EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 10 MIN
The Part Listeners Didn't Skip: Why the Best Vanilla Might No Longer Come from Madagascar - from our conversation with Godfrey Kiwumulo
from Tomorrow's Bites with Andrés and Sjacco · host Andrés and Sjacco
Vanilla is one of the most complex and labor-intensive crops on the planet.Each flower is pollinated by hand. Each pod takes months to cure. And for decades, Madagascar has dominated the market.But what if the best vanilla of tomorrow comes from somewhere else?In this short episode, we talk with Godfrey Kiwumulo, founder of Vanilla Point in Uganda, about why his country might be the next global hotspot for high-quality vanilla.We discuss:→ Why Uganda’s climate gives it an edge.→ How regenerative farming supports better flavor and soil health.→ The hidden labor and value behind a kilo of vanilla.In just 10 minutes, we challenge the story behind every spoonful of vanilla, and explore a new one growing in East Africa.
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Vanilla is one of the most complex and labor-intensive crops on the planet.Each flower is pollinated by hand. Each pod takes months to cure. And for decades, Madagascar has dominated the market.But what if the best vanilla of tomorrow comes from somewhere else?In this short episode, we talk with Godfrey Kiwumulo, founder of Vanilla Point in Uganda, about why his country might be the next global hotspot for high-quality vanilla.We discuss:→ Why Uganda’s climate gives it an edge.→ How regenerative farming supports better flavor and soil health.→ The hidden labor and value behind a kilo of vanilla.In just 10 minutes, we challenge the story behind every spoonful of vanilla, and explore a new one growing in East Africa.
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The Part Listeners Didn't Skip: Why the Best Vanilla Might No Longer Come from Madagascar - from our conversation with Godfrey Kiwumulo
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