Industry news & Vesper highlights
Chocolate manufacturers are discovering that consumers have limits when it comes to price increases. Mondelez International revealed that European chocolate demand elasticity reached 0.7-0.8, significantly higher than the industry’s expected 0.4-0.5 range, indicating consumers are cutting back on purchases more than anticipated. The confession came during Mondelez’s Q3 earnings call, where CEO Dirk van de […]
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The recent news that US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 30% tariffs on European goods from 1 August...
July 11, 2025 – Market Analysis US dairy markets experienced renewed stability this week following the extension of tariff negotiations,...
European forward contracts resume amid rising prices while US processing activity hits 2025 highs despite stable shell egg conditions July...
July 10, 2025 – Week 28 Market Update The biodiesel sector experienced initial volatility before stabilizing as the landmark “One...
July 9, 2025 – Market Analysis European cheese markets are experiencing widespread pressure as supply exceeds demand across multiple product...
Published July 9, 2025 | Vesper Market Intelligence Global sugar markets staged a notable recovery this week as raw sugar...
The rising price of coconut oil has pushed the cost of ice cream and production to soaring levels, leaving buyers,...
July 8, 2025 – Week 28 Market Update Global vegetable oil markets experienced broad-based gains this week as US biodiesel...
July 8, 2025 – Market analysis The cocoa futures market is experiencing significant volatility as traders grapple with two conflicting...
