Vanilla from 1'780 family farmers
This year, we're reintroducing vanilla from Madagascar to our range. The sharp increase in prices for this highly valued spice has made it difficult for us. But we have a local partner who shares our vision.
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This year, we're reintroducing vanilla from Madagascar to our range. The sharp increase in prices for this highly valued spice has made it difficult for us. But we have a local partner who shares our vision.
Some consider vanilla to be the queen of spices – and they may be right. But what many people don't know is that her court is rife with fraud, corruption and violence. Not only that, but it's a spice that's tricky to grow.
Nearly 5000 farming families, around 450 employees and one vision that unites them all: creating value in Kenya. Sounds like gebana? Not quite.
We're selling organic asparagus grown by Beate Mayer and Sepp Keil again this year. Border closings and travel restrictions nearly made it impossible. Not everyone is pleased that the restrictions have been lifted.
Burkina Faso's healthcare system has been weak for years. Right now, no one knows how this system will cope with the coronavirus. But there's still some good news.
Our project, co-financed by Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG), is coming to an end. We asked some of the participating producers about the impact our work has had on them.
We have had cashew flour in our product range for several years. It was introduced by Linda Dörig, the former managing director of gebana Burkina Faso. Her goal was to generate more value by selling this product. We wanted to find out more.
During her visit, Linda took the opportunity to speak with Talato Adèle ZABA, the head of Cashew Grading.
En route from the tree to you, our organic mangos go on an exciting journey. Our customer advisory board suggested we take you along for the ride.
Setting up a new value chain for almonds from Tunisia in just nine months was no easy task. But the deed is done. Well, almost.
After a terrible harvest in 2015/2016 due to lack of rain, last year's harvest was great. In 2017/2018 it is just.. OK!