About us
We are producers and wholesalers of spices and ingredients grown organically and conventionally in Madagascar.
Our company Jacarandas was created in 2004 in Madagascar, then in 2008 in France
Sales team in France
Isabelle Mortier Bourdon Sales Manager
With a strong background in business development and international key account management in the maritime transport and industrial sectors, Isabelle joins Jacarandas Spices & Ingredients as Sales Manager.
Her career has been shaped by extensive international and multicultural experience. She lived and worked for eight years in the English-speaking Caribbean, where she developed and maintained a network of clients and distributors across the region, as well as in South and Central America.
Fluent in English, she has also worked in Spanish-speaking environments, across Portuguese-speaking markets in Africa, and in European and Asian markets.
Her expertise in commercial negotiations and understanding of international markets are grounded in a consistent focus on customer satisfaction and lasting relationships with clients from a wide range of backgrounds. Her attentive approach to key accounts and client needs enables her to support you and develop solutions tailored to your projects.
i.mortier@jacarandas-si.com
+33 (0)7 49 93 68 80
Laurine Munoz
Technical Sales Representative Specialised in Spices
As part of the sales team, Laurine supports our clients across our different spice references, combining a technical, commercial and field-oriented approach.
Trained as a food engineer, she draws on solid experience in R&D, agronomy and quality to bring a precise perspective on products, supply chains and client expectations. This expertise enables her to understand the technical challenges of each project and respond with rigour, responsiveness and pragmatism.
Her role is to understand each client’s needs, provide accurate information on our products, qualities and availability, while maintaining close coordination with the operational teams in Madagascar.
laurine.munoz@jacarandas-si.com
+ 52 (0) 5 560 771 415
North America
William Gourg Representative for Mexico & North America
With a rich background spanning economic journalism, international relations consulting, and international trade, William is your key point of contact for the Mexican and North American markets.
Based in Mexico for several years, William has developed strong expertise as a commercial agent in the sectors of natural ingredients, essential oils, spices, and cosmetics.
His in-depth understanding of local market dynamics, purchasing habits, and customer expectations across the American continent makes him a strategic partner for supporting the development of our products in the region.
Trilingual (French, English, Spanish), attentive, and highly adaptable, William brings his experience and network to serve our clients.
sales-americas@jacarandas-si.com
+52 (0) 5 560 771 415
Our know-how: Spice production in Madagascar
Established in Madagascar’s main production areas
Organic, conventional and Fair for Life networks
JACARANDAS Madagascar: a strong, lasting relationship with farmers
We are developing a network of several thousand partner farmers by establishing independent cooperatives and associations.
The Madagascan farmers involved in our projects produce high-quality spices and ingredients.
Our local team provides step-by-step support with technical approaches and management and helps farmers adopt good agricultural and hygiene practices.
Our raw materials are produced by our network of farmers
Development of production volumes
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Stability of farmers’ revenue
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Creation of agricultural associations and cooperatives
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Raw materials obtained from safe, sustainable sources
Quality of raw materials optimised
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Farmers provided with training in sustainable, environmentally-friendly farming methods
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Our Spei Terra factory
Operational since 2017, our factory was extended in 2019 to keep pace with our growth.
The factory in Toamasina, a strategic location: the city is home to Madagascar’s main port for exports.
It is situated on the east coast of the island, where the majority of the raw materials are produced.
Activities on this 12,000m² site:
Purchase of raw materials and quality checks
Transformation of products on our production lines
Final packaging and export of spices and ingredients
We ensure strict compliance with quality management and product safety standards (HACCP/ISO/FSSC).
Our Export department
We export our spices and ingredients:
In full container loads, leaving Madagascar for various international ports.
2004
Creation of Jacarandas, the fruit of a shared passion for raw materials
Matthieu Richard and Mima Chateauneuf worked together for several years in Madagascar, in the field of tropical raw materials and essential oils. Complementary and passionate about their area of work, they share the same values and vision. This professional relationship led to the creation of Jacarandas, specialising in the production of Madagascan spices and essential oils.
2005
First organic certification
In keeping with our sustainable approach and high quality standards, we obtained our first organic certification for two key products: cinnamon and cloves.
Jacarandas is a pioneer in the production of organic spices in Madagascar.
2008
Opening of the French structure
Matthieu Richard opened the sales and logistics division, near the port of Marseilles. The sales team offers a client-centred approach, allows us to be more responsive and simplifies logistics.
2010
Development of our activities
Establishment of our first Jacarandas factory in Toamasina, on the east coast, Madagascar’s largest port
Organisation of our network of farmers
Extension of production areas
Development of product ranges produced by both organic and conventional farming
2014
Focus on quality
Jacarandas introduced a quality policy which meets HACCP, ISO 9001 and OSHAS standards. This was an innovative approach in Madagascar.
2017
Inauguration of the new factory
In order to improve our quality approach and boost production, we built the “Spei Terra” factory, near the port of Toamasina.
2021
Fair for Life certification
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