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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Between September 22 and 24, Argentina temporarily suspended export taxes on soybeans, corn, wheat, and their by-products in a move...
Coffee markets experienced dramatic volatility this week as ICE certified stocks plunged 11.5% in just five days, reversing what appeared...
Global whey markets face a complex landscape as European WPC80 prices stabilize around €12,150/mt while US markets continue their upward...
Global butter markets are experiencing a dramatic price collapse as oversupply conditions intensify across all major producing regions, creating significant...
Rapeseed oil prices in Europe have strengthened this week as Ukrainian export disruptions continue to limit supply flows during the...
Coconut oil prices have declined sharply this week, with EXW Manila prices falling $240/mt to $2400/mt from $2640/mt in the...
European sugar markets experienced a sharp correction this week, with prices falling approximately €25 per tonne across the EU beet...
The European Union’s Deforestation-Free Products Regulation has created significant compliance challenges for cocoa exporters, though a proposed second delay may...
The global starch market presents a complex landscape in September, with potato starch facing oversupply pressures while tapioca demand remains...
