Perhaps the most famous growing region in the world, northern Madagascar's Sambirano Valley is known for its incredibly fruity cacao and aromatic herbs & spices. Over the past few decades three main plantations have popped up in the area to supply cacao to chocolate makers around the world, as well as some of the world's most valuable botanicals, namely vanilla, ylang-ylang, and essential oil extracts.

Mava Plantation is a 1,700-hectare estate in the Sambirano Valley of northwest Madagascar, comprising eight distinct farms including the award-winning Ottange. The diverse growing conditions,from Madagascar almond forests to seasonal alluvial deposits,allow the estate to produce cacao with varied flavor profiles. The operation prioritizes sustainability through agroforestry, organic cultivation, and direct support for worker families, earning recognition at international cocoa awards.