A growing number of Americans seem to be convinced that some things are just better with butter. According to data from the USDA, per-capita consumption of butter reached 5.7 pounds in 2016 — up a 1.4 pounds since 1996 and a full pound since 2006.
Retail sales of branded butter showed gains on private label butter in the last year. Though dollar sales of private label butter increased 3.4%, unit sales decreased 1.3%, suggesting that retailers raised prices.
Pumpkin and other holiday flavors invade the dairy aisles with new fall flavor-inspired dairy products from Chobani, Land O’Lakes, Dunkin Donuts, Tillamook and more.