Recent news and events concerning butter blends include a significant recall by Bunge North America in August 2025 due to an undeclared milk allergen
. Other recent developments involve new product launches and marketing activities from various companies.
Product recalls and safety warnings
- Bunge North America recall (August 2025): The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class II recall for 64,800 pounds of Bunge's "NH European Style Butter Blend." The recall was initiated because the product's packaging failed to declare milk as an ingredient, posing a risk to people with milk allergies.
- FDA classification: The recall was given a Class II risk classification, indicating that exposure to the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems.
- Distribution: The affected butter blend was distributed to 12 centers in the U.S. and one in the Dominican Republic.
New products and marketing campaigns
- Sinar Mas launches FILMA® Prestige: In November 2024, Sinar Mas introduced FILMA® Prestige, a new butter blend margarine featuring Natural Dutch Butter. The product is marketed for its premium flavor and aroma, targeting bakery businesses.
- Mother's Choice social media campaign: Mother's Choice butter blend was promoted on Instagram in 2024, emphasizing its "buttery" aroma for baking, sautéing, and spreading.
- Kerrygold's new product: In June 2023, Kerrygold announced a new product innovation, adding cinnamon and sugar butter sticks to its lineup of butter blends.
- Prambanan Kencana's butter blend: Indonesian company Prambanan Kencana highlighted its "Butler" butter blend in a 2023 article, noting its mix of butter and margarine that offers both flavor and stability.
Industry events and trade shows
- Sinar Mas innovations at SIAl Interfood (2024): Sinar Mas showcased its butter blends, margarine, and shortening innovations at the SIAl Interfood exhibition in late 2024. The company promoted its products' trans fat-free status.
- Mother's Choice butter blend launch (2024): Sinar Meadow held a grand launching event for its Mother's Choice Butter Blend in April and May 2024.