Top 16 North American Butters

Founded in 2000 by Diane St. Clair in Orwell, Vermont, Animal Farm Creamery quickly gained cult status among top chefs, including those at The French Laundry and Per Se, where its butter became an essential ingredient in fine dining. Animal Farm Creamery employs the best traditional dairy methods, producing handcrafted cultured butter made from fresh, raw milk, collected directly from the farm. The butter is churned and shaped by hand, giving it an exceptional texture, rich dairy flavor, and delicate aroma. In addition to butter, the creamery also produces high-quality cream, which is regionally distributed through Provisions International. Due to limited production, Animal Farm Creamery products are not commercially available in large markets – they are delivered directly to top restaurants, while a select quantity can be purchased through Saxelby Cheesemongers.Expand

Alpura is one of the leading dairy producers in Mexico, founded in 1972. The company's headquarters are located in Cuautitlán Izcalli, in the State of Mexico.

It brings together more than 1,000 farmers and owns hundreds of farms where animals are raised under strict health and nutritional standards. Alpura offers a wide range of products, including fresh milk, yogurts, creams, cheeses, and dairy beverages.

Their focus is on freshness, natural quality, and the nutritional value of their products. Alpura is recognized for its innovation and commitment to sustainability, applying modern technologies in its production processes and investing in environmental protection.

Today, Alpura's products are not only market leaders in Mexico but are also present on the international stage.Expand

Vermont Creamery is a renowned creamery from the U.S. state of Vermont, known for producing high-quality artisanal dairy products. It was founded in 1984 with the goal of combining the traditions of French and American dairy production, initially focusing on handcrafted cheeses and butter.

Over time, its portfolio expanded to include goat cheeses, cultured butter, and crème fraîche, making it recognized for its rich flavor and exceptional quality. The creamery sources its milk from local family farms, ensuring sustainable and ethical production. This close collaboration with farmers allows each product to reflect the character of the region, while Vermont Creamery simultaneously supports the local community and promotes responsible resource management.Expand

In a world of mass production, Banner Butter stands as a testament to artisanal craftsmanship and dedication to quality. Every small batch of butter we create is carefully crafted to ensure a rich, layered flavor and an unparalleled texture.

Unlike industrially produced butter, our Banner Butter starts with the finest cream, sourced from local farms that do not use artificial hormones. Through a slow fermentation process, the dairy cultures have time to develop complexity and depth of flavor, giving the butter a naturally nutty aroma and creamy richness.

Whether you're spreading it on fresh bread, using it for baking, or creating the finest sauces, Banner Butter enhances every bite. Our selection includes classic salted butter, flavored varieties with herbs and spices, and unique seasonal creations designed for true gourmets.

With every bite, you’ll taste the difference – because we make butter the way it used to be made: with love, patience, and a deep respect for the craft. Banner Butter – where tradition meets exceptional taste.Expand

Sierra Nevada Cheese is a small but passionate family-owned cheese dairy located in the heart of California, at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. They produce cheeses using traditional methods passed down through generations, with a special focus on handcrafted work and careful selection of raw materials.

The quality of the milk, sourced from local farms, is crucial to their production process, as they believe the best cheese reflects the authenticity of its terroir. Their philosophy is based on sustainability and respect for nature, collaborating with farmers who practice responsible and environmentally friendly livestock farming. Cheeses from Sierra Nevada often have rich, complex flavors with subtle fruity, nutty, or earthy notes, developed thanks to the specific aging conditions and local microclimate.

This dairy is the perfect choice for lovers of authentic, artisanal products who value quality and tradition.Expand

Ploughgate Creamery is a small creamery based in Vermont, USA, specializing in the production of cultured butter in small batches. Founded in 2014, the creamery combines European traditions with fresh, locally sourced cream to create butter with a rich, nutty flavor and a smooth, creamy texture.

The production process involves adding active cultures to the cream, allowing it to ferment for 24 hours before churning. After churning, the butter is hand-kneaded, and coarse sea salt is added before packaging.

Founder Marisa Mauro began her dairy career at the age of 15, working on farms in southern Vermont. After years of refining her craft and collaborating with industry leaders, she established Ploughgate Creamery with the goal of producing high-quality cultured butter.

In 2022, Ploughgate Creamery joined Maplebrook Farm in North Bennington, enabling expansion while preserving its artisanal quality and traditional craftsmanship.Expand

St. Brigid's Creamery is a Canadian artisanal butter producer based near Brussels in Huron County, Ontario. The company was founded by Bill van Nes, a fifth-generation dairy farmer who established an organic Jersey dairy farm in 2009 before launching the St. Brigid's Creamery brand in 2021 to produce butter exclusively from the milk of his own herd. Production is based on milk from grass-fed Jersey cows raised on certified organic pastures using regenerative farming practices and high animal welfare standards. The creamery uses only milk from cows carrying the A2/A2 beta-casein gene, and its butter is made from the cream of a single herd, ensuring complete traceability and consistency. The range includes organic salted and unsalted butter with 84% butterfat, traditionally barrel-churned in small batches. St. Brigid's Creamery holds Organic, Animal Welfare Approved, Grass-fed, and Regenerative Organic Certified certifications, reflecting its commitment to sustainable farming, biodiversity, and high-quality dairy production.Expand

Cherry Valley Dairy, located in Duvall, Washington, produces a variety of artisan cheeses and dairy products. Utilizing the milk from their own herd of cows, they are committed to sustainable farming practices and focus on creating high-quality, handcrafted dairy items.

In addition to cheese, the dairy produces butter and other dairy-related products.Expand

Whipdd is a Canadian brand of artisanal flavored butters, founded in Toronto by Akshay Kalekar and Shruti Priya Agarwal. Inspired by their love of crispy garlic bread, they developed a wide range of butters that combine natural ingredients and intense flavors, creating products suitable for everyday use as well as special culinary occasions. Their most popular products include Real Strawberry, Honey & Cinnamon, Smoked Chilli, and Herb & Garlic, which can be used on toast, pancakes, baked dishes, pasta, and many other recipes.

Whipdd is now available in over 150 stores across Canada and plans to expand into the U.S. market by 2025, continuing to combine creativity and quality in every product.Expand

Cabot Creamery is a well-known dairy cooperative based in Cabot, Vermont. Established in 1919, it comprises over 1,000 dairy farm families from Vermont and neighboring states.

The cooperative specializes in producing a variety of dairy products, including award-winning cheeses, butters, and yogurts. Cabot is particularly famous for its cheddar cheese, which comes in various flavors and aging profiles, from mild to extra sharp. The cooperative emphasizes high-quality, sustainable practices, ensuring that their products are made from the milk of cows that are humanely treated and raised on family farms.Expand