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THRIVE WITH FLAVOR: VANILLA The sweetness of Vanilla unlocks a story of connection between people, community, and planet. At McCormick, we’re committed to doing what’s right in the places where our Vanilla is grown and harvested. So the communities that have thrived for generations can continue to thrive for generations to come. That’s how we aim to help Vanilla-growing communities to Thrive With Flavor. THRIVE WITH FLAVOR: VANILLA The sweetness of Vanilla unlocks a story of connection between people, community, and planet. At McCormick, we’re committed to doing what’s right in the places where our Vanilla is grown and harvested. So the communities that have thrived for generations can continue to thrive for generations to come. That’s how we aim to help Vanilla-growing communities to Thrive With Flavor.
HELPING PEOPLE THRIVE. We strive to lead the way with health, education, and conservation efforts. McCormick's partnerships with the National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA) and USAID intend to teach farmers how to increase yield and quality. HELPING PEOPLE THRIVE. We strive to lead the way with health, education, and conservation efforts. McCormick's partnerships with the National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA) and USAID intend to teach farmers how to increase yield and quality.
HELPING COMMUNITIES THRIVE. Because we believe in helping communities thrive, our partnerships are an effort to create village cooperatives and encourage farmers to join together, which can help establish a fair market price and improve crop stability. HELPING COMMUNITIES THRIVE. Because we believe in helping communities thrive, our partnerships are an effort to create village cooperatives and encourage farmers to join together, which can help establish a fair market price and improve crop stability.
HELPING THE PLANET THRIVE. Our goal is to sustainably source 100% of our Vanilla and reduce our water usage 20% by 2025. Through responsible consumption and production, we plan to help the planet thrive. HELPING THE PLANET THRIVE. Our goal is to sustainably source 100% of our Vanilla and reduce our water usage 20% by 2025. Through responsible consumption and production, we plan to help the planet thrive. planet
FROM BEAN TO BOTTLE: IMPACT OF VANILLA Origin 85% of Vanilla comes from Madagascar, but we're also partnering with farmers in Indonesia and other tropical areas in effort to expand Vanilla production worldwide. Pollination Vanilla orchids are pollinated by hand on the day the flower blooms. During this long, labor-intensive process, we aim to help farmers get access to the capital needed to fund their operations. Harvesting Vanilla plants take 3 years to mature. In an effort to help support farmers, we partner with the National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA) and USAD to help them maintain financial stability in between crop cycles. Curing We believe in supporting the livelihood of farmers and strive to teach them to increase crop yield and quality by helping to enhance their Vanilla bean growing and curing skills. FROM BEAN TO BOTTLE: IMPACT OF VANILLA Origin 85% of Vanilla comes from Madagascar, but we're also partnering with farmers in Indonesia and other tropical areas in effort to expand Vanilla production worldwide. Pollination Vanilla orchids are pollinated by hand on the day the flower blooms. During this long, labor-intensive process, we aim to help farmers get access to the capital needed to fund their operations. Harvesting Vanilla plants take 3 years to mature. In an effort to help support farmers, we partner with the National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA) and USAD to help them maintain financial stability in between crop cycles. Curing We believe in supporting the livelihood of farmers and strive to teach them to increase crop yield and quality by helping to enhance their Vanilla bean growing and curing skills.
Challenges include the following: Premature Harvesting, Natural Disasters, Fair Trade and Ethics. Challenges include the following: Premature Harvesting, Natural Disasters, Fair Trade and Ethics.

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