An expertise unmatched in France

The only French player closely tracking native Brazilian vanillas

While almost the entire global vanilla market relies on a single species, Vanilla planifolia, Arnaud Sion made the pioneering choice in 2015 to explore the richness of native South American species. Brazil alone is home to over 35 species of indigenous vanilla—a scientific territory practically unexplored by French traders.

This foundational work establishes Arnaud Sion as a trailblazer and one of the rare French experts closely monitoring scientific advancements in native Brazilian vanillas, moving far beyond mere trading.

Pepper: a second field obsession

Over 25 rare peppers and berries listed, compared to 3-5 in a typical gourmet shop

Where most retailers limit themselves to black, white, and sometimes pink pepper, Arnaud Sion has built a range of over 25 rare peppers and berries, sourced across six actively monitored terroirs: Madagascar, Brazil, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and Indonesia. A scope that very few French players, even specialized ones, can claim.

This expertise does not stop at sourcing: it encompasses a deep understanding of official grading nomenclatures (such as the Brazilian Brasil Asta / 1 / 2 classification), precise botanical distinctions between often confused cousin species, and authentication methods taught by the producers themselves.

Consistent groundwork, pepper by pepper, builds an authority that simple trading can never achieve.