Chris – Employee Spotlight – Salem Location
Chris Jenkins, I am the Senior Innovation Manager for Essex, based out of Salem, OR
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September 2025 Service Event – Lewis and Clark State Park
To kick off a campaign to give back to the community, the Essex team partnered with Lewis....
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Making An Impression
During the third week in August, Essex had the pleasure of co-hosting the Chemical Sources Association’s (CSA) first ever field trip to a “Source”. Ov...
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A Bit of Nostalgia – Fritzsche Dodge & Olcott (FDO)
A Tribute to the Oldest American Flavor and Fragrance House Article written by Gabriel Sinki On January, 1, 1991, Fritzsche Dodge & Olcott (FDO) was...
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Field Update – Spring 2025
The US conventional mint market is experiencing at least a short-term supply squeeze, with both peppermint and Scotch spearmint.
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HG Hotchkiss – History, It’s All In The Name
One of my favorite peppermint blends at Essex Labs is Hotchkiss. My nose may not be as refined as my sensory analyst colleagues, but I can always tell...
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Essex Labs annual Wrap Party is a success!
Each year, Essex Labs engages with our community...
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Fall 2024 Domestic Mint Market Report
Essex Laboratories serves its valuable customer base by developing high quality mint oils sourced from both domestic and international growers/distrib...
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The Many Uses of Mint Oil
Working at Essex Laboratories for a few years, it’s still amazing to find out what our mint oil can do and goes into. Perhaps you...
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