EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 10 MIN
Explainer: Why is butter from America cheaper than NZ butter?
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We came in this morning to a text machine full of with messages about the American butter that's in some of our supermarkets. Most of them echoed Susie's thoughts who asked: 'Why on earth are we importing butter when we are supposed to be the best producers?' We've got another question, despite coming all the way from the USA, a 500g block is up to $1 less than the cheapest locally produced brand, and we want to know how? To discuss Jesse is joined by NZX Head of Dairy Insights Cristina Alvarado.
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We came in this morning to a text machine full of with messages about the American butter that's in some of our supermarkets. Most of them echoed Susie's thoughts who asked: 'Why on earth are we importing butter when we are supposed to be the best producers?' We've got another question, despite coming all the way from the USA, a 500g block is up to $1 less than the cheapest locally produced brand, and we want to know how? To discuss Jesse is joined by NZX Head of Dairy Insights Cristina Alvarado.
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Explainer: Why is butter from America cheaper than NZ butter?
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