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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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30-09-2025
Sade Laja

From fiction to real life, plenty of finance and trading documentaries have graced the screens over the years, some better...

Black swan in water
23-09-2025
Sade Laja

The term “black swan” in finance was first coined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a former Wall Street trader, statistician, and...

18-09-2025
Megan Hidden

Sebastiaan Laurenceau leads the rollout of Vesper’s Marketplace, a new dairy trading platform, working closely with buyers and suppliers to...

Cocoa beans
18-09-2025
Sade Laja

Cargill has long been one of the most prominent players in the food ingredients industry. When it comes to cocoa,...

17-09-2025
Megan Hidden

As the founder and CEO of the Vesper Platform, Alexander has always focused on bringing transparency and efficiency to the...

11-09-2025
Sade Laja

The cocoa market hit unprecedented levels at the end of last year and has experienced a dramatic decline throughout 2025....

05-09-2025
Megan Hidden

In our last blog, 9 Essential Traits of Successful Commodity Traders, we looked at the characteristics required to survive in...

03-09-2025
Megan Hidden

At Vesper, we’re continuously expanding our coverage to give procurement teams and food manufacturers the data they need to make...

03-09-2025
Megan Hidden

Europe’s sugar buying campaign for the 2025/26 season has officially begun, and procurement managers across the confectionery, bakery, ice cream,...

Food and products in shopping trolley
02-09-2025
Sade Laja

The world of agri procurement has evolved dramatically in recent years, with data and technology increasingly at the forefront in...

26-08-2025
Megan Hidden

After reaching unprecedented levels at the end of 2024, cocoa prices experienced a dramatic 43% decline throughout 2025, falling from...

Cocoa and chocolate
26-08-2025
Sade Laja

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