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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The European sugar beet industry faces a growing paradox: Polish farmers have become the highest-compensated growers in Europe while continuing...
Cocoa prices have entered a sharp correction phase after months of slow declines. The recent acceleration stems from a mix...
US dairy markets turned green this week, with butter and cheese prices bouncing back strongly on the CME call. The...
The European sugar market is experiencing a significant price correction, with 2026 delivery prices dropping to levels below import parity...
European cheese markets continued their downward trend in early October as elevated supply levels met limited buyer demand, with manufacturers...
Raw sugar futures recovered in late September after testing critical support levels, with the market climbing back as short position...
Global grain markets faced downward pressure in late September as record production forecasts overwhelmed seasonal recovery patterns, with wheat, corn...
The wholesale beef market has shifted into a defensive position following Labor Day weekend, with chuck prices experiencing significant declines...
Palm oil markets are caught between conflicting forces this week, with short-term policy pressures weighing on prices even as production...
