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Jul 10, 20266 min read

What Drives Bourbon Vanilla Prices? The Mechanics Behind Every Quote

Harvest cycles, the 5–6:1 curing yield, vanillin premiums, the Grade A–B spread, the Madagascar–Uganda differential and freight mode — the six mechanical factors that set every vanilla quote, in any season.

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Jul 9, 20268 min read

Vanilla Price Trends in 2026: After the Boom, a Market That Prices on Substance

Vanilla ran from about $50 a kilo past $500 and back down again. What drives the swings, where the market sits in 2026, and what to check before you contract.