Sunflowers, war and oil: Why margarine, butter prices jumped 32%
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A complex global trade dynamic has fueled tighter supplies of vegetable oils and milk, leading to higher prices for butter and margarine at home.
A complex global trade dynamic has fueled tighter supplies of vegetable oils and milk, leading to higher prices for butter and margarine at home.
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Butter and Margarine Prices Are Now 32% Higher Than Last Year
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Butter Versus Margarine – An Epic Struggle for Dominance at Dinner
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Formula for experimental margarine spread (MG-X)
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Margarine - an overview
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Margarine Takes a Sad Turn
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Horizon Organic Salted Butter with Sunflower Oil Spread, 8 Oz
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Inflation means Thanksgiving turkey, potatoes, holiday meal prices up
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Inflation means Thanksgiving turkey, potatoes, holiday meal prices up
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Butter and Margarine Prices Are Now 32% Higher Than Last Year