Rootie Market Watch

European ingredient markets are sending mixed signals this week. Wheat starch is moving up, wheat flour is temporarily cheaper because of harvest pressure, and EU sugar remains at a relatively attractive level. For bakeries, confectionery producers, frozen bakery manufacturers and selected fitness-food brands, July is not just a monitoring month…

In brief: the market split in two directions this week Cocoa and sunflower oil are moving higher, so price fixing and forward coverage deserve attention now. Sugar and rapeseed oil are cheaper, creating a useful buying window for Q3 and Q4. Higher oil prices may lift transport costs in the…

A practical overview of the most important input-price moves and what food producers should consider when buying raw materials this week. What this means for purchasing If you use cocoa or tapioca starch, do not wait for the perfect price. The risk of further growth is currently higher than the…