LAFAZA
Zachary Burton has a diverse work experience in various industries. Zachary most recently worked as the Director of Ingredient Sales at LAFAZA, starting in May 2023. Before that, they served as a Business Development Manager at Symrise AG, specializing in vnlla extract, from 2021 to May 2023. Prior to that, Zachary worked at Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, first as a Customer Service Specialist from December 2015 to April 2016, then as an Outside Sales Representative from April 2016 to November 2017, and finally as a Food Service Sales Manager from November 2017 to June 2021.
Zachary also has experience in the hospitality industry, having worked at Potowatami Hotel & Casino as an Assistant Manager from November 2014 to August 2015, and subsequently as a Manager from August to December 2015. Additionally, Zachary worked at Culver Franchising System, Inc. as a Manager from January 2013 to November 2014, and at Jimmy John's as a Manager from January 2011 to January 2012.
Zachary Burton earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and Leadership from Wisconsin Lutheran College in 2013. Prior to that, they received a General Education Degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Big Foot High School from 2005 to 2008. Zachary also obtained a certification in Serv-Safe from the National Restaurant Association in April 2013.
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LAFAZA
Based in Madagascar and the USA, Lafaza offers high-quality Madagascar vanilla and spices to customers around the world. We partner directly with a growing network of Madagascar producer cooperatives using our sustainable direct trade model. We currently work on supply chains for vanilla beans, black pepper, cloves, Ceylon cinnamon, and pink peppercorns. Most are Organic and/or Fair Trade certified. Lafaza is based in Madagascar and Albany, California USA. Our Lafaza brand vanilla beans, extracts, and pure ground vanilla highlight the deep flavor of Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans grown in dense agroforestry systems, prepared by highly skilled curers. Our products are available for retail, foodservice, and bulk/manufacturing customers. The retail Lafaza product line is distributed in the US by KeHE Distributors and Associated Buyers. FOB export shipments are available from Madagascar to international customers. Lafaza is committed to sustainability in our supply chains. We are passionate about building capacity and environmental stewardship among rural grower communities. Lafaza has partnered with or received support from US Peace Corps, Wildlife Conservation Society, Catholic Relief Services, USAID, the Swedish Innovations Against Poverty Grant Program, IFC's PEP Export Program in Madagascar, U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, and many others who have helped us along the way. Please feel free to contact us for further information.