Our history goes as far back as 1873 when Gaya´s family’s ancestor, Don Domingo Gaia Tossi founded the first enterprise of the most famous vanilla bean in Veracruz. 25 years later in 1898 the tradition continues when the Gaya family built the first oven for curing the vanilla bean which is still in use today!

In 1944 Orlando Gaya Montini, grandson of Domingo Gaia begins processing the natural vanilla extract and in 1945 started marketing it through a small industrial plant using the family’s VAI-MEX secret receipts for extracting vanilla and creating Xanath Vanilla liquor and Camino Real coffee liquor. All these products are recognized worldwide for their uniqueness.

Following the path of our history, the tradition is strengthened with the union of Don Orlando’s children; Orlando, Isabel, Italo and Olga Edda Gaya Capellini. Gaya VAl-MEX S.A. de C.V. manufactures of the best vanilla extracts and liquor which is carefully handled to allow for settling, delicately bringing out the aroma and flavour of each vanilla bean.

Gaya Vai-Mex is a local company that sustains its base in the conversation and promotion of Mexican vanilla that is grown in the region of Totonacapan in the state of Veracruz. Our expanding organization is strongly committed to the vanilla industry. We have deep roots among the fieldworkers of Totonacapan and production activity is of the up most importance to us. This commitment implies the rebirth of vanilla cultivation in this region, consolidating centuries of production; the chain of which Gaya Vai-Mex is a fundamental link, supports and promotes the vanilla industry.