Industry news & Vesper highlights

08-01-2026
Megan Hidden

The Asia-Europe shipping market is entering a period of constrained capacity and rising costs as the traditional pre-Chinese New Year rush gains momentum. Spot rates have climbed for three consecutive weeks, driven by strong year-end volumes and seasonal demand as shippers prepare for the mid-February holiday period. Major carriers including Maersk, CMA CGM, and MSC […]

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30-09-2025
Megan Hidden

Coffee markets experienced dramatic volatility this week as ICE certified stocks plunged 11.5% in just five days, reversing what appeared...

25-09-2025
Jasper Endlich

Global whey markets face a complex landscape as European WPC80 prices stabilize around €12,150/mt while US markets continue their upward...

24-09-2025
Jasper Endlich

Global butter markets are experiencing a dramatic price collapse as oversupply conditions intensify across all major producing regions, creating significant...

24-09-2025
Gehrman Kosenkov

Rapeseed oil prices in Europe have strengthened this week as Ukrainian export disruptions continue to limit supply flows during the...

24-09-2025
Gehrman Kosenkov

Coconut oil prices have declined sharply this week, with EXW Manila prices falling $240/mt to $2400/mt from $2640/mt in the...

23-09-2025
Roger Bradshaw

European sugar markets experienced a sharp correction this week, with prices falling approximately €25 per tonne across the EU beet...

23-09-2025
Martijn Bron

The European Union’s Deforestation-Free Products Regulation has created significant compliance challenges for cocoa exporters, though a proposed second delay may...

22-09-2025
Megan Hidden

The global starch market presents a complex landscape in September, with potato starch facing oversupply pressures while tapioca demand remains...

19-09-2025
Jasper Endlich

US dairy markets are experiencing significant price pressure, with butter dropping to $1.805/lb and further declines expected as global competition...