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What it does: One click clears all active selections in a widget What you can do: Reset widgets to empty state for clean analysis Why it matters: Faster workflow, cleaner screens, less clicking
Find it in the dropdown menus across most widgets.
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Summary: Vesper has launched Technical Analysis, a new forward-looking capability that translates complex market behavior into clear, actionable timing signals. Previously reserved for trading experts using specialized tools, technical analysis is now accessible to every procurement professional through simple, visual indicators. This feature helps teams identify optimal buying windows by analyzing price patterns and momentum, delivering straightforward signals that answer the critical question: "When should I act?"—no financial expertise required.
What's New:
Three procurement-focused indicators that signal market timing without financial jargon
Moving Averages show if prices are trending above or below "normal" levels
MACD detects when price movements are accelerating or losing steam
RSI identifies when markets are overheated or oversold, highlighting potential reversals
Clean visual signals (green/red arrows + Interpreted text) that make complex analysis instantly understandable
Why It Matters: Fundamental data tells you why prices should move, but not when the market will react. Technical Analysis bridges this gap by revealing when markets start believing the fundamental story. In volatile markets where timing can mean the difference between saving and losing on purchases in volatile markets. These indicators help procurement teams spot early trend changes, identify optimal entry points, and avoid buying at market extremes, without requiring trading expertise.
How to Use It:
Add Technical Analysis to any dashboard by using the search function
View the summary panel showing all three indicators at a glance
Green arrows indicate upward pressure/momentum, red indicates downward
Click the extended view for in depth analysis of the indicators
Combine with Vesper's other forward-looking tools for complete forward looking intelligence
Related Features: Technical Analysis completes Vesper's forward-looking toolkit:
AI Forecasting predicts where prices are headed (the "how much")
Dashboard fundamentals explain market drivers (the "why")
Market reports provide expert context
Now Technical Analysis reveals entry point (the "when")
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Summary: Vesper is excited to announce the launch of a new weekly market analysis report focused exclusively on coffee. This report, authored by industry leader Sucafina, will provide in-depth insights and timely updates on the global coffee market.
What's New:
Dedicated Coffee Market Analysis: A specialized weekly report offering expert analysis of the coffee market.
Expert Author: Authored by Sucafina, the leading sustainable Farm to Roaster coffee company with a rich history in commodities since 1905.
Frequency: Delivered weekly to keep you informed of the latest market movements.
Release Schedule: Available every Tuesday afternoon.
Why It Matters:
Coffee is a critical commodity for many of our users, and this new dedicated report will provide invaluable, focused intelligence. By partnering with Sucafina, we're bringing you expert perspectives and analysis to help you:
Understand current market dynamics and trends.
Anticipate potential shifts in supply, demand, and pricing.
Make more informed purchasing and trading decisions.
Gain a deeper understanding of the factors influencing the coffee industry, from farm to roaster.
How to Use It:
Access the new Coffee Market Analysis report in the Market Analysis section of the Vesper platform.
Look for the report updates every Tuesday afternoon.
Consider setting up alerts to be notified when the new report is published.
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Summary: Vesper has expanded its oils & fats coverage with a new weekly Vesper Price Index (VPI) benchmark for Crude Shea Butter (FOB Tema) from Ghana. This proprietary benchmark, exclusive to Vesper, provides a reliable, independent price reference for an increasingly strategic commodity in food manufacturing.
What's New:
Weekly VPI price benchmark for Crude Shea Butter
FOB Tema delivery basis from Ghana—the world's largest shea butter exporting country
Full integration with existing oils & fats dashboards and pricing tools
Why It Matters: As cocoa prices continue to surge, we've seen increased demand from our user base for alternatives like Shea Butter, which has emerged as a critical cost-effective substitute for cocoa butter. This exclusive VPI benchmark responds directly to user feedback, delivering essential price transparency for those seeking different compositions to limit the effects of cocoa volatility on end product applications. Having Vesper's independent benchmark helps verify supplier pricing and supports more confident negotiations during this period of volatility in cocoa markets.
How to Use It:
Find the new Shea Butter (Crude) benchmark in the pricing widgets section
Add it to the price comparison widget for side-by-side analysis with cocoa butter prices
Incorporate this benchmark into your custom cost models to evaluate how chocolate formulation costs change when substituting with shea butter
Monitor weekly updates to identify emerging trends and optimize buying decisions
Related Features: This benchmark complements Vesper's existing offerings:
Cocoa butter price benchmarks
Vegetable oil price benchmarks
Cost modeling for ingredient substitution analysis
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Summary: Vesper has strengthened its dairy portfolio with a new weekly Vesper Price Index (VPI) benchmark for Cheddar Curd (CIF Southeast Asia). This proprietary benchmark fills a critical gap in regional cheese trade visibility, especially for Oceania-origin products moving into key Asian markets.
What's New:
Exclusive weekly VPI price benchmark for Cheddar Curd with CIF Southeast Asia delivery basis
First reliable price reference in a region lacking formal cheese futures markets
Full integration with existing dairy dashboards and pricing tools
Why It Matters: With no futures market for cheese in the APAC, market participants have struggled to benchmark pricing or implement effective hedging strategies. This exclusive VPI benchmark provides essential price transparency in a market where Oceania exports a significant share of its cheddar production to Asian buyers. By introducing this reference point, we're responding to the need for reliable pricing data in markets lacking formal pricing infrastructure.
How to Use It:
Find the new Cheddar Curd (CIF SEA) benchmark in the pricing widgets
Add it to price widgets to analyze spread between origin and destination markets
Track weekly updates to identify emerging trends in regional dairy trade flows
Related Features: This benchmark complements Vesper's existing offerings:
Global and regional cheese price benchmarks
Import/export widgets mapping supply and demand in trade flows
Price spread tool for cross-regional analysis
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Summary: Vesper has significantly expanded our European electricity futures coverage with the addition of comprehensive EEX data across 15 countries. This enhancement delivers detailed visibility into power markets throughout Europe, covering both base and peak load contracts across monthly, quarterly, and yearly timeframes.
What's New:
86 new electricity futures contracts covering:
15 European countries including Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, and more
Base and peak load power contracts
Monthly, quarterly, and yearly delivery periods
Available across multiple widgets including:
Futures widgets (Graph, Table, Historical Settle Graph)
Price & Price Comparison widget
Why It Matters: Energy costs represent a significant component of manufacturing expenses. With this expanded coverage, users can monitor electricity futures across their operational footprint, compare price trends between regions, and develop more effective energy procurement strategies based on forward market indicators.
How to Use It:
Access these new products through any of the supported widgets
Search by country name and contract type (e.g., "German Power Base")
Compare electricity futures across different European markets
Track forward curves to inform energy procurement decisions & Market outlook
Related Features: This expansion complements our existing energy market coverage:
Natural gas futures across major European hubs
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Whats New? Vesper is extending our AI-powered forecasting horizon from 6 to 12 months for select dairy, sugar, and oils commodities with established price histories (5+ years of data). This extended visibility enables procurement teams to move beyond tactical buying decisions to support annual budgeting and strategic planning.
Why it matters? Together with expert human analyst outlooks and comprehensive coverage of S&D/Fundamentals, the forecast powered by AI technology gives a comprehensive outlook on future market movements. The extended 12-month horizon allows users to incorporate forecasting into their decision making on more strategic timeframes.
As always, forecasting accuracy is transparently available on the platform for each individual product, allowing users to assess performance and incorporate it into decision-making.
How to Use It:
Access the forecast widgets directly on your custom dashboards (add through the search tool if needed)
If a product has a 12-Month forecast horizon, it will automatically be visible on your screen
Check forecast performance by choosing the 12-Month option in the accuracy dropdown
More products will be added to the extended range in the course of Q2
Related Features: This extended forecasting complements our existing forward-looking toolkit:
Forward pricing up to 16 months ahead in the Forward Pricing widgets
Expert analyst outlooks for both short and long-term market perspectives
Fundamental market drivers dashboard for tracking supply and demand trends
These combined tools give procurement teams unprecedented visibility into future market movements for more confident strategic planning.
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Launching supplementary bi-weekly cocoa highlights from Vesper's in-house analytical team, complementing the regular market commentary from independent expert Martijn Bron. These additional reports focus on technical analysis, derivative pricing, and weather insights to support decision-making during unprecedented market volatility.
Why it Matters: With cocoa prices at historic highs, procurement teams need comprehensive market coverage. Our in-house analytical team now provides targeted analysis on alternate weeks to Martijn Bron's expert commentary, combining deep technical analysis with veteran market insights during this volatile period.
What's New:
Bi-weekly analysis from Vesper's analytical team focusing on:
Technical market indicators
Derivative pricing trends
Weather impact assessment
Supply chain disruptions
Cocoa coverage schedule:
Martijn Bron's expert market commentary
Alternating with Vesper's analytical team reports
CRA Cocoa weather reports published frequently
How to Use It:
Access Cocoa Highlights in the Market Analysis section on Vesper or the mobile app
Set up notifications to be alerted of any new releases
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Enhanced S&D Map visualization now provides Year-to-Date (YTD) comparisons across regions, enabling instant visual insights into global production, import/export, and stock trends and regional shifts.
Why it Matters:"If I were interested to see where growth in EU milk production is happening, this would really quickly show me that it is not happening in Ireland, Netherlands or France. It's great for presentations, as not having to click through all countries at the same time makes it ideal for regions or groups of countries."
Jasper Endlich, Dairy Market Analyst
How to Use It:
Find the World Map Widget in the S&D category
Select your metric and timeframe of interest
Compare countries and spot regional trends through color coding
Export directly into presentations or add to your custom dashboards
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