Sourcing and Processing
Expertise - Quality - Reliability
800
RAW MATERIAL REFERENCES
400 m²
CRUSHING ZONE
2,000 m²
FROM THE STORAGE WAREHOUSE
200 m²
OFFICES IN AUBAGNE
– Gilles Talrich, CEO of LHG.
LHG Sourcing: 100% Natural Spices and Herbs
Sourcing Spices and Pepper: Our Quality Approach
As spice supplier As you know, our priority is to provide pure and 100% natural raw materials. We rigorously inspect every batch as soon as it arrives at our facility. In addition, our strict protocols ensure consistent flavor profiles for all professionals.
Since our founding, LHG has been building lasting partnerships with the world’s leading producers. Furthermore, this long-standing relationship allows us to ensure complete transparency. That is why we make very clear commitments for every order:
• Impeccable, certified quality for every batch
• Product line continuity and consistent supply
• Full security on annual volumes
• Environmentally responsible supply chains and fair partnerships
Our organic pepper supply chain in São Tomé and Príncipe is a perfect example of this spirit of cooperation. Through our local presence, we support the economies of producer communities while protecting ecosystems.
The Organic Pepper Industry in São Tomé and Príncipe
A commitment to people and sustainability since 2007
The development of our organic spice industry in São Tomé and Príncipe is a human and technical adventure that we have been passionately pursuing since 2007. Called upon to help establish sustainable agriculture on this 1,000 km² volcanic archipelago located in the Gulf of Guinea, the Laboratoire d’Herboristerie Générale (LHG) has made a long-term commitment.
Gilles Talrich, CEO of LHG, is personally involved alongside 350 farmers organized into a cooperative, who cultivate 90 hectares of farmland. With operational support from the NGO Agrisud, we work directly on-site to train producers in best agricultural practices. This on-site presence ensures a high level of traceability and strict adherence to organic certification standards (AB label).
Volcanic soil and exceptional grape varieties
Far from any pollution and blessed with a unique equatorial climate, the island’s terroir ensures the optimal development of the finest aromas. We grow two main varieties of Piper nigrum there, selected for their exceptional flavor and high yield: thethe Singapura variety and the Paniur variety.
Thanks to this climate, the island produces pepper year-round, with each plant yielding an annual harvest. To ensure the long-term viability of the industry and the individual income of each farmer, new plantings are now strictly limited in order to focus on consolidating and maximizing yields from existing plots.
Spices and pepper sourced and processed in-house
The exceptional and consistent quality of our pepper is due to a unique processing facility, where each type of pepper undergoes a rigorous, artisanal process:
- Black Pepper: Harvested 7 months after flowering (when the berries are green and the peppercorns are firm), it is de-stemmed, blanched, and then spread out on racks in solar dryers.
- White Variety: Harvested as soon as the first colored berries appear, it is soaked in running water before being dried in the sun.
- Red Pepper: a rare product, selected grain by grain (only intact berries), dried exclusively during periods of intense sunshine.
Guarantees and Visibility for Our Business Partners
To support a virtuous model of pre-financing production, our partner clients reserve their volumes annually. This system ensures price stability, secures the livelihoods of local families, and offers French manufacturers total exclusivity, as France is the sole destination for this limited-production crop. We regularly organize field trips with our partner clients to visit the plantations and the processing center in order to share, in a tangible way, the meaning and values of this exceptional industry.
A Smooth Transition in Aubagne
Natural 100% Flavor Preserved
Our facility in Aubagne handles the processing and packaging of your spices, herbs, and teas. In fact, this modern 2,000-square-meter facility strictly adheres to the certification standards FSSC 22000. In addition, our strategic geographic location ensures fast and reliable deliveries throughout France.
«We continuously invest in our production facilities to refine every aspect of the manufacturing process. In addition, we foster our employees» skills through regular training.”
– Pascal Boschini, Chief Executive Officer
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