Holiday Wrap Party – 2025

Facts About Mint Oil

Much of Essex mint oil is shipped in 55 Gallon Drums. A 55 Gallon Drum usually holds 180 kilograms, which equals 396ish lbs.....more.

Fall 2025 US Mint Market Report

Essex Laboratories serves its valuable customer base by developing high-quality mint oils sourced from both domestic and international growers/distrib...

Road Trip! Essex Chehalis and Essex Salem

In August the Chehalis team took a road trip down...

Running – Outside the Comfort Zone

It was Spring 2025 and I needed a place to escape from the news cycles...

Tasty Creations

Part of innovation can involve creating tasty treats by our wonderful lab people...

Chris – Employee Spotlight – Salem Location

Chris Jenkins, I am the Senior Innovation Manager for Essex, based out of Salem, OR

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...

Field Update – Spring 2025

The US conventional mint market is experiencing at least a short-term supply squeeze, with both peppermint and Scotch spearmint.