Pastry chef Arnaud Delmontel emphasizes that while butter prices have surged, true croissants must be made with butter. He refuses to compromise quality, stating, "It's a distortion of what a croissant is." As butter prices rise due to a global milk shortage exacerbated by geopolitical events, consumers face higher costs for baking traditional holiday treats.
The price of butter across the European Union has risen 19% from October 2023 to October 2024. The rises are notably steep in countries such as Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic, affecting consumer spending and leading to potential changes in recipes.
Economist Mariusz Dziwulski notes that the global butter crisis stems from declining milk production in major exporting nations like the US and New Zealand, highlighting the interconnectedness of agricultural markets and how localized shortages impact prices worldwide.
In Germany, the cost of a 250-gram block of butter varies significantly, reflecting the broader economic pressure on consumers. Unlike other regions where package sizes can be reduced to hide price increases, European standards require transparent pricing by weight.
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