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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Coffee futures experienced a dramatic rally last week, with the most active December contract rallying 32.40 cents from Monday to...
The cocoa market has reached a critical inflection point where weak demand has been fully priced in, but supply disruptions...
Coconut oil markets experienced a dramatic shake-up this week, with crude coconut oil prices at origin plummeting from $2,600/mt to...
The European sugar market is experiencing a shift in contracting patterns this year, with deal closures occurring later compared to...
European egg powder producers are taking a strategic approach to pricing as the market prepares for the traditional autumn demand...
European egg producers are grappling with extended production cycles as delayed flock refreshment forces older hens to remain in production...
The used cooking oil (UCO) market is experiencing significant trade flow changes as policy adjustments create new dynamics between major...
The global sugar market faced renewed pressure this week as prices dropped to near 16 US cents per pound, driven...
The global cheese market is experiencing typical seasonal pressures as demand weakens during the summer months, with European prices declining...
