Butter and creamers might not land a starring role on the plate or in the bowl like their cheese and ice cream dairy cousins, but they are important and versatile supporting actors. Butter enhances the flavor and appeal of foods ranging from cookies to lobster, while creamers elevate coffee and other beverages and can add richness to culinary dishes.  

Moreover, the butter and creamer categories are no longer limited to commodity-type offerings. The categories have been riding an innovation wave in recent years.