Industry news & Vesper highlights
European sugar producer Südzucker has announced beet reductions of between 15 and 25% from their farmers and subsidiaries, a far more radical approach than their competitors. If Südzucker was expecting others to follow suit, this will prove disappointing as other producers have been more nuanced with their calls for reductions of around 10%. The divergence […]
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Boneless skinless thigh meat demand has fallen below the baseline average for the first time in roughly two years, with...
The European cheese market has found renewed stability after months of pressure, with a significant shift in export competitiveness clearing...
European sugar producers have announced substantial production cuts for 2026 as exceptional yields and elevated stock levels create unprecedented supply...
Cocoa prices declined over 9% this week, with London front-month futures falling to around 4,202 GBP/t. The market lacked a...
Coffee futures ended the week at 393.15 US cents per pound for the March contract, marking a 6.45-cent increase from...
Rapeseed oil prices remained elevated this week, with December crude rapeseed oil (FOB Dutch Mill) reaching EUR 1,085/mt, up from...
The paperboard industry showed distinct regional contrasts in August 2025, with Western Europe experiencing a sharp demand decline while other...
The cashew nut market is showing signs of tightening as Vietnamese processors scale back operations and questions emerge about raw...
November 6, 2025 — Cattle performance has strengthened in recent weeks, pushing grading premiums to all-time highs for this time...
