Industry news & Vesper highlights
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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Coffee futures continued their ascent last week, with the December contract climbing 44.10 cents to close at 378.3 USc/lb –...
Coconut oil markets are experiencing significant volatility as origin prices recover from recent lows, with EXW Manila prices increasing by...
Ivory Coast has reduced its cocoa export contract sales for the upcoming main crop season by 100,000 metric tonnes, cutting...
The US broiler industry faces limited production growth potential as breeder inventories continue to contract. The nation’s broiler-type hatchery supply...
Container shipping rates are falling rapidly as the traditional peak season comes to an end, with spot rates declining 6%...
The US dairy industry delivered its strongest milk production performance in over three years during July, with output climbing across...
The global starch market is experiencing significant supply chain disruptions as Trump’s tariff policies create uncertainty for procurement managers across...
The European cheese market is experiencing significant price volatility in late August 2025, with unusually wide spreads between buyer bids...
Brazil’s Center-South region, the world’s largest sugar-producing area, has trimmed production estimates for the 2025/26 season due to lower agricultural...
