About Us

Founded in 1994, by Mrs. Vinah Ganoo, Palm World Nurseries began as a global import/export business, forging partnerships with nurseries worldwide. Mrs. Ganoo’s vision was to create a network that would supply high-quality plants and materials to customers across the globe. Today, our reach extends to nearly 60 countries, a testament to our enduring commitment to this founding principle. She is the recipient of many awards internationally for her works.

In 2017, we expanded our services to the local market, entering the landscaping and maintenance sector to serve Mauritius’s growing real estate industry. Our expertise further diversified in 2023 with our entry into the local nursery business. 

Looking ahead to 2025 and beyond, Palm World Nurseries is poised for significant growth. We are actively planning to expand our operations across various regions of Mauritius and into new international markets, always prioritizing sustainable growth as we increase our commercial footprint.

INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL AWARDS & INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS:

International Awards:

2016 – South Africa – 2016’s Africa Most Influential Women in Business & Government – African continent. Finalist

2016 – South Africa – 2016’s Africa Most Influential Women in Business & Government – Indian Ocean and Eastern African Region. Finalist.

2010 – Austria – Energy Globe Award – World Winner (Most Prestigious Worldwide Environment Award Category: Earth). First Prize.

2010 – Austria – Energy Globe Award – National Winner. First Prize.

2007 – Switzerland – World Economic Forum – Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneur – Semi  Finalist.
2007 – Japan – Newsweek Magazine Japan – 100 Best Social Entrepreneur Worldwide.

2006 – UK/USA/Holland – BBC World Challenge 2006 – Finalist.

Film Documentary and International Broadcast :

2010 – Rwanda – Energy Globe Award – Kigali – 4 minutes film/worldwide broadcast.

2006 – UK – BBC World Challenge Finalist 14.5 minutes film on BBC worldwide broadcast for over 2 months.

2006 – Mauritius – MBC TV – Business Insight.

Local Awards:

2014 – Enterprise Mauritius – Exporters Award 2014 – Silver Price (2nd).

2004- Barclays Bank PLC – Exceptional & Most Outstanding Achievement in Business. Finalist.

International Conference:

2017: African Union/Tanzania – Conference Panelist/ Speaker for Trade Commission  for Trade Policy & Foreign Trade in Dar Es Salaam/Tanzania – Contribution for the Formulation and Development of Trade Policy how to position and open market for African Women in market access at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels.

2015: African Union/Kenya– Trade and Industry Committee – Panelist for Women on Trade Fair on Agro Value Chain – Nairobi/Kenya.

International Publications:

1)  Australia : Book and photo publication in Australia 2001: “Cultivated Palms of the World” was published in 2001 by Author Mr Don & Anthony Ellison – New South Wales/ Australia for my research work in Africa.

2)  Newsweek Magazine: New York – Title: ” Seeds of Hope for the poor communities” 2006.

3)  Newsweek Magazine : Japan  2007 – 100 Best Social Entrepreneur Worldwide 2007.

3)  South Africa : CEO Global (Pty) Ltd – South Africa 2016 – Women in Business & Government – SADC NORTH 2016/17 Edition – Special Edition – Africa’s Most Influential Women.