Category: Feature Articles

In mid-June, India experienced a historic heat wave, with daily temperatures in Delhi hovering around 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius) and highs reaching almost 122F (50C). These extreme heat conditions combined with intense humidity and high winds to create an exceptionally challenging climate for local […]

Container freight rates have increased by more than 30% over the last month, with shipping costs projected to rise even further as importers prepare for the tumultuous summer season. Ship diversions from the Red Sea are a major contributing factor to this issue – the […]

The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season might be shaping up to be one of the most active in history, with meteorologists forecasting 20-25 named storms across the Atlantic Basin throughout the 2024 season. In normal years, hurricane season runs from early June until late November, though […]

We are extremely excited to announce the acquisition of Global Citrus International (GCI) and Acelim del Peru – two Peruvian growers and producers of essential oils and fruit products with extensive operations in Peru and strong collaboration with Citrolim SA de CV, based in Mexico. […]

Over the last decade, Morocco has endured a series of droughts and heat waves that have severely reduced the productivity of the nation’s agriculture and wildlands. Now entering its sixth consecutive year of drought, the nation’s largest reservoirs have started to dry up, and winter […]

Earlier this February, the ongoing El Niño effect escalated into one of the strongest global weather events in history, earning it the rare designation of “Super El Niño.” In Central America, El Niño results in excessive rainfall along the Caribbean Coasts, whereas the Pacific Coasts […]

Cedarwood Oil Texas The domestic Cedarwood Oil industry has returned to normalcy after a somewhat-tumultuous few years. Labor issues within the US are largely resolved and harvesting and processing equipment for cedarwood has improved due to Berjé’s direct investment at-source. As such, we expect the […]

Fundecitrus Report December 2023 Fundecitrus recently published its second forecast of the 2023-2024 orange season within Brazil’s citrus belt, updating its total production estimate to 307.22 million boxes. This update represents a 0.7% reduction, or around 2.12 million fewer boxes, compared to previous estimates. One […]

After three years of cooling provided by the La Niña weather pattern, El Niño has returned and is estimated to remain dominant throughout the first half of 2024. With it, the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns […]

Over the last five years, we’ve observed multiple widespread shifts in the perception and purchasing habits behind essential oils within the US. In the years preceding COVID, the total annual import of essential oils into the US averaged around 113,000 MT (per USDA). Purchases began […]

Brazil According to the latest “Brazilian Citrus Overview” presentation given by Vinícius Trombin from Fundecitrus/Markestrat at the ICBC Conference, held in Clearwater FL on Sept 20th, 2023, citrus greening (HLB) has become an increasingly difficult problem for farmers to manage within Brazil’s key growing regions. […]

Jasmin Grandiflorum The Jasmin Grandiflorum season in India was slightly delayed this year, though overall growing conditions remain stable. Rainfall and temperatures are ideal for flower production, and weather remains comparable to previous seasons. However, there is currently a preference for local farmers to cultivate […]

Rose Oil Bulgaria There are currently 5,500 hectares of rose fields in Bulgaria, with approximately 3,000 growers overseeing these fields. On any given day, there are around 25,000 pickers involved in the rose harvest, collecting more than 15,000 metric tons of rose flowers each month. […]

Davana Oil is mainly produced in the Karnataka state of India, where the botanical is cultivated for its aromatic leaves and flowers. The herb is typically grown from seed via nurseries and transplanted to fields 6-8 weeks after the initial sowing. All davana farms require fertilizer […]

While the conversation surrounding labor continues in many regions throughout the US, the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles reported that they had effectively “shut down” due to disruptions staged by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). Similar work actions were also reportedly […]

Rose harvests in Bulgaria were delayed by 10 days this year due to unseasonal rainfall and colder than average temperatures. This delay has caused a handful of complications, including slower collection times, leading to certain rose fields reaching maturation before they can be properly harvested. […]

Spain is one of the oldest and most important lemon producers in the world. Backed by centuries of traditional growing practices and a booming fresh fruit market, Spain produces approximately 1.0 to 1.2 million tons of lemons each year, making it the world’s second largest […]

La Niña has had a major impact on Indonesia over the last three years, though its influence is expected to decline as we approach the beginning of 2023.

Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on September 29th, causing further damage to the region’s already-struggling orange production.

Despite enduring another record-high summer of heat and droughts, the American cedarwood market continues on the road towards recovery.