In ancient times, humans became lactose intolerant, or unable to fully digest the sugar (lactose) in milk, after childhood. Not surprisingly milk is a top growth driver in the lactose-free dairy market, while functional ingredients like proteins and fiber add value and better nutritional support.  

Minerva Dairy can manufacture oil- or flavor-infused organic butters in various package sizes (5.5-oz and 8-oz cups and 5-lb pails) to target specific markets.

Butter Buds Non-Dairy 32X incorporates sunflower oil in combination with other natural flavors to mimic the characteristics found in dairy fat to deliver medium-strong salted butter middle notes with buttery and savory base notes, for maximum flavor impact.

Danish Creamery, a 127-year-old farmer-owned U.S.-based creamery, and its parent company, Challenge Dairy Products Inc, have reinvigorated the packaging of its line of slow-churned, small-batch artisanal butter with a new contemporary aesthetic that’s on store shelves.

Senior vice president discusses the future of the butter industry, its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, plus much more.

Minerva Dairy uses only farm-fresh milk from pasture-raised cows to ensure a creamier, richer, and more flavorful product that’s naturally GMO-, antibiotic-, and gluten-free.  

Versatile butter is “old reliable” for baking, on top of toast, while snacking spreads appeal to consumer cravings.  

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) assembled a “Dairy Dream Team” consisting of chefs, recipe developers, “foodies,” gamers and lifestyle influencers who have a combined 25 million social media followers.

Probiotics are friendly microbes that safely enhance nutritional value in dairy products.

Sales of butter and butter blends reached $3.52 billion for the 52-week period ending May 15, according to research provided by Chicago-based IRI.