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Spain’s Citrus Management Committee (CGC) recently published a statement indicating “the campaign hasn’t been brought to a halt by the floods. All warehouses in Valencia are operational and guarantee supply to the EU.” This comes in response to historic storms that struck eastern Spain in […]

We are thrilled to announce that Berjé Inc. has been selected as an honoree of the 2024 NJBIZ Empowering Women Awards! This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workspace that empowers and uplifts women in all aspects of our business. […]

Clove Overview Cloves are the ripe, unopened flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree, which is endemic to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. Today, clove is grown in many regions including Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, and Madagascar. Clove trees are widely renowned by farmers due […]

The cost of materials for benzaldehyde production have increased by more than 10% in India during September, though recent reports indicate pricing may have reached its peak. Benzaldehyde experienced an acute shortage in recent months due to high demand and prevalent usage in various agricultural […]

After just three days of widespread labor strikes, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USXM) have reached a tentative agreement to extend their labor contract until January 15th, 2025. This extension provides both sides with time to gather their arguments […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

We are extremely excited to announce the acquisition of Global Citrus International (GCI) and Acelim del Peru – two Peruvian growers and producers of essential oils and fruit products with extensive operations in Peru and strong collaboration with Citrolim SA de CV, based in Mexico. […]

Over the last decade, Morocco has endured a series of droughts and heat waves that have severely reduced the productivity of the nation’s agriculture and wildlands. Now entering its sixth consecutive year of drought, the nation’s largest reservoirs have started to dry up, and winter […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

Davana Oil is mainly produced in the Karnataka state of India, where the botanical is cultivated for its aromatic leaves and flowers. The herb is typically grown from seed via nurseries and transplanted to fields 6-8 weeks after the initial sowing. All davana farms require fertilizer […]

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 […]