Industry news & Vesper highlights
European rapeseed prices climbed this week, supported by Germany’s adoption of Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) alongside tight EU stocks, strong crush volumes and renewed strength in crude oil markets. MATIF rapeseed (May contract) rose to EUR 552/mt from EUR 508/mt the previous week, while the August contract increased to EUR 509/mt from EUR […]
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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...
The sports nutrition supply chain is under more pressure than it has been in years, and the drivers are no...
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Australian beef exports continued their strong start to 2026 in February, supported by tight US cattle supply and competitive Australian...
