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18-05-2026
Jasper Endlich

The CME spot call closed mixed this week as the dairy complex absorbed a stronger dollar and the headlines from the US-China summit. Blocks dropped 6 cents to $1.57/lb and barrels fell 3 cents, both to $1.57. NFDM eased $0.02 to $2.2750 after holding around recent record territory. Butter was the only product to firm, […]

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21-11-2025
Jasper Endlich

Higher milk production across major dairy regions is putting significant pressure on dairy prices, with timing mismatches between commodity and...

20-11-2025
Jasper Endlich

The European butter market is buckling under the weight of a massive oversupply, with production surging well ahead of demand...

20-11-2025
Jasper Endlich

The global whey protein market faces an unprecedented supply crisis as US manufacturers struggle to meet surging domestic demand, forcing...

20-11-2025
Megan Hidden

Coffee futures declined sharply this week following partial tariff relief announcements, excluding Brazil and India. The most active March contract...

19-11-2025
Gehrman Kosenkov

BMD crude palm oil prices climbed to $993/mt this week, reflecting market responses to production forecasts and policy discussions at...

17-11-2025
Roger Bradshaw

European sugar producers are implementing emergency area reductions for the 2026 crop as prices fall to €425/tonne and structural challenges...

17-11-2025
Megan Hidden

Ocean freight rates from Asia to Europe increased in recent weeks, with carriers managing capacity tightly as 2026 contract negotiations...

13-11-2025
Megan Hidden

Boneless skinless thigh meat demand has fallen below the baseline average for the first time in roughly two years, with...

12-11-2025
Jasper Endlich

The European cheese market has found renewed stability after months of pressure, with a significant shift in export competitiveness clearing...