Josephine Lochhead President of Cook Flavoring Co. planting a Rosewood Tree in leprosy village in Antalaha, Madagascar We’ve just returned from a visit to Madagascar’s SAVA vanilla region on the north coast to scope out the market trends and investigate the rampant...

According to reports: there are just too many panicked buyers in Madagascar. Major importers are staying out of the market frenzy, and not even seeking quotes. The prices we’re seeing without the big guys in the game are upwards of $250/kilo. This is for a crop which,...

 Changing your vanilla, or choosing your vanilla when you’re in the food business, is like changing or choosing your perfume. It’s not just like any ingredient. It’s more special than that…. it’s the defining flavor in your ice cream, your cakes, your pastries. It’s...

Undoubtedly, the best vanilla extract is pure vanilla extract, but why is pure vanilla extract so much better than imitation vanilla extract? The word “pure” signifies that the vanilla extract is made from only natural vanilla beans, water and alcohol. The flavoring...