Industry news & Vesper highlights

03-12-2025
Jasper Endlich

European butter markets are closing 2025 under pressure as production increases and stocks accumulate, setting the stage for prices to fall below €4,000/mt in the first quarter of 2026. The EU Vesper Price Index for butter currently stands at €4,090/mt EXW as of December 3, with Q1 forward prices showing even more weakness. The scale […]

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