UMAJA

Our story

Half a century of family know-how, one extraordinary pepper.

Aerial view of Penja pepper farm in Cameroon
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A family plantation

AGRIMEX is a Cameroonian SME nestled in the fertile Penja valley. For over fifty years, three generations have devoted themselves to one of the world's most celebrated peppers.

Penja plantation under Mount Manengouba
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The Penja region

Sheltered by Mount Manengouba, the volcanic soils and tropical climate of Penja create growing conditions found nowhere else on earth, the secret behind the spice's unmistakable character.

Close-up rows of Penja pepper vines on the farm
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Our commitment

Responsible farming, fair partnerships with local growers, and uncompromising quality control, from the vine to your kitchen.