• Frankincense and the Importance of Traceability in the Supply Chain with Stephen Johnson

  • Aug 28 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 1 min
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Frankincense and the Importance of Traceability in the Supply Chain with Stephen Johnson

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  • Stephen Johnson, founder of Fair Source Botanicals, shares his journey into working with aromatics and his focus on frankincense and myrrh. He emphasizes the importance of transparency in the supply chain and the need to respect the communities involved. Johnson discusses the challenges and opportunities in the frankincense and myrrh trade, as well as the need for conservation efforts. He also mentions other botanicals, such as rosewood and palm, and the importance of sustainable practices in the industry as a whole. In this conversation, Stephen Johnson and Alyssa discuss the importance of ethical sourcing and transparency in the botanical industry. They highlight the need for consumers to have access to information about the sustainability and ethical practices of the products they purchase. They specifically discuss the case of Palo Santo, a tree that is wild harvested in Peru and Ecuador. While the species as a whole is not threatened, the harvesting practices in certain regions can be problematic. They emphasize the importance of traceability and accountability in the supply chain to ensure the ethical sourcing of botanicals. They also discuss the role of collaboration and pre-competitive collaboration in driving systemic change in the industry. keywordsaromatics, frankincense, myrrh, transparency, supply chain, conservation, sustainability, ethical sourcing, transparency, botanical industry, Palo Santo, sustainability, traceability, accountability, collaboration, systemic change takeaways Transparency is crucial in the aromatics supply chain to drive accountability and address challenges. Conservation efforts are needed to protect frankincense and myrrh trees and ensure their sustainable harvesting. The myrrh trade often receives less attention, but it faces similar pressures as frankincense. Different botanicals require unique approaches to sustainability and conservation. Supporting ethical and sustainable sources is key to promoting positive change in the industry. Consumers should have access to information about the sustainability and ethical practices of the products they purchase. Traceability and accountability are crucial in ensuring the ethical sourcing of botanicals. Collaboration and pre-competitive collaboration can drive systemic change in the industry. The professional aromatherapy community has the potential to be leaders in promoting sustainability and ethical practices in the essential oil industry. Chapters 00:00Introduction and Background 03:23The Importance of Transparency in the Aromatics Supply Chain 06:29Conservation Efforts for Frankincense and Myrrh 11:05The Overlooked Myrrh Trade 17:02Sustainability Challenges and Opportunities in the Botanical Industry 25:45Supporting Ethical and Sustainable Sources in the Aromatics Industry 30:56Ethical Sourcing and Transparency 36:40Due Diligence in Sourcing 41:40Creating Awareness and Demand for Better Sourcing 49:51The Role of the Professional Aromatherapy Community Links https://www.fairsourcebotanicals.com/ instagram.com/floboincense https://www.instagram.com/incenseexplorer/
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