The Hottest Food & Flavor Trends of 2026 (And How Butter Is Behind All of Them)

Flavored butters and spreads are growing at five to seven times the rate of regular dairy. Flavored butter use on restaurant menus grew 25% between 2020 and 2024. And your customers? They’re craving it. Each year, the Butterball® Farms, Inc. Research & Development team digs into food trends, menu data, and consumer behavior to put […]

Not Just Butter… A Campus Experience Enhancer

Campus dining is at the heart of student life, community, and experience. Today’s students expect more than just food, they want choice, flavor, personalization, and moments worth talking about. In fact, campus dining spaces are one of the most reliable touchpoints that connect students to their university and to each other, enhancing belonging, engagement, and […]

The Easiest Way To Signal ‘Premium’ On A Plate

Food and presentation play a central role. Despite economic challenges, consumers are willing to pay a premium for special events and experiences, with 74% saying they plan to or have already returned to a restaurant after a unique experience1.  The goal: Maintaining premium service standards across multiple units and high-volume shifts, all while keeping ticket […]

Flavored Butters & Sauces To Define 2026 Success For Food Brands

As 2026 begins, one menu and product development trend is cutting across every category, premium flavor made effortless. According to Datassential, 71% of consumers say they’re seeking “more exciting flavors” in familiar foods¹, and operators across foodservice, CPG, protein manufacturing, and bakery are under pressure to deliver that excitement without adding labor, complexity, or inconsistency. […]

Transform Every Plate Into A Photo-Worthy Moment That Leaves a Lasting Impression

As a special destination for guests seeking memorable moments, your service levels and menus must exceed expectations. Butterball® Farms shaped butters offer an effortless way to enhance that memorable dining experience. “We’ve been helping top restaurant chains make memorable moments for their guests for more than a half-century with our shaped butters,” says Kathryn Kunst, […]

How To Accelerate Time-To-Market With Pre-Portioned Flavors

Accelerate Product Innovation With Pre-Portioned Flavor Solutions Across the food industry, processors are streamlining innovation by partnering with Butterball® Farms. Our pre-portioned butter and sauce solutions help cut development time, simplify production, and boost consumer appeal. Recognized as the market leader in craveable, protein-rich butter and dairy-based flavor systems, Butterball Farms has been innovating with […]

The Caterer’s Edge: Fall-Flavored Shaped Butters & Sauces

The nuance of caterers who pay attention to detail, like the turning of the leaves and cooler weather, means much more than just pumpkin spice and a bigger opportunity. There are some easy solutions that can make events memorable and have diners coming back for more all year long. Here are just a few. Honey […]

Your Fall Menu Needs These Guest-Winning Ideas

At Butterball® Farms, we understand the unique demands of making deliciously memorable moments for your events. You’re balancing time, labor, budget and wow factors that bring you more referrals. Our shaped and flavored butters are ready to make your fall menus an even bigger success. Shaped Butters There is simply something special about shaped butters […]