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The Flavor Of Money: The Vanilla Industry And The Economy Of Antalaha, Elizabeth Packer
The Flavor Of Money: The Vanilla Industry And The Economy Of Antalaha, Elizabeth Packer
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The objectives of my research were to understand how the vanilla exporting business has changed in Antalaha in recent years, to assess the impact of cash crops on people’s livelihoods, to examine the benefits and drawbacks associated with vanilla cultivation, and to explore the economic impact of the vanilla industry on the town of Antalaha and its inhabitants. Through my research, I wanted to understand how the fruit of an orchid becomes the flavoring of ice cream, to look at the many processes and people involved in the vanilla supply chain. I was also interested in getting to know how …