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New Market Analysis Meat & Poultry

by Vesper Team
New
Meat & Poultry
Market Analysis

Summary: Vesper has partnered with Leap Market Analytics to deliver weekly expert reports covering Beef and Poultry markets. Starting with US market coverage, these specialized reports expand our protein category insights with the first report now live on the platform.

What's New:

  • Weekly reports for both Beef & Broiler markets with pricing trends, supply & demand dynamics, and market insights

  • Expert commentary from Leap Market Analytics' protein specialists

  • Seamlessly integrated into the Vesper Market Analysis section

How to Access: Find the new reports under Market Analysis → Meat and Poultry, with fresh insights published weekly.

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New Weekly Market Analysis: Coffee Report

by Vesper Team
New
Beverages
Market Analysis

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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Expanded Cocoa Market Coverage

by Vesper Team
New
Cocoa
Chocolate, Confectionery & Ice Cream
Market Analysis

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:

  1. Access Cocoa Highlights in the Market Analysis section on Vesper or the mobile app

  2. Set up notifications to be alerted of any new releases

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New VPI Egg Price Benchmarks

by Vesper Team
News & Alerts
Data
Market Analysis
Vesper Price Index (VPI)
Bakery

Summary: Introducing exclusive Vesper Price Indices (VPIs) for eggs and egg derivatives, covering 16 products across different production systems. These weekly benchmarks are built from actual transaction data from key market participants, supported by expert analysis and AI-powered news coverage.

What's New:

  • Weekly VPI benchmarks for:

    • Powder Products: Egg White, Egg Yolk, and Whole Egg powders

    • Liquid Products: Egg White, Egg Yolk, and Whole Egg

    • Shell Eggs

  • Coverage across three production systems:

    • Caged

    • Barn

    • Free Range

  • Enhanced market coverage:

    • Expert market analysis reports

    • AI-curated global news feed specific to eggs and poultry

    • Weekly price updates based on actual transactions

Why It Matters: The egg derivatives market has historically lacked reliable price benchmarks despite significant price volatility. Our new VPIs fill this gap by providing weekly price references based on actual market transactions, helping you validate quotes and track price trends across different production systems.

How to Use It:

  1. Access the price widgets

  2. Select your product of interest from 16 new benchmarks

  3. View price trends, expert analysis, and relevant news in one spot

  4. Use the data to support procurement decisions and supplier negotiations

Related Features: This release is part of our expanded coverage for bakery ingredients, complementing recent additions in:

  • Flour cost modeling

  • Enhanced wheat and grains price benchmarks

  • Fundamental coverage (production, trade routes) for grains, dairy, nuts, and more

These tools provide bakery procurement teams with comprehensive insights across their key ingredients.

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New Wheat Flour Cost Calculator

by Vesper Team
New
Grains & Feed
Data
Bakery

Summary: New wheat flour price calculator now available, combining MATIF milling wheat prices with production costs to estimate realistic flour market values.

What's New:

  • Wheat flour price calculation based on MATIF futures

  • Customizable input parameters including:

    • Wheat purchase price (FOB French Ports)

    • Original protein content

    • Target protein content

    • Vital wheat gluten price

  • Integration of key production cost factors:

    • Electricity consumption

    • Water usage

    • Milling efficiency rates

    • Labor costs

  • Medium-sized miller operational model

  • Located in Calculations Page under Grains & Feed

Why It Matters: Raw wheat prices tell only part of the story. This calculator helps you understand the full cost structure of flour production, enabling more informed negotiations and better prediction of price movements. Best of all, you can adjust the parameters to match your specific situation and market conditions.

How to Use It:

  1. How to Use It:

    1. Navigate to the Calculations Page

    2. Select Grains & Feed category

    3. Choose "Wheat Flour Price - MATIF" calculator

    4. Adjust the input parameters to match your needs

    5. View the calculated theoretical EXW flour price

Part of our expanded grains coverage in Q4 2024, which includes:

  • New import/export flow data for grains and flour

  • Enhanced production data coverage

  • Additional benchmark pricing for grains and flour products

Together, these tools give you a complete view of the market from trade flows to final product costs.

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Global Import/Export Data Expansion

by Vesper Team
Data
Nuts, Seeds & Dried Fruits
Bakery
Grains & Feed
Food Ingredients

Summary: Major expansion of global import/export data coverage across grains, nuts & seeds, and food ingredients - helping you track trade flows and assess supply & demand dynamics.

What's New:

  • Grains & Flour

    • Complete trade data for wheat, corn, and specialty grains

    • Coverage of various flour types and grain derivatives

    • Bakery product trade flows

  • Nuts, Seeds & Dried Fruits

    • Comprehensive data for tree nuts (both in-shell and shelled)

    • Coverage of dried fruits and specialty seeds

    • Full trade flow visibility for key origins

  • Food Ingredients

    • Starches & Gluten

    • Natural & artificial thickeners

    • Egg products & derivatives

    • Essential oils & flavorings

    • Food additives & preservatives

    • Sauces & condiments

Why It Matters: Import/export data provides crucial market context beyond prices. These trade flows help you:

  • Assess global supply & demand dynamics

  • Track market movements across regions

  • Identify emerging trends in your category

  • Make more informed buying decisions

How to Use It:

  1. Navigate to the Import/Export widgets

  2. Select your category and product

  3. View import/export flows through our interactive visualizations

  4. Use one of 5 different widgets to make trade data actionable

Note: This is our largest trade data expansion beyond our existing coverage in Dairy, Oils & Fats, and Sugar, with more categories coming soon.

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Weekly Nuts & Seeds Market Analysis Now Available

by Vesper Team
New
Nuts, Seeds & Dried Fruits
Market Analysis

Summary: New weekly market analysis reports for tree nuts, providing deep insights into price trends, crop developments, demand patterns and logistics challenges.

What's New:

  • Weekly market reports from GTA (Global Trading & Agency)

  • Coverage includes Cashews, Macadamia, Walnuts, Brazil Nuts, and Almonds

  • Analysis of price trends, crop conditions, and logistics

  • Focus on trade flows and market-moving events

Why It Matters: The nuts market is known for its volatility and opacity. These weekly updates help you stay ahead of rapidly changing market conditions, from crop developments to logistics disruptions, enabling better buying decisions.

How to Use It:

  1. Navigate to the Market Analysis section

  2. Select Nuts & Seeds category

  3. Find the latest GTA report under Weekly Updates

Note: This is part of our broader Nuts & Seeds coverage expansion, with additional price data coming soon.

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New Weekly Coffee Market Report

by Vesper Team
New
Beverages
Market Analysis

Summary: New weekly coffee market analysis covering Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, and China, providing insights into production trends and market dynamics.

What's New:

  • Weekly coffee market reports

  • Coverage of key producing regions

  • Production trend analysis

  • Market dynamics insights

  • Price movement tracking

Why It Matters: Understanding coffee production and market trends is essential for analyzing global supply dynamics and their impact on market prices. This report gives you a head start on coffee market intelligence ahead of planned expansions in 2025

How to Use It:

  1. Navigate to Market Analysis section

  2. Select Beverages category

  3. Find the latest coffee report under Weekly Updates

Use Case Example: Coffee roasters and beverage companies can use these insights to track production trends across major growing regions and anticipate potential market shifts.

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North America & Europe Grain Prices

by Vesper Team
New
Grains & Feed
Forecasting & Outlook
Bakery

Summary: Added grain prices and 6-month forecasts for North America and Europe, with daily and weekly updates.

What's New:

  • Regional coverage:

    • North America: CA, US

    • Europe: AR, DE, IT, NL, PL, SE, TR

  • Products covered:

    • Barley

    • Corn

    • Durum Wheat

    • Flax

    • Millet

    • Oats

    • Rye

    • Wheat

Why It Matters: More frequent price updates and forward-looking data help you track market movements and time purchases better.

How to Use It:

  1. Open Dashboard

  2. Find the data available both in the price, price comparison, and price forecast widgets

  3. Filter by region and product

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