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Group 1: Butter Price Surge - In New Zealand, butter prices have surged by 46.5% year-on-year, with a 500g block costing approximately 36.7 RMB, leading to a national crisis perception [1] - The CEO of Fonterra defended high prices, claiming it is beneficial for the country, which drew strong criticism [1] - The butter crisis is not limited to New Zealand; France predicts a potential butter shortage before Christmas, and UK butter prices have reached a 12-year high at around 46.6 RMB for 500g [1] Group 2: Cultural and Market Influences - The popularity of the novel "Butter" by Asako Yuzuki, which symbolizes suppressed desires, reflects a cultural shift towards Western, butter-rich baked goods among the middle class in Asia and the Middle East [2][3] - Countries like Saudi Arabia have surpassed the UK in butter imports, with Indonesia, UAE, South Korea, and Mexico following closely [3] - The trend is evident on social media, with Korean baking chains gaining significant traction, and Japan's team winning at the World Pastry Cup, indicating a growing global interest in high-quality dairy products [3]