Description
Europe relies on global food supply chains, especially for special ingredients like vanilla that cannot be produced locally.
With all vanilla consumed in the EU imported, primarily from Madagascar and Indonesia, stable and resilient trade flows are essential. Yet smallholder farmers in tropical regions face pest and disease pressures that require crop protection tools not used or authorised in Europe.
Aligning EU standards with global agronomic realities is crucial to ensure safe, high‑quality imports, protect consumer trust, and maintain the steady availability of one of the world’s most popular flavours.