April 7, 2022
The La Nina effect continues to play a role in Indonesia as we enter the “dry season,” and rain is predicted to continue over the next 3 months. From April to June of 2022, most regions of Indonesia are expected to experience moderate rainfall, with certain regions experiencing a 14% increase over their monthly average. This will have an adverse effect on many Indonesian crops including clove, clove residue, nutmeg, and other regional products....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
April 5, 2022
Supply on coriander herb and seed has tightened due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Prices are rising and availability is low....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
February 14, 2022
Demand has increased for this product. The crop mainly comes out of Albania, which is a challenging area to work with currently due to COVID and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis. Additional demand has arisen from the plant-based sausage industry, which uses a huge amount of sage material....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
January 19, 2022
The USDA Citrus Production Forecast for California Lemon has increased, up from 21 million boxes to 23 million....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
January 19, 2022
The USDA Citrus Production Forecast for California Lemon has increased, up from 21 million boxes to 23 million....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
January 19, 2022
The USDA Citrus Production Forecast for Florida Tangerines is now sitting at 800,000, which represents a 10% decrease from the previous season.
In Japan, current tangerine production for the 2021-22 season is forecast at 924,000 mts. This represents a 5.3% decrease from the previous year. Approximately 80% of Japan’s tangerine and mandarin crop is Satsuma. The area allocated to plant these mandarins is projected to shrink by 1,300 hectares this year, down to 50,400 hectares total. Approximately 90% of the country’s mandarins are consumed fresh.
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
January 10, 2022
Rainfall has intensified in northern South Africa, which is where many tagetes farms are located. Rain typically makes it more difficult to harvest seeds from flower heads, which was an issue for the crop in 2019. We are currently waiting to see what effect this weather will have for the 2022 crop season....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
January 7, 2022
Due to a 2-year drought, many argan trees have entered a “hibernation” state and have stopped producing new seeds. If no seeds are produced this year, the current crop could be in jeopardy of dying out. Prices have increased rapidly in the current market due to strong demand and lack of availability....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
November 12, 2021
Prices for black pepper oil are increasing rapidly due to low production this year. Black pepper oil is a byproduct of the oleoresin industry, which had very little production in 2021 due to COVID-19 complications within the growing region....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
November 5, 2021
Patchouli prices have stabilized and are expected to remain this way until the end of November....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
November 2, 2021
Chinese Cedarwood has had some issues recently due to factory shutdowns and the ongoing energy crisis. Production is slow and logistical delays are expected....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
November 2, 2021
Russia is finishing its current fir needle season; after this has ended, new material will not be available for at least another 9 months. As such, availability is tight and prices have firmed....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
November 1, 2021
The “Medicane” storm that struck Italy on Tuesday caused damage to many regions, flooding homes and streets. Blood orange and Sicilian lemon are expected to be affected by this, though we are still waiting on the full damage report.
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
October 25, 2021
It’s a little early to have a clear forecast on the forthcoming citrus season out of Italy, though the general consensus seems to be that crop volumes will be reduced as compared to last year. This is mainly due to the unfavorable climate conditions that occurred during the early post-flowering stage of bergamot, with temperatures in the region of Syracuse hitting nearly 120 F (48.8 C). These temperatures caused a significant loss of fruit, meaning that the harvest is expected to be delayed by at least 2-3 weeks....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
October 6, 2021
Global consumption of pink peppercorn has increased dramatically this year, with some industries even doubling their previous numbers. COVID-19 has presented multiple issues in producing regions, with factories shutting down amidst staff shortages. Availability is tight and demand is strong....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
September 29, 2021
Brazilian harvest was severely delayed due to drought conditions affecting the main growing regions. We are expecting to see small volumes of oil in the October 2021 season. No carryover remains from the previous crop, which has contributed to price increases. Lower fruit outage, poor yields, and increasing cost of ocean transportation have also impacted the price of this product....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
September 22, 2021
Due to the ongoing effects of La Nina, rains in India have not stopped. A large influx of rainfall can influence the quality and quantity of palmarosa oil, making yields lower and diminishing the crop's overall output. Demand remains strong and prices are firm.
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
September 14, 2021
Availability is very low, causing prices to increase sharply. Demand is strong and prices are firm....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
September 9, 2021
Harvest of chamomile has been completed in England. The cold and wet weather caused higher energy consumption for growers, which in turn raises production costs. Prices are expected to remain stable but firm, and global demand is relatively weak....
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Berjé Purchasing
Purchasing Dept.
Organic Chamomile Oil Roman
September 9, 2021
Harvest of chamomile has been completed in England. The cold and wet weather caused higher energy consumption for growers, which in turn raises production costs. Prices are expected to remain stable but firm, and global demand is relatively weak....
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