Cultivated farmland in Madagascar at sunrise

Our Story

From origin to excellence.

From origin to excellence.

At Wild Origin, exceptional quality is never accidental. It is the result of origin, experience and a carefully controlled process.

Our close relationships with local farmers give us access to some of Madagascar's finest products, selected from the regions and communities where each ingredient grows at its best. By working directly with people who understand their land, crops and traditional methods, we can identify outstanding raw materials at their source and preserve their quality throughout every stage of preparation.

This local knowledge is essential. The quality of vanilla, cocoa, coffee, spices and aromatic plants depends on decisions made long before processing begins—from the growing conditions and maturity of the plant to the timing of the harvest. Our farmers and local partners bring generations of practical experience to these decisions.

What separates Wild Origin is the way we combine this expertise with the precision required by international buyers.

We do not simply select a product from a catalogue. We begin with its intended use. A whole vanilla pod for a luxury pastry collection requires a different grade from vanilla intended for extraction. An essential oil developed for fragrance, cosmetics or wellness must meet specific botanical, technical and documentation requirements.

From there, we manage every essential stage:

  • Selection of the appropriate region, farmer and product grade
  • Harvesting at the right stage of maturity
  • Traditional preparation or controlled distillation
  • Careful sorting and grading
  • Representative sampling and buyer approval
  • Batch analysis and supporting documentation
  • Adapted bulk or private-label packaging
  • Coordinated export and recurring supply

Every detail matters. Moisture levels, drying conditions, preparation time, distillation temperatures, storage and packaging can all influence the character and performance of the final ingredient.

Through our established network in Madagascar and our commercial platform in Dubai, we bring together what rarely exists within one supply relationship: access to exceptional local products, close relationships with experienced farmers, precise quality requirements and a dependable route to international markets.

Among Madagascar's finest ingredients—selected at their source and prepared without compromise.

The people behind the origin

A team built on field experience.

Wild Origin is built on relationships across sourcing, quality and trade — from Madagascar's growing regions to the international markets we supply.

François Clausse

François Clausse

CEO & Founder

Founder and entrepreneur leading Wild Origin's strategy in Madagascar and the Indian Ocean region. He connects local ecological value with international capital and long-term market opportunities, positioning the company at the intersection of conservation and premium natural assets.

Edouard Clausse

Edouard Clausse

Co-founder / Chief Commercial Officer

A founder of Wild Origin, Edouard leads operations and business at the company's headquarters in Dubai, overseeing commercial development and sales of the premium range and building distribution and key-account relationships across the export markets.

Christophe Caumes

Christophe Caumes

Sustainability Advisor

A trained mountain guide and conservationist with 14 years at Réunion National Park, Christophe advises Wild Origin on sustainable sourcing, community development and the protection of the ecosystems our ingredients come from.

Jonathan Odeh

Jonathan Odeh

Chief Client Relations Officer

A background in global business development, corporate strategy and international trade, with years spent managing international client relationships and partnerships across global markets. Alongside healthcare and commerce, he has run agricultural operations in Jordan producing premium Medjool dates—giving him a first-hand understanding of quality standards across the supply chain. At Wild Origin, he combines that trade expertise with his agricultural roots to serve international clients and distribution partners.