Industry news & Vesper highlights

09-10-2025
Jasper Endlich

The global dairy industry is navigating a period of significant price pressure as heavy stock levels collide with subdued buyer interest across butter, skim milk powder (SMP), and whole milk powder (WMP) markets. A fundamental mismatch has emerged between buyers and sellers for Q4 2025 volumes. Procurement managers have largely covered their immediate needs and […]

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24-09-2025
Gehrman Kosenkov

Rapeseed oil prices in Europe have strengthened this week as Ukrainian export disruptions continue to limit supply flows during the...

24-09-2025
Gehrman Kosenkov

Coconut oil prices have declined sharply this week, with EXW Manila prices falling $240/mt to $2400/mt from $2640/mt in the...

23-09-2025
Roger Bradshaw

European sugar markets experienced a sharp correction this week, with prices falling approximately €25 per tonne across the EU beet...

23-09-2025
Martijn Bron

The European Union’s Deforestation-Free Products Regulation has created significant compliance challenges for cocoa exporters, though a proposed second delay may...

22-09-2025
Megan Hidden

The global starch market presents a complex landscape in September, with potato starch facing oversupply pressures while tapioca demand remains...

19-09-2025
Jasper Endlich

US dairy markets are experiencing significant price pressure, with butter dropping to $1.805/lb and further declines expected as global competition...

18-09-2025
Gabrielle Del'Arco

Raw sugar futures fell below 16 cents per pound this week, closing at 15.9 cents amid mounting bearish pressures from...

18-09-2025
Megan Hidden

The US wholesale beef market is experiencing a significant correction, with choice cutout prices falling nearly $9 last week and...

18-09-2025
Jasper Endlich

Cheese markets across Europe and the United States are experiencing significant downward pressure as buyers delay purchases and sellers struggle...