European Commission data show butter prices at a three-month low, while futures values enter bear market territory.

There is reason to think corn and wheat futures may trade rangebound, yet they are attracting big investor interest. Still, soy futures start stronger

... to judge by investor returns over the past 25 years. But there are ways to soup up portfolio performance to "healthy levels", the bank says

Brazil's farm ministry is moving to encourage wheat imports, amid a harvest seen falling short in both quality and quantity

Marex Spectron proves somewhat upbeat on coffee prices, despite raising supply estimates, and seeing potential for a record Brazilian crop

In Australia, at least, consumers are turning away from skim and semi-skim milk - presenting a further headache to the butter market