Industry news & Vesper highlights
Vegetable oil prices moved higher across most of the complex last week, supported by higher Brent crude prices and continued biofuel mandate momentum. July Brent closed at $114/barrel versus $101.7/barrel at the same time the previous week, driven by escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Palm oil received the most concentrated support. BMD crude […]
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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,...
The US dairy market entered 2026 expected to be well-supplied across most categories. That picture has changed materially. Butter is...
The sugar market in 2026 is operating in a surplus environment, but the story is more nuanced than that headline...
Raw and white sugar both spent most of Q1 under surplus pressure before stabilising and recovering into early March as...
For food manufacturers in pizza, pasta, and snacks, H2 2026 brings a mix of near-term stability and building supply-side risks....
The European dairy market in 2026 is not one market, it’s a collection of very different stories depending on which...
