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

23-10-2025

Megan Hidden

Chocolate kruidnoten prices have exponentially increased due to record cocoa costs end 2024/ start 2025. Using Vesper’s cost modeling, Dutch bakeries can explore three strategies to protect margins: thinner coatings, smaller packs, or cocoa butter substitutes like shea butter. Every November, as the Sinterklaas holiday approaches in the Netherlands, bakeries ramp up production of kruidnoten, the small, spiced cookies […]

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

18-12-2023

Jerome Dingeldein

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

5 key drivers of milk production output: the cornerstone of the dairy supply side

07-12-2023

Megan Hidden

In the dairy market, global milk production stands as the fundamental heartbeat, offering crucial insights into the supply side of...

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

05-12-2023

Megan Hidden

Join us for a candid conversation with Jukka Likitalo, Secretary General at Eucolait, as we delve into the dynamic landscape...

Beyond Guesswork: Utilising Forecasts to Navigate Commodity Price Fluctuations

30-11-2023

Ashley Kooter

Master commodity trading with AI forecasts. Gain insights on price, production, and stock trends to make informed, market decisions....

Vesper secures series A funding round and expands commodity coverage

29-11-2023

Ashley Kooter

Vesper is proud to announce that the company has successfully secured Series A funding. Find out more details here!...

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

16-11-2023

Jerome Dingeldein

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

Mastering market moves: how to set up commodity alerts for timely trading decisions

14-11-2023

Ashley Kooter

Master commodity trading with effective price, news, and trend alerts. Our guide details how to stay ahead in a dynamic...

Trustworthy agricultural commodity market news sources: your ten best options

09-11-2023

Megan Hidden

Discover the top 10 trustworthy and free agricultural commodity market news sources from around the world to make well-informed decisions....

Maximizing opportunities: utilizing 2024’s top 5 agricultural commodity trends

07-11-2023

Ashley Kooter

2024's top 5 agri-commodity trends revealed! Gain strategic insights for market navigation, including specific dairy and oils/fats outlooks....

Best 10 Commodity Tools for 2024: Final List

31-10-2023

Jerome Dingeldein

Discover the top 10 commodity tools for 2023. Gain insights and the edge you need in the commodities market....

A deep dive into 3 key factors shaping commodity prices today

27-10-2023

Ashley Kooter

Dive into the 3 pivotal factors shaping commodity prices today: supply-demand balance, trade dynamics, and weather patterns....

Unlocking US dairy market insights: Vesper’s new collaboration with the Daily Dairy Report

17-10-2023

Megan Hidden

Vesper is excited to announce a partnership with the Daily Dairy Report, a trusted news platform that brings dairy industry...

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