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An Important Announcement To The Friends of Floracopeia

by David Crow
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on Feb 09 in Floracopeia Blog 39 Comments

Dear friends of Floracopeia,
It has been a dynamic and challenging year in the essential oil business; year that has brought us to an important juncture as a company.

 

We would like to remind everyone what our guiding vision has been from the beginning, and still is: to create a form of business that is reciprocal, not exploitative; that places the health and wellbeing of plants in the center of the business mandala, with our small company in the role of supporting those that take care of them. In that sense, we can truly say that much has been accomplished over the last few years.  With your support, we have sent over $1,000,000 to farmers, distillers and caretakers of the plants and their environments all over the world. That is a lot of money in most of the places where these treasures come from, and its impacts have been significant. Over the next few weeks I will be sending dispatches from Ecuador, where we have worked with one distiller to plant over 30,000 palo santo trees; this is only one example of how we have used the money from your purchases of our products.

Throughout the world, the cost of producing true botanical aromatic treasures has soared. Some of this is from increased production costs, such as fuel; some is due to increased pressure on ecosystems, combined with increased demand; some is due to challenges at the cultivation level that are linked to climate change. The result is that over the last two years we have been paying increasingly high prices for genuine essential oils, from the same network of distillers.

Why is this a juncture for us as a company? Because we could choose, like many companies that reach this point, to go to the world market and purchase inferior products at substantially reduced costs.  But this is not the route we are taking.

We are committed to supporting organic farmers, agroforestry projects, and producers of top grade, sustainable aromatic treasures around the world. Rather than compromise this commitment and go down the road of decreased quality for the sake of profitability, we must face what all other ecological companies are now facing: to adjust prices to levels that realistically reflect the true costs of high quality, organic products.
 
The end result is that we must now raise our prices.  For many products there will be no change; for some products there will be a substantial increase; for others it will be moderate. This price increase will take effect next week, on Wednesday February 15th.

Thank you for your dedicated support over the years, and for your continued support in the future.

David Crow & The Floracopeia Team

P.S. Please post any comments or questions that you have for us below in the comments section.
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Grace Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

What oils are going up in price?

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Candice Ellis Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

Thank you David,et al, for doing the right thing. High quality oils, made with hun, considerate of people and earth. Sooo important. Junk costs a lot more.

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Floracopeia Friday, 10 February 2012 Reply

We are working to get this posted at the bottom of the blog, as well, but here is the new price list, effective February 15, 2012 http://www.floracopeia.com/pdf/Wholesale Price List EFFECTIVE 2-15-12.pdf

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Floracopeia Friday, 10 February 2012 Reply

copy and paste it!

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Coryon Redd Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

I appreciate you keeping to your core values. The quality and environmental commitment make it well worth the extra cost. I look forward to more information about how your cultivation and extraction practices increase revenue for local communities.

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Cheryl Fromholzer Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

David, I really appreciate and applaud your decision to support small organic farmers and especially your involvement in restorative plant projects so we can enjoy these treasures for years to come. Many thanks for your integrity and committment to the environment.

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Patti Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

Completely understandable and I applaud your commitment to quality essential oils. You are an exceptional company and I for one will continue to purchase these healing oils from you.

Thank you.

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Audrey Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

Kudos to you and your team for keeping true to your commitment for a better global world! My loyalty to Floracopeia is even more entrenched!

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Victoria Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

It would be great to know ahead of time which oils are going up in price.

Thank you for your commitment to ethics and environmental sustainability.

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Linnea Edwards Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

Thanks for being a good caretaker of our natural resources, plant, human and spiritual.
Blessings,
linnea

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Sue Diederich Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

Though I have only recently been introduced to your company and have yet to purchase from you, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the refreshing attitude you've taken toward quality and to your commitment! Such high integrity is sorely lacking in far too many places these days, and I have the utmost respect and admiration for you - individually and as a company.

I have, on occasions past, considered a similar enterprise. Having done so, I know what you would have been paying for your oils a decade and more ago, and so I consider the prices I've seen for your products to be incredibly reasonable - making your work and contributions all that much more amazing to me. I am glad you've chosen to continue your work, your mission AND your commitment - THANK YOU!

Much love, many blessings, and I look forward to doing business with you in the future!

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shakti Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

oh thank goodness it's just a price raise! i thought you were going to say you were ending the business!

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DoshaCare,com Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

Thank you David for the conscious way you approach your business and the relationships with others. It is an honor to be associated with your company.

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Nina Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

Thank you for staying true to your mission. Quality and integrity in all things are most important to me, that's why I buy your product.

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de Jager Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

BRAVO!!
SUSTAINABILITY IS NOT SUSTAINABLE UNLESS IT IS MARKET DRIVEN SUSTAINABILITY! SUSTAINABILITY IS IN THE HANDS OF THE CONSUMER WHO NEED TO SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY, AND SUPPORT THOSE TO MAKE THE MONEY TO STAY PROFITABLE AND BE A MODEL FOR OTHER COMPANIES! THIS IS CRUCIAL!
PRASHANTI DE JAGER

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Sonja Sheasley Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

All understandable. When you are providing an unsurpassed product and/or service, your customers don't mind in the least. I have learned so much from Floracopeia. I am inspired by your business model. It's business models like yours that are in demand. Thank you for continuing on. Namaste

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Sony Triu Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

I am committed to the passion in which Floracoepia operates its business. I understand the rise of pricing and will continue to support your efforts. The high quality of your oils is paramount in my line of work as a Thai Yoga Therapist, so thank you for taking the "higher road" in global commerce. I greatly appreciate your work for future sustainability.

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Rekha Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

Thank you, David, for your kind consideration in letting us know about the impending price changes. You truly stand up to your commitment to community and it is because of this commitment that I recommend to all my friends that they only buy Floracopeia products for their good health. May God bless you and everyone associated with such a beautiful mission.

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Siena Klein Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

Thanks for your message and good luck. You are on the right path.

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Siena Klein Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

Keep up the good work-you are one of the cogs in the wheel

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ana Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

I appreciate your integrity. PLEASE keep it up. You certainly have my support.

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Leslie Bauer Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

Reading all the love and support that your customers are expressing is beyond hopeful for a future full of integrity, compassion and deep ecology for the planet. If we are all truly stewards, then of course all of us are commited as you are to see Floracopeia continue on the path of rightousness. There is no greater freedom we have than commitment to ourselves as messengers of the plants. BRAVO for standing up and being noticed...we all appreciate you!

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Georgia Clark Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

I don't like to have to pay more for anything BUT I want only the highest quality oils that Floracopeia sells. I know I can trust David to have only the best sustainable oils and I am willing to pay more when it is necessary. So keep up the good work and many blessings to you.

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Laura Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

Thank you for your candid letter. I appreciate that you will not be sacrificing quality and this decision makes me want to support your business even more. Your leadership in operating a business is refreshing and I will continue to buy your products and tell my friends to support also.

Laura

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Pema Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

Thank you for remaining true to the vision and continuing to offer the best products available

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Todd Werner Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

Keep growing your business with integrity! I applaud your efforts and intentions.

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ikuko Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

Thank you for sending the notice via email as well as posting in your blog.
Although I got to know Floracopeia very recently and have purchased oils just twice, I really love the products and integrity/mission.

I'd greatly appreciate if you can provide us the list of the products, current price & new price.

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Debbie Moore Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

:D Your products are amazing ------ and worth whatever it cost blessings to you

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Karen Tyson Thursday, 09 February 2012 Reply

The integrity with which you operate your business---both from a product and education standpoint---is an inspiration. Your company provides a solid business model---owning a business is not for the faint of heart. Many good wishes...we appreciate all you do---particularly your strong sense of business ethics.

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Sonya Bykofsky massage.com Friday, 10 February 2012 Reply

I would rather give more of my hard earned money to a company with integrity - that is having a positive influence on the world - ANY DAY of the week. David and this site have also provided me with a valuable education I would have not had without this access. How to say thanks? No complaints about paying more for the quality I receive from Floracopeia...

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Janice Jackson Friday, 10 February 2012 Reply

Thanks for not compromising quality.

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Melanie Sachs Friday, 10 February 2012 Reply

This is the right decision. We have to be real about prices and realize that sometimes the more sutainable and virtuous path looks like it costs more. Those are often just the easily visable dollars. What you do is priceless.
Happy to be part of a family who cares in this way.

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suzi johnson Saturday, 11 February 2012 Reply

I thank you for staying committed!!!!

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S. Saturday, 11 February 2012 Reply

How about offering a small-bottle option for all of your essences? This gives people a more affordable choice, and honors the plants by reducing waste for those who use only small amounts.

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ikuko Sunday, 12 February 2012 Reply

Thank you for posting the new price list in PDF (as the wholesale order sheet). I recognized some price changes on oils & blends. The PDF says the price is as of January 2012, but I believe these listed there are the new prices...

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I am very appreciative for your dedication and integrity David. I also appreciate the appreciation you have received from your customers/friends. It speaks to who you are and the presence you hold.

Blessings,

Barbara

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Barbi Wednesday, 27 June 2012 Reply

David - I saw you talk at the GreenLife fest in Grass Valley last weekend. I had to leave one of yr talks early - but I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your wisdom so generously with the small group that were present. I felt so lucky to have an intro to your company in this way. And I am very inspired by your projects!

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Barbi Wednesday, 27 June 2012 Reply

David - I saw you talk at the GreenLife fest in Grass Valley last weekend. I had to leave one of yr talks early - but I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your wisdom so generously with the small group that were present. I felt so lucky to have an intro to your company in this way. And I am very inspired by your projects!

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Maryann M. Cox Monday, 13 August 2012 Reply

Well, thanks for this subtle letter. It's a pity I haven't seen it before, but still I really respect and appreciate everything you do!

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