Industry news & Vesper highlights
Global cartonboard demand grew by 1% in December 2025, bringing full-year 2025 demand growth to zero, according to EMGE’s latest Paperboard Market Highlights. The flat headline, however, masks substantial differences across regions. Western European demand, operating ratios, and prices have all weakened since Q2/Q3 2025, with the regional cartonboard operating ratio standing at 69% in […]
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Major European sugar producers reported significant financial losses through the first three quarters of their fiscal years, with Süedzucker posting...
US broiler production is forecast to reach 49.0 billion pounds ready-to-cook in 2026, marking a 2.1% increase from 2025 levels,...
Chicken breast and fillet prices across Europe declined in January following the seasonal demand peak during Christmas and New Year...
Empty shelves in Austria, Germany and parts of France are revealing structural supply tightness across the EU egg market. Avian...
Sugar markets retreated in mid-January following evidence of mounting oversupply. India’s production accelerated 22% year-over-year to 15.9 million tonnes through...
US cattle feedlots are expected to have placed approximately 1.56 million head during December 2025, representing a 4.9% decline from...
Cheese markets across Europe are defying seasonal expectations in early 2025, maintaining stable pricing around €3,000/mt despite historically high supply...
London cocoa futures dropped over 12% week-on-week to close at 3,347 GBP/t on January 20th, marking a two-year low as...
Coffee futures dropped 13.75 US cents per pound this week, reaching 346.5 US cents per pound for the most active...
