Attention to detail always impresses guests at special events. Personalized Details Are More Important Than Ever Before The joy of guests getting dressed up for special banquets, weddings, and events is returning with a vengeance for 2022. Yet, as you prepare your plans for a record year, it’s time for a brush up on what’s […]
Near the top of the list of menu trends for 2022 is a perennial favorite for shared appetizers, the charcuterie board. Here’s what Flavor & The Menu’s Top 10 Trends edition for the new year has to say about the winning menu item. “Charcuterie addresses the snacking trend driven by changing consumer behaviors, offering savory […]
Just the term “buttered” turns heads on a menu. Datassential says that “buttered” as a term on U.S. menus is up 12.4% just since 2017. Now, add the words “honey butter” to a menu and the number skyrockets to 39%! We are talking a cravable delight for operators and their patrons, and Butterball® Farms has […]
Each year, U.S. restaurants waste an estimated 22 to 33 billion pounds of food, according to a report by the environmental advocacy group National Resources and Defense Council. The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reports that by 2030, wasted food will account for approximately $1.5 trillion in lost revenue. Aside from optimizing your food costs, reducing […]
Custom Butters Are A Key Ingredient Sales of refrigerated and frozen products skyrocketed during the pandemic as consumers sought easy ways to serve up restaurant-quality meals. Maintaining sales growth in a post-pandemic environment will hinge on cravable flavor. That’s where Butterball® Farms’ custom flavored butters, sauces and dollops can add significant value. Lucia Falek leads […]
Booking dates and venues for 2021 are filling up as vaccinations continue and the pandemic subsides. To make events memorable (even Instagrammable), your ability to easily make guests feel that you’ve thought of everything can help multiply your business. We have an idea… delicious & creamy, shaped butters! As consumers have missed in-person dining and […]
Convenience & Flavor Are Key Yearlong They say that months that end in “r” are the best for shellfish, but convenience and flavor are never out of season for consumers. That’s why prepared meals and meal kits at retailers are driving increased sales of shellfish. Retailer Fresh Shrimp Meal w/ Scampi Butter & Fettucine Combining […]
A quick way to increase your shopper’s market basket COVID created a fresh opportunity for retailers and processors to boost sales of fresh seafood to their customers. Evidence came as a 51% increase in frozen seafood sales through May 31, 2020 but only a 26% increase in fresh. Overall, the average American shopper consumes 112 […]
Butterball® Farms is the largest manufacturer of specialty butter products in the U.S. We are known for our extensive expertise in developing/producing specialized flavored butter, blends, butter sauces, glazes, gravies, sauces and spreads to the customer’s desired application and results. We can create ingredients for many applications such as Ready to Cook and Pre-Cooked Packaged […]
The Butterball ® Farms Ingredients Group formulates butter flavors that are uniquely qualified to help you create delicious foods that consumers crave, and competitors cannot match. We can customize the perfect flavor profile for proteins, vegetables, and starches. How do we do this? Flavor Innovation Butter is a little bit magical. It has the potential […]
“Honey is a common sweetener for Boomers, but it’s an on-trend one for Millennials, thanks to honey’s modern positioning as a wholesome, often local ingredient with a great narrative behind it. Butter flavors can lean toward younger or older generations, but there is a “sweet spot” of shared favorites for cross-generational menu success.” Courtesy of […]
Butterball® Farms, Inc. is pleased to announce that we recently hired a director of Talent and Development, Michelle Mei. Michelle has both a consulting and practitioner background. She is tasked with helping carry out CEO Mark Peters vision for a larger investment in the progress of employee’s careers. Michelle will also collaborate with our growing […]
Butterball® Farms, Inc. is proud to announce two promotions that will strategically position the company to thrive, serving its mission of “enrich lives” and delivering customer experience of “perfect every time.” We have formed two divisions: Butterball Farms OE (Operational Excellence) and Butterball Farms RG (Rapid Growth). Dave O’Hagan, Chief Operating Officer has been promoted […]
Without a clean environment, there is no premium butter. At Butterball® Farms, Inc., we are motivated to operate our company in the most environmentally friendly way possible. Through continuous improvement processes, we are committed to reducing our impact on the environment. We take conscious, intentional steps to minimize waste, improve packaging, and reduce utility consumption. […]
We had the pleasure recently of a visit from Grand Rapids Community College Secchia Institute for Culinary Education Program Associate Professor Michael Whitman. Michael is a Certified Executive Chef by the American Culinary Federation as well as an Approved Certification Evaluator with the ACF. Michael’s passion is food science and he evaluated our Quik-Creations® Butter […]
If there’s ever a season that creative chefs are looking for quick yet savory holiday dishes, it’s the month of December. Our Quik-Creations® Butter Sauce Bases are the perfect choice for your menu staples, as well as when experimenting with special holiday features. This month’s recipe is perfect for pouring over pumpkin ravioli, mashed potatoes or cornbread stuffing. ¼ cup Quik-Creations® All-Natural Butter Sauce 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup […]
Our Quik-Creations® Butter Sauce Bases quickly and easily transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary culinary delights. They are perfect for the chef who wants to create unique flavors to accompany many foods on the menu. Just use it as a “mother sauce” and add your own spices, herbs, and other flavor ingredients! Try this Parmesan Garlic Cream […]
VARIETY, CONVENIENCE & HEALTHY REIGN KING Between competitors, emerging technologies and all the nuances with running a company, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the idea of constantly watching trends in our industry. Butterball® Farms, Inc. is proud of the research and trend-watching our team stays on top of, providing you, our customers, the advantage […]
Modern customers expect certain things from a business and in an increasingly global and connected world, social and environmental awareness are at the top of a list of expectations. For restaurants, that means that “going green” is no longer a choice — it’s a necessity. Thankfully, there is an easy way your restaurant can be […]
As a restaurant owner, improving customer experience is a top priority. You want your guests to not only have an amazing first visit but the desire to keep returning for more. We at Butterball® Farms don’t claim to be experts in running a restaurant, but we do know a thing or two about delivering excellent […]
We’re only a few days into 2019, and it is already looking like an exciting year for butter. Foodbusinessnews.net called butter the new bacon in a “top ten trends of 2019” article and Wholefoods said: “New integrations of fat sources — like keto-friendly nutrition bars crafted with MCT oil powder, coconut butter–filled chocolates, snacks affectionately […]
QUICK AND EASY: CINNAMON SCONES Scones are like a much quicker and easy type of bread, and these cinnamon scones are no exception! Add cranberries or raisins to this recipe for a fruity kick, or keep them simple and serve with delicious melted butter: it’s up to you. Freshly baked warm scones with rich, creamy […]