Industry news & Vesper highlights

09-10-2025
Jasper Endlich

The global dairy industry is navigating a period of significant price pressure as heavy stock levels collide with subdued buyer interest across butter, skim milk powder (SMP), and whole milk powder (WMP) markets. A fundamental mismatch has emerged between buyers and sellers for Q4 2025 volumes. Procurement managers have largely covered their immediate needs and […]

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09-10-2025
Jasper Endlich

While weakness pervades almost all dairy markets worldwide, whey protein markets are bucking the trend with firm fundamentals and tightening...

08-10-2025
Megan Hidden

Global cartonboard markets presented a deceptively stable picture in July 2025, with apparent demand growing just 0.4% year-on-year and operating...

07-10-2025
Megan Hidden

Coffee futures continued their upward trajectory last week, with the December contract rising 12.7 cents to close at 390.75 US...

07-10-2025
Gehrman Kosenkov

Palm oil prices climbed in early October, driven by expectations of tighter Malaysian stocks and renewed optimism around US-China trade...

07-10-2025
Megan Hidden

The US broiler market is experiencing an unusual split. While breast meat prices have crashed, thigh cuts are maintaining relatively...

06-10-2025
Roger Bradshaw

The European sugar beet industry faces a growing paradox: Polish farmers have become the highest-compensated growers in Europe while continuing...

06-10-2025
Martijn Bron

Cocoa prices have entered a sharp correction phase after months of slow declines. The recent acceleration stems from a mix...

06-10-2025
Jasper Endlich

US dairy markets turned green this week, with butter and cheese prices bouncing back strongly on the CME call. The...

06-10-2025
Roger Bradshaw

The European sugar market is experiencing a significant price correction, with 2026 delivery prices dropping to levels below import parity...