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Introducting Brazilian Instituto de Economia Agrícola (IEA) Source

by Vesper Team
New
Data
Nuts, Seeds & Dried Fruits
Meat & Poultry
Vegetables & Pulses

Added daily Brazilian public prices from Instituto de Economia Agrícola (IEA), Brazil's leading agricultural economics institute, expanding our coverage of key food commodities with local market data.

Why it Matters: Brazil is a major global producer and price setter for multiple food commodities. Direct access to daily IEA data provides unprecedented visibility into local market dynamics, helping procurement teams better understand price movements at origin and optimize sourcing strategies.

What's New:

  • Daily price updates across multiple categories:

    • Meat & Poultry: Chicken cuts (breast fillet, thigh, leg quarters), Pork cuts (loin, steak), Beef cuts (ribeye, round eye, brisket)

    • Nuts & Seeds: Peanuts in shell

    • Vegetables: Garlic (violet, violet size 0.7)

  • Key features:

    • Daily frequency updates

    • 4 years of historical data

    • Local market prices from São Paulo state

    • Original source data direct from IEA

How to Use It:

  1. Access Brazilian benchmarks in the Prices widgets by searching for the product name or filtering by BR-IEA source

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New Brazilian Nuts Production Data

by Vesper Team
New
Nuts, Seeds & Dried Fruits
Bakery
Data
Chocolate, Confectionery & Ice Cream

NewNuts & SeedsProduction Data

Summary: Monthly production data from IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics) for cashews and peanuts, providing official Brazilian production volumes and trends.

What's New:

  • Monthly cashew production data (in shell)

  • Monthly peanut production volumes (combined 1st and 2nd harvests)

  • Data presented in metric tons

  • Direct integration with IBGE statistics

  • Monthly update frequency

Why It Matters: Brazil's position as a major nuts producer means their production volumes directly impact global supply and prices. This data helps you anticipate market movements and optimize procurement timing based on production cycles.

How to Use It:

  1. Access the Production widgets in your dashboard

  2. Use the search function to find "cashew" or "peanut" data

  3. Select Brazilian production data from the results

Related Features: This release complements our recent expansion of nuts and seeds price data, where we've added more historical data points across all pricing widgets to give you a deeper view of long-term market trends.

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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.

Read the Latest Report

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