Industry news & Vesper highlights
California almond shipments outperformed expectations in March. Total shipments reached 257.99 million lbs, well above industry estimates of around 225 million lbs and up 16.5% versus last March’s 221.37 million lbs. Pre-report expectations had been conservative due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and ongoing weakness in domestic shipments. Exports lead the month Export […]
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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,...
