John Ramaker | Lead editor Arable Markets at DCA Market Intelligence

John Ramaker serves as a senior agriculture and crop market analyst at DCA Market Intelligence, bringing extensive experience in both European and international crop markets. His expertise spans potatoes, onions, grains and other arable crops, enabling him to provide actionable insights that support growers, traders and food professionals in making informed, strategic decisions.

At DCA Market Intelligence, John monitors market trends, price developments, and supply chain dynamics, translating complex data into practical analysis. His work covers areas such as harvest projections, storage analysis, trading patterns and policy developments, helping stakeholders navigate a fast-changing market landscape.

Explore John’s latest research, reports, and market analyses, or connect with him on LinkedIn for updates on potatoes, onions, grains, and other crops.

Latest insights

Analysis|Published: Yesterday 05:00 PM CET

Giant in fries remains dwarf in paying potato price

The Belgian potato market remains stuck at €0, while other EU-4 countries are showing small price movements. The limited supply on the free market makes price formation difficult Read more about potato quotations in the EU-4.

Analysis|Published: Yesterday 11:08 AM CET

Container freight rates continue to climb as peak season arrives early

The container shipping market moved decisively higher again this week. The Drewry World Container Index rose by 3% to USD 2,800 per 40-foot container, with the strongest gains recorded on the Asia–Europe and Asia–North America trade lanes.

News|Published: May 28, 2026

Nordzucker slips into the red due to sugar oversupply

The sugar market is under pressure due to oversupply, high inventories and falling prices, leading to substantial losses at Nordzucker. The company is focusing on costs and acreage. Read more about price pressure in the European sugar market.

News|Published: May 28, 2026

EU rapeseed market sees stocks decline

Rapeseed production in the EU is rising slightly due to acreage expansion, while consumption is also increasing. This is putting pressure on stocks despite higher imports. Read more about the rapeseed balance in the EU.

Analysis|Published: May 27, 2026

Wheat market reacts stoically to heat and drought

The wheat market is responding cautiously to heat in Europe and drought in the US, while price differences between regions are widening again. Read more about price developments in the wheat market.

News|Published: May 26, 2026

Global appetite for fries highlights strength of potato demand worldwide

French fries remain the world’s favourite potato product by a wide margin, according to McCain Foods’ newly released “Spud Report”, based on a survey of more than 12,000 consumers across 11 countries. The findings underline the continued global strength of processed potato demand — and highlight how deeply fries are embedded in modern food culture.