Product Offerings
Product Categories:
Oils and Fats
Products:
Flavored Butters: Maple Syrup Butter, Chili Lime Butter, Organic Cocoa Butter, Coconut Butter
Epicurean Butter, headquartered in Thornton, Colorado, is a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium flavored compound butters designed for both retail consumers and foodservice professionals. Since its founding in 2004, the company has pioneered the compound butter category by offering ready-to-use, chef-inspired flavored butters that enhance the taste and convenience of everyday meals.
Core Business
Epicurean Butter focuses exclusively on the development, production, and distribution of flavored compound butters. The company serves a broad spectrum of markets including national grocery retailers, gourmet food stores, online platforms, and commercial kitchens. Its butters are used to elevate proteins, vegetables, baked goods, and side dishes with minimal prep effort.
Product & Service Offerings
- Flavored Butters – Handcrafted, compound butters using high-quality cream and natural ingredients.
- Maple Syrup Butter
- Chili Lime Butter
- Organic Cocoa Butter
- Roasted Garlic Herb Butter
- Truffle Butter
- Black Pepper Parmesan Butter
- Private Label & Co-Packing Services – Custom butter blends and branded packaging for retailers and chefs.
- Retail Products – Convenient 3.5 oz. tubs and single-serve medallions for home cooks.
- Foodservice Formats – Bulk packaging for restaurants, caterers, and institutional kitchens.
Specialization & Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
- Pioneers of the retail compound butter market in the U.S., with 20+ unique butter varieties developed.
- Chef-inspired formulations, made in small batches using Grade AA butter and all-natural flavorings.
- Versatile product applications—ideal for meats, seafood, pasta, vegetables, breads, and desserts.
- Time-saving solutions for chefs and home cooks looking to elevate meals effortlessly.
- High volume co-packing capabilities, enabling private-label partnerships with national grocery chains.
Financial Overview
Epicurean Butter is a privately owned business with growing national retail distribution. According to available market data:
- The company has experienced double-digit year-over-year growth over the past five years.
- Its products are available in over 6,000 retail locations across the U.S., including Whole Foods, Kroger, Wegmans, and Sprouts.
- The compound butter market is projected to grow, with Epicurean Butter holding a dominant share in U.S. branded flavored butters.
Shipment Data
While Epicurean Butter operates primarily within the domestic U.S. market, it partners with:
- National and regional distributors for chilled and frozen logistics.
- Direct-to-retail fulfillment through major retail chains and third-party logistics providers.
- Products are shipped nationwide, with refrigerated transport used to maintain cold chain integrity.
Target Market
- Retail grocery and specialty food stores
- Foodservice distributors and restaurant groups
- Meal kit and prepared meal companies
- Private-label retailers
- Online gourmet food shoppers
Capabilities
- SQF-certified production facility in Thornton, Colorado, ensuring food safety and quality.
- Flavor innovation and R&D team continuously developing new butter blends.
- High-speed butter production lines, capable of producing both tubs and medallions.
- In-house packaging and design services for private-label partners.
- Cold storage and distribution partnerships for national coverage.
Certifications & Compliance
- SQF Level 2 certified facility for food safety.
- Products made with Grade AA butter sourced from U.S. dairy farms.
- Use of clean-label ingredients—free from artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors.
- Compliance with FDA labeling standards and allergen disclosures.
Customer Testimonials
“Epicurean Butter has become a staple in our meal kits. Their flavor variety and consistency make them a top-tier supplier.”
— Procurement Manager, National Meal Kit Brand
“Our customers love the gourmet touch that Epicurean Butters add to our prepared meals.”
— Product Development Director, Grocery Chain
Major Achievements
- Available in over 6,000 U.S. grocery stores, including Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Fresh Thyme.
- Partnered with leading meal kit brands to provide single-serve butter portions nationwide.
- Introduced organic and kosher-certified butter products to meet diverse dietary preferences.
- Recognized in multiple food industry publications for innovation in dairy and specialty foods.
- Successfully scaled from a local kitchen startup to a nationally distributed brand with foodservice and retail presence.
Epicurean Butter continues to redefine the compound butter space with a blend of culinary creativity, operational excellence, and customer-focused innovation, delivering premium flavors to kitchens across America.