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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Global whey markets have settled into established patterns that reflect the ongoing structural changes in dairy processing, with protein concentrates...
Global oilseed markets displayed contrasting dynamics this week as rapeseed supply forecasts increased across major producing regions while sunflower markets...
Europe’s sugar beet harvest has commenced across most growing regions, with processing facilities ramping up operations amid a complex backdrop...
Vesper is excited to announce the launch of Euronext Dairy Futures contracts, to go live in 2026 (subject to regulatory...
The cocoa market’s traditional price discovery mechanism is failing to address fundamental supply chain imbalances, leaving both producers and consumers...
Global dairy markets experienced sharp declines last week as insufficient buyer interest failed to support current price levels, with milk...
Brazil’s sugar production hit a five-year high in early August, while Europe’s 2025/26 campaign began with oversupply and subdued trade....
European dairy markets are experiencing a significant downturn as buyers step back from active purchasing, creating widespread price pressure across...
West Africa’s cocoa-growing regions are experiencing mixed weather patterns that could impact the upcoming harvest season, according to the latest...
