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Rachel Fobar

U.S. blocks imports from former doTERRA frankincense supplier over forced labor

The U.S. has issued a ban on imports of frankincense from a Somaliland company over forced labor practices exposed by a Fuller Project investigation.

Suppliers to top essential oil brand left unpaid and afraid after abuse inquiry

Women who sorted frankincense told to change their story ‘or face consequences’ in doTERRA’s investigation.

“This is ours” – Somaliland women smell success as frankincense business takes off

Somaliland's female frankincense workers have set up their own cooperative to take back control after years of low pay and harsh conditions.

A rare instance of accountability

Overharvesting of frankincense led our reporter down a years-long investigation into abuse and exploitation in the essential oils industry.

Somaliland’s Frankincense Brings Gold to Companies. Its Women Pay the Price.

Female workers tell of exploitation and sexual assault at frankincense warehouse supplying US essential oils company.
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