Industry news & Vesper highlights
European butter markets are closing 2025 under pressure as production increases and stocks accumulate, setting the stage for prices to fall below €4,000/mt in the first quarter of 2026. The EU Vesper Price Index for butter currently stands at €4,090/mt EXW as of December 3, with Q1 forward prices showing even more weakness. The scale […]
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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...
Brazil’s Center-South region, the world’s largest sugar-producing area, has trimmed production estimates for the 2025/26 season due to lower agricultural...
Cattle feeders are in an incredibly enviable position with estimated average net returns of more than $600 per head during...
Indonesian palm oil stocks have stayed at normal seasonal levels following a surprising 15% increase in June production that exceeded...
Corn futures lost a dime on the week as a bearish USDA report on Tuesday pushed the December contract to...
