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Ivory Coast arrivals outpace last season, pressuring cocoa

Cocoa prices fell over the past week as supportive West African weather and a jump in Ivory Coast arrivals shifted attention to near-term abundance. ICE EU...

European sugar: buyers and sellers dig in on new-crop prices

The market for 2026/27 European sugar has settled into a standoff. Buyers are holding around the €530 mark depending on volume, while sellers are trying to...

Whey protein pauses for breath, but the market stays tight

With Q3 purchasing largely wrapped up, the sharp price increases of recent weeks across the whey protein concentrate complex are losing some momentum. More...

Brazil's bumper crush and softer oil weigh on sugar prices

A strong result from Brazil and weaker oil prices have offset El Niño risk to keep sugar under pressure. Oil fell about 4% over the past month as ceasefire...

Ocean freight rates jump on early peak season while Hormuz stays shut for most

Container spot rates from Shanghai to Northern Europe rose 11% this week. Rates to the Mediterranean were up 20%. The move is driven by carriers pushing new ...

Nordic Sugar to close Porkalla refinery, first EU standalone closure since end of quotas

Nordic Sugar has announced the closure of its standalone refinery in Porkalla, Finland, with raw sugar refining to be moved to the company's beet factory....

Fuel surcharges climb and containers pile up as Strait of Hormuz disruption deepens

The ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is creating mounting pressure across global ocean and air freight markets, with emergency fuel surcharges...

Ivory Coast brings forward mid-crop season in bid to clear unsold cocoa stocks

Ivory Coast has reclassified March cocoa production as mid-crop, sharply reducing farmgate prices to move unsold stocks. The bearish market...

Shipping costs climb as pre-Chinese New Year demand hits Asia-Europe routes

Asia-Europe shipping rates climb for third consecutive week as pre-Chinese New Year demand tightens capacity. Carriers implement surcharges...

Trump's tariff plans create tight timeline for US importers

Trump announces 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, 10% on China starting January 20th. US importers face tight six-week timeline to...

Tyson Foods closure of Nebraska plant reshapes beef packing capacity amid DOJ scrutiny

Tyson shuts Lexington facility with 5,000-head daily capacity and streamlines Amarillo plant as Trump Administration investigates Big Four...

US broiler production growth accelerates to largest quarterly increase since early 2023

Ready-to-cook broiler production up 2.8% in Q4 2025 as industry pursues growth push, though leading indicators signal gradual slowdown...

Vietnam cashew processors cut operations as raw material costs climb

Vietnamese cashew processors limit operations as raw cashew nut prices increase. Market analysis covers Tanzania auction impact, warehouse...

EU proposes six-month grace period for cocoa deforestation law

European Union proposes six-month relief period for EUDR compliance instead of one-year delay, with simplified requirements for smallholder...

Chocolate demand proves more price-sensitive than expected as Mondelez reports consumer pushback

Mondelez reveals European chocolate demand elasticity of 0.7-0.8, surpassing industry expectations as cumulative 30% price increases test...

Polish sugar beet growers earn €52.55 per tonne, highest in Europe with EU subsidy support

Polish sugar beet farmers receive €52.55/tonne, Europe's highest compensation with EU subsidy support. Analysis of competitive impacts on...

Euronext to use Vesper Price Index in new Dairy Futures contracts

Vesper is excited to announce the launch of Euronext Dairy Futures contracts, to go live in 2026 (subject to regulatory approval). These contracts will...

Trump tariffs begin in India, with rice, dairy, and tea amongst products impacted

US tariffs of 50% on most imports from India kick in today, affecting key commodities like basmati rice, spices, pulses, tea and dairy.

China UCO exports rise as US policy limits biodiesel feedstock imports

Chinese UCO exports jumped to 262,000 mt in June while US imports plummeted to 93,524 mt following new biofuel credit policies.

Trump’s tariff deadline has passed: How it’s affecting agricultural commodity trade, country by country

Trump’s August 1 tariff deadline has passed. Explore how agricultural exports are affected, with a country-by-country breakdown.

U.S.–Japan trade deal secures key win for dairy exporters amid global market pressure

Learn how this deal provides critical relief for U.S. cheese, whey, and lactose producers facing global competition.

What a 50% US tariff could mean for Brazilian orange juice, coffee, and beef trade

US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 50% tax on all Brazilian exports could significantly affect global supply and pricing.

Oils sector calm for now: 3 key takeaways from Israel-Iran conflict so far

Oil prices climbed Wednesday after Trump announced China can continue buying Iranian oil. Analysis of Middle East tensions, vegetable oils volatility, biofuel m

Renewable diesel targets and regulatory nucertainty

Potential 4.65B gallon renewable diesel target falls below industry proposals, while EPA delays 2026 mandates and considers 161 small refinery exemptions.

Biodiesel markets react to Trump's tariff pause

Biodiesel markets rebound as Trump pauses tariffs for 90 days while escalating China trade war to 125%.

Biodiesel markets shaken by Trump's new tariff policies

President Trump's economic emergency declaration introduces tariffs up to 54% on biodiesel imports, threatening Chinese UCO supply chains while creating opportu

Indonesian Bio Blenders Likely to Opt for Penalties Over Blending, RKS Assumes

Vesper's machine-learning model predicts a steady decline in the BMD benchmark over the course of 2025. Vesper’s ML Forecast for BMD CPO (USD/mt) The...

More Attention to Sustainable Aviation Fuel as EU Excludes It from Antidumping Duties

Discover how the European Commission's latest anti-dumping measures impact biodiesel markets and why SAF is gaining strategic importance.

Palm Oil Update: Higher Freight Rates and Improved Production

Stay informed with the latest in the palm oil market. Explore the impact of increased freight rates and enhanced production on the industry.

Germany allows HVO100 and B10 sales at gas stations, driving ARA biodiesels up

Discover how RME, UCOME, FAME 0, and HVO (UCO) prices have soared in response to policy changes and market dynamics.

Biodiesel market update: Growing interest to buy, yet making consensus on pricing remains a challenge

Biodiesel market update: Explore the impact of higher LSGO prices and buying demand on the biodiesel complex

Understand future Brazilian sugar production levels with Vesper’s new Sugar/Ethanol parity widget

Get ahead with Vesper's new Sugar/Ethanol parity widget. Forecast future Brazilian sugar production levels for smarter trading.

Highlights on the Oils & Fats market: Uncertainty reigns in global markets

Will there be another worldwide financial crisis? This question is the big thing hanging over the financial markets these days. It all started with the...

Highlights on the Oils & Fats market: Stability after a year of war?

As the war in Ukraine officially lasts now more than a year, a new player on the chess board might be involved soon; China. US officials have intelligence...

Highlights on the Oils & Fats market: Stability for now, bears on the horizon

A week after the devastating earthquakes that primarily hit Turkey and Syria, the enormous impact of it becomes clear. Already 36.000 people have died...

Farm-gate milk prices follow the commodity prices on their way down from record levels

In early 2022, milk production was at a deficit compared to the previous year. Weather was unfavorable, feed prices increased, and energy and fuel costs...

Highlights on the butter and whey market: prices are falling, but where to?

The bearish tone of the current butter, SMP, WMP, and whey powders market is partially caused by lower demand, driven by reduced consumption. This does not...

World's leaders convene in Bali; talks to preserve rainforest

Another week full of interesting developments on the world stage. The G20 summit will take place this week in Bali, while the COP27, the climate change...

Indonesia plans to extend palm oil export tax waiver to end of year

The Indonesian government is planning to extend a palm oil export tax waiver until the end of the year, Reuters reported the country’s chief economic...

Italy: Latte Trento give up fresh milk production

Latte Trento, who have been warning about soaring energy costs and the threat of milk shortages since January, say they no longer have enough raw material...

Petrobras reduces prices more frequently than increases, survey shows

Petrobras took longer to adjust prices at refineries this year in periods when values were on the rise in foreign markets compared to intervals in which the ...

India: Industry up in arms at new tax burden

The leadership of dairy processors, co-ops, and farmers’ organisations have risen in protest against proposals from the government that GST (General Sales...

Vegetable Oil Highlights

Price support in global markets for vegetable oils was swept away again this Saturday as Indonesia announced additional exports to be permitted. The...

Bayer wins fourth Roundup weedkiller case in USA

Bayer said the verdict, reached on 17 June by the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Oregon, was “consistent with the assessments of expert regulators...

Ireland: Belview Dairy Plant finally breaks ground

Following two years of exhaustive planning appeals, and judicial reviews the Glanbia / Royal A-Ware cheese plant at Belview, Co Kilkenny, finally broke...

NZ: Fonterra payout forecast increased again

Catch up on Fonterra's latest payout forecast increase in NZ with Vesper. Understand its market implications for smarter dairy investments.

Technology: The power of a ten-second milk scan

Labby, a start-up formed in 2017 by two MIT researchers, Julia Somerdin and Anshuman Das, has launched Milkey, an optical scanning device and analytics...

Vegetable Oil Highlights

It seems that the uncertainty in the market continues to grow and that it is mainly a matter of guessing what awaits us in the near future. The following...

BASF launches bio-based surfactant made from soya protein

German chemical and biotech giant BASF has announced the launch of a bio-based surfactant made from soya protein.A vegan product made from non-genetically...

Ukraine exports over half a million tonnes of vegetable oils in April

A total of 61,007 tonnes of vegetable oils were exported by rail from Ukraine last month, AgriCensus reported. Following Russia’s invasion of the country on ...

Vegetable Oils Highlights

The global vegetable oil markets have been full of curveballs lately, which was shown again late last week. Increasing commodity and food prices is...

Vegetable Oils Highlights

After a few weeks full of rapid price movement and a lot of uncertainty, it seems like the biggest price jumps are behind us. Regarding the overall...

Netherlands: FRIESLANDCAMPINA ANNOUNCE JOB LOSSES, SITE CLOSURE & REDUCED ACTIVITY

Citing cost-efficiency, carbon reduction targets and and a shift to more added-value products, FrieslandCampina have announced the closure of their...

Vegetable Oil Highlights

The Russian invasion in Ukraine has tightened most vegetable oil markets even further than they were due to the lower production this and last season. For...

Ivory Coast arrivals outpace last season, pressuring cocoa

European sugar: buyers and sellers dig in on new-crop prices

Whey protein pauses for breath, but the market stays tight

Brazil's bumper crush and softer oil weigh on sugar prices

Ocean freight rates jump on early peak season while Hormuz stays shut for most

Nordic Sugar to close Porkalla refinery, first EU standalone closure since end of quotas

Fuel surcharges climb and containers pile up as Strait of Hormuz disruption deepens

Ivory Coast brings forward mid-crop season in bid to clear unsold cocoa stocks

Shipping costs climb as pre-Chinese New Year demand hits Asia-Europe routes

Trump's tariff plans create tight timeline for US importers

Tyson Foods closure of Nebraska plant reshapes beef packing capacity amid DOJ scrutiny

US broiler production growth accelerates to largest quarterly increase since early 2023

Vietnam cashew processors cut operations as raw material costs climb

EU proposes six-month grace period for cocoa deforestation law

Chocolate demand proves more price-sensitive than expected as Mondelez reports consumer pushback

Polish sugar beet growers earn €52.55 per tonne, highest in Europe with EU subsidy support

Euronext to use Vesper Price Index in new Dairy Futures contracts

Trump tariffs begin in India, with rice, dairy, and tea amongst products impacted

China UCO exports rise as US policy limits biodiesel feedstock imports

Trump’s tariff deadline has passed: How it’s affecting agricultural commodity trade, country by country

U.S.–Japan trade deal secures key win for dairy exporters amid global market pressure

What a 50% US tariff could mean for Brazilian orange juice, coffee, and beef trade

Oils sector calm for now: 3 key takeaways from Israel-Iran conflict so far

Renewable diesel targets and regulatory nucertainty

Biodiesel markets react to Trump's tariff pause

Biodiesel markets shaken by Trump's new tariff policies

Indonesian Bio Blenders Likely to Opt for Penalties Over Blending, RKS Assumes

More Attention to Sustainable Aviation Fuel as EU Excludes It from Antidumping Duties

Palm Oil Update: Higher Freight Rates and Improved Production

Germany allows HVO100 and B10 sales at gas stations, driving ARA biodiesels up

Biodiesel market update: Growing interest to buy, yet making consensus on pricing remains a challenge

Understand future Brazilian sugar production levels with Vesper’s new Sugar/Ethanol parity widget

Highlights on the Oils & Fats market: Uncertainty reigns in global markets

Highlights on the Oils & Fats market: Stability after a year of war?

Highlights on the Oils & Fats market: Stability for now, bears on the horizon

Farm-gate milk prices follow the commodity prices on their way down from record levels

Highlights on the butter and whey market: prices are falling, but where to?

World's leaders convene in Bali; talks to preserve rainforest

Indonesia plans to extend palm oil export tax waiver to end of year

Italy: Latte Trento give up fresh milk production

Petrobras reduces prices more frequently than increases, survey shows

India: Industry up in arms at new tax burden

Vegetable Oil Highlights

Bayer wins fourth Roundup weedkiller case in USA

Ireland: Belview Dairy Plant finally breaks ground

NZ: Fonterra payout forecast increased again

Technology: The power of a ten-second milk scan

Vegetable Oil Highlights

BASF launches bio-based surfactant made from soya protein

Ukraine exports over half a million tonnes of vegetable oils in April

Vegetable Oils Highlights

Vegetable Oils Highlights

Netherlands: FRIESLANDCAMPINA ANNOUNCE JOB LOSSES, SITE CLOSURE & REDUCED ACTIVITY

Vegetable Oil Highlights

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