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Vanilla producers' village

Expertise that serves Madagascar's agricultural value chains

From producers' plots to export markets, IDEMCO tailors every assignment to the specifics of your value chain and the requirements of your buyers. We only work in areas covered by our team's proven experience.

  • 2017year the firm was founded
  • 6areas of expertise
  • 10standards and schemes mastered

Value chains

Value chains we know from the inside

  • Vanilla and spices
  • Cocoa and coffee
  • Organic and sustainable agriculture
  • Cooperatives and producer organisations
  • Agri-food processing and export
  • Value chain development programmes
Fair for Life field audit, 2012
Fair for Life field audit, 2012
Members of the MANITRA cooperative
Members of the MANITRA cooperative

Certification and compliance

Obtain and keep your certifications, with no surprises on audit day.

For: exporters, producer groups, agri-food SMEs.

  • Gap analysis and pre-audit
  • Drafting and updating documentation
  • Preparation and support during the external audit
  • Follow-up of corrective actions through to closure
EU 2018/848USDA NOPFairtradeFair for LifeRainforest AllianceUEBTEUDRISO 9001FSSC 22000IFS
Internal control monitoring in the field
Internal control monitoring in the field
GPS survey of a plot
GPS survey of a plot
Mapping of vanilla plots, SAVA 2021
Mapping of vanilla plots, SAVA 2021

Internal control systems and traceability

A robust ICS to certify an entire producer group, and verifiable traceability from every plot to the exported lot.

For: cooperatives, producer groups, exporters with a collection network.

  • Tailored ICS manual and procedures
  • Farmer register and plot records
  • Internal inspections and non-conformity management
  • Traceability from plot to exported lot
ICSTraceabilityGroup certification
TSAVANA cooperative stand at a trade fair
TSAVANA cooperative stand at a trade fair
ITM fair: meetings at the TSAVANA stand
ITM fair: meetings at the TSAVANA stand
SYMABIO – TSAVANA annual meeting, 2026
SYMABIO – TSAVANA annual meeting, 2026

Market access, export and partnerships

Complete export files and reliable business relationships with your buyers.

For: exporters, cooperatives selling directly.

  • Management of commercial documents and certificates on TRACES NT
  • Preparation of export files
  • Linking producers, exporters, buyers and control bodies
TRACES NTExportPartnerships
Online training: plot mapping for the ICS
Online training: plot mapping for the ICS
Mapping of cocoa plots, Ambanja
Mapping of cocoa plots, Ambanja

Digitalisation and performance management

Simple digital tools, designed around your actual resources and ways of working.

For: SMEs and cooperatives.

  • Structuring your data
  • Digital inspection forms and plot records
  • Stock and traceability management
  • Dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs)
DataDashboardsKPIs
Focus group, Benincajù project (Benin)
Focus group, Benincajù project (Benin)
Focus group with women, Benin
Focus group with women, Benin
Youth survey, Save the Children
Youth survey, Save the Children

Strategy, studies and funding

Data-driven decisions and projects ready to be funded.

For: companies, cooperatives, project developers and donors.

  • Strategic diagnostics
  • Feasibility studies
  • Business plans
  • Funding proposals for donors
  • Project management support
StudiesBusiness planDonors
Fair for Life training, Tsimoka project (GIZ)
Fair for Life training, Tsimoka project (GIZ)
HSE staff training, MIANAKA
HSE staff training, MIANAKA

Training and capacity building

Self-reliant teams able to apply requirements day to day.

For: managers, quality teams, internal inspectors, producers.

  • Certification standard requirements
  • Internal control and traceability
  • Process management
  • Objectives set from the outset, tailored materials and post-training follow-up
TrainingInternal inspectorsQuality teams

Our approach

A clear process, from diagnosis to results

  1. Diagnosis

    We assess your situation, your market requirements and the gaps to close.

  2. Clear, costed proposal

    Scope, deliverables, schedule and budget are agreed before we start.

  3. Hands-on implementation

    We work alongside your teams, on site, until they own the tools.

  4. Results tracking

    Simple indicators to measure progress and adjust where needed.

Acronyms used on this page
EU 2018/848
European regulation on organic production
USDA NOP
United States National Organic Program
UEBT
Union for Ethical BioTrade, ethical sourcing standard
EUDR
EU Deforestation Regulation (EU 2023/1115)
FSSC 22000
Food safety certification scheme based on ISO 22000
IFS
International Featured Standards, food safety standard
ICS
Internal control system of a certified producer group
TRACES NT
European Commission platform for import certificates
KPI
Key performance indicator
SAVA
Region of Madagascar (Sambava, Antalaha, Vohémar, Andapa), heart of the vanilla value chain

Let's talk about your value chain

Tell us about your certification, export or structuring project: we will come back to you with a tailored proposal.