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Lidl Cuts Butter to €0.99 Nationwide as Rivals Match Price Drops

Retailers cite cheaper milk on global markets, prompting warnings from farm groups over pressure on producer prices.

Overview

  • Lidl says its Milbona 250 g German butter now costs €0.99 nationwide, with the Vemondo vegan spread also set at €0.99.
  • Edeka, Netto, Rewe, Penny, and Aldi Nord/Süd have announced equivalent reductions, though some listings still show €1.19 as updates roll out.
  • Market data from the Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft show milk prices fell further in early December and German dairies delivered more milk in the second half of the year.
  • The 250 g store-brand butter price has more than halved from a year ago after peaking near €2.39 in October 2024 and sliding since February.
  • Farmers’ representatives warn of potential cuts to producer prices, while retailers argue lower shelf prices reflect input costs and could be offset by stronger demand.