Industry news & Vesper highlights

12-03-2026
Megan Hidden

Australian beef exports continued their strong start to 2026 in February, supported by tight US cattle supply and competitive Australian prices in global markets. Total shipments reached 130,884 tonnes during the month, 11% higher than February last year and 60% above the five-year February average. The result extends the pattern seen in the opening months […]

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20-11-2025
Jasper Endlich

The global whey protein market faces an unprecedented supply crisis as US manufacturers struggle to meet surging domestic demand, forcing...

20-11-2025
Megan Hidden

Coffee futures declined sharply this week following partial tariff relief announcements, excluding Brazil and India. The most active March contract...

19-11-2025
Gehrman Kosenkov

BMD crude palm oil prices climbed to $993/mt this week, reflecting market responses to production forecasts and policy discussions at...

17-11-2025
Roger Bradshaw

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17-11-2025
Megan Hidden

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Megan Hidden

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12-11-2025
Jasper Endlich

The European cheese market has found renewed stability after months of pressure, with a significant shift in export competitiveness clearing...

12-11-2025
Roger Bradshaw

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12-11-2025
Justine White

Cocoa prices declined over 9% this week, with London front-month futures falling to around 4,202 GBP/t. The market lacked a...