United States - July 2, 2024 —

“For centuries, plants have been a reliable source of essential oils, fulfilling a multitude of purposes such as infusing flavors, imparting fragrances, and even enhancing functionality in products like cosmetics or natural pesticides,” says Kim Bleimann, owner of Berje Inc., a key producer and supplier of flavor and fragrance ingredients to global brands and manufacturers. 

Founded in 1949 by brothers Alexander and Julius “Les” Bleimann as a distributor of aromatic chemicals in Manhattan’s heavily industrialized SoHo district, Berje now sources product from over 70 countries across six continents. This is made possible by an extensive distribution network, which includes warehouses in California and Illinois and a 235,000-square-foot facility in New Jersey stocked with vast inventory, ensuring prompt shipments.

Moreover, Berje has earned multiple certifications and independently verifies product excellence through meticulous quality checks at every process stage—from initial procurement to packing and final inspections. 

“Our esteemed vendor relationships span decades and are cemented by the consistent quality of our shipments,” says Bleimann.

Bleimann’s daughter and CEO of Berje, Gillian Bleimann-Boucard, has been with the company since 2006 and shares a strong desire to preserve the industry for future generations. She aims to strengthen her family’s legacy of perseverance, hard work, and determination by ensuring livable earnings for the global workforce, particularly those in economically underprivileged regions.

Recognizing this, Bleimann-Boucard understands the importance of providing unwavering support to local farmers, even during volatile economic cycles. As a proud supporter of industry research and community involvement, she advocates for regenerative agriculture, combining aromatics and food crops to promote soil health and biodiversity.

Generations in the Making

What started as a passion for perfumery has expanded into a family legacy that extends far beyond the dinner table, touching the lives of countless growers at-source. Even staple ingredients such as rosemary undergo extraordinary journeys to arrive in household products—rosemary shrubs are carefully handpicked by Moroccan harvesters, many of whom are third- or even fourth-generation cultivators of the botanical. Bleimann stresses the critical need to support communities such as these around the world, as well as the importance of industry organizations responsible for safeguarding vital oils.

“The Berje Group will always be committed to maintaining balanced practices, providing livable earnings, and supporting regenerative agriculture practices that promote the purity, quality, and safety of flavor and scent components,” says Bleimann. An impeccable record of fulfilling contractual obligations, nurturing a diverse workforce, and providing employment opportunities to all is a testament to an unwavering dedication toward sustainability. “We relentlessly strive to catalyze positive transformation in the industry,” he continues.

Along with providing prompt, compound-ready ingredients, Berje’s affiliate, the Whole Herb Company, has been a premium botanical and spice ingredient supplier to the spice, tea, and nutraceutical industries since 1975, while Berje Trakia is at the forefront of Bulgarian rose and lavender production. Berje also produces fragrances at its headquarters in Carteret, New Jersey, further expanding the scope of the company’s offerings.

“The essential oil industry’s importance extends beyond just infusing flavors and fragrances,” says Bleimann-Boucard. “It supports livelihoods and cultivates multiple profitable industries including manufacturing and agriculture, which must be preserved for future generations.”

Contact Info:
Name: Elene Costan
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Organization: Berje Inc.
Address: 700 Blair Road Carteret, NJ 07008
Phone: 973-748-8980 ext. 878
Website: https://www.berjeinc.com

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