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08-08-2025
Megan Hidden

In the edible oil markets, sunflower and rapeseed oil remain two of the most functionally interchangeable ingredients in industrial bakery production. For procurement teams, the ability to switch between them is not just a technical convenience, it’s a strategic lever for managing margins. Over the past year, prices for both oils have fluctuated significantly due […]

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06-08-2025
Megan Hidden

“I can teach you to trade. I can’t teach you to be hungry.” — Rob Gosman, Global Commodity Head, BP.Considering...

05-08-2025
Megan Hidden

After trending upward since mid-2024, the global coconut oil market extended its rally into 2025, with prices climbing another 33%...

01-08-2025
Megan Hidden

In recent years, bakeries and FMCG manufacturers have faced a growing challenge: climate volatility, which is now central to sourcing...

30-07-2025
Megan Hidden

While flavour remains a key consideration, the choice between butter and vegetable oils in industrial baking reflects evolving consumer expectations,...

Croissants and cookies
28-07-2025
Sade Laja

The baked goods industry has had its fair share of ups and downs over the last few years, including geopolitical...

Baked goods
21-07-2025
Sade Laja

Due to an ever-changing landscape, the bakery industry has become more resilient, tech-savvy, and in some cases localized with its...

01-07-2025
Megan Hidden

In this episode, we sit down with Denis Zaica, Chief Trading Officer at FincoEnergies, to unpack what it takes to...

Martijn Noordhoek Head of Marketing & Global Supply Chain at Viterra
04-06-2025
Megan Hidden

In the latest episode of The Strong Source Podcast where we speak with supply chain leaders, traders and market experts...

dairy buyers guide 2025
28-05-2025
Nathan

Dairy procurement has never been straightforward, but 2025 presents a unique challenge: the market feels like a constantly moving target....

procurement sugar buyers guide 2025
28-05-2025
Nathan

The sugar market is experiencing unprecedented volatility in 2025, creating new challenges for even the most experienced procurement teams. What...

oils fats buyers guide 2025
28-05-2025
Nathan

The oils and fats market has evolved into one of the most intricate commodity sectors to navigate. Unlike single-factor commodities,...

16-05-2025
Megan Hidden

On this episode of The Strong Source Podcast, we speak with Richard Allen, President of Fonterra’s Global Ingredients Business. From...

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