At Vanilla Labs, our mission is to transform the future of flavour through science-driven agriculture and fully traceable supply chains.
Today, we’re proud to announce a landmark achievement: the successful harvest of Scotland’s first commercial vanilla crop.
Vanilla Labs has begun production at the cutting-edge food and drink innovation hub, ONE SeedPod, in Aberdeenshire. This milestone marks a significant advancement for Scotland’s emerging high-value agriculture sector and signals a new era for the global vanilla industry.
Redefining How Vanilla Is Grown and Sourced
The vanilla market — worth more than £3 billion globally — has long struggled with supply volatility, inconsistent quality and limited traceability. Vanilla Labs is addressing these issues head-on.
Our proprietary cultivation technology and controlled-environment systems allow us to grow premium, terroir-driven vanilla in Scotland with unparalleled consistency, transparency and sustainability. Every batch can be traced from pollination to pod, giving manufacturers confidence in both quality and origin.
Recognising Innovation and Scottish Leadership
Vanilla Labs recently received the £150,000 top prize at Scottish EDGE Round 25, spotlighting our contribution to sustainable agritech and the future of food-flavour production.
During a recent visit, Aberdeenshire East MSP Gillian Martin and Scottish EDGE COO Kevin Walls toured our facility and celebrated the role Vanilla Labs is playing in Scotland’s net-zero ambitions and food-tech leadership.
Our First Batch Is Nearly Market-Ready
Our inaugural batch is currently going through the curing process that gives vanilla its distinctive depth and aroma. This first release will soon be available to partners in the food, fragrance and beverage sectors, offering a new, locally grown alternative to historically import-dependent supply chains.
Why Scotland? Why Vanilla Labs?
As the first official tenant at ONE SeedPod, Vanilla Labs is proud to be part of a new generation of innovative food and drink companies scaling globally from the north-east of Scotland.
ONE SeedPod — developed by Opportunity North East (ONE) with support from the UK and Scottish Governments and Scottish Enterprise — represents the largest public-private investment in Scotland’s food & drink manufacturing ecosystem. With advanced product development kitchens, pilot-scale facilities and food-grade manufacturing space, it provides the ideal environment for high-growth companies like ours.
The Future of Flavour Starts Here
Vanilla Labs is committed to leading the next chapter of vanilla production — rooted in science, transparency and sustainability. This harvest is only the beginning. As we expand our operations, we aim to build a resilient, ethical supply of world-class vanilla for global brands and innovators in flavour.
