Reunion Island vanilla obtains Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)

Published 2021년 10월 4일

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Reunion Island's vanilla has been granted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status by the European Commission, signifying its unique quality and origin. Grown in the island's rainy east, where the climate is favorable for vanilla cultivation, this product has been part of the local heritage since the 16th century. The production process involves a unique fertilization technique and a method for transforming the pods. With a life expectancy of around ten years, the vanilla tree starts producing fruits after three to four years. The pods, known for their subtle aroma and brown color, are primarily sold locally but are also exported.

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In August 2021, the European Commission awarded a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) to Reunion vanilla. This sign of origin and quality highlights this unique product grown and processed in the heart of an overseas region. Called “wind coast”, the geographical area where vanilla is cultivated is located in the east of the island, on the volcanic slopes of the municipalities of Bras-Panon, Saint-André, Saint-Benoît, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Philippe, Sainte-Marie, Sainte-Rose and Sainte-Suzanne. Its weather, which is the rainiest in the area, makes it an area suitable for the development of this plant, which requires a large amount of water ... but also a lot of heat. Ideally positioned at the level of the Tropic of Capricorn, in the Indian Ocean swept by trade winds (tropical winds), the island also offers a mild and warm climate favorable to the cultivation of vanilla. Know-how rooted in the history of the island A flagship product of the local terroir, vanilla was introduced on ...

Source: FrenchMaa