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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 […]

The US cedarwood market continues to remain a challenge for producers due to a variety of factors: labor, weather, and increasing consumption trends. Cedarwood oil is derived from two main sources: Juniperus virginiana (Virginia Cedarwood) and Juniperus mexicana (Texas Cedarwood). Both species grow abundantly throughout […]

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 […]

According to Colorado State University hurricane researchers, the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season will be above-average. As ocean temperatures continue to rise around the globe, the influx of warm water provides additional fuel for storm patterns, increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather. The absence […]

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 […]

As if we haven’t heard this sentiment enough lately, labor shortages of all types continue to impact every facet of the global economy, from limiting raw material collection rates to halting the international supply chain. Logistical issues regarding transportation are at the forefront of these […]

Due to a combination of harvest difficulties, environmental challenges, and increased demand from fresh fruit markets, Orange Oil prices have risen to nearly unprecedented levels over the past month. Brazil is the world’s largest producer of oranges by far, amassing over 15.6 million metric tons […]

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 […]

Once again, currency is playing a major role in the pricing of imported goods to the USA. Stronger currencies are emerging against the USD, riding the wave of higher commodity prices and taking advantage of global supply chain shortages. The largest and most widespread of […]

Fundecitrus’ first orange crop forecast was released on May 27th, indicating a total production of 294.17 million boxes for Brazil’s 2021/2022 sweet orange season. This represents a 9.51% increase in production over the previous year’s crop of 268.63 million boxes, though even with such an […]

Lemongrass is produced throughout the world, though the essential oil primarily comes from India and Guatemala. India produces the East Indian variety of lemongrass, which retains a higher citral concentration than its West Indies counterpart produced in Guatemala. As the largest producer of lemongrass in […]

A native product of the Mediterranean region, rosemary is primarily grown in three nations: Tunisia, Morocco, and Spain. The main market outlets for the rosemary crop are dried herbs, antioxidants, and essential oils. Tunisia produces around 80 MT of material per year, with Morocco following […]

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 […]

Even though we’re only a few months into the year, 2021 has already presented several challenges regarding international shipping and ocean freight. The effects of Coronavirus continue to ripple throughout the global economy, with the most recent major shift being the new United States stimulus […]

The Davana plant (Artemisia pallens) primarily grows in the southern regions of India. Davana is what is known as a “xerophyte” plant and easily adapts to its surroundings, even with very little water. However, this trait also makes Davana especially sensitive to a sudden influx […]

Near the end of last February, the Southern US and Northern Mexico were struck by a sudden influx of extreme winter weather brought on by the annual Polar Vortex. In recent years, the Vortex has increased in both size and ferocity, distributing colder conditions throughout […]

The Pacaya volcano in Guatemala erupted on Wednesday, firing hot ash and lava into the surrounding area for multiple hours. Immediately upon its eruption, Pacaya’s explosion launched a massive ash cloud into the sky, creating a gigantic smoke plume that spread over 5km from the […]

Since the ending of New Years, the Chinese market has been slightly turbulent. Currency within the region has stabilized but is still heading towards where it was back in 2018, with the government limiting exports and shifting the nation’s economy towards internal consumption. This is […]

The European Union’s Lemon Production in 2020-21 is forecast to increase by almost 11% from last season, raising it to 1.64 million metric tons (MMT) according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). Of these nations, Spain is the largest lemon producer, […]

Berje’s 2021 Flavor Trend Report is now available! Check out some of the fastest growing trends within the flavor industry, as well as the essential oils and aromatic chemicals behind their popularity. Contact us to request a copy!