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.