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History

Did you know that vanilla has been an integral part of Uganda’s heritage since the 1920’s. Vanilla cultivation quickly gained popularity among local farmers and soon became a widespread commercial crop. Crafted over decades, Ugandan vanilla stands out for its ...

Unveiling The Key Insights From The Maturity Survey

Last month, we conducted a maturity survey in central, western and eastern Uganda. This is part of our mandate to support the government in identifying a vanilla harvest start date that guarantees maximum ripeness, and in turn, the highest possible ...

Harvest Season

The semi-annual harvest season is around the corner and here are some of the things we are doing to make sure the harvest is successful and meets the buyers’ standards;   We are working with the government to ensure only ...

Supply Diversification

“We believe a healthy global vanilla market has more than one significant supplier, just as a healthy sourcing strategy for brands is a diversified one. The Ugandan vanilla industry believes it can provide the market and individual brands with a ...

We Provide a Stable And Dependable Supply Chain

  It brings me great joy to extend my heartfelt greetings to each of you. Our Ugandan vanilla industry is working daily to take vanilla processing and export to new heights and playing a significant role in delivering exceptional quality vanilla ...

Highlights From The Vanilla Bean Maturity Survey

In Uganda, we know that vanilla beans need to reach full maturity to reach their maximum flavor and quality potential. The vanilla bean maturity survey is an annual exercise held by The Association of Vanilla Exporters in Uganda (VANEX) and ...

Ministry Declares the Vanilla Harvest Date for the Second Season of 2022

For 4 years now, the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has spearheaded the declaration of the start of the vanilla harvest season, commonly termed as “Declaration of the Vanilla Harvest Date”, which marks the beginning of the ...