Product specification

How we supply

Every lot is supplied against your written specification. Grade, moisture, screen size, volatile oil and microbiological limits are agreed before production and confirmed on a lot-specific certificate of analysis.

Vanilla is sourced through an established relationship with a producer in the Sava region, northeastern Madagascar. Cocoa comes from the Ambanja and Ambilobe areas in the north, and coffee, pepper and cloves from the east coast near Toamasina. Lots are laboratory tested by our sourcing partners before packing.

Madagascar's vanilla trade is a private one, and we do not publish partner details or documentation on this website. Certificates of analysis, phytosanitary certification, certificate of origin and full export paperwork are shared directly with buyers at the point of order.

Shipping terms

We supply FOB Toamasina as standard, so you appoint your own freight forwarder and keep control of routing and cost. We also supply DAP delivered, where we arrange and pay for carriage to your nominated address and you handle import clearance. Tell us your destination and preferred basis at enquiry stage and we will quote to it.

Lead times

Lead times are harvest-dependent and quoted as estimates rather than fixed delivery dates. Where the grade and quantity you need is available from export stock we will give you the earliest practical shipment schedule. Where it depends on a forthcoming harvest, curing or preparation, we confirm the timeframe once the crop and quantity are available.

Payment

Payment is by international bank transfer in GBP. Our standard term is a 50% deposit payable with order, with the balance payable against shipping documents prior to release of the original documents. Established customers may be offered alternative arrangements by agreement.

Samples

Samples are available before you commit to a full order. Tell us the line and grade you are assessing and we will confirm sample size, cost and turnaround with your quotation.

Documentation

Subject to product and destination, we can supply a commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of analysis and transport documentation. Tell us what your import formalities require and we will confirm before order.

Specifications are indicative. Final specification, packing, shelf life and compliance are confirmed by contract and lot-specific COA. Full commercial terms apply to all quotations and orders.