Road Trip! Essex Chehalis and Essex Salem
In August the Chehalis team took a road trip down...
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Running – Outside the Comfort Zone
It was Spring 2025 and I needed a place to escape from the news cycles...
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Tasty Creations
Part of innovation can involve creating tasty treats by our wonderful lab people...
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Chris – Employee Spotlight – Salem Location
Chris Jenkins, I am the Senior Innovation Manager for Essex, based out of Salem, OR
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Ryan – Employee Spotlight – Salem Location
It's time for another Employee Spotlight! It is our belief that at Essex the people make the business work, no matter their role. Knowing who thes...
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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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Spring Farming 2025 – Salem, Oregon
I had the pleasure of visiting Essex’s farm site in Salem in March. I had a few people tell me that there wasn’t much happening right now.
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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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