ABOUT US
Who we are
501 Spices sources, produces and exportas natural raw materials from Madagascar: essential oils, spices and vanilla.
Founded in 2026 by two professionals with more than 15 years of experience in Madagascar’s natural supply chains, the company was built on a shared ambition: sourcing chains that are reliable, transparent and sustainable, managed directly at origin.
Our business is built on
- Hands-on operational expertise in the field
- In-depth knowledge of Madagascar’s natural supply chains
- Long-term partnerships with our clients and our producers.
Production capacities
| Products | Production Capacity | Certifications / Status |
|---|---|---|
| Clove EO (buds + stems) | 5 tons/year | Organic & Conventional |
| Cinnamon EO | 1.5 tons/year | Organic & Conventional Fair For Life in progress |
| Black Pepper EO | 1 ton/year | Organic & Conventional Fair For Life in progress |
| Fresh Ginger EO | 1 ton/year | Conventional, Organic coming soon, Fair For Life in 2027 |
| Geranium EO | 500 kg/year | Organic & Conventional |
| Patchouli EO | 800 kg/year | Organic by end 2026 |
| Ravintsara EO | Several tons | Organic & Conventional |
| Niaouli EO | Several tons | Organic & Conventional |
| Ylang-Ylang EO | Several tons | Conventional |
| Green Pepper EO | In-house production | Made to order |
| Mandarin Essence | In-house production | Made to order |
| Calophyllum Vegetable Oil | In-house production | Organic & Conventional |
The volumes shown correspond to our annual cruising-speed capacities.
They can be adjusted according to our partners’ needs.
Operational expertise from Madagascar, dedicated to your supply chains.
What sets 501 Spices apart
Supply chain expertise
Over 15 years of hands-on experience in natural ingredients in Madagascar, with in-depth knowledge of producers, harvests, yields, and the constraints specific to each supply chain.
Sourcing expertise
A permanent presence at origin, a network of trusted partners, and realtime insight into local market developments.
Production and mobilization capacity
Integrated production across our own supply chains and a network of partner producers, allowing volumes to be adapted quickly to demand.
Responsiveness
An independent, field-based organization able to respond quickly to technical, commercial, and logistical requests.
WHAT WE DO
Our vision for supply chains
Five commitments.
Building lasting partnerships
With producers AND clients
Responsible sourcing
- Respect for human rights.
- Responsible purchasing.
- Development of sustainable supply chains.
Rigorous traceability
- On-the-ground presence.
- Partner selection
- Quality control.
Preserving the resource
Managing a forest reserve in the Manakara region to supply our distillery.
- 350 hectares.
- Nurseries.
- Firewood production.
- Replanting.
- Limiting deforestation.
Certified supply chains
- Organic.
- Fair For Life.
Our ambition
Our ambition is to become a partner recognized for the quality of our supply
chains, our technical expertise, and the trust we inspire in our clients.