December 2, 2022
The bergamot season has started in Italy, running from the first week of November until the end of February/early March. Flowering in the springtime was good, however high temperatures and drought conditions during the summer has caused a reduction in overall crop quantity/yields. Fruit prices are higher in the fresh market than industrial markets, and there is very little carryover from the previous season. Bergamot oil prices are expected to remain stable....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
October 25, 2021
It’s a little early to have a clear forecast on the forthcoming citrus season out of Italy, though the general consensus seems to be that crop volumes will be reduced as compared to last year. This is mainly due to the unfavorable climate conditions that occurred during the early post-flowering stage of bergamot, with temperatures in the region of Syracuse hitting nearly 120 F (48.8 C). These temperatures caused a significant loss of fruit, meaning that the harvest is expected to be delayed by at least 2-3 weeks....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
July 23, 2021
Prices for Italian material moved up slightly due to logistical inland costs, as well as the rising cost of ocean freight. There are no issues with supply or crop thus far. However, due to European summer vacation time, there is a shipping hiatus expected during the month of August....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
July 23, 2021
Prices for Italian material moved up slightly due to logistical inland costs, as well as the rising cost of ocean freight. There are no issues with supply or crop thus far. However, due to European summer vacation time, there is a shipping hiatus expected during the month of August....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
November 22, 2022
Market for ginger is firm but stable; prices have moved down somewhat due to lower freight costs and reduced demand....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
August 18, 2022
EU Grapefruit production is expected to increase this year, rising to 107,000 metric tons for the 2022 season. This increase is mainly due to an expansion of planting area in Spain; the nation is the EU’s largest grapefruit producer and a major exporter of citrus. European consumption of grapefruit has declined in the 2022 season due to rising consumer prices. ...
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Purchasing Dept.
Grapefruit Oil Distilled
May 12, 2022
The 2021/2022 grapefruit season in Mexico was about 40% smaller than usual due to Hurricane Grace. Current growing conditions are favorable for next season, which will run between September and October....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
October 29, 2021
Southern Italy recently experienced an incredibly dangerous weather phenomenon known as a ‘Medicane,’ which short for Mediterranean Hurricane. Strong winds ...
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September 9, 2021
Harvest of chamomile has been completed in England. The cold and wet weather caused higher energy consumption for growers, which in turn raises production costs. Prices are expected to remain stable but firm, and global demand is relatively weak....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
July 23, 2021
Very limited availability from US origin; prices overseas are also very firm at this time. This trend is expected to remain firm until Q1/2022....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
March 2, 2021
Originally named after Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey and British Prime Minister throughout the 1830s, Earl Grey Tea possesses ...
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January 4, 2021
As we welcome 2021 with open arms together, join the Berje family in a short game of F&F jeopardy!
August 20, 2019
“Just add beer”, is popping up on labels in new categories. Bread baking “kits” substitute water for beer and are ...
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August 3, 2019
Fresh, floral, and subtly sweet, Ethyl Linalool is an incredibly versatile aromatic chemical that is commonly used in perfumery alongside ...
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
August 3, 2019
Often simply referred to as “Chamomile Oil,” Chamomile Oil Italian is steam-distilled from the florets of the Anthemis nobilis plant, ...
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
August 3, 2019
One of the more popular contemporary types of basil, Basil Oil Organic is steam-distilled from the leaves of the Ocimum ...
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
August 3, 2019
Ylang Ylang Oil is steam-distilled from the fresh flowers of the Cananga odorata tree, a species native to Indonesia and ...
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
August 3, 2019
Also known as “Rose Absolute Centifolia,” this extract is derived from the concrete of Rosa Centifolia flowers grown throughout Morocco. ...
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
August 3, 2019
A fragrant oil steam-distilled from the Myrtus communis trees that grow throughout Tunisia, Myrtle Oil Tunisian embodies the sweet and ...
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
