hand-pollinate vanilla orchids. Shortly thereafter vanilla plantations were introduced and became commonplace on the island of Madagascar.
The type of vanilla grown on Madagascar and in most other locations is Vanilla planifolia, also known as Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla. About 70% of the world's real vanilla comes from Madagascar. However, an estimated 95% of all vanilla products contains artificial vanilla. According to a 2019 analysis by XploreMR artificial vanilla is experiencing a drop in demand due to the increasing unpopularity of these products, and the growing trend of using natural flavouring. The best quality Bourbon Vanilla, also called Black Vanilla, is produced primarily around Antalaha, Sambava, Vohemar and Andapa in the northwest of Madagascar.
In ancient times, vanilla was said to have aphrodisiac effects and help against fever. Although these properties remain scientifically unverified, it is known that vanilla increases levels of catecholamines, including epinephrine, more commonly known as adrenaline. In an in-vitro test, vanilla was able to block quorum sensing in bacteria. In many bacteria, quorum sensing signals function as a switch for virulence in that microbes only become virulent when these signals indicate that they have the numbers to resist the host immune system response. The essential oils of vanilla and vanillin are often used in aromatherapy.
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- Madagascar’s Vanilla Sales Plunge 64% on Competition and Market Liberalization - Bloomberg
- 22-Aug-2024 07:00
- The Vanishing Vanilla Supply - Food Institute Blog
- 30-Apr-2024 07:00
- What's The Most Expensive Type Of Vanilla In The World? - MSN
- 05-Nov-2024 07:36
- Diversifying country of origin is key for vanilla, say suppliers - Food Dive
- 06-Jun-2024 07:00
- Diversifying country of origin is key for vanilla, suppliers say - Supply Chain Dive
- 14-Jun-2024 07:00
- Madagascar: Sourcing Vanilla Sustainably - L'Oreal
- 18-Jul-2024 18:41
- From Pure to Powder To Paste, Here Are the Best Vanilla Extracts - The Spruce Eats
- 23-Aug-2024 07:00
- This Hydrating Body Oil Gave Me Firm, Glowy Skin for My Sister's Wedding - InStyle
- 06-Aug-2024 07:00
- This Firming Body Oil Leaves Behind an Irresistible, Long-Lasting Scent & Has Gotten Me So Many Compliments - STYLECASTER
- 16-Jul-2024 07:00
- Should vanilla production be stopped? - FoodNavigator.com
- 23-Apr-2024 07:00
- Ugandan vanilla exporters hail nation’s ability to compete with key Madagascar crops - Confectionery Production
- 30-May-2024 07:00
- Global Vanilla Market Report 2024 - Prices, Size, Forecast, and Companies - IndexBox, Inc.
- 01-Nov-2024 07:00
- Opinion | This Is How the World’s Favorite Scent Disappears - The New York Times
- 04-Aug-2024 07:00
- 17 Irresistible & Editor-Approved Vanilla Perfumes, Including the Best One for Fall - SheKnows
- 17-Oct-2024 07:00
- I Wore a Different Fragrance Every Day for a Month—These 12 Vanilla Perfumes Proved Elite - Who What Wear
- 29-Jul-2024 07:00
- MADAGASCAR: vanilla cultivation in the forest threatens 47% of endemic species - AFRIK 21
- 04-Jan-2024 08:00
- After Chocolate Hit, Vanilla Supplies Now Set to Face Disruption - Bloomberg
- 04-Apr-2024 07:00
- Mondelēz’s Chips Ahoy! debuts new recipe for the classic cookie - Food Dive
- 21-Mar-2024 07:00
- The 'Really Good' Vanilla Ina Garten Uses Is Discounted for Prime Day So Stock Up While You Can - SheKnows
- 09-Oct-2024 07:00
- EWG's Food Scores just took the work out of grocery shopping for me! - Environmental Working Group
- 20-Feb-2024 10:41
- Symrise helps in Madagascar after Cyclone Gamane - Symrise
- 04-May-2024 07:00
- Cocoa and Vanilla Prices Are on the Rise: How Businesses Can Navigate the Challenge - Inc.
- 04-Apr-2024 07:00
- REVIEW: Best Vanilla Ice Cream at Grocery Store, Ranked - Business Insider
- 09-Jul-2024 07:00
- Reviewers Get ‘So Many Compliments' on the Scent of This Vanilla Body Cream, They're Saving Money on Perfume - MSN
- 16-Sep-2024 08:26
- 14 Grown-Up Vanilla Perfumes That Don’t Smell Like a Bakery - ELLE
- 13-Sep-2024 07:00
- Costco Offering Amazing Deal on an ‘Excellent’ Baking Ingredient - Eat This, Not That
- 07-Oct-2024 07:00
- 12 Grocery Store-Brand Vanilla Ice Creams, Ranked - Tasting Table
- 21-Apr-2024 07:00
- The 16 Most Iconic Vanilla Perfumes of All Time - Harper's BAZAAR
- 29-Feb-2024 08:00
- Chips Ahoy! announces big change for a richer tasting snack - The CW Columbus
- 20-Mar-2024 07:00
- Madagascar CNV keeps vanilla industry waiting - Africa Intelligence
- 27-Jun-2024 07:00
- The 19 best vanilla perfumes, according to shopping editors - New York Post
- 06-May-2024 07:00
- Figure 1 Worldwide natural vanilla export tonnage - ResearchGate
- 01-Aug-2024 05:19
Additional information
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- Development of a list of verified international buyers - Conseil National de la Vanille (CNV) Maison de la Vanille Antalaha, 9th March 2022
- avisMICC.PDF - Notice to international buyers (French)
- Intl-Buyer-Letter.pdf - Letter to international vanilla buyers (English)
- Lettre_aux_acheteurs_internationaux.pdf - Letter to international vanilla buyers (French)
- Candidate buyer declaration of intent form
- How to grow a vanilla plant at home
- Transformation agro-alimentaire : Cinq industries se lancent dans l’extraction de vanille / English auto-translation: Agri-food processing: Five industries are embarking on vanilla extraction Midi-Madagasikara, 18 May 2021
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