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Confectioneries

12 articles covering procurement intelligence for Confectioneries.

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.

Milk chocolate bar manufacturing costs: where your money really goes

Raw materials are only 68.6% of your milk chocolate bar costs. Learn what makes up the remaining 31.4% and how to use cost models.

Chocolate kruidnoten more expensive than ever: 3 ways to cut costs with cost models

Chocolate kruidnoten prices have exponentially increased due to record cocoa costs end 2024/ start 2025. Here is how bakeries can protect margins.

Interview: Cargill on the next cocoa era, alternatives, and procurement navigating volatility

Cargill has long been one of the most prominent players in the food ingredients industry and a key player in cocoa specifically.

How European white sugar prices moved through 2025: A month-by-month breakdown

Explore how European white sugar prices moved month by month in 2025. From regional price differences to weather impacts and supply cuts.

Alternative cocoa solutions: exploring cocoa-free ingredients for sourcing stability

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

Should your brand substitute part of its cocoa butter with shea butter?

Discover how substituting cocoa butter with shea-based CBE affects costs, quality, and margins now that cocoa butter has corrected sharply in 2026.

Procurement in the sugar market: what makes it so different? – Insights from Head of Marketing & Global Supply Chain at Viterra

Martijn Noordhoek, Head of Marketing & Global Supply Chain at Viterra, shares key insights on how buyers can manage long-term sugar market risk.

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.

Expanded EU Sugar Price Benchmarks: Now Covering Germany, Netherlands, Poland & Spain

Track real-time sugar prices in Germany, Netherlands, Poland & Spain with Vesper’s expanded, country-level EU sugar price benchmarks.

Navigating 2024 Confectionery Challenges: Cocoa Surge vs. Sugar Price Drop

Explore 2024 confectionery trends with rising cocoa costs for chocolate and falling sugar prices for sugar-based products.

Breaking Down the Chocolate Bar: Yearly Ingredient Price Fluctuations

Understand the key factors driving price fluctuations in chocolate bar ingredients. Powered by Vesper's market intelligence.