The cultured European-style butter sticks debuted in two varieties.

Extra-churned, slow-churned butter products are being used in special recipes.

The company said its unsalted and salted butter products adhere to European butter standards.

The new partnership aims to expand the company’s distribution and manufacturing capabilities.

The ice cream processor also is a wholesale ice cream supplier, frozen foods distributor and contract manufacturer.

The California-based cooperative added spreadable with extra virgin oils, and specialty salt sticks to its portfolio.

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A CoBank report identified domestic demand as the biggest driver.