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The Power To Choose How You Feel January 17, 2025
Perfumery is an art that dates to ancient Greece. Once considered solely a tool for seduction, aromas, scents, and beauty, it is no longer sold as a superficial element, as feeling good gets ...
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THE FUTURE IS FUNCTIONAL January 17, 2025
Over the last few years, multiple incidents across the globe have prompted a shift in the customer mindset towards immunity boosting and wellness foods. Functional foods and beverages have caught ...
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Market Report Winter 2024 January 17, 2025
Welcome To The Winter Edition Ultra International Browse and discover all the latest information on key essential oils from around the world. In addition, our downloadable version is packed with ...
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Patchouli’s 70s ride : That Continues to Define Bold, Earthy Elegance in Modern Fragrance. November 29, 2024
A captivating scent with intensity adding sensuality to fragrances and blends, patchouli has an ardent fan base. Its earthy, distinctive aroma instantly evokes the spirit of the 1970s, a decade ...
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A Journey Through the Citrus Belt Reflections on a Changing Landscape -by Felippe Biz November 19, 2024
A personal experience describing the Orange situation in Brazil -Felippe Biz, Ultra LATAM Sales Development manager On a crisp morning, one of almost 15 days of “real Brazilian winter”, ...
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Market Report October 24, 2024
RETRO REVIVAL! Ultra is Taking you back to 70s Let’s revive timeless memories of the iconic fragrances and flavors of the 70’s era. In addition, browse and discover all the latest essential oils ...
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GRASSE: MAKING THE WORLD SMELL GOOD SINCE THE 16TH CENTURY October 9, 2024
Up in the hills, west of Nice, above the famous French Riviera city of Cannes, is the town of Grasse. It does not hold the popularity of its neighbouring cities, neither does it have the sea ...
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Discovering the Rich Legacy and Promising Future of Vetiver Oil: From Haiti to India September 6, 2024
Vetiver oil, renowned for its unique, earthy aroma, has been a staple in perfumery and aromatherapy for centuries. Its deep, woody scent with sweet undertones captivates users worldwide. ...
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Vanilla Tourism – by Colin Ringleib (Vice President, Ultra International Inc) August 26, 2024
I have long had the opportunity to travel the world visiting growing areas and production facilities for flavoring and fragrance materials. The chance to see these remote locations and meet the ...
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Market Report August 1, 2024
HELLO SUMMER! Welcome to the Summer edition of Ultra’s Market Report! Browse and discover all the latest essential oils from growing regions around the world. In addition, our download version is ...
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Perfumery: The technical matrix June 10, 2024
Initially, perfumes were solely instruments of seduction. They were also a status symbol of the wealthy, and a unique offering to the Gods. It took over a century for perfumes to transform into ...
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The Consumer Impact May 17, 2024
The health and economic crisis across the globe has changed the landscape of the fragrance industry. The consumer mindset has evolved regarding the role fragrance plays in daily living. No longer ...
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It Smells Like Rain – by Dr Hanns Froehlich PhD May 15, 2024
Everyone knows it, the “smell of rain”, when the first raindrops fall on the ground after a long dry spell. But how does this remarkable smell come about? As soon as the first raindrops fall on ...
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Market Report April 30, 2024
POETRY IN A BOTTLE! Welcome to the Spring edition of Ultra’s Market Report! Browse and discover all the latest essential oils from growing regions around the world. In addition, our ...
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Unlocking the Refreshing Benefits of Peppermint Oil March 22, 2024
Peppermint is native to Europe and the Middle East but is now cultivated worldwide, including regions with temperate climates. It thrives in moist, nutrient-rich soil and prefers partial shade. ...
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Ultra International Inc Appoints Juan Carlos Hurtarte as Business Development Manager LATAM March 19, 2024
Juan Carlos Hurtarte has been appointed Business Development Manager LATAM at Ultra International Inc. He brings with him over 18 years of experience in marketing fragrances, essential oils, and ...
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Ultra International Announces Partnership with Ecospice Ingredients Pvt. Ltd February 21, 2024
Ultra International and Ecospice Ingredients PVT. LTD have joined forces to create an exciting partnership and a new portfolio of products. Ultra’s expertise in sourcing organic raw materials and ...
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TINA HOTCHIN APPOINTED AS CMO AT ULTRA INTERNATIONAL February 14, 2024
Ultra International is pleased to welcome Tina Hotchin as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Tina will be responsible for overseeing and developing the brand, social media, and communication ...
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ATELIER ULTRA OPENS IN NEW YORK February 10, 2024
Ultra International has opened an Atelier at its New York facility, establishing its second creative space following the initial one in London, UK. The company is set to introduce additional ...
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ULTRA INTERNATIONAL B.V. NAMES THOMAS LORENZO AMANTEA AS VP OF SALES – FRANCE AND ITALY January 24, 2024
Thomas Amantea has joined Ultra International as Vice President of Sales for France and Italy. He will also act as a consultant perfumer on some projects that involve blend creations and ...
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Market Report January 23, 2024
Welcome to the Winter edition of Ultra’s Market Report! Browse and discover all the latest on over 90 key essential oils from more than 20 growing regions around the world. In addition, our ...
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ULTRA INTERNATIONAL B.V. WELCOMES JOEL ESTEBAN January 20, 2024
Ultra International B.V. welcomes Joel Esteban Casado who joins the Dutch team in the Netherlands as Vice President – Spain and Mediterranean, Mexico and South America. Joel worked for ...
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VEGETABLE OILS FOOD FOR THE SKIN November 28, 2023
Vegetable oils are elixirs that tone, hydrate, and add suppleness to the skin. Derived from plants and extracted from nuts and oilseeds, they are natural, and allies of true beauty. Recent ...
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My Favourite-Helichrysum Oil October 12, 2023
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Market Report October 9, 2023
Welcome to the Autumn edition of Ultra’s Market Report! Browse and discover all the latest on over 70 key essential oils from more than 15 growing regions around the world. In addition, our ...
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Ultra International Inc and Onscent enter into a Strategic Partnership August 21, 2023
Ultra International Inc. and OnScent have entered into a strategic partnership and an exclusive supply agreement, dedicated to the procurement of natural raw materials. This landmark ...
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Market Report July 10, 2023
ZEST FOR SUMMER! Welcome to the Summer edition of Ultra’s Market Report! Browse and discover all the latest essential oils from growing regions around the world. In addition, our download ...
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Launching a Global Perfumery Competition June 16, 2023
The BSP is celebrating its 60th Anniversary, launching a global perfumery competition! The British Society of Perfumers, in collaboration with Ultra would like to invite perfumers all over the ...
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ATELIER ULTRA INSPIRED CREATION June 7, 2023
Atelier Ultra is a unique space that lets ideas breathe, encourages creativity, and teaches the nuances of essential oils and natural ingredients. The Ultra International site in Chertsey, West ...
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ON THE ROAD TO SIMPPAR, PARIS May 25, 2023
Laura Johnston and Rafael Bourdeau, Ultra International UK Sometimes it is the journey that teaches you a lot about that destination. Imagination and artistry flow through the veins of the city ...
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INDONESIAN WANDERLUST May 15, 2023
A TALE OF THE ESSENTIALS INSPIRATION Indonesia, a nature’s blessing, one of the richest biodiversities in the world. With a heavy presence of volcanos, their lands are rich in nutrients laden ...
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IFEAT’S 12TH STUDY TOUR TO SOUTH AFRICA NOVEMBER 2022 April 27, 2023
The Ultra Group has always been a strong supporter of IFEAT Study Tours and for several years Ravi Sanganeria was the Chair of the IFEAT Study Tour Committee. Laura Johnston and Lina Piccininni ...
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Market Report April 17, 2023
READY FOR ADVENTURE! Welcome to the Spring edition of Ultra’s Market Report! Browse and discover all the latest essential oils from growing regions around the world. In addition, our ...
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Natural Infusions for Spirits March 9, 2023
Is your glass searching for a spiced-up version of your preferred, but monotonous drink? The world craved magic in a glass and distillers went on to sprucing up good old, trusted gin. Evolving ...
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IFEAT CONFERENCE February 1, 2023
VANCOUVER, CANADA 2022 Some three years after the stunning Bali Conference in 2019, IFEAT held its first postpandemic Conference in Vancouver Canada from 9th – 14th October 2022. Again, the Ultra ...
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Market Report January 8, 2023
Welcome to the Winter edition of Ultra’s Market Report! Browse and discover all the latest on over 100 key essential oils from more than 20 growing regions around the world. In addition, our ...
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ULTRA NATURA WHERE NATURE MEETS NURTURE November 3, 2022
Vertical farming, a new technology for our industry Within our industry we are familiar with product shortages, poor crops, climate induced disasters, plant diseases, supply chain issues and ...
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FUTURE INSIGHTS NATURAL CITRUS FLAVOURS October 27, 2022
Citrus oils, which include orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, mandarin, tangerine, bergamot, and yuzu, are the largest group of essential oils used in the flavour and fragrance industry. In recent ...
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Market Report October 1, 2022
Welcome to the Autumn edition of Ultra’s Market Report! Browse and discover all the latest on over 78 key essential oils from more than 12 growing regions around the world. In addition, our ...
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Moldovan Essential Oils September 27, 2022
An Expanding Source of Supply? In July 2022 Gaetan Bourdeau, Ultra’s Chief Procurement Officer, made a short visit to Moldova to meet up with local partners to assess the current situation and ...
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ATELIER ULTRA – Where creativity germinates, breathes & prospers September 8, 2022
We brought an idea into existence with Atelier Ultra, it is a unique offering by us in the essential oils space. It is a place where ideas breathe, creativity is encouraged, and the nuances of ...
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Italy’s Lush Essential Oils Connect August 17, 2022
Mark Sewell and Gaëtan Bourdeau Southern Italy is a treasure trove of well-manicured trees, bursting with citrus fruits. Here, experience merges with innovation to produce the purest range of ...
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Karen Manheimer July 27, 2022
Karen Manheimer joins Ultra International Inc. as the Senior Vice President. She brings with her almost three decades of experience in managing essential oil products, sales, sourcing, and ...
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Market Report July 19, 2022
SOAK UP THE SUN! Welcome to the Summer edition of Ultra’s Market Report! Browse and discover all the latest essential oils from growing regions worldwide. In addition, our download ...
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Mark Sewell May 31, 2022
A new asset of experience and expertise Mark Sewell joins as Group CEO of Ultra International. As a former public school student, Mark’s initial motivation was a well-paying respectable career in ...
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EcoVadis – Golden Grove Naturals April 26, 2022
Golden Grove Naturals, an Australia Small to Medium Enterprise which grows, manufactures, exports and markets sustainably produced essential oils. Today announces receiving Ecovadis esteemed Gold ...
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FLOOD UPDATE – GGN AUSTRALIA April 14, 2022
In late February-early March 2022 a “one-in-1000 year” flood created a wave of havoc and destruction through our company’s base, and tea tree plantations in the Northern Rivers ...
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Market Report March 31, 2022
SPRING TO LIFE! Welcome to the Spring edition of Ultra’s Market Report! Browse and discover all the latest essential oils from growing regions around the world. In addition, our download ...
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POWDERING WELLNESS February 7, 2022
Essential oils in powder form open up new product opportunities Constant innovation is the new normal when it comes to the essential oils industry. Companies are spending a lot of time and ...
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NATURALS FROM INDONESIA – AN UPDATE January 27, 2022
At the last IFEAT Conference in Bali in October 2019 I made a keynote presentation providing an overview of Indonesian essential oils and the many challenges and opportunities faced by the ...
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The IFEAT Online Conference January 13, 2022
9-10th November 2021 Despite the ongoing pandemic IFEAT (International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades) continues to make its presence felt in the world of essential oils. From ...
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The Unexplored Might of Mint January 9, 2022
Every toddler-parent faces it. It’s something that we all have done secretly at some point. It’s what we sometimes as adults do too – licking toothpaste off our brush and enjoying the sharp zesty ...
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Destination Morocco -The latest home of essential oils January 9, 2022
Morocco is a treasure trove of natural beauty and some hidden wellness secrets. An incredible essential oils range courtesy of a diverse flora headlines its wellness experience. A variety of ...
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Market Report December 23, 2021
JOY TO THE WORLD! Welcome to the Winter edition of Ultra’s Market Report! Browse and discover all the latest essential oils from growing regions around the world. In addition, our download ...
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The Top Five Trends In Essential Oils Today December 5, 2021
Eddie Bulliqi The global essential oils market is expected to grow from $9.62 billion this year to $18.25 billion in 2028, with a CAGR of 9.57%. Everything is looking up for the sector – not only ...
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Market Report November 5, 2021
THE PATH TO CHANGE ! Welcome to the Autumn edition of Ultra’s Market Report! Browse and discover all the latest on over 100 key essential oils from more than 15 growing regions around the ...
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Vanilla News October 31, 2021
From Around The world… COMOROS The Comoros Islands in the Indian Ocean just northeast of Madagascar are known for the production of high quality bourbon ...
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Spreading Wings around World October 7, 2021
Ultra’s new strategic partners French Connection: Jean-Michel Molin In France, The Ultra Group is collaborating with Mr Jean-Michel Molin. He is our new marketing consultant for sales and ...
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The Scent Of Hope October 7, 2021
Using Essential Oils To Treat Dementia AN INTERVIEW WITH MARIA MORTATI From its earliest inception, the aromatherapeutic tradition has sought to hone the potent cognitive imprint generated by ...
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Spreading Our Wings Around The World September 8, 2021
Ultra’s new strategic partners JAPAN BONDS: HOZUMI TAMURA The Ultra Group has joined hands with Mr Hozumi Tamura in Japan. In order to service the Asian markets better, Mr. Tamura will be our ...
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Kudos to Functional September 8, 2021
Food and Beverages Health is the real wealth. It is a known fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a shift in the customer mindset towards immunity-boosting and wellness foods. Functional ...
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Australia’s drive for a sustainable lavender industry August 12, 2021
Slow and steady wins the race. That’s essentially been Australia’s mindset when it comes to lavender production. After being a fringe player in the lavender space for a long time, the country is ...
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Market Report July 26, 2021
CITRUS BURST ! Welcome to the Summer edition of Ultra’s Market Report! Browse and discover all the latest on over 100 key essential oils from 20 growing regions around the world. In ...
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ENERGY BOOSTING ELIXIRS July 10, 2021
Life is known to throw curveballs, and it can be exhausting to deflect them all the time. But what if you had a companion who could help keep energy levels up to tackle the battles ahead? ...
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Oils that speak my Special Language June 8, 2021
Fragrances That Fill My Heart Every quarter, travelling far and wide, we bring you the freshest of news from the worlds of essential oils and F&F. On our sojourns across fields and wilds we ...
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Bringing the Industry Together May 21, 2021
IFEAT’s First Virtual Conference 19th – 21st January 2021 Over the past 40 years IFEAT and its conferences have been an intrinsic part of the Ultra Group’s development, and one of the highlights ...
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Market Report April 20, 2021
Joys of Spring! Over 110 products from 25 countries analysed and reported on many with in-depth analysis. The report is also packed with additional articles : Bringing the Industry Together ...
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Organic Essential Oil Market Report – Spring 2021 April 9, 2021
Why Organic? Organics are a growing market, and they form a trend that is expected to witness a further upward curve. Click on the below to view the complete E-book Organic Essential Oils Market ...
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Ultra Amazonia March 15, 2021
We are pleased to present our new range of natural products straight from the Amazon.
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Rosemary Remembrances February 22, 2021
From food to Pharaohs, rosemary has captured imaginations and spread its enlivening essence throughout the ages. Join us as we trace the nostalgic nuances of rosemary through the winding lanes of ...
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The Untapped Potential British Essential Oils February 8, 2021
Marianne Martin is a commercial perfumer, who has been working with essential oils for over four decades. We had an opportunity to have her inputs on the British essential oils landscape. Please ...
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The Ultra Group’s Unflinching Organic Quest January 16, 2021
In harmony with Nature Purity and responsibility are the cornerstones on which our organics range is built. Free of any chemical ailments, organic essential oils are safest for consumption. Our ...
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Essential Oils In The Kitchen January 7, 2021
Mandy Aftel On Flavour and Fragrance Crossovers Mandy Aftel is a revered California-based perfumer who only uses naturals in her work – a choice she made early on in her career that not only ...
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Market Report December 21, 2020
WINTER WONDERLAND! Over 110 products from 25 countries analysed and reported on many with in-depth analysis. The report is also packed with additional articles : The Ultra Group’s Organic Quest, ...
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A Heaven ”Scent” Profession November 28, 2020
A JOURNEY FILLED WITH FRAGRANCE Gaëtan Bourdeau Business Development and Purchase, Ultra International BV Management and fragrances – fascinating partners, aren’t they? This is exactly ...
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All set to ACE the UK market November 17, 2020
Ultra-International UK will offer our entire array of naturals and plant products in convenient size packages to meet smaller volume requirements. Ultra UK will also create new blends with ...
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From Coal to Fragrances November 16, 2020
JOS CUNNINGHAM ACES THE CONSUMER-CENTRIC APPROACH Jos Cunningham General Manager, Ultra International UK Ltd. We are proud to have on board Jos Cunningham as General Manager, Ultra ...
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Organic Essential Oil Compendium November 5, 2020
We are pleased to present the Ibook version of our Organic Essential oil Compendium. The continuous quest to find genuine organic oils with low pesticide content while being sustainable enabled ...
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Leading the Development of Eucalyptus Oils November 2, 2020
Miguel Doval Executive Vice President-Europe, Ultra international BV A highly motivated and experienced individual, Miguel Doval came to work for the Ultra Group after spending 12 years at ...
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ULTRA VALUES October 26, 2020
Lisa Piccininni On Her Journey In Essential Oils Lisa Piccininni General Manager, Ultra International Inc In a new series of interviews showcased through the Ultra Market Report, key members of ...
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Organic Essential Oil Market Report October 12, 2020
The continuous quest to find genuine organic oils with low pesticide content while being sustainable enabled us to launch Ultra Organics. The growing demand for organic pure and natural essential ...
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Market Report Autumn 2020 Ibook is live! October 6, 2020
We are pleased to present the Ibook version of our latest Ultra Market Report-Autumn 2020. Over 98 products from more than 25 countries analysed with in- depth analysis included for many ...
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Market Report September 28, 2020
COME SEPTEMBER! We are pleased to present the latest Autumn edition of the Ultra Market Report. Over 98 products from more than 25 countries analysed with in- depth analysis included for many ...
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Sustainable Commitment September 17, 2020
Over the past few decades the Ultra International Group of companies has been relentless in its commitment towards adopting sustainable business practices across the globe. Acknowledging our ...
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Nature’s Miracle Mantras July 30, 2020
The Australian Power House All of us are wishing for a miracle medicine or ingredient. It is heartening that there are several plant essences that are no less than nature’s miracle mantras for ...
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Interview with Fanny Bal July 9, 2020
A New Generation’s Perspective A deep dive into the mind of one of the industry’s most promising young perfumers – her relationship with naturals, how she’s using them, and why they should be ...
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Sustainability Red Alert June 30, 2020
It is difficult to look for a silver lining when every news item is met with a sense of dread. In times when survival is the basic instinct, other ancillary factors take a back seat. But ...
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Market Report June 6, 2020
Over 90 products from more than 25 countries analysed and reported on, many with in-depth analysis. The report is also packed with additional articles related to Tackling the COVID-19 crisis: ...
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TACKLING THE COVID-19 CRISIS June 3, 2020
A ROADMAP FOR THE ESSENTIAL OILS INDUSTRY The essential oils market isn’t immune and is facing its set of challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The business is looking at leaders in the ...
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A Lemon Scented Tea Tree Tango May 24, 2020
Love That Lemony Scent? If ever you make your way through the sandy rocky escarpments of eastern Australia you will be greeted with swathes of small, white flowers on pendulous branches of tall ...
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Vegetable Oils-The Many Facts May 11, 2020
Many vegetable oils have variables from nutritional facts, to benefits, to temperature durability, and uses. Let’s break this down for you. Essential oils, carrier oils, vegetable oils, nut oils, ...
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Aaron Pollack, CEO of Golden Grove Naturals April 29, 2020
The Top Three Questions That Will Affect The Future Of Australian Farming Interview with Aaron Pollack, CEO of Golden Grove Naturals Eddie Bulliqi [EB]: As a farmer, are you fully satisfied with ...
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Sustanability Report April 22, 2020
Click here to read about all our efforts in order to grow towards a sustainable future.
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All Eyes On Australia April 7, 2020
Six Reasons Why Australian Naturals Are On The Rise The soft cultural power of Australian natural essential oils is set to deliver on the most challenging consumer demands of our time. This ...
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Market Report March 18, 2020
Over 100 products from more than 20 countries analysed and reported on, many with in-depth analysis. The report is also packed with additional articles related to The Rising Naturals in ...
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THE ZESTY FLAVOUR OF SOUTHERN ITALY February 27, 2020
During my travels around southern Italy last summer, I discovered the rich abundance of this exceptional region, and the generous, authentic inhabitants who have lived there for generations. My ...
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Citrus Leading the Essential Oil Brigade February 1, 2020
A chilled glass of tangy lemonade in the summer heat or a juicy grapefruit at breakfast – who doesn’t enjoy the zesty freshness of citrus fruits? Citrus fruits have captured the human ...
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Soulful Sandalwood Stories January 30, 2020
Sandalwood essential oil has been used for perfumery, medicinal, religious and cultural purposes over many centuries. The trees are all similar to varying degrees, as they are semi-parasitic ...
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FUNCTIONAL FRAGRANCE January 14, 2020
Over the last year, industry headlines have proclaimed ‘functional fragrance’ as a key concept for the future of wellness and olfaction. But isn’t it just the same as aromatherapy? This article ...
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IFEAT 2019 AN “ESSENTIAL” BLEND OF BUSINESS AND CULTURE January 5, 2020
In God’s own country, we had the largest gathering of the essential oils community. Many discoveries were made with a perfect blend of business chatter, along with exposure to Balinese culture, ...
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Market Report December 26, 2019
Over 90 products from 20 countries analysed and reported on, many with in-depth analysis. The report is also packed with additional articles related to Sandalwood Oils, Scent Development in the ...
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A Vintage Aroma-A Legacy of 90 Years November 20, 2019
The fragrance is ninety years old and has still not lost its charm. Its aroma lives on and continues to fill the senses and make a difference to many lives. As Ultra International steps into its ...
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All set to ACE the UK market November 7, 2019
We are delighted to share the news that Ultra International has acquired Absolute Cosmetic Essentials Limited (ACE). With this acquisition, we take our first steps into the arena of smaller ...
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The Perception of Natural: Lessons and Predictions October 23, 2019
Summary: This article considers the roles emotion and association play in the perceived value of ‘natural’ within the health and beauty sectors, how changing public opinion from the 1970s to ...
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Golden Grove Naturals- The Australian Study Tour Report October 15, 2019
ON THE SCENT OF AUSSIE TREASURES Work close to nature is most enthralling and stimulating. In years of experience, one’s learning stands out; a study tour is everything but ‘study.’ With an ...
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Market Report September 30, 2019
1929 – 2019 Almost a century and we are just getting started Oils and all their essentials Browse and discover all the latest on over 115 key essential oils from 25 growing regions around ...
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The Tradition that is Grasse August 30, 2019
An account of the history of Grasse that makes it a perfumer’s treasure Spring is definitely my favourite season. This morning I got up early and moved quietly to avoid waking the rest of the ...
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Sensational Forests August 19, 2019
The Beneficial Effects of Forest Therapy For ages, practitioners have walked the woods, to take in nature’s sights and scents. As nature therapy and aromatherapy gets wider acceptance in the ...
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The Future of Fragrance Farming July 29, 2019
INSTAGRAMMABLE, CIRCULAR AND IN THE CLOUD Summary: Consumer fragrance culture is shape-shifting at a faster rate than ever before, recruiting increasingly diverse and open-minded users who are ...
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Minty Moments – Dive Into The Mint Story July 13, 2019
The sun’s in its element, and it’s the time to reach out for that mint-laced summer drink or health-boosting salads. Have you ever wondered what gives them their shivery fresh piquancy? Yes, it’s ...
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Market Report July 1, 2019
SUMMER FRESH! Welcome to the Summer edition of Ultra’s Market Report! Browse and discover all the latest on over 92 key essential oils from 20 growing regions around the world. In ...
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Terpenes June 1, 2019
A MAJOR RENEWABLE AND SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF FRAGRANCE AND FLAVOUR INGREDIENTS Sustainability issues are now at the top of the flavour and fragrance (F&F) industry agenda. Consumers ...
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SUSTAINABILITY IS TRENDING IN 2019 May 10, 2019
IS THAT A GOOD THING AND HOW DOES THAT CHANGE THE FIGHT ? Growing consumer interest in sustainability is giving birth to ideas and products that could be a threat to the naturals industry. There ...
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Celebrating blossoms April 23, 2019
Flowers are a great source of inspiration. The colourful and fragile beauty of blossoms and their beautiful natural scent inspire all – from famous poets to the most creative perfumers. ...
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THE AUSTRALIAN ROAD TRIP April 15, 2019
JOURNEY TO EXPLORE THE WORLD OF AUSTRALIAN ESSENTIAL OILS Priyamvada Sanganeria, Ultra International BV PROLOGUE A field trip opens up opportunities to closely observe cultures, practices, and ...
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Market Report Spring 2019 Ibook is live! April 12, 2019
Browse and discover all the latest on over 110 key essential oils from 25 growing regions around the world. In addition, our download version is packed full of additional articles including: The ...
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Market Report April 4, 2019
BLOSSOM FORTH! Welcome to the Spring edition of Ultra’s Market Report! Browse and discover all the latest on over 110 key essential oils from 25 growing regions around the world. In ...
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Wild Harvesting, an Essential part of Essential oils March 30, 2019
Tinctures, teas, oils, essences, and fragrances- there’s a world of wellbeing that is harnessed from the natural goodness of plants. But how often do we think about these herbal allies of ours? ...
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OPTIMISING SOCIAL ECOSYSTEMS January 24, 2019
HOW IMPROVING THE LIVES OF PATCHOULI FARMERS IMPROVES THE PATCHOULI PRODUCT The obstacles facing long-term patchouli sustainability in Indonesia should worry all players that make use of the ...
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CERTIFIED ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OILS – MYTH OR REALITY? January 18, 2019
The United States Department (USD) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) implemented the organic regulations in 2002. The US organic sector has tripled in size since then. Retail sales now exceed ...
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IN CAPTAIN COOK’S FOOTSTEPS : THE TRAVEL JOURNAL OF HIS DESCENDANT January 7, 2019
The 1768-1771 expedition by British navigator, explorer and cartographer James Cook took him to the East Coast of Australia, where he was the first European to set foot. During the adventure, his ...
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Market Report Winter 2018 Ibook is live! December 24, 2018
Winter Market Report 2018 Ibook version is packed full of additional articles including: In Captain Cook’s footsteps: The travel journal of his descendant, Certified Organic Essential Oils : Myth ...
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The Essential Christmas Essences December 14, 2018
Cool crisp air; candles, wreaths and garlands adorning every house along with merry splashes of reds, greens, whites and silver. The changes in the weather make households gear up not just for ...
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Market Report December 12, 2018
SPREAD THE WARMTH Welcome to the Winter edition of Ultra’s Market Report! Browse and discover all the latest on over 120 key essential oils from 25 growing regions around the world. In ...
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NAHA Conference 2018 November 6, 2018
The National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) Conference 2018 just concluded in Utah, USA. Sculpted by the elements, Utah boasts of a landscaping treasure that is hard to find anywhere ...
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IFEAT CARTAGENA 2018 October 3, 2018
IFEAT’s recently concluded gathering at Cartagena, Colombia witnessed a flurry of bustling activity at our meeting room. The enthusiastic team of the Ultra Group of Companies, Van Aroma and ...
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Market Report September 7, 2018
HOLA AMIGOS Welcome to the Autumn edition of Ultra’s Market Report! Browse and discover all the latest on over 135 key essential oils from 25 growing regions around the world. In addition, our ...
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Market Report Autumn 2018 Ibook is live! September 7, 2018
Autumn Market Report 2018 Ibook version is packed full of additional articles including The IFEAT Spanish Study Tour 2018, the growing citrus industry, an expert opinion on Cannabis Oil and the ...
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Cannabis Confusion Hemp, Marijuana, CBD and THC Some Personal Reflections September 5, 2018
Dr. Robert Pappas, Founder – Essential Oil University Over the past few years there has been a substantial increase in the legal use of cannabis products, including cannabis oil, and the ...
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Yuzu Oil September 5, 2018
Michael Zviely, PhD CIC, Israel There are several kinds of citruses in the market, but the one that has caught the western world by its taste buds is the yuzu. Loaded with three times more ...
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Indonesian Essential Oil Market Updates September 5, 2018
Keep on top with all the latest from Indonesia here including updates on favourites like Nutmeg, Patchouli, Clove and Vetiver!
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11TH ANNUAL IFEAT STUDY TOUR August 30, 2018
Lisa Piccininni, Ultra International Inc., USA IFEAT’s 11th Study Tour took place in Spain from Friday June 15th to Saturday June 23rd 2018. Each study tour is different; for example, the Spanish ...
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Tea Tree Oil-New Season 2018 August 18, 2018
HARVEST IN PROGRESS Let us dive down south and top up on the tea tree happenings at Golden Grove Naturals.New South Wales and Queensland are home to this evergreen shrub, which loves the humid ...
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Market Report : Orange Oil August 9, 2018
In July this year, the USDA released its crop forecast figures for Brazilian orange production of 16.0 million MT for the current Brazilian marketing year July 2018 to June 2019. This is around ...
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IFEAT Colombia 2018 July 14, 2018
The next IFEAT Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency and Estelar Hotels, Cartagena, Colombia from from 9th to 13th September. The City of Cartagena, is known as the “Jewel of Colombia” in ...
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World Perfumery Congress 2018 June 18, 2018
An olfactory delight of natural essences, doused in generous amounts of creativity, and learnings seasoned by many new perspectives, these are few glimpses from the ...
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Market Report May 29, 2018
Welcome to our new Summer Market Report 2018 featuring over 100 essential oils! In addition our download version is packed full of additional articles including Does fragrance have a soul?, Sri ...
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The Internal Oneness Yoga with Essential Oils May 28, 2018
Inputs from Puneet Nanda, Founder of Guru Nanda A few drops of an essential oil paired with restorative yoga leads to deeper awareness of rest in the asana (i.e. posture). We explore some oils ...
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SRI LANKA THE SPICE ISLAND May 26, 2018
Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”, is an island at the southern tip of India with a population of 21 million. It has a diverse environment, magnificent cultures and ...
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Australia Road Trippin’ May 25, 2018
Bustling cities, breathtaking beaches, natural woodlands, and swathes of serene farmlands, Australia has it all. But there’s a treasure trove of wellness just waiting to be uncorked. Australia’s ...
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DOES FRAGRANCE HAVE A SOUL? May 19, 2018
Nathalie Sahut , Fragrance Influence, France Exclusively written for Ultra International BV. The perfumer’s palette comprises a very wide range of raw materials. Both synthetic and natural ...
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Market Report Spring 2018 Ibook is live! March 30, 2018
Spring Market Report 2018 Ibook version is packed full of additional articles including Vanilla from Madagascar, Hinoki Oil and nature’s aromatic treasures from Indonesia.
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Hinoki oil March 28, 2018
Healing with Hinoki The Miracle Scents by-Michael Zviely, PhD CIC, Israel In Japan the Hinoki is not just a tree. Revered for its timber, decorative foliage, therapeutic benefits of the ...
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Market Report March 28, 2018
Welcome to our new Spring Market Report 2018 featuring over 100 essential oils! In addition our download version is packed full of additional articles including Vanilla from Madagascar, Hinoki ...
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Market Report - Indonesia March 12, 2018
Keep on top with all the latest from Indonesia here including updates on favourites like Nutmeg, Patchouli, Clove and Vetiver!
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Vanilla, A Complex Ingredient March 7, 2018
Containing over 250 flavour compounds, natural vanilla is by far one of the most popular flavouring agents. It is estimated that 18,000 global products are flavoured with vanilla. Naturally, it ...
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Clove Leaf Oil February 21, 2018
The typhoon Ava hit the North East coast of Madagascar in January, leading to colossal infrastructural damage in Tamatave (Toamasina). Fortunately, vital areas for clove production were saved ...
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INCITE 2018 February 15, 2018
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FRAGRANCE INDUSTRY CSIR-INDUSTRY ACTION PLAN Venue: CSIR-India Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow On February 15th some 100 delegates met at the CSIR’s ...
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The Aussie Oils Update February 10, 2018
Golden Grove Naturals (GGN) has witnessed a hub of activity in the recent past. We bring you an update from Australia.
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El Mundo De La Naranja February 6, 2018
From Murcia, the heart of the Spanish orange industry, we bring you this video. Take a glimpse into our world, and how we extract citrus oils, and always deliver the Ultra promise of purity.
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Market Report : Citrus Oil-Sicily February 6, 2018
The headline from the Sicily citrus scene shows delayed production, brought about by unsuitable weather conditions. The net effect of this has been an abundance of small grades; indicating ...
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Market Report - Indonesia January 16, 2018
Keep on top with all the latest from Indonesia here including updates on the current crisis surrounding Clove supplies and the latest on Patchouli as prices finally begin to rise!
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Market Report - Winter 2017/18 January 1, 2018
A warm welcome to 2018 and our latest market report. Covering over 110 products we have the market all wrapped up this winter!
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Market Report - Spanish Lemon December 20, 2017
We’ve been busy in Murcia, the heart of the Spanish lemon industry and as always we wish to share with you some facts along with our opinion of today’s market conditions (see below market ...
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Market Report - Indonesia December 1, 2017
Keep on top with all the latest from Indonesia here including updates on the current crisis surrounding Clove supplies and the latest on Patchouli as prices finally begin to rise!
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Van Aroma New Isolates November 24, 2017
Following Van Aroma’s 2016 expansion, we are now pleased to be offering a selection of new naturals and derivatives from their growing portfolio. EX CITRONELLA OIL Natural Citronellal | ...
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Golden Grove Product Guide November 16, 2017
We’ve consolidated what we’ve already shared with you into a simple to understand leaflet which outlines the key essential oils from Australia for both the perfumery and aromatherapy ...
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Global Orange Market Post Irma October 23, 2017
How Irma will hurt the Global Orange recovery? Let’s first gain some perspective, as there is a lot of rhetoric surrounding the impact of Hurricane Irma in Florida in September, not helped by ...
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Florida Citrus Updates October 16, 2017
The USDA has released its latest figures for the new Florida citrus season, which includes the current fruit droppage assessment following Hurricane Irma. Depending on the region, many had ...
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Van Aroma Invest in Sualwesi Clove October 14, 2017
Over the past 8 years Van Aroma has been focusing on the development of a secured and sustainable raw material supply chain from the island of Sulawesi. Sulawesi sits just east of Borneo and ...
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Market Report - Autumn 2017 October 1, 2017
All the news from around the globe right here in one place. Download our biggest ever market report featuring over 100 of your favourite essential oils! Download our digital copy for more product ...
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Market Report - Indonesia September 6, 2017
Keep on top with all the latest from Indonesia here including updates on favourites like Nutmeg, Patchouli and the recently problematic Vetiver!
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Market Report - Provence, France September 4, 2017
As always we like to share with you our activities and market news and today we're going to do both. This summer (like most) the Ultra Team found ourselves in beautiful Provence checking in on ...
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Market Report - Indonesian Clove September 1, 2017
The Indonesian production during 2017 is expected to be down 70% on previous year's. To find out why and what this means to oil supplies today and going forward then please keep reading.
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Market Report - Brazilian Orange August 7, 2017
Despite all the reports circulating about this seasons fantastic new crop we take a deeper look into the supply situation to show in detail why it's unlikely there will be a marked improvement ...
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Product Bulletin - Lavender Bulgarian August 4, 2017
In a contrasting year to last it seems the market is set for some challenging times as the latest news from Bulgaria suggest a 30% reduction in production! This isn't new news as we reported the ...
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Market Report - Global Lemon August 3, 2017
There’s a lot of information to process at the moment when it comes to the global lemon market. Argentina’s performance is usually key to how the oil markets balance, so when it sneezes everyone ...
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Bulgarian Study Tour 2017 July 25, 2017
Although this was IFEAT’s shortest study tour to date – because of the cancellation of the Turkish section of the tour – the tour was a dream come true for me. Rose oil is my favourite oil, and ...
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Global Clove Markets 2017 July 19, 2017
“World Cloves Market Would Remain Firm and Speculative During 2017” Indonesia Indonesia was producing consecutive 2 years of good crops during 2015 / 2016. During 2015 Indonesia ...
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Van Aroma Introduce Vetiveryl Acetate July 4, 2017
Van Aroma have introduced yet another fantastic derivative to their growing portfolio, this time from the Vetiver family, Vetiveryl Acetate. This derivative takes all the best features from the ...
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Market Report - Orange Brazil June 16, 2017
There have been some promising new numbers coming from Brazil for the new 2017/18 Orange Season but what do they really mean for the oil industry?
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Market Report - Indonesia May 17, 2017
Keep on top with all the latest from Indonesia here including updates on favourites like Nutmeg, Patchouli and the recently problematic Vetiver!
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Product Bulletin - Lavender Bulgarian April 28, 2017
There is some disappointing news coming out of Bulgaria at the moment as recent poor weather conditions have badly effected the Lavender plantations which could reduce supplies by up to 100MT for ...
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Market Report April 28, 2017
Your favourite Market Report is back packed with more analysis from more products and origins than before! View online or download your personal copy here!
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Market Report - Global Lemon April 25, 2017
There's a lot of information to process at the moment when it comes to the global lemon markets. Argentina's performance is usually key to how the oil markets balance so when they sneeze, ...
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Spain takes advice on HLB (Citrus Greening) April 24, 2017
Experts warn that HLB could kill in just a few years! It is known as greening and is a lethal bacterium for citrus. It is transmitted by an insect whose presence has already been detected in ...
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Market Report - Global Orange April 20, 2017
It's always important to look at the overall Global supply situation of any one product when trying to understand what's happening in your local markets. Here we're focusing on Orange from ...
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CSIR – CIMAP Honour April 18, 2017
CSIR – CIMAP felicitates Guest of Honour to Sant Sanganeria. It’s a great honour to be sharing with you another proud recognition of the contributions to the F&F Industry of our ...
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Product Bulletin - Tea Tree Oil April 10, 2017
Growing fears that leaf drop in the Northern Rivers and Port Macquarie regions which could lead to a 20% biomass loss from the areas that contribute 85% of Australia’s tea tree oil production.
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Australian Blue Cypress Oil March 20, 2017
It’s as easy as ABC! Australian Blue Cypress INTRODUCTION Most essential oils have a history – generations of traditional uses, cult stories and modern day successes but here’s an oil which ...
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Market Report - Indonesia March 6, 2017
WEATHER ISSUES Storms and high rainfall have caused floods across various regions and have undermined harvesting and collection efforts for many products. The weather conditions in Indonesia are ...
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Introducing Golden Grove Naturals February 1, 2017
GGN is an enterprise driven by European and Asian investors, which is set to bring the Australian naturals market into the global arena. In association with an experienced local partner GGN will ...
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Patchouli Terpenes January 22, 2017
Over the years the process of obtaining patchouli oil has gone further than a simple steam distillation. The quality of raw materials, in particular from Sulawesi has meant that to obtain the ...
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Aromatherapy Past & Present January 6, 2017
Available evidence suggests that humankind recognised the power of aromatics as early as the Neolithic Period, which ended some 4,000 years ago. Aromatic herbs may have been used in cooking and ...
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Market Report January 1, 2017
It’s hard to know where to start when reflecting on 2016, with so many key political and economic factors likely to put it into the history books as a major year of change. The US ...
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Working to save Florida’s citrus December 21, 2016
USDA and AUM LifeTech develop a novel Non-GMO RNA silencing approach against citrus greening with a goal to save the troubled $40 billion global citrus industry PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1, ...
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Botanical Extracts from Van Aroma December 1, 2016
Over the course of 2016 Van Aroma have brought to the market many new naturals and natural derivatives and are pleased to be now introducing the first in a series of botanical extracts. As part ...
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Lisa Piccininni joins Ultra Inc. November 23, 2016
Lisa Piccininni has recently joined Ultra International Inc. following her retirement from PepsiCo. after 28 years. She spent the last 16 years working as an Associate Manager in Procurement ...
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Frankincense – Different Chemotypes November 18, 2016
We are pleased to be bringing you the first of a number of new articles from the Essential Oil University, by our guest writer, Dr. Robert S. Pappas. This article highlights the ongoing confusion ...
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Product Bulletin - Spanish Lemon Oil October 28, 2016
It's the start of the 2016/17 lemon season in Spain and we've just returned from the region with all the latest information!
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Market Report - Indonesia October 25, 2016
We have all the latest market updates for your favourite Indonesian products from Citronella to Vetiver and everything in between!!
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Patchouli Haz Class October 24, 2016
There has been some recent confusion over the transportation classification of patchouli essential oil with many clients challenging our shipping documents. Internet searches will bring up many ...
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Newsletter Autumn 2016 October 12, 2016
Re-visit all the latest news articles with our digital newsletter! Featuring the recent IFEAT Conference in Dubai, the IFEAT Study Tour of USA, the IFEAT Founder’s Award and a reminder of ...
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IFEAT Founder’s Award October 11, 2016
We are proud to be writing this special post to celebrate our own Chairman’s achievement in receiving the IFEAT Founder’s Award at this year’s annual conference in Dubai. IFEAT ...
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IFEAT Study Tour 2016 October 10, 2016
The 9th Annual IFEAT Study Tour took place in the USA from August 13th to 21st 2016, visiting Texas, the Pacific Northwest and the Midwest. (Photo 3) It was a hectic schedule, involving some 47 ...
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IFEAT Study Tour 2017 October 6, 2016
The IFEAT Study Tour 2017 will take place in Bulgaria from Sunday 28th May until Friday 2nd June. As part of the tour participants will be visiting several essential oil producing, processing and ...
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IFEAT 2017 – Dates Announced October 1, 2016
Save the date!! IFEAT 2017 will be held in Athens, Greece, from September 24th – 27th. Further details will follow soon!!
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Market Report September 22, 2016
TAKE US EVERYWHERE!! Welcome to your new bumper market report featuring over 100 essential oils! In addition our 50 page download version is packed full of additional articles including Nutmeg, ...
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Market Report - Indonesia September 20, 2016
Find out all the latest from Indonesia with a full review of today's markets, products and challenges! Patchouli, Clove, Nutmeg etc plus economy data and details of this season's troublesome La Niña!
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Lavandin Grosso – 2016 Harvest Video September 19, 2016
Are you interested to see how we get your lavandin grosso essential oil? Well check out this video showing the harvest and distillation from this year’s crop in France!! Working with ...
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Citrus – GOOD for obesity? September 4, 2016
There hasn’t been much in the way of good news for orange recently with global demand declining amidst health warnings that too much natural sugar (fructose) is bad for us. Well thanks to another ...
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Market Report - Indonesia July 22, 2016
Currency Influence How is a local tax amnesty in Indonesia impacting on your essential oil prices? Well it’s quiet simple. By attracting local business and residents to return monies invested ...
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Buddawood July 18, 2016
Mysterious & Curious If the name doesn’t capture your attention, then the product itself should as its unique woody note has got many in the fragrance world excited! WHAT’S IN A NAME? ...
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Essential Oil Future Trends July 10, 2016
Recent studies have suggested that the value of the GLOBAL ESSENTIAL OIL MARKET IS SET TO REACH A STAGGERING USD 11.67 BILLION BY 2022, compared with a current estimated value of USD 5.51 ...
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Product Bulletin - Mexican Lime July 8, 2016
This season is set to be short and disappointing after a number of climate issues over the past 9 months. Read more on the battle to meet market demands when Mother Nature doesn't want to co-operate!
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Orange Crisis – Citrus Greening July 4, 2016
The global orange market is in crisis, with the average annual growth rates over the last 2 years at -7.0%. As a result, market volume decreased to 61.1 million tons in 2015. One of the main ...
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IFEAT Dubai 2016 July 4, 2016
The annual IFEAT Conference is an important event for many as producers, processors, traders and buyers come together for the 5 day event. This year’s conference will be held in Dubai ...
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WPC Review & 2018 Announcement July 1, 2016
The recent World Perfumery Congress (WPC) at the Fontainebleau, Miami Beach was a hugely successful event, enjoyed by over 1,000 delegates, including the Ultra team. Ultra was a proud sponsor of ...
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Van Aroma New Product Updates June 30, 2016
Following Van Aroma’s recent expansion, we are now pleased to be offering a selection of new naturals and derivatives from their growing portfolio. Benzoin Crystals Our benzoin is the gum is ...
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New Product Lists June 14, 2016
We are pleased to share with you our new Ultra International B.V. and our new P.T. Van Aroma product lists. Click on the below previews to open and download!
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Market Report June 9, 2016
Covering almost 100 essential oil / origin combinations we are pleased to bring you this special edition of our Market Report! Be sure to download the new digital version with added features!
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Product Bulletin - Brazilian Orange June 2, 2016
There have been too many problems recently for the world's largest volume essential oil and its troubles are far from over. Read here all the latest close of season statistics and forecasts
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Product Bulletin - Nutmeg & More May 20, 2016
It's all go go go in Indonesia at the minute. Thankfully the main exported products in Clove, Patchouli and Citronella are all stable which is great for the market! Unfortunately the same can't ...
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King Kunzea May 16, 2016
Is this just another one of those mystical, conceptual, fantasy essential oils from Australia or is it something real? Well we can tell you this one is 100% real!!! Why is that you ask, then read ...
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WPC 2016 May 1, 2016
This year’s WPC will take place at Fontainebleau Resort Miami Beach, Florida on June 12th to June 15th. The Fontainebleau Resort is a world famous hotel, standing tall on the iconic Miami Beach ...
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Tea Tree – A Personal View April 27, 2016
WRITTEN FOR IFEAT WORLD’S ‘My Favourite’ April 2016 Growing up in the United Kingdom in the 1980’s there wasn’t the tradition or growing awareness like there is today, for the uses of ...
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Market Report April 20, 2016
Your gateway to everything you need to know this Spring with a full review of over 90 essential oils from 22 different countries - all in one place - here!!
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F&F Trends in India – IGCC April 8, 2016
Ultra recently contributed to an interview undertaken by the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce on the current and future trends in the Global F&F World with a focus on India.The IGCC support ...
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Job Opportunities March 18, 2016
As a dynamic and leading business within the Global Ingredients and Flavour & Fragrance markets, the Ultra Group of Companies are always looking to recruit new talents who are as ...
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Van Aroma New Products March 16, 2016
Further to Van Aroma’s recent expansion, we are now pleased to be offering a selection of new naturals and derivatives from their growing portfolio. Benzoin Resinoid SumatraBenzoin is the ...
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HPCI India 2016 March 10, 2016
Home and Personal Care Ingredients Exhibition & Conference 2016 Mumbai, BEC March 10–11, 2016 The Indian economy is the third largest in the world in terms of purchasing power, and is going ...
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IFEAT Dubai 2016 February 25, 2016
The next IFEAT Conference will be held at the Madinat Jumeirah Hotel in Dubai from Sunday 25th September to Thursday 29th. It promises to be a memorable venue with Dubai being amongst the leading ...
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SFHE – Humana People to People February 22, 2016
Humana People to People India, in partnership with Sanganeria Foundation, has been engaged in providing access to education to out-of-school children and never been to school children since 2007. ...
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Market Report - Citrus February 16, 2016
Updates on all major citrus oils and origins after the winter seasons including all the latest information from the USDA's Feb 9th assessments!
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SFHE February 2016 Update February 15, 2016
SANGANERIA FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH AND EDUCATION (SFHE) are pleased to bring you an updated profile of today’s work and projects within our communities with the introduction of our latest brochure. ...
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Essential Oil Global Trends February 7, 2016
Recent studies have suggested that the GLOBAL ESSENTIAL OIL MARKET IS SET TO REACH A STAGGERING USD 11.67 BILLION BY 2022, today it is estimated to be at USD 5.51 billion. That’s around a 10% ...
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Van Aroma Expansion January 26, 2016
10 Years Young And No Longer Just A Collector Celebrating 10 years since incorporation, we are delighted to share with you our recent investments as our Jakarta facilities undergo a multi-million ...
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AAIC 2016 January 22, 2016
Ultra are pleased to be attending this year’s AAIC congress in New Delhi, April 22-24 2016. Organised by the Essential Oil Association of India the Asian Aromas and Ingredients Congress is ...
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The Australian Tea Tree Oil Story January 8, 2016
In modern history tea tree oil (TTO) has around 70 years of recognised antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties and its reputation keeps on growing. ...
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Market Report December 20, 2015
Covering 87 essential oils from over 20 countries click here to review everything from 2015 and see what we have to look forward to when we return in the New Year
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Celebrating 10 Years December 10, 2015
2015 marks a significant milestone in the HISTORY of Ultra International as the company celebrates its 10th ANNIVERSARY of being based in Europe. During this time Ultra International B.V. has ...
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SFHE 2015/16 Updates November 30, 2015
The SANGANERIA FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH AND EDUCATION (SFHE) are pleased to bring you an updated profile of today’s work and projects within our communities. SFHE works with some of the most ...
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Product Bulletin - Grapefruit Florida November 22, 2015
Take a brief trip down memory lane and learn a little about Florida's Citrus history and discover today's latest market information on Grapefruit.
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Product Bulletin - Orange Oil 2015/16 November 13, 2015
Get all the latest information from Brazil, South Africa and USA on the current Orange situation, were is appears the challenges continue thanks in part to Citrus Greening and El Nińo.
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Product Bulletin - Lemon Oil 2015/16 November 6, 2015
The 2015/16 Lemon season has started and we have all the latest information and statistics to help you paint a clearer picture of the months ahead.
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IFEAT 2015 Sri Lanka Conference Report November 1, 2015
The IFEAT Annual Conference was held at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo from September 27th – October 1st 2015. The large hotel complex combined with satellite hotels nearby enabled delegates ...
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Shimadzu & Toshvin – 45 Years in India October 28, 2015
Today an event was held to celebrate a 45 year Indo-Japanese collaboration between the companies TOSHVIN and SHIMADZU. The guest speaker was our Chairman, Mr Sant Sanganeria. His presentation ...
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Indonesia – El Niño & Currency October 23, 2015
El Niño You may have heard about this on the news and forgot to think about the possible EFFECTS ON OUR MARKETS but there is almost no doubt that during this particular event we will see some ...
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Indonesia – Current & Future Market Dynamics October 14, 2015
Will Indonesia continue to be a major supplier of essential oils, such as cloves, nutmeg, patchouli, citronella, vetiver and other natural ingredients to the global F&F industry? This ...
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The ‘Special’ One – Manuka Oil October 8, 2015
Ultra are pleased to have added a very special oil to our catalog in Manuka Oil. Originating from New Zealand’s East Cape, Manuka Oil (also known as Leptospermum scoparium), is unique in ...
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Market Report September 25, 2015
Read our most comprehensive market report to date, featuring over 80 products from as many as 20 different countries!
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More from ‘Down Under’! September 23, 2015
If you’ve recently read our new Elementary Essential Oil Report ‘Aussie Road Trip‘ you will know that we’ve been spending more time in Australia and New Zealand. We ...
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IFEAT 2015 – Sri Lanka September 22, 2015
With less than a week before the start of this year’s conference we are pleased to confirm the location of our meetings to all our valuable customers and suppliers. Our meetings will take ...
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Australian Road Trip September 17, 2015
I need to know more about these ‘other’ essential oils emerging from Australia, don’t you? We all know about Tea Tree and Sandalwood. Both have a fantastic history and a story that you feel is ...
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New Essential Oils August 23, 2015
We have been working on bringing even more new products to our website and are pleased to have recently published several new essential oil profiles for your reference. Over the coming months we ...
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Website Updates August 14, 2015
Thank you for visiting our website. It’s been just over one month since our launch and we couldn’t be more pleased with the uptake from the market. Over 2,000 new visitors have spent ...
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Australian Sandalwood Plantations August 7, 2015
How can plantations—or longer-term investments—change the dynamics of the aromatic ingredient market? Some crops take longer than others to materialise, but whenever there’s a change in the air ...
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Market Report July 30, 2015
The European harvests are now in full flow. We have all the latest news from Europe and the rest of the World!
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Indonesian Nutmeg Plantations July 20, 2015
How can plantations—or longer-term investments—change the dynamics of the aromatic ingredient market? Some crops take longer than others to materialise, but whenever there’s a change in the air ...
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Have you spotted our Lord Ganesha? July 8, 2015
Have you spotted our Lord Ganesha yet? You will see Ganesha at the bottom right hand corner of your screen, watching over our website. Ganesha is a Hindu God who represents the power of the ...
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Ultra B.V. Launch New Website July 6, 2015
Ultra International B.V. is pleased to announce the launch of our new website. Designed to be a daily tool for our industry, the website is created with the market in mind, providing a platform ...
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Product Bulletin - Bulgarian Lavender June 26, 2015
We've just done a site visit to Bulgaria to review this year's lavender crop expectations. Read what we discovered here!
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Ultra Report in July Perfumer & Flavorist June 20, 2015
Ultra’s team were pleased to contribute this month to an interesting article for the industry’s Perfumer & Flavorist magazine. It features a report on how different conditions can affect our ...
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IFEAT 2015 – Sri Lanka June 1, 2015
Ultra are pleased to confirm that we will once again be attending IFEAT’s annual conference in Sri Lanka from September 27th – October 1st. The conference will be held at the Cinnamon Grand in ...
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Market Report May 20, 2015
As we're fast approaching the European summer months we are all watching with much anticipation how the current conditions are evolving. Will it be a good season all round or will there be the ...
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Ultra Establishes USA Division May 4, 2015
Ultra International is pleased to announce the incorporation of their new USA company, ‘Ultra International Inc.‘ with a registered address at 588 US Highway 130, North Brunswick, NJ ...
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Ultra Interview with Indo-German April 26, 2015
Ultra recently contributed to an interview undertaken by the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce. The IGCC support German companies wishing to do business in India on maters like taxation, legal ...
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SFHE – Shiksha Trust April 7, 2015
The SANGANERIA FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH & EDUCATION is proud to support SHIKSHA. SHIKSHA, founded in 2002, provides free education and vocational training to underprivileged children and youth ...
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Patchouli Oil Supply Migration March 29, 2015
Why is the patchouli market symbolic of the unusual cyclical trends in pricing we face in our industry? It appears that there’s never a dull moment when it comes to this product. As a key raw ...
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SFHE – Purkal Youth Development Society March 20, 2015
The SANGANERIA FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH & EDUCATION is proud to support PYDS. SFHE commenced its support to the Purkal Youth Development Society (PYDS) in the year 2011. The children are ...
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Lavender Oil | Lavandin Oil February 24, 2015
I’m confused as to why when I ask for lavender oil I get so many possible options? Everyone tells me it’s pure and natural but they have different names, different botanicals and of course hugely ...
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Indian Agency Announced February 1, 2015
We are pleased to announce that we have appointed Karnataka Aromas as our exclusive distributor for our essential oils portfolio in the Indian market. Karnataka Aromas owns a 45,000 square feet ...
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Vanilla Markets 2014/15 January 22, 2015
Vanilla is produced in Madagascar, Indonesia and various South Pacific islands and it is a vital ingredient in many flavours and fragrances, particularly in the beverage industry. Although ...
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Ultra Report in January Perfumer & Flavorist January 8, 2015
Ultra’s team were pleased to contribute this month to an interesting article for the industry’s Perfumer & Flavorist magazine. It features reports on how different conditions can ...
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Orange Markets 2014/15 December 6, 2014
ORANGE OIL Citrus sinensis We should remember that orange oil is a by-product of the juice industry. Oil is cold pressed from the peel of the fruit, after the juice extraction and is widely used ...
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Tea Tree Oil November 1, 2014
For many of us in the flavour and fragrance industry little may be known about Tea Tree Oil as it is not produced for its odour profile or flavour characteristics but it is likely you have seen ...
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Crimea & Ukraine: Turbulent times October 14, 2014
(Paper presented at IFEAT Rome Conference by Jonpaul Howarth, September 23rd 2014) Introduction Let’s be honest, when we were back in San Francisco last year how many of us knew exactly where ...
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Sandalwood September 25, 2014
Sandalwood has a fascinating history, full of religious symbolisms and it is used as a vital ingredient in many fine fragrances but in modern history it appears more full of challenges than ...
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