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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. […]

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 […]

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.

Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on September 29th, causing further damage to the region’s already-struggling orange production.

Despite enduring another record-high summer of heat and droughts, the American cedarwood market continues on the road towards recovery.

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

According to new EU legislation published in the Official Journal on June 21, 2022, Mandatory Cold Treatment will be required for all citrus fruits imported from non-EU countries starting July 14th. This cold treatment process requires temperatures of 0°C to -1°C to be sustained for […]

A recent report by the Indonesian Weather Agency indicated that the nation’s dry season is likely to start later than usual in most areas. The primary cause of these weather conditions are after-effects leftover from La Niña. Conditions for May, June, and July are looking […]

The 2022 hurricane season is shaping up to be above-average, with Colorado State University scientists predicting at least 19 named storms and nine hurricanes. Of these storms, it’s estimated that at least four will be Category 3 hurricanes or higher, all of which will have […]

The indigenous plants, botanicals, and people of Sri Lanka have all been near and dear to Berjé for decades. Since the dawn of perfumery, the nation of Sri Lanka has existed as an irreplaceable component of our industry, responsible for growing and developing countless materials […]

The previous decade has been quite difficult for European mandarin growers. As of March 11th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service has reported a decline of 7.5% in Europe’s mandarin production for the 2021/2022 season, which is nearly unprecedented for a single […]

March is a critical time of year for Indonesia, as it is often the height of the rainy season. In normal years, the region experiences an average of 26 days of rain during March, accumulating around 144mm (5.6 inches) of precipitation. The 2022 season appears […]

South-Central Florida experienced a bout of extremely cold weather during the last few days of January, resulting in frost and icing throughout many Floridian orange groves. In the immediate aftermath of this event, farmers initially reported that the damage to their groves was minimal. However, […]

The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) recently warned that Mexico is likely to experience a drought during the early months of 2022. This is a result of La Niña, which reduces cloud cover and causes moisture evaporation in many regions of Mexico and the […]

California has become somewhat notorious for its elongated periods of drought; the state seems to be in a constant flux of crisis management and subsequent recovery. However, a new map from the Federal U.S. Drought Monitor released on Thursday, December 30th, revealed that some relief […]

The USDA Agricultural Statistics Board recently released its 2021-2022 Florida orange forecast for all varieties. The total is currently estimated at 46 million boxes, which is 1 million boxes lower than the previous estimate from October. If this number holds firm, it represents a 13% […]

Brazil is currently experiencing its worst drought in over 91 years, with low precipitation and shrinking ground water causing issues for agricultural exports.

According to a recent Mintec Benchmark, the price of Brazilian orange juice rose by 30% during the month of September, eventually stabilizing in October at a price point 35% higher than the previous year. This price increase is generally attributed to the lack of available […]