Vanilla Paradise Founder, Gina Empson, will attend Vanilla 2025, the 13th bi-annual Symposium on Vanilla and Vanillin, April 23-25 in New Jersey, USA. The conference will address emerging industry challenges, including global warming, FDA regulation, supply chain stability, and the search for new natural sources of vanillin.

Gina Empson, Vanilla Paradise Nevis’ Founder, will attend the 1st Florida Vanilla Symposium in Tampa, Florida, on April 12th to hear how our favourite spice is being cultivated in this region. The conference is hosted by the American Vanilla Association.

The Vanilla Paradise team were thrilled to have marked our third year at Nevis Agri Expo! A huge thank you to everyone who visited our stand to discover the island's first and only vanilla farm, learn about our sustainable farming methods, and indulge in our delicious vanilla treats. We can't wait to see you again next year!

We are thrilled to announce that Vanilla Paradise Nevis, the first vanilla farm on the island, was nominated for the Tourism Awards 2024 in the Tourism Entrepreneur category! This recognition is a tremendous honour and reflects our commitment to growing vanilla sustainably while creating immersive, meaningful experiences for our visitors. Read more here.

Vanilla Paradise Nevis announces that renovation work will soon begin at the historic Hamilton Estate Sugar Mill, our neighbour on Nevis, where the former general manager’s house will be restored and transformed into a welcoming visitor center. Read more about it here.

Vanilla Paradise Nevis is expanding! We are thrilled to announce that Vanilla Paradise Nevis, a pioneer of vanilla cultivation on the beautiful island of Nevis, has started on an exciting expansion journey! Read about our plans and watch the video here.

Vanilla Paradise Nevis welcomed Her Excellency Rita Hämmerli-Weschke, the Swiss Ambassador to St. Kitts and Nevis, for a tour of the farm. The visit was part of the Ambassador's official tour of the Gederation of St Kitts and Nevis, which falls under her diplomatic responsibilities. It was an opportunity to showcase our vanilla cultivation and discuss our role in the local agricultural landscape.

Vanilla Paradise Nevis participated at the 5th International Vanilla Conference from June 3-7 on Reunion Island, in the Indian Ocean. This was an occasion to meet and exchange with vanilla producers and experts. Read more about our trip here.

Vanilla Paradise Nevis and its Founder, Gina Empson, were honoured by a visit from Nevis Premier, Mark Brantley. See footage and photos of his visit on our Facebook page and this press release.

The stunning vanilla orchid painting on the rock at the entrance of Vanilla Paradise Nevis has become a favourite photo spot and a great conversation piece. Created by talented Nevisian artist Vaughn Anslyn, this artwork perfectly captures the essence of vanilla—and was covered by WIC News. Read more about the vanilla rock painting here.

Journalist. photographer and blogger, Tab Hauser, has spotlighted Vanilla Paradise Nevis in his Nevis blog. The blog is a great source of things to do on our wonderful island! Find his blog here: Gonomad .

WIC News, featured our recent vanilla mini-harvest in their online news. You can read the original blog post here.

Vanilla Paradise Nevis participated at the annual Agri Expo event on Nevis.

Announcing immersive tours of Vanilla Paradise Nevis. Find out more here.

Listen to Gina Empson, Founder of Vanilla Paradise Nevis, share the story of the first and only vanilla farm on the island, on The Tee Experience podcast.

Read an article about Gina Empson that appeared in WIC News, an online news outlet covering the Caribbean

Read the original article from the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS) where Gina Empson, Vanilla Paradise Nevis’ Founder shares her story and passion for vanilla.

Gina Empson participated in the Nevis Tourism Investment Forum, organised by the Nevis Tourism Authority, to discuss sustainable tourism. Read more here.

Vanilla Paradise Nevis participated at the Agri-Expo event and introduced the island’s first and only vanilla farm to the community. Read more here.