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Labor Shortages

August 9, 2021

As if we haven’t heard this sentiment enough lately, labor shortages of all types continue to impact every facet of ...
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Written By
Sean Farley




Global Orange Oil Shortages

August 4, 2021

Due to a combination of harvest difficulties, environmental challenges, and increased demand from fresh fruit markets, Orange Oil prices have ...
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Written By
Sean Farley




Global Currency Changes

June 14, 2021

Once again, currency is playing a major role in the pricing of imported goods to the USA. Stronger currencies are ...
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Written By
Sean Farley





Lemongrass Production in India

May 11, 2021

Lemongrass is produced throughout the world, though the essential oil primarily comes from India and Guatemala. India produces the East ...
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Written By
Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.




Rosemary Oil Shortage

May 7, 2021

A native product of the Mediterranean region, rosemary is primarily grown in three nations: Tunisia, Morocco, and Spain. The main ...
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Written By
Sean Farley




Ocean Freight Complications

March 26, 2021

Even though we’re only a few months into the year, 2021 has already presented several challenges regarding international shipping and ...
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Written By
Sean Farley




Davana & Intense Rainfall

March 19, 2021

The Davana plant (Artemisia pallens) primarily grows in the southern regions of India. Davana is what is known as a ...
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Written By
Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.




The February Freeze

March 15, 2021

Near the end of last February, the Southern US and Northern Mexico were struck by a sudden influx of extreme ...
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Written By
Sean Farley




Volcanic Eruption in Guatemala

March 5, 2021

The Pacaya volcano in Guatemala erupted on Wednesday, firing hot ash and lava into the surrounding area for multiple hours. ...
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Written By
Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.





European Lemon Production

February 16, 2021

The European Union’s Lemon Production in 2020-21 is forecast to increase by almost 11% from last season, raising it to ...
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Written By
Sean Farley





Basil Oil Supply Shortages

January 29, 2021

The Basil harvesting season was especially short this year due to a combination of lockdown effects, COVID-19 complications, and a ...
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Written By
Sean Farley




Pimento Production Update

January 25, 2021

Pimento products continue to face challenges throughout the Caribbean, as Jamaica faced a strenuous summer production period due to severe ...
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Written By
Sean Farley




International Freight Update

January 20, 2021

As we approach Chinese New Year, international freight continues to have multiple ongoing issues, causing delays within almost every region. ...
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Written By
Sean Farley




Global Citrus Update

January 18, 2021

Many citrus-producing regions around the world have started their harvests, with numbers pouring in from every direction. In Argentina, the ...
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Written By
Sean Farley




Orange Production

January 12, 2021

Mexico Crop figures estimate that Mexico’s upcoming orange crop will be about 4 million tons, which represents an average/good year. ...
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Written By
Sean Farley




Shipping Update China

January 7, 2021

Freight costs have been rising at accelerated rates around the world, especially for vessels shipping out of China. The complications ...
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Written By
Sean Farley