Industry news & Vesper highlights
On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military operations against Iran, marking the start of open warfare in the current phase of the conflict. The escalation was rapid. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20% of global oil supply passes, and warned there would be no safe passage […]
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Rapeseed oil prices remained elevated this week, with December crude rapeseed oil (FOB Dutch Mill) reaching EUR 1,085/mt, up from...
The paperboard industry showed distinct regional contrasts in August 2025, with Western Europe experiencing a sharp demand decline while other...
The cashew nut market is showing signs of tightening as Vietnamese processors scale back operations and questions emerge about raw...
November 6, 2025 — Cattle performance has strengthened in recent weeks, pushing grading premiums to all-time highs for this time...
November 6, 2025 — Coffee futures climbed to $387.7 cents per pound this week, with strong roaster demand and the...
The global skim milk powder market is experiencing a shift in price dynamics, with currency movements currently playing a larger...
European biodiesel markets face potential restructuring following policy discussions in Germany and the Netherlands that could significantly alter how advanced...
The United States whey protein concentrate market is experiencing unprecedented tightness, with spot market availability becoming critically low and prices...
Palm oil prices dropped sharply, with BMD spot crude palm oil declining $50 per metric tonne to $974/mt as concerns...
