May 26, 2022
The first Fundecitrus crop estimate for the Brazil 2022-2023 orange season was released today, May 26th. It currently predicts a harvest of 316.96 million boxes. Fruit yield is expected to be better with this upcoming harvest, and the majority of the fruit is expected to be harvested during the first and second blooms. These numbers may be adjusted depending on the rainfall for June through August. If rain conditions are optimal, the total crop will likely increase. However, if the rainfall ends up being less than expected, the harvest output will likely be lessened....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
May 13, 2022
Prices for Cassia are steadily increasing out of China and Vietnam....
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Purchasing Dept.
Cassia Oil Vietnam
May 13, 2022
Prices for Cassia are steadily increasing out of China and Vietnam....
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May 12, 2022
The lemon crop out of Argentina looks good, and harvesting for the 2022 season has already started. Current estimations are around 5-10% higher than last year, coming in at around 1.8 to 1.9 million tons. There have been no issues the quality of the fruit so far. However, the essential oils industry in Argentina is currently concerned about the ongoing lack of natural gas access. This may reduce the volume of fruit they are able to process, as winter in the Southern Hemisphere is quickly approaching....
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May 11, 2022
There are many issues surrounding the collection and distillation of nutmeg in Sri Lanka right now. Additional complications from COVID have only exacerbated the situation within the region....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
April 29, 2022
Prices for dillweed material have moved up as a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
April 29, 2022
Shipping out of Indonesia has become very difficult due to lockdown policies. Most products coming from that region should expect delays due to shipping.
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
April 29, 2022
Shipping out of Indonesia has become very difficult due to lockdown policies. Most products coming from that region should expect delays due to shipping....
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April 7, 2022
The La Nina effect continues to play a role in Indonesia as we enter the “dry season,” and rain is predicted to continue over the next 3 months. From April to June of 2022, most regions of Indonesia are expected to experience moderate rainfall, with certain regions experiencing a 14% increase over their monthly average. This will have an adverse effect on many Indonesian crops including clove, clove residue, nutmeg, and other regional products....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
April 5, 2022
Supply on coriander herb and seed has tightened due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Prices are rising and availability is low....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
April 5, 2022
Prices have risen to near-record highs due to a variety of factors, including lack of supply and difficulty of transportation within producing regions. Market is expected to remain tight for at least the next year....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
February 14, 2022
Demand has increased for this product. The crop mainly comes out of Albania, which is a challenging area to work with currently due to COVID and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis. Additional demand has arisen from the plant-based sausage industry, which uses a huge amount of sage material....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
January 19, 2022
The USDA Citrus Production Forecast for California Lemon has increased, up from 21 million boxes to 23 million....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
January 7, 2022
Market is still reasonably firm on orange terpenes; orange prices continue to fluctuate depending on Brazil’s output of the crop....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
November 12, 2021
Prices for black pepper oil are increasing rapidly due to low production this year. Black pepper oil is a byproduct of the oleoresin industry, which had very little production in 2021 due to COVID-19 complications within the growing region....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
November 8, 2021
Despite the ongoing rains in Indonesia and India, prices for citronella and ginger have remained stable and are not expected to increase further....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
November 1, 2021
The “Medicane” storm that struck Italy on Tuesday caused damage to many regions, flooding homes and streets. Blood orange and Sicilian lemon are expected to be affected by this, though we are still waiting on the full damage report....
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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.
October 6, 2021
Global consumption of pink peppercorn has increased dramatically this year, with some industries even doubling their previous numbers. COVID-19 has presented multiple issues in producing regions, with factories shutting down amidst staff shortages. Availability is tight and demand is strong....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
October 5, 2021
Availability of bay oil from Dominica remains high; the island country has been producing quality material and has re-entered the global market.
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
