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Berjé Barometer – The Italian ‘Medicane’
Feature Article29th October 2021
Southern Italy recently experienced an incredibly dangerous weather phenomenon known as a ‘Medicane,’ which short for Mediterranean Hurricane. Strong winds and extreme rains ripped through much of Sicily on Tuesday, flooding homes and damaging roads. CNN estimates that the cyclone dumped nearly half the island’s […]
Continue ReadingNavigating the Landscape of Supply & Labor Shortages
Feature Article22nd October 2021
As many of you already know, labor shortages continue to impact every facet of global manufacturing, our industry included, from trucking and freight logistics down to the production of shipping labels. Upwards of 70 container ships still float off the coast of California, truck driver […]
Continue ReadingBerjé Barometer – Super Typhoon Chanthu
Feature Article27th September 2021
On September 19th, Super Typhoon Chanthu swept its way across East Asia, barreling past two of China’s busiest ports. This event caused ports to suspend their operations for 2 days in several terminals, including terminals within the Port of Shanghai. Shanghai is the world’s busiest […]
Continue ReadingBerjé Barometer – Indonesian Weather Patterns
Feature Article15th September 2021
The Indonesian dry season typically starts in April and finishes in October, with most harvesters waiting until the end of the dry season before they begin their harvests. However, the 2021 dry season has observed sporadic rainfall as it comes to a close, with the […]
Continue ReadingShipping via Asia
Feature Article16th August 2021
COVID-19 complications continue to plague most of Asia, causing port closures and logistical delays across the continent. Ship crews and truck drivers are now required to produce a negative COVID test before they are allowed to access certain shipping areas, which has further exacerbated the […]
Continue ReadingThe Fragrance Creators Association
Feature Article17th June 2021
The Fragrance Creators Association recently announced a new expansion of its educational website, the FragranceConservatory.com. The site’s library of information regarding perfumery ingredients now has nearly 100 entries, encompassing everything from the origins of ingredients to their most recent usage in contemporary formulations. The Fragrance […]
Continue ReadingDiscussing the Links Between Color and Fragrance
Feature Article9th April 2021
To view the full interview between Michelle and Tess, check out our Official YouTube Channel. Michelle Bruckmann, a long-time perfumer at Berjé, recently sat down for an interview with Tess Murdoch of the Color Association of the United States. Together, the pair discuss how color […]
Continue ReadingTEA TREE OIL ANTIVIRAL PROPERTIES – Article by the ATTIA
Feature Article30th March 2020
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Coronavirus Impact
Feature Article18th February 2020
Berje’s sincere thoughts are with all those who continue to be impacted by the Coronavirus in China.Many production sites have now resolved at least partial production, however, internal logistics and transportation still remain very challenged. International flights and vessel space continue to be sparse and […]
Continue ReadingThree Generations
Feature Article1st September 2019
Consolidation on the supply side of the flavor and fragrance industry has made privately held and family-owned businesses an anomaly, but Berjé happens to be one of those rare companies. With a passion for supplying the industry with the rarest of ingredients, always standing by […]
Continue ReadingOur Solar Impact
Feature Article30th July 2019
Berjé’s $2.7 million commitment to sustainability continues to shine through the 4,092 solar panels covering over 200,000 square feet.
Continue ReadingMusk Replacements
Feature Article2nd January 2019
Macro Musk ReplacementPoly Musk Replacement With the increasing pressure on supply of many of the musk compounds; Berjé has developed two musk replacement compounds that emulate the same musky profile as a cost effective solution. Please see your representative or contact us through the online […]
Continue ReadingFragrance is a Family Business
Feature Article5th June 2018
We’re excited to announce our own Gillian Bleimann Boucard was interviewed for beautymatter.com! This article can be found online at Beautymatter.com
Continue ReadingBulgarian Rose Harvest
Feature Article10th May 2017
As the weather grows warmer in Bulgaria the harvest of roses for oil distillation is beginning now. Much of this harvesting is done in the historic Rose Valley, just south of the Balkan Mountains surrounding the Stryama and Tundzha rivers. From the towns around Kazanlak, […]
Continue ReadingBerjé’s Partnership with ALPACA S.A.
Feature Article3rd February 2017
Berjé is partnered with grower and distiller ALPACA S.A. of Paraguay to supply Guaiacwood Oil, Guaiacwood Acetate, Cabreuva Oil, and Petitgrain Oil. This partnership was born from a mutual commitment to support the local community and maintain the long term sustainable supply of these key […]
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