Industry news & Vesper highlights

08-01-2026
Megan Hidden

The Asia-Europe shipping market is entering a period of constrained capacity and rising costs as the traditional pre-Chinese New Year rush gains momentum. Spot rates have climbed for three consecutive weeks, driven by strong year-end volumes and seasonal demand as shippers prepare for the mid-February holiday period. Major carriers including Maersk, CMA CGM, and MSC […]

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12-08-2025
Martijn Bron

The cocoa market has reached a critical inflection point where weak demand has been fully priced in, but supply disruptions...

12-08-2025
Gehrman Kosenkov

Coconut oil markets experienced a dramatic shake-up this week, with crude coconut oil prices at origin plummeting from $2,600/mt to...

11-08-2025
Gabrielle Del'Arco

The European sugar market is experiencing a shift in contracting patterns this year, with deal closures occurring later compared to...

11-08-2025
Rali Videnova

European egg powder producers are taking a strategic approach to pricing as the market prepares for the traditional autumn demand...

11-08-2025
Rali Videnova

European egg producers are grappling with extended production cycles as delayed flock refreshment forces older hens to remain in production...

07-08-2025
Gehrman Kosenkov

The used cooking oil (UCO) market is experiencing significant trade flow changes as policy adjustments create new dynamics between major...

sugar price
07-08-2025
Gabrielle Del'Arco

The global sugar market faced renewed pressure this week as prices dropped to near 16 US cents per pound, driven...

cheese price
07-08-2025
Jasper Endlich

The global cheese market is experiencing typical seasonal pressures as demand weakens during the summer months, with European prices declining...

corn oil price
07-08-2025
Megan Hidden

Corn oil prices have increased by $60-130 per metric ton compared to early June levels, driven by geopolitical tensions in...