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Welcome to Berjé Online; a tool designed to share our insight on a global range of products. Our market reports are stocked with regular updates on growing regions, crop calendars, and long-term price trends of the most critical ingredients in flavor and fragrance commerce.
Extreme Weather “Whiplash” in India
Feature Article8th July 2024
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 […]
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The Effects of El Niño in 2024
Feature Article5th December 2023
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 […]
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Berjé Barometer – Indonesia & La Niña
Feature Article5th December 2022
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.
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Berjé Barometer – Hurricane Ian & American Citrus
Feature Article4th October 2022
Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on September 29th, causing further damage to the region’s already-struggling orange production.
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Berjé Barometer – Historic California Drought
Feature Article29th July 2022
After enduring over 9 months of intensified drought, California continues to suffer beneath the weight of its extraordinarily dry conditions. Over 97% of the state is currently experiencing “severe” drought status, with a further 60% in the “extreme” status. At least 12% of the state […]
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Feature Article11th May 2022
A recent report by the Indonesian Weather Agency indicated that the nation’s dry season is likely to start later than usual in most areas. The primary cause of these weather conditions are after-effects leftover from La Niña. Conditions for May, June, and July are looking […]
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Berjé Barometer – 2022 Hurricane Season
Feature Article27th April 2022
The 2022 hurricane season is shaping up to be above-average, with Colorado State University scientists predicting at least 19 named storms and nine hurricanes. Of these storms, it’s estimated that at least four will be Category 3 hurricanes or higher, all of which will have […]
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Berjé Barometer – Florida Freeze
Feature Article2nd February 2022
South-Central Florida experienced a bout of extremely cold weather during the last few days of January, resulting in frost and icing throughout many Floridian orange groves. In the immediate aftermath of this event, farmers initially reported that the damage to their groves was minimal. However, […]
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The Dry Side of La Niña
Feature Article10th January 2022
The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) recently warned that Mexico is likely to experience a drought during the early months of 2022. This is a result of La Niña, which reduces cloud cover and causes moisture evaporation in many regions of Mexico and the […]
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Berjé Barometer – California Drought & Recovery
Feature Article4th January 2022
California has become somewhat notorious for its elongated periods of drought; the state seems to be in a constant flux of crisis management and subsequent recovery. However, a new map from the Federal U.S. Drought Monitor released on Thursday, December 30th, revealed that some relief […]
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Berjé Barometer – Brazil’s 2021 Drought
Feature Article2nd December 2021
Brazil is currently experiencing its worst drought in over 91 years, with low precipitation and shrinking ground water causing issues for agricultural exports.
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Brazilian Orange Juice Production
Feature Article16th November 2021
According to a recent Mintec Benchmark, the price of Brazilian orange juice rose by 30% during the month of September, eventually stabilizing in October at a price point 35% higher than the previous year. This price increase is generally attributed to the lack of available […]
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Berjé Barometer – The Italian ‘Medicane’
Feature Article29th October 2021
Southern Italy recently experienced an incredibly dangerous weather phenomenon known as a ‘Medicane,’ which short for Mediterranean Hurricane. Strong winds and extreme rains ripped through much of Sicily on Tuesday, flooding homes and damaging roads. CNN estimates that the cyclone dumped nearly half the island’s […]
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Berjé Barometer – The Return of La Niña
Feature Article20th October 2021
The NOAA recently reported that prime conditions for La Niña have materialized in the atmosphere, indicating that the weather pattern will occur again this upcoming winter. Weather models currently predict a dry winter for the southern US and a wet, cold winter for the northern […]
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Berjé Barometer – Super Typhoon Chanthu
Feature Article27th September 2021
On September 19th, Super Typhoon Chanthu swept its way across East Asia, barreling past two of China’s busiest ports. This event caused ports to suspend their operations for 2 days in several terminals, including terminals within the Port of Shanghai. Shanghai is the world’s busiest […]
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Berjé Barometer – 2021 Hurricane Season
Feature Article24th August 2021
According to Colorado State University hurricane researchers, the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season will be above-average. As ocean temperatures continue to rise around the globe, the influx of warm water provides additional fuel for storm patterns, increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather. The absence […]
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