德国黄油价格继续下滑：Lidl率先降价至1.79欧元

Price Decline Overview - Recent significant price drop in butter in Germany, initiated by Lidl, leading to a chain reaction among other major retailers [1] - The price of the cheapest German brand butter (250g) has decreased from €1.99 to €1.79, a reduction of approximately €0.20, close to 10% [3] - Other butter products are expected to follow suit in price reductions [3] Price Fluctuation Causes - Butter prices have been on a downward trend since February 2025, primarily due to supply-side factors [4] - A decrease in milk delivery from farms last year, lower fat content in raw milk, and the "blue tongue disease" outbreak in summer 2024 led to a significant reduction in milk production, causing prices to spike previously [4] Historical Price Comparison and Consumer Impact - Butter prices have shown significant fluctuations in recent years, with some private label butters priced as low as €1.39 in summer 2023, while branded products maintained higher prices [5] - The current decline in butter prices allows German households to enjoy more freedom in their food choices [5]