About Vanilla Bean Project

We make vanilla extract at our production facility in Lakeland, Minnesota. We are a purpose-based business with a mission to make a long-term commitment to do better by vanilla growers and the planet. We are certified organic and buy vanilla directly from women-owned businesses and farmer cooperatives. We love making vanilla and sharing it with people who love good food. It means a lot us that our customers keep our vanilla in their pantry and use it in recipes they make for family and friends. We learned how to make vanilla extract from an old-out of print book and took the plunge into vanilla manufacturing late last year. Our first product was our St. Croix Brand Pure Vanilla Extract. St. Croix Brand is named after the St. Croix River which is by where we live. We use high-quality vanilla beans to make a high-quality extract and believe that our small batch method makes a difference. We chop the vanilla beans and use a cold extraction process for maximum flavor and aroma. Read their story