Industry news & Vesper highlights
European and North American cheese markets are broadly stable this week, but the underlying tone is slightly bearish. Milk production in both regions is close to its seasonal peak, and the resulting surplus is leaving cooperatives with limited options. Manufacturing lines are running at capacity, with remaining volumes sold on spot markets to the highest […]
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The lactose market experienced significant price increases during 2025, driven primarily by tightness in the US market that pulled European...
Whey permeate stands out as one of the more stable products in the dairy complex heading into 2026, largely insulated...
Sweet whey powder is showing a clear divide between Europe and the United States in early 2026, and that regional...
European Whole Milk Powder pricing is driven by the combined dynamics of butter and skim milk powder, alongside overall milk...
The global skim milk powder market has shifted significantly from what was expected at the start of 2026. Rather than...
European butter markets are entering 2026 with ample supply. Strong milk production throughout 2025, particularly in the second half of...
European raw milk production delivered strong volumes throughout 2025, with output accelerating particularly in the second half of the year....
Crude rapeseed oil prices (FOB Dutch Mill) increased to EUR 1,117/mt from EUR 1,030/mt in January, supported by strong prices...
The oils and fats market in 2026 is being pulled in two directions at once. On one side, crop-level fundamentals,...
