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Welcome to Berjé Online; a tool designed to share our insight on a global range of products. Our market reports are stocked with regular updates on growing regions, crop calendars, and long-term price trends of the most critical ingredients in flavor and fragrance commerce.
Extreme Weather “Whiplash” in India
Feature Article8th July 2024
In mid-June, India experienced a historic heat wave, with daily temperatures in Delhi hovering around 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius) and highs reaching almost 122F (50C). These extreme heat conditions combined with intense humidity and high winds to create an exceptionally challenging climate for local […]
Continue ReadingGlobal Shipping Issues & Red Sea Crisis
Feature Article13th June 2024
Container freight rates have increased by more than 30% over the last month, with shipping costs projected to rise even further as importers prepare for the tumultuous summer season. Ship diversions from the Red Sea are a major contributing factor to this issue – the […]
Continue ReadingAtlantic Hurricane Season 2024
Feature Article18th May 2024
The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season might be shaping up to be one of the most active in history, with meteorologists forecasting 20-25 named storms across the Atlantic Basin throughout the 2024 season. In normal years, hurricane season runs from early June until late November, though […]
Continue Reading“Super” El Niño & Upcoming La Niña
Feature Article21st February 2024
Earlier this February, the ongoing El Niño effect escalated into one of the strongest global weather events in history, earning it the rare designation of “Super El Niño.” In Central America, El Niño results in excessive rainfall along the Caribbean Coasts, whereas the Pacific Coasts […]
Continue ReadingKey Product Updates for 2024
Feature Article5th February 2024
Cedarwood Oil Texas The domestic Cedarwood Oil industry has returned to normalcy after a somewhat-tumultuous few years. Labor issues within the US are largely resolved and harvesting and processing equipment for cedarwood has improved due to Berjé’s direct investment at-source. As such, we expect the […]
Continue ReadingGlobal Citrus Update 2023-2024
Feature Article27th December 2023
Fundecitrus Report December 2023 Fundecitrus recently published its second forecast of the 2023-2024 orange season within Brazil’s citrus belt, updating its total production estimate to 307.22 million boxes. This update represents a 0.7% reduction, or around 2.12 million fewer boxes, compared to previous estimates. One […]
Continue ReadingThe Effects of El Niño in 2024
Feature Article5th December 2023
After three years of cooling provided by the La Niña weather pattern, El Niño has returned and is estimated to remain dominant throughout the first half of 2024. With it, the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns […]
Continue ReadingUS Trends in Essential Oil Imports
Feature Article16th November 2023
Over the last five years, we’ve observed multiple widespread shifts in the perception and purchasing habits behind essential oils within the US. In the years preceding COVID, the total annual import of essential oils into the US averaged around 113,000 MT (per USDA). Purchases began […]
Continue ReadingICBC 2023 Recap
Feature Article6th October 2023
Brazil According to the latest “Brazilian Citrus Overview” presentation given by Vinícius Trombin from Fundecitrus/Markestrat at the ICBC Conference, held in Clearwater FL on Sept 20th, 2023, citrus greening (HLB) has become an increasingly difficult problem for farmers to manage within Brazil’s key growing regions. […]
Continue ReadingJasmin Market Update
Feature Article8th September 2023
Jasmin Grandiflorum The Jasmin Grandiflorum season in India was slightly delayed this year, though overall growing conditions remain stable. Rainfall and temperatures are ideal for flower production, and weather remains comparable to previous seasons. However, there is currently a preference for local farmers to cultivate […]
Continue ReadingBerjé Trakia Update
Feature Article25th August 2023
Rose Oil Bulgaria There are currently 5,500 hectares of rose fields in Bulgaria, with approximately 3,000 growers overseeing these fields. On any given day, there are around 25,000 pickers involved in the rose harvest, collecting more than 15,000 metric tons of rose flowers each month. […]
Continue ReadingPanama Canal Drought & US Shipping Delays
Feature Article21st June 2023
While the conversation surrounding labor continues in many regions throughout the US, the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles reported that they had effectively “shut down” due to disruptions staged by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). Similar work actions were also reportedly […]
Continue ReadingRose Oil Production Update
Feature Article6th June 2023
Rose harvests in Bulgaria were delayed by 10 days this year due to unseasonal rainfall and colder than average temperatures. This delay has caused a handful of complications, including slower collection times, leading to certain rose fields reaching maturation before they can be properly harvested. […]
Continue ReadingThe Future of Spanish Lemon Production
Feature Article4th April 2023
Spain is one of the oldest and most important lemon producers in the world. Backed by centuries of traditional growing practices and a booming fresh fruit market, Spain produces approximately 1.0 to 1.2 million tons of lemons each year, making it the world’s second largest […]
Continue ReadingBerjé Barometer – Indonesia & La Niña
Feature Article5th December 2022
La Niña has had a major impact on Indonesia over the last three years, though its influence is expected to decline as we approach the beginning of 2023.
Continue ReadingBerjé Barometer – Hurricane Ian & American Citrus
Feature Article4th October 2022
Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on September 29th, causing further damage to the region’s already-struggling orange production.
Continue ReadingAmerican Cedarwood Update
Feature Article16th September 2022
Despite enduring another record-high summer of heat and droughts, the American cedarwood market continues on the road towards recovery.
Continue ReadingBerjé Barometer – European Drought & Waterways
Feature Article18th August 2022
The Rhine River is one of the largest and most important waterways in Europe. It flows from the Alps to the North Sea Basin, stretching over 766 miles and passing through numerous major cities including Cologne, Rotterdam, and Düsseldorf. Its waters feed countless agricultural operations, […]
Continue ReadingBerjé Barometer – Historic California Drought
Feature Article29th July 2022
After enduring over 9 months of intensified drought, California continues to suffer beneath the weight of its extraordinarily dry conditions. Over 97% of the state is currently experiencing “severe” drought status, with a further 60% in the “extreme” status. At least 12% of the state […]
Continue ReadingGlobal Citrus Forecast for 2022
Feature Article18th July 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its final citrus forecast of the 2021/2022 growing season on Tuesday, July 12th. In Florida, orange production and grapefruit production are both expected to rise by 1% when compared to previous estimations. This places orange production at 40.95 million […]
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