Industry news & Vesper highlights
Freight costs are moving in one direction this month, and procurement teams importing through North Europe should plan for more of it. According to logistics provider Shypple’s latest market update, rates from Asia to North Europe have risen for six straight weeks, and the Drewry World Container Index rose 23 percent in the first week […]
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The US broiler industry is experiencing a growth push, with ready-to-cook production up 2.7% year-over-year during the six-week period ended...
Tyson Foods announced the closure of its Lexington, Nebraska fed cattle facility and streamlining of its Amarillo, Texas plant, eliminating...
Higher milk production across major dairy regions is putting significant pressure on dairy prices, with timing mismatches between commodity and...
The European butter market is buckling under the weight of a massive oversupply, with production surging well ahead of demand...
The global whey protein market faces an unprecedented supply crisis as US manufacturers struggle to meet surging domestic demand, forcing...
Coffee futures declined sharply this week following partial tariff relief announcements, excluding Brazil and India. The most active March contract...
BMD crude palm oil prices climbed to $993/mt this week, reflecting market responses to production forecasts and policy discussions at...
European sugar producers are implementing emergency area reductions for the 2026 crop as prices fall to €425/tonne and structural challenges...
Ocean freight rates from Asia to Europe increased in recent weeks, with carriers managing capacity tightly as 2026 contract negotiations...
