January 22, 2024
The 2024 crop is now underway in Haiti. Production has started flow, and fuel continues to be one of the largest pressures on local distilleries, alongside political instability. Root availability is good, however, and costs across the production line are firm. Prices have also firmed and are projected to strengthen over the next few months. Additionally, stock levels in Europe and the US are low. Berjé continues to work with EcoBio and a selection of key smaller distilleries to ensure sustainable supply, supporting local production within the region. ...
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Purchasing Dept.
November 20, 2023
2-Tridecanone is an aromatic component that can be obtained from the leaves of the Zanthoxylum alatum plant, also known as ...
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Purchasing Dept.
October 12, 2023
The Nagoya Protocol is now in full effect within South Africa, meaning all buchu oil producers must adhere to the same rules and procedures during the region’s next harvest. Our partners within South Africa are already in adherence to the requirements laid down by this protocol, so our position remains consistent.
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Purchasing Dept.
Cardamom Oil Guatemalan
August 8, 2023
Guatemala finished its first cardamom crop in June, though it was a very dry season for the region, resulting in lower oil yields. The next crop is not scheduled to begin until October, and prices are slowly rising due to lack of supply. ...
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Purchasing Dept.
August 3, 2023
Australia currently has good quantities of Tea Tree Oil available. However, new production is expected to be just 50% of the “normal” annual crop for the region. Demand for tea tree material is currently considered slow but steady, and upcoming harvests will be heavily dependent on the future trajectory of international demand....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
August 3, 2023
Australia currently has good quantities of Tea Tree Oil available. However, new production is expected to be just 50% of the “normal” annual crop for the region. Demand for tea tree material is currently considered slow but steady, and upcoming harvests will be heavily dependent on the future trajectory of international demand....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
August 2, 2023
Bulgaria is in the beginning stages of its processing season for lavender, and oil production is currently underway at Berjé Trakia. In 2023, the lavender market underwent major changes to its supply structure and total acreage within producing regions such as Bulgaria. Weak demand in certain sectors of the consumer market led to a sharp reduction in the acreage allocated to lavender in Bulgaria, which will result in a significant reduction of essential oils production this year. However, thanks to our close partnerships with local growing communities, Berjé remains well-positioned in the lavender market. We are firmly committed to supporting lavender farmers and will continue to purchase their long-term production....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
August 1, 2023
Surveys from key growing regions within Mexico indicate that lime production has improved compared to previous estimates. However, as demand for lime continues to increase and purchase prices for fresh fruit remain high, the actual impact of these production improvements on the short-term Lime Oil market remains uncertain. ...
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August 1, 2023
Surveys from key growing regions within Mexico indicate that lime production has improved compared to previous estimates. However, as demand for lime continues to increase and purchase prices for fresh fruit remain high, the actual impact of these production improvements on the short-term Lime Oil market remains uncertain. ...
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
August 1, 2023
Surveys from key growing regions within Mexico indicate that lime production has improved compared to previous estimates. However, as demand for lime continues to increase and purchase prices for fresh fruit remain high, the actual impact of these production improvements on the short-term Lime Oil market remains uncertain.
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Purchasing Dept.
June 29, 2023
Spring Harvest is now nearing completion in China. Production volumes for this harvest are estimated to be down approximately 30% versus last year, however, global demand has remained low over the past few months. For the production of derivatives and New Method oil, volumes from Vietnam are readily available to supplement demand. Prices for these, as well as Traditional Method oil, are nearing historic lows. The Fall Harvest will prove to be an interesting season for farmers to be incentivized to produce if prices remain low. We are watching and monitoring closely. ...
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
June 28, 2023
Brazil’s new production season for GT derivatives is starting soon, though dry weather in southeast Brazil has maintained yields at lower levels. Shipping delays and lack of available space out of Brazilian ports remains a major issue for the region....
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Purchasing Dept.
June 1, 2023
Cedarleaf oil availability remains limited, but new production season is looking like an improvement over last year....
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Purchasing Dept.
May 31, 2023
Rains have finally arrived in North Africa; unfortunately, they have started after the rosemary adjudications were granted, which will result in a limited crop this season....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
May 31, 2023
Rains have finally arrived in North Africa; unfortunately, they have started after the rosemary adjudications were granted, which will result in a limited crop this season....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
May 30, 2023
Harvests in Peru were delayed due to continuous rainfall washing the balsam from trees. Local harvesters are now reporting a crop that is approximately 50% shorter than last year....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
May 30, 2023
Harvests in Peru were delayed due to continuous rainfall washing the balsam from trees. Local harvesters are now reporting a crop that is approximately 50% shorter than last year....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
May 26, 2023
Market prices for cardamom have recently bottomed out, and are starting to rebound slightly. We expect supply to remain stable at this level due to slow demand....
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