Industry news & Vesper highlights
European sugar beet growers are heading into the 2026 planting season with a more challenging cost environment, as diesel and gas prices rise in the wake of the Middle East conflict. In the UK, red diesel prices have risen 60% since the outbreak of the conflict. Gas prices are also a concern for processors, with […]
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Higher milk production across major dairy regions is putting significant pressure on dairy prices, with timing mismatches between commodity and...
The European butter market is buckling under the weight of a massive oversupply, with production surging well ahead of demand...
The global whey protein market faces an unprecedented supply crisis as US manufacturers struggle to meet surging domestic demand, forcing...
Coffee futures declined sharply this week following partial tariff relief announcements, excluding Brazil and India. The most active March contract...
BMD crude palm oil prices climbed to $993/mt this week, reflecting market responses to production forecasts and policy discussions at...
European sugar producers are implementing emergency area reductions for the 2026 crop as prices fall to €425/tonne and structural challenges...
Ocean freight rates from Asia to Europe increased in recent weeks, with carriers managing capacity tightly as 2026 contract negotiations...
Boneless skinless thigh meat demand has fallen below the baseline average for the first time in roughly two years, with...
The European cheese market has found renewed stability after months of pressure, with a significant shift in export competitiveness clearing...
