05/01/2025
Ydanelis Dominguez Ramirez (IYAYA Chocolate) – The Next Vanilla Contract Farming Plantation
We’re excited to announce our next vanilla project: a partnership with Ydanelis Dominguez Ramirez, founder of IYAYA Chocolate. Located in the heart of the country’s cacao production region, San Francisco de Macorís, Yda’s small plantation and workshop are renowned for crafting high-quality, lovingly made chocolate products.
Now, this humble yet inspiring operation is set to expand with the cultivation of around 1,000 vanilla plants. But this is just the beginning – big plans are already in motion!
Yda collaborates with the beekeepers of La Loma Quita Espuela to create an incredible vanilla honey using our Puronilla vanilla. This honey is not only a gourmet delicacy but also serves as a medicinal product. It’s nearly miraculous in its uses:
As a wound treatment, it’s exceptionally effective.
When taken regularly, it acts as a life elixir, benefiting the entire body.
We’re thrilled to support Yda’s vision and look forward to seeing this project thrive. Stay tuned for updates from this extraordinary collaboration!