Industry news & Vesper highlights
Cocoa futures fell sharply through late January, with London May contracts decreasing £927 (23.5%) over two weeks and New York May futures declining $1,169 (21.5%) during the same period. The decline extended to 30% when measured against prices from one month earlier. The market moved opposite to widely anticipated commodity index buying, with weak speculative […]
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BMD crude palm oil prices climbed to $993/mt this week, reflecting market responses to production forecasts and policy discussions at...
European sugar producers are implementing emergency area reductions for the 2026 crop as prices fall to €425/tonne and structural challenges...
Ocean freight rates from Asia to Europe increased in recent weeks, with carriers managing capacity tightly as 2026 contract negotiations...
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...
