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Filling a gap in US dairy: the Vesper US SMP price benchmark

This US SMP price benchmark fills a gap in public US dairy reporting. Compare US, EU, and Oceania SMP side by side, with forecasts on each.

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...

The US dry whey market in 2025: How China tariffs and a protein boom pulled prices in opposite directions

Why the US dry whey market in 2025 was caught between trade tariffs with China and a protein boom. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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 NFDM in 2025: How tariffs and global oversupply crushed the most export-dependent US dairy product

A month-by-month breakdown of why US NFDM and SMP prices collapsed in 2025 despite lower production. Tariffs and structural shifts explained.

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.

Announcing our new partnership with Episode3: Australian Red Meat Market reports now live on Vesper

Each month, Episode 3 publishes the Australian Red Meat Market Report directly on Vesper. The report covers two sections: Beef and Lamb.

Euronext to use Vesper Price Index in new Dairy Futures contracts

Vesper is excited to announce the launch of Euronext Dairy Futures contracts, settled on the Vesper Price Index for Butter and SMP, going live in 2026.

10 events that shaped bakery procurement: 2015–2025

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

Understanding tariffs: Impact on global trade and US policy 2025

Explore how recent US tariff policies affect global trade, supply chains, and consumers, and who really pays for tariffs in 2025.

Will tariffs reshape Palm Oil competitiveness?

Explore how Trump's new tariffs amplify the Malaysian-Indonesian palm oil price gap from €80 to €290/MT, reshaping procurement decisions.

Global dairy markets in flux: US tariffs, European FMD, and supply chain disruptions

Discover how new US tariffs, European FMD, and currency shifts are reshaping global dairy trade, from cheese exports to lactose market tightness.

Vesper’s Expanded Coverage of the Egg Market: Prices, Analysis, News, and Trade Insights

Discover Vesper's enhanced egg market coverage, offering real-time prices, in-depth analyses, trade insights, and monthly market reports.

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 Oils and Fats Market Volatility: Price Fluctuations, Sourcing Challenges, and Sustainability Trends

Explore the 2024 oils and fats market with price surges, sourcing challenges, and sustainability trends shaping the industry for 2025.

2024 Sugar & Sweeteners Market Trends: Price Declines, Production Shifts, and Evolving Consumer Preferences

Discover the 2024 sugar and sweeteners market trends, with price drops, shifting consumer preferences, and what’s shaping the market in 2025.

New Partnership with eDairy News

We’re excited to share our new collaboration with eDairy News, a leading global dairy news platform, bringing fresh market insights.

Vesper Announces Strategic Partnership with UkrAgroConsult to Provide Vessel Line-Up Data for The Black Sea Region

Vesper partners with UkrAgroConsult to provide real-time vessel line-up data for the Black Sea region on vegoils, oilseeds, grains, pulses.

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 market reports and analysis.

Top 3 Most Used Datasets: How Vesper Supports Agricultural Procurement Managers in Strategic Buying

This article dives into the top 3 most used datasets that help procurement managers enhance their procurement strategies.

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.

5 Critical Metrics Driving Soybean Oil Prices in the United States: A 2024 Forecast

Explore the critical metrics influencing US soybean oil prices, from production volumes and biofuel industry impact to global trade dynamics.

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.

What is the Impact of the Red Sea attacks on the Vegetable Oil Complex?

Middle Eastern Geopolitics: Discover the impact of the Red Sea ship attacks on the vegetble oil complex, like soybean, sunflower, palm oil.

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.

Exploring European Trade Agreements for dairy commodities – 10 questions with Jukka Likitalo, Secretary General at Eucolait

Explore the European Dairy Trade Agreements with Jukka Likitalo, Secretary General at Eucolait, in this insightful interview.

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