29 May 2024 --- Uganda vies for top vanilla exporter status amid challenges confronting key countries such as Madagascar. The Association of Vanilla Exporters of Uganda Limited (Vanex) seeks supply chain diversification, so it is showcasing the benefits of vanilla sourced from a country it hopes can be seen as a dependable supplier. Cyclone Gamane hit Madagascar two months ago, causing rain, floods and damage to a country that is currently the leading producer of vanilla. According to raw materials distributor De Monchy, the African island’s exports reached 3,000 metric tonnes during the 2021/2022 season. It competes with Comoros, India, Indonesia, Uganda and Papua.
