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GLP-1 and baking: how manufacturers are adapting formulations to shifting consumption patterns

How GLP-1 is reshaping baking: from sugar reduction to new ingredient systems, and what reformulation means for procurement.

How the rise of GLP-1 is reshaping the dairy protein industry

How GLP-1 weight loss drugs are reshaping dairy protein demand and whey pricing: what buyers, sellers, and traders need to know.

Why GLP-1 is becoming a structural headwind for sugar

GLP-1 adoption is creating a structural headwind for sugar demand. Explore consumption shifts, market signals, and short-term price outlook.

How GLP-1 is reshaping grocery shelves worldwide

How GLP-1 drugs are reshaping grocery shelves worldwide, from smaller portions and high-protein foods to shifts in fresh and processed...

How food manufacturers are reponding to the GLP-1 trend

How 14 major food companies are responding to GLP-1 drugs with new products, reformulations, and billion-dollar bets.

How GLP-1 drugs are shifting food demand: what 9 studies say

We broke down every major study and what it means for commodity demand, from dairy and sugar to poultry and fresh produce.

US butter stocks hit a 17% deficit despite record production. Here's what happened.

US butter production hit all-time highs in 2025 and early 2026. Stocks still fell 17% below prior-year levels. Read how record exports and...

US dairy's growing export dependency: what it means when the world buys your surplus

US dairy exports hit record levels across cheese, butter, and whey in 2025. That growth created a dependency that tariffs, currency...

WPC80 in 2026: why US buyers can't find product at any price

US WPC80 prices doubled from $5.80/lb to over $10.50/lb in six months. GLP-1 demand, production constraints, and a global investment...

US Butter Prices in 2025: From $2.50 to $1.45 in 12 Months

US butter prices fell 42% in 2025 as record milk fat production collided with weakening global demand. Here's the month-by-month story.

US cheese in 2025: 27% price drop in 12 months

How record US cheese production, new facility capacity, and European competition created a 27% price decline in 2025. A Month-by-month view.

US whey protein prices in 2025: How GLP-1 and the protein trend broke $10/lb for the first time

How changed consumer behaviour pushed US whey protein prices above the $10/lb mark. A month-by-month breakdown for procurement teams.

How GLP-1 reformulation trends can impact your bottom line and how to quantify it with cost models

How GLP-1 trends are reshaping food reformulation, shifting ingredient costs, and procurement strategies for products.

Which agricultural commodities could be impacted by rising GLP-1 use?

How GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reshape agricultural markets, from sugar and livestock to grains, dairy, fruits...

Protein power: how the weight loss medication boom is pushing FMCGs to rethink strategy

Protein power: how the weight loss medication boom is forcing FMCG players to rethink their product offerings

Explainer: how consumer expectations are driving ‘clean label’ ingredients procurement

Clean label is becoming an increasingly important area for procurement teams as consumer desires steer the market.

Dairy procurement in 2025: Why it feels like hitting a moving target

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

2024 Cheese Market Resilience Amid Dairy Volatility: Trends, Challenges, and 2025 Outlook

Explore the 2024 cheese market's resilience amid dairy volatility, production growth, supply challenges, and the outlook for 2025.

2024 Dairy Market Insights: Tight Supply, Surging Prices, and Shifting Production Trends

2024 dairy trends: tight milk supplies, record butterfat prices, and rising specialty proteins. Insights for 2025.

2024 Fortified Foods Sector: Protein Ingredient Pressures, Market Growth, and Emerging Trends

Explore the 2024 fortified foods sector: protein ingredient pressures, market growth, and emerging trends in protein-enriched products.

2024 Whey Protein Market: Record Prices Drive 13% Cost Increase in Sports Nutrition

The sports nutrition industry navigated significant market volatility in 2024, particularly in whey protein ingredients which form the foundation of many…

Vesper and Sugaronline Expand Partnership to Offer India Sugar Market Reports

Discover the latest developments in India's sugar market with Vesper and Sugaronline's new twice-monthly reports.

New partnership announcement: OIL WORLD’s weekly market analysis now available on Vesper

Read more about the strategic partnership between Vesper and OIL WORLD, the global leader in market analyses since 1958.

Top 7 Insights into US Dairy Market Trends: Prices, Production, and Forecast for 2024

In the global agriculture market, the US dairy market stands out as a global powerhouse, both in terms of production and consumption.

5 Key Data Points Shaping Palm Oil Market in Indonesia and Malaysia

Discover 2024 predictions for the palm oil market in Indonesia and Malaysia, focusing on sustainability, production, and exports.

2023 Global Dairy Market Review and 2024 Outlook: Insights and Forecasts

Discover the evolving trends in the dairy market for 2023 and gain insights into the dairy market outlook for 2024 with our newest blog post.

10 Key Data Points Influencing Brazil's Sugar Cane Market in 2024

Unveil 10 factors shaping Brazil's sugar cane industry in 2024, from production & weather impacts to sustainability efforts & global demand.

Mastering the Sweet Balance: 5 Key Tips for Managing Sugar Supply and Demand in Europe

Uncover Europe's sugar and isoglucose market dynamics, trends, and global impacts. Essential for industry stakeholders and consumers.

2024's Top 7 Commodity Insights: A Practical Guide for Market Players

Gain vital insights into commodity trading with our guide on price benchmarking, market drivers, shipping impacts, and more.

Dairy dynamics down under: Navigating New Zealand's milk season with NZX

Explore NZ milk season dynamics with Vesper and NZX. Get expert insights to navigate New Zealand's dairy market effectively.

2022 Report on Dairy Product Utilization and Production Trends by ADPI, in Partnership with Vesper

Access the 2022 report by ADPI and Vesper on dairy product trends. Get actionable insights on utilization and production for better strategy.

2023 Global Dairy Market Outlook

The dairy market entered a new paradigm in 2022. From an outsider’s perspective, it would seem that dairy commodity prices have not fluctuated between January…

New collaboration announcement between Vesper and ChiniMandi

On 7 September 2022, we announced our expansion to the sugar market. Like our dairy and vegetable oil platform, we provide a user-friendly dashboard, including…

Vesper and BOABC announce a new partnership expanding Vesper’s datasets

Vesper and BOABC join forces to elevate your commodity intelligence. Learn how this partnership can refine your market insights.

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