December 2, 2022
The bergamot season has started in Italy, running from the first week of November until the end of February/early March. Flowering in the springtime was good, however high temperatures and drought conditions during the summer has caused a reduction in overall crop quantity/yields. Fruit prices are higher in the fresh market than industrial markets, and there is very little carryover from the previous season. Bergamot oil prices are expected to remain stable....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
November 23, 2022
Davana has started to make a resurgence, though the current crop is very tiny, and emerging plants are only about 20 days old. Prices have started to lower in anticipation for new material entering the market....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
November 22, 2022
Market for ginger is firm but stable; prices have moved down somewhat due to lower freight costs and reduced demand....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
November 17, 2022
The current lemongrass crop is quite interesting. Farmers have planted a huge quantity of material, and major producers have a good stock of material available to offer. However, current estimations point towards the quality of new lemongrass material declining over the next two years, so the market is currently adjusting in-line with these predictions....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
November 14, 2022
Mint oils out of India are currently quite stable, though it should be noted that there is not much replanting occurring between farmers. Many producers in the region have started to re-sow their fields with different crops, which can lead to long-term gaps in future production....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
October 10, 2022
Production of orange oil continues to struggle to meet increased demand. Pricing has remained firm, and natural orange derivatives have also started to increase in price as a result....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
October 3, 2022
Prices at-source have risen in recent months....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
October 3, 2022
Prices at-source have risen in recent months.
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
August 23, 2022
Lime oil is entering an all-time high due to greatly increased demand for fresh limes. Limes play a crucial role in the foods of countless cultures, and as such the majority of available material goes towards the fresh market....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
August 18, 2022
EU lemon production is forecast at 1.5 million metric tons, which is down 0.2 million metric tons from previous estimates. Spain is the largest producer of lemon within the EU, accounting for nearly 65% of the region’s production, but poor weather conditions have reduced output in recent months. Italy is the second largest producer, though floods caused damage to numerous lemon groves near the end of October. In general, EU exports of lemon are expected to decline due to a shortened season and increasing prices....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
August 10, 2022
Raw material availability for anise has remained relatively low in recent years due to demand outpacing supply. The autumn harvest of anise in China and Vietnam is scheduled to start soon, though current reports estimate that this harvest will also be small. Prices out of Asia have already started to firm in anticipation of the small harvest....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
July 15, 2022
Despite initial harvest delays, citronella is a very stable crop in Indonesia right now. Freight costs in the region have risen slightly, which has led to a small increase in price....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
June 22, 2022
Peppermint prices from all domestic origins continue to rise. This is largely due to the Midwest drought, which has struck many growing regions including Northern California, Salt Lake, and other areas of the American West. Certain farmers have also refused to plant peppermint in recent years due to the crop's declining value in comparison to food crops such as corn and wheat. This "value" issue has been exacerbated by the global food shortage brought on by the Russia-Ukraine war....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
June 22, 2022
Peppermint prices from all domestic origins continue to rise. This is largely due to the Midwest drought, which has struck many growing regions including Northern California, Salt Lake, and other areas of the American West. Certain farmers have also refused to plant peppermint in recent years due to the crop's declining value in comparison to food crops such as corn and wheat. This "value" issue has been exacerbated by the global food shortage brought on by the Russia-Ukraine war....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
June 22, 2022
Peppermint prices from all domestic origins continue to rise. This is largely due to the Midwest drought, which has struck many growing regions including Northern California, Salt Lake, and other areas of the American West. Certain farmers have also refused to plant peppermint in recent years due to the crop's declining value in comparison to food crops such as corn and wheat. This "value" issue has been exacerbated by the global food shortage brought on by the Russia-Ukraine war....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
June 21, 2022
Prices continue to rise as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
June 17, 2022
Lemongrass crop quality issues have been addressed and material has improved significantly since the beginning of the season. Citral levels are looking high and the market has started to return to normalcy....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
June 8, 2022
Numerous market trends have driven prices for Eucalyptol down....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
April 29, 2022
Prices for dillweed material have moved up as a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
April 29, 2022
Shipping out of Indonesia has become very difficult due to lockdown policies. Most products coming from that region should expect delays due to shipping.
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
