Industry news & Vesper highlights
European sugar producers are implementing emergency area reductions for the 2026 crop as prices fall to €425/tonne and structural challenges threaten the industry’s viability. Suedzucker has announced it will pay growers a €10/tonne premium on all contracted beet grown in 2027 if they reduce planted area for the 2026 season. The initiative, coordinated with South […]
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US tariffs of 50% on most imports from India kick in today, affecting key commodities like basmati rice, spices, pulses,...
Coffee futures continued their ascent last week, with the December contract climbing 44.10 cents to close at 378.3 USc/lb –...
Coconut oil markets are experiencing significant volatility as origin prices recover from recent lows, with EXW Manila prices increasing by...
Ivory Coast has reduced its cocoa export contract sales for the upcoming main crop season by 100,000 metric tonnes, cutting...
The US broiler industry faces limited production growth potential as breeder inventories continue to contract. The nation’s broiler-type hatchery supply...
Container shipping rates are falling rapidly as the traditional peak season comes to an end, with spot rates declining 6%...
The US dairy industry delivered its strongest milk production performance in over three years during July, with output climbing across...
The global starch market is experiencing significant supply chain disruptions as Trump’s tariff policies create uncertainty for procurement managers across...
The European cheese market is experiencing significant price volatility in late August 2025, with unusually wide spreads between buyer bids...
