Why has butter gotten so expensive?

Why has butter gotten so expensive. The price of butter is lingering near record high for most parts of the world, and it doesn't seem like it's going to head down anytime soon. It doesn't help that global demand is forecast to outpace production this year.Butter has grown in popularity as more people shun ultrarocessed foods. And while not part of most traditional fair in Asia, consumers there are also increasingly welcoming buttery goods into their diets. The problem is supply is struggling to keep up wit ...