Bulgaria: The industry has to deal with uncertified planting material, according to Gergana Andreeva

What we have seen since 2018 is increased planting of lavender in areas with wheat, rapeseed, sunflower - traditional crops for Dobrogea. However, this is not the right place for this culture, commented Gergana Andreeva, executive director of the Bulgarian National Association of Essential Oils, Perfumery and Cosmetics (BNAEOPC). Attempts to restore order in the pastures continue She emphasizes that Thrace provides the highest quality oil with high market value, as well as the regions of Veliko Tarnovo and Shumen. In addition, lavender oil does not tolerate aging like rose and must be sold within 2 years. "Traditionally, Bulgaria has produced about 100-120 tons of lavender oil per year, and in the last 2-3 years it has reached 500-600 tons per year. This overproduction, due to the rapid growth of areas, with the thus determined capacity of the foreign market, is a problem, "said the industry representative to BTA. Due to the increased quantity, the value falls, and this is not ...