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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Sunflower oil prices increased last week, with the November price for crude sunflower oil (6 ports) reaching $1,405/mt from $1,360/mt...
CME butter prices have dropped sharply in recent weeks as abundant raw milk availability across major producing regions pressures the...
German authorities have reached an informal agreement to eliminate double-counting for advanced biofuels including UCOME toward greenhouse gas quotas, according...
European butter markets gained some ground late last week and early this week, as manufacturers reduced immediate stock pressure in...
The ground beef market experienced a sharp price increase this week, with 73% lean ground beef prices climbing from just...
The European WPC80 market has shifted from steady to significantly tight within weeks, as large volume purchases have cleared available...
Coffee futures continued their upward trajectory this week, with the December contract gaining 13.9 cents to close at 413.55 US...
The European sugar market has experienced a dramatic correction over recent months, with prices declining more than 20% since May....
The cocoa market is facing confirmed demand destruction, with Q3 grind numbers revealing significant declines across major processing regions as...
