Hurricane Melissa Update — Oct 29, 2025: Our thoughts are with all those impacted by Hurricane Melissa. In western Jamaica, our priority is the safety of our team and partner communities; welfare checks and local coordination are underway.

When people hear the word "bamboo," they often picture an aggressive plant that takes over yards and ecosystems. But not all bamboo is created equal. In fact, Bambusa vulgaris var. vulgaris — the species cultivated by Bamboo Biofarms in Jamaica — is a non-invasive, clumping bamboo with a long history of sustainable use.

We're excited to share a recent scientific paper by our own agronomist, Hormilson Cruz, originally published in the "International...