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04-03-2026
Megan Hidden

The food industry has always evolved alongside shifts in consumer behaviour. Over the past decade, manufacturers have reformulated products in response to sugar reduction initiatives, plant-based preferences, clean-label expectations, and demand for healthier fat profiles. Each wave has required product developers and procurement teams to adapt ingredient strategies without compromising cost control. GLP-1 medications appear […]

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17-09-2025
Megan Hidden

As the founder and CEO of the Vesper Platform, Alexander has always focused on bringing transparency and efficiency to the...

11-09-2025
Sade Laja

The cocoa market hit unprecedented levels at the end of last year and has experienced a dramatic decline throughout 2025....

05-09-2025
Megan Hidden

In our last blog, 9 Essential Traits of Successful Commodity Traders, we looked at the characteristics required to survive in...

03-09-2025
Megan Hidden

At Vesper, we’re continuously expanding our coverage to give procurement teams and food manufacturers the data they need to make...

03-09-2025
Megan Hidden

Europe’s sugar buying campaign for the 2025/26 season has officially begun, and procurement managers across the confectionery, bakery, ice cream,...

Food and products in shopping trolley
02-09-2025
Sade Laja

The world of agri procurement has evolved dramatically in recent years, with data and technology increasingly at the forefront in...

26-08-2025
Megan Hidden

After reaching unprecedented levels at the end of 2024, cocoa prices experienced a dramatic 43% decline throughout 2025, falling from...

Cocoa and chocolate
26-08-2025
Sade Laja

The cocoa market in the last five years is best defined by dramatic price surges and extreme volatility, driven by...

Food on a market
25-08-2025
Sade Laja

Luckily, these days, procurement professionals have commodity intelligence platforms, like Vesper, to help provide the most accurate insights. Alongside this,...

Person typing on laptop
18-08-2025
Sade Laja

Business Intelligence (BI) tools can help businesses make more informed, data-driven decisions. The right tools can also help companies improve...

18-08-2025
Megan Hidden

Your bakery’s profitability hinges on two fundamental ingredients: soft wheat and butter. These commodities represent 45-65% of your raw material...

15-08-2025
Megan Hidden

Understanding wheat classifications is critical for FMCG procurement managers. Each wheat type affects product quality, costs, and margins differently. This...

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