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16-04-2026
Megan Hidden

Studies have been showing a significant impact of GLP-1 drugs on food consumption. People on these drugs eat less overall, shift toward protein and fresh produce, and move away from sugar, processed snacks, and refined carbs. Food manufacturers have been paying attention. And over the past 18 months, their responses have gone from “let’s wait […]

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13-04-2026
Megan Hidden

We’re excited to announce our latest partnership. Episode3’s Australian Red Meat Market Report is now live on Vesper. If you...

31-03-2026
Megan Hidden
Whey prices have surged nearly 4x since 2023 due to structural demand growth and limited supply. With no relief in...
26-03-2026
Megan Hidden

Most people chasing a career in commodities think trading houses first. Banks second. Maybe a big FMCG manufacturer if they’re...

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...

04-03-2026
Megan Hidden

The rapid rise of GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and others is not just a health story, it’s...

02-03-2026
Justine White

Escalating tensions in the Middle East and reports of restricted commercial maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz have raised...

18-02-2026
Megan Hidden

The European chocolate industry is experiencing a dramatic market correction in early 2026. After cocoa futures hit historic highs in...

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...

Drinks shelf at Co-op supermarket
22-10-2025
Sade Laja

For large retailers, managing food supply chains is a delicate balancing act. It means looking closely at costs, an increasing...

High protein food on a platter
14-10-2025
Sade Laja

Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Wegovy were all obscure names five years ago. Now, these medications are reshaping the ingredients FMCG giants...

Woman looking at food ingredients labels
07-10-2025
Sade Laja

The phrase ‘clean label’ often has different meanings to those in the food and beverage industry. Despite this, it is...

30-09-2025
Megan Hidden

Podcast: The Strong SourceGuest: Gert-Jan (GJ) van den Akker — former Executive Vice President at CargillHosts: Alexander Sterk & Martijn...