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Fair Trade Plus+® Vanilla

Discover the Power of Fair Trade Vanilla!


Our Fair Trade Plus+® program is the ultimate partnership between our company and skilled vanilla farming families, bringing you the finest vanilla.

Fair Trade Vanilla Farmer

Vanilla Farmer Posing with Vanilla Vines

What is Fair Trade Plus+ ® ?

Our farmers receive fair market prices for their premium vanilla bean pods and are empowered to share in Singing Dog Vanilla’s success. Through this unique collaboration, our farmers can reap the rewards of the final, value-added products from their prized fair-trade vanilla.

A group of Vanilla Farmers in a Vanilla growing greenhouse

A group of Fair Trade Vanilla Farmers posing with their vanilla crops

In return for sharing a percentage of the profits, our farmers commit to using organic and sustainable farming methods, ensuring that our vanilla is both of the highest quality and eco-friendly.

Elevate your culinary creations with the taste of our fair trade vanilla, and join us in supporting a partnership that empowers small family farms and promotes sustainability.

What Problems Does Fair Trade Plus+ ® Solve?

Vanilla is more than just a flavor—it’s a lifestyle. Unfortunately, for many small family farmers in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, the vanilla industry has been riddled with problems. That’s where we come in.

A group of Fair Trade Plus+ Vanilla Farmers

Indonesian Vanilla Farmers

At Singing Dog Vanilla, we are not just a large vanilla corporation. We’re a team of individuals who saw an opportunity to create a profitable company while working directly with smaller farmers. Through our Fair Trade Plus+ program, we can empower these farmers and help them overcome the following challenges that have plagued them for years:

Unfair Prices

Before our program, farmers were at the mercy of fluctuating prices and unpredictable buyers. They often had to sell their precious crops for whatever they could get, leaving them struggling to make ends meet. But with our direct relationships, we ensure these farmers get the fair prices they deserve for their high-quality vanilla beans.

Singing Dog Vanilla Farmers Sun Drying a crop of fair trade vanilla Beans

Fair Trade Vanilla Farmers in Papua New Guinea Sun Drying Vanilla

Lack of Cash Flow

We also provide these farmers with the cash to sustain their livelihoods. Vanilla crops are only harvested once yearly, so we understand how important it is for farmers to have a steady income throughout the year. We buy all of their vanilla at once, giving them the financial security they need to focus on what they do best–growing the best vanilla beans in the world.

Quality Concerns

Singing Dog Vanilla Farm in Indonesia

Singing Dog Vanilla Farm Manager, Mohir (white shirt) and Singing Dog Vanilla Co-Founder Bill (black shirt) discussing organic farming practices

And that’s not all. We work closely with these farmers to ensure they harvest their beans at the perfect time for optimal flavor. Sometimes, a farmer may need immediate cash and will pick up the product too early to get it to market. This causes a poor-quality vanilla bean with little flavor. By paying fair prices, providing a steady cash flow, and monitoring quality, we can guarantee the highest-quality vanilla products for customers.

Fair Trade Vanilla Being Inspected

Singing Dog Vanilla Co-Founder Bill Wiedmann monitoring the quality of vanilla beans

 

In short, our fair trade vanilla program is more than just a solution to the problems that vanilla farmers face. It promises to help these hardworking individuals thrive while bringing you the world’s best vanilla.

How Do Our Farmers Use Their Profit-Sharing Bonuses?

When our farmers receive a profit-sharing bonus, they have the flexibility to use their funds as they see fit, based on their individual needs and priorities. Many of the Singing Dog Vanilla farmers may choose to invest their bonus directly back into their farming operations by purchasing new equipment or upgrading their irrigation systems. Others may use the funds to invest in their homes and villages by building new facilities or adding solar panels for renewable energy. Some of our farming families have invested in education for their families and children. Recently, Mohir, our Farm Manager, helped create an insurance program for farmers, which is very uncommon in Indonesia.

Regardless of how they chose to spend their funds, Singing Dog Vanilla farmers are empowered to make decisions that benefit their families, communities, and futures. Through fair trade practices and profit-sharing bonuses, Singing Dog Vanilla is helping create a sustainable and equitable vanilla industry that supports vanilla farmers and their communities.

What’s the Difference Between Fair Trade Plus+® and other Fair Trade Programs?

Unlike other fair trade organizations that only work with cooperatives, Fair Trade Plus+ is dedicated to making fair trade accessible to all. Since profits are shared directly with the farmers, everyone’s interests are aligned, and there is no need to pay third-party compliance fees. This allows Singing Dog Vanilla and our partner farmers continually improve to bring our fans the highest-quality vanilla possible.

Experience the World of Fair Trade Vanilla for Yourself

Whether you’re a home baker or a wholesale customer looking for high-quality vanilla, our products are perfect! Not only do they taste great, but they’re allergy-friendly, ethically sourced, and support fair wages for farmers. Whether you’re making cookies, cakes, or other baked goods, our vanilla will add a delicious and authentic flavor to your creations. And if you’re a wholesale customer, our bulk purchasing options make incorporating fair trade vanilla into your business easy. So why not try our fair trade vanilla and make a difference in the world with every delicious bite?

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