Wholesale Vanilla, Spices & Superfoods | B2B Le Comptoir de Toamasina

Le Comptoir de Toamasina — Professional Space

Why Source Your Shop at Le Comptoir de Toamasina?

"We don't say 'we are going to work with them' or 'we are going to buy their products.' Since 2012 with an Auchan Group subsidiary, and from 2015 to 2024 with the finest establishments in Brazil, we already work with them."

Since 2012
Partner of an Auchan subsidiary
Specialists
Brazilian Açaí, Acerola & Guarana
24h / 48h
Preparation & Dispatch

The Origin: Arnaud Sion, the "Spice Hunter"

The story of Le Comptoir de Toamasina wasn't built in a comfortable office, but on the red dirt roads of Madagascar and the wild savannas of Brazil. At age 21, during an initiation trip to Madagascar in 2010, Arnaud Sion trained intensively in the heart of Bourbon vanilla plantations: flower-by-flower manual pollination, precise scalding, and curing in wooden trunks.

Returning to France with just €414 in savings and his first 10 kg of Bourbon vanilla beans, he began selling his treasures in the markets of Lille. The success was immediate.

Media Recognition and Brazilian Expertise

His uncompromising standards and direct sourcing approach caught the media's attention. In 2013, the cult French TV show Thalassa followed him to Madagascar for a documentary. This broadcast earned him the nickname "Arnaud Vanille," recognizing his unique expertise.

In 2015, Arnaud relocated to Brazil, founding the Arnaud Vanille Plantation in Minas Gerais. As true specialists based in Brazil, we directly source the finest Amazonian superfoods: Açaí, Acerola, and Guarana, partnering with local communities to guarantee unmatched quality and purity.

Why Choose Us for Your Gourmet Shop?

For a gourmet grocery or retail shop, sourcing is a strategic choice. Working with us provides competitive advantages against mass retail.

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Maximized Profitability via Direct Sourcing

Most wholesalers stack intermediaries. We bypass this model entirely. Our vanilla pricing is adjusted monthly based on global market rates to guarantee you the fairest price.

  • Gourmet Bourbon Vanilla: Rates updated monthly according to the market.
  • Highly advantageous sliding scale pricing starting at 5kg.
  • Custom packaging upon request (e.g., 250g vacuum-sealed bags) to optimize your stock rotation.
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Brazilian Superfood Specialists

We are not mere resellers: we have been established in Brazil for nearly 10 years.

  • Açaí, Acerola, and Guarana: Sourced directly from the Amazon and Brazil.
  • Freeze-dried powders preserving 100% of the nutrients and vibrant color.
  • Exceptional margins for juice bars and healthy corners (reconstituting pulp from powder is far cheaper than buying frozen purée).
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Food Safety and Strict Ethics

Direct importing exposes your shop to major risks. We secure the entire chain from A to Z.

  • Systematic bacterial cleansing and total European compliance.
  • Refusal to market products from supply chains exploiting child labor.
  • Superfoods harvested through secure projects that generate fair income for local communities.

Our Packaging: Preserving Quality, Enhancing Your Shelves

The Heresy of Vacuum Sealing for Retail

Vacuum-sealing high-quality vanilla beans for retail sale is a heresy. Vacuum packing crushes the bean, blocks the natural gas exchanges essential for aroma development, and is often used to mask overly dry vanilla. In-store, our beans are sold in airtight, resealable pouches or glass tubes, ensuring optimal preservation. (Vacuum sealing is only used for bulk shipping to professionals).

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Airtight Glass Jars

An elegant glass presentation, perfect for showcasing the color and size of our rare peppercorns (Kampot, Voatsiperifery) and vanilla beans.

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Refillable Table Mills

Equipped with high-quality grinding mechanisms, allowing your customers to grind spices at the very last moment, releasing intact volatile oils.

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Doypack Refill Pouches

Practical and cost-effective, featuring a resealable zip. The perfect format to build customer loyalty or sell our Açaí and Acerola powders.

A Structured Range of "Grands Crus"

Le Comptoir de Toamasina

Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla: The gold standard. Supple, fleshy, with warm notes of cocoa and caramel.

Tahitian Vanilla (Tahitensis): The jewel of Michelin-starred chefs. Extra-large with floral notes of anise and prune.

Rare Peppers: Voatsiperifery, Kampot, Sarawak, selected for their aromatic purity.

Arnaud Vanille (Brazil)

Collector's vanillas sourced from confidential Brazilian terroirs.

Wild Brazilian Vanillas (Bahia, Pompona): Revolutionary profiles—wild, fruity, or smoky—including Cerrado "edwalli" vanilla with notes of tonka bean, clove, and burnt wood.

Abaçai - Superfood Expertise

We are the French specialists in Brazilian superfoods.

Açaí, Acerola, Guarana, Tonka: Sourced directly. Our freeze-dried Açaí powder allows you to recreate pure pulp at an unbeatable cost, retaining 100% of the nutrients. A major asset for your B2B clients or wellness aisles.

How to Order? B2B Flexibility

  • No Volume Barriers: Wholesale pricing is accessible starting at 250g for vanilla and just a few kilos for Açaí.
  • Private Label (White Label): Customization service available to print your own logo on our premium spices.
  • Efficient Logistics: Orders dispatched from our Northern France workshop within 48 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions (B2B FAQ)

Why do vanilla prices fluctuate?

Vanilla is an agricultural commodity whose global market rates fluctuate monthly. To guarantee you the fairest and most transparent pricing, our rates are adjusted monthly based on the markets in Madagascar and Brazil.

Do you offer Açaí and Guarana in large volumes?

Absolutely. As Brazilian specialists, we directly import freeze-dried Açaí powder, Acerola, and Guarana. These superfoods are available in bulk bags for juice bars, restaurants, or retail packaging.

What is the minimum order volume?

Starting at 250g for vanilla and 5 to 6 kg for our Brazilian superfoods (Açaí, Acerola). We want to make high quality accessible to businesses of all sizes.

Do you offer private labeling?

Yes, we have a customization service allowing you to put your own logo on our jars and pouches of exceptional spices.

Contact Us Directly

Europe & Global Sales Manager

Email: info@lecomptoirdetoamasina.fr

Landline: 03 74 09 65 41

Mobile / WhatsApp: +33 (0)6 45 98 14 45

Arnaud Sion — France & Brazil Manager

Email: arnaud.sion@lecomptoirdetoamasina.fr

WhatsApp Brazil: +55 31 99222-9081

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