US Trends in Essential Oil Imports
November 16, 2023Over the last five years, we’ve observed multiple widespread shifts in the perception and purchasing habits behind essential oils within ...
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Global Citrus Forecast for 2022
July 18, 2022The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its final citrus forecast of the 2021/2022 growing season on Tuesday, July 12th. In ...
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Navigating the Landscape of Supply & Labor Shortages
October 22, 2021As many of you already know, labor shortages continue to impact every facet of global manufacturing, our industry included, from ...
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Domestic Cedarwood Update
September 23, 2021The US cedarwood market continues to remain a challenge for producers due to a variety of factors: labor, weather, and ...
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Shipping via Asia
August 16, 2021COVID-19 complications continue to plague most of Asia, causing port closures and logistical delays across the continent. Ship crews and ...
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Labor Shortages
August 9, 2021As if we haven’t heard this sentiment enough lately, labor shortages of all types continue to impact every facet of ...
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Global Orange Oil Shortages
August 4, 2021Due to a combination of harvest difficulties, environmental challenges, and increased demand from fresh fruit markets, Orange Oil prices have ...
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Lemongrass Production in India
May 11, 2021Lemongrass is produced throughout the world, though the essential oil primarily comes from India and Guatemala. India produces the East ...
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Rosemary Oil Shortage
May 7, 2021A native product of the Mediterranean region, rosemary is primarily grown in three nations: Tunisia, Morocco, and Spain. The main ...
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Ocean Freight Complications
March 26, 2021Even though we’re only a few months into the year, 2021 has already presented several challenges regarding international shipping and ...
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The February Freeze
March 15, 2021Near the end of last February, the Southern US and Northern Mexico were struck by a sudden influx of extreme ...
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Basil Oil Supply Shortages
January 29, 2021The Basil harvesting season was especially short this year due to a combination of lockdown effects, COVID-19 complications, and a ...
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Pimento Production Update
January 25, 2021Pimento products continue to face challenges throughout the Caribbean, as Jamaica faced a strenuous summer production period due to severe ...
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International Freight Update
January 20, 2021As we approach Chinese New Year, international freight continues to have multiple ongoing issues, causing delays within almost every region. ...
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Shipping Update China
January 7, 2021Freight costs have been rising at accelerated rates around the world, especially for vessels shipping out of China. The complications ...
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