Custom Food Flavor Development
Find Custom Flavor Research, Innovation, and Development with Butterball® Farms
Flavor-First Collaboration & Ideation
Our R&D process is a conversation, not a formula. You bring the challenge, we bring decades of culinary and food science expertise. Together, we’ll:
- Explore trends and flavors that align with your menu or product line, from global street food influences and sweet-heat combinations to comforting classics.
- Rapidly ideate flavor concepts that are custom to your brand.
- Provide quick sample turnaround for you to taste, test, and refine.
- Scale from small-batch innovation to large-scale production while retaining consistency.
Every idea is rooted in your vision. We’ll help craft a custom flavor and format that works for your operations, customers, and long-term growth.
Custom Flavors That Take Your Brand to the Next Level
One-of-a-kind flavors
From cajun crab-inspired butter to sriracha-honey sauce, we make bold, brilliant blends that set your brand apart.
Flexible formats
Tubs, portion-controlled cups, rolls, medallions, dollops, individually wrapped servings, drums? We can do it all.
Endless possibilities
Sweet, spicy, smoky, savory, tangy, delightfully bittersweet, globally inspired— if you can dream it, we can develop it.
We can develop
- Butters
- Flavored butter spreads & blends
- Sauces
- Marinades
- Glazes
- Gravies
- Fillings & toppings
- Cream cheeses & aiolis
The Art & Science of Flavor Development
Flavors are an experience you need to create. The Butterball® Farms flavor philosophy blends culinary artistry and food science for solutions that create memorable dining experiences your customers can’t get anywhere else. Every creation begins with high-quality ingredients and a clear vision. Our flavor development process evolves it into a consistent, kitchen-ready product that’s ready for your customers’ taste buds.
Learn About Our Mission
How Our Research & Development Process Works
You reach out to us
We discuss flavor development
We send you a custom flavor sample
Place an order
Watch your brand take off
Scalable Innovation
Whether you’re piloting a new, limited-time flavor or a nationwide distribution for part of your menu staples, we’ll move from small-batch testing to large-scale production at your pace.
With short lead times, a proven track record, and a BRC AA quality rating, you’ll never have to wonder about whether each order will be as good as your first sample.
Why Work with Butterball® Farms?
Proven Flavor Development Expertise
Seamless Collaboration
Feeling Good About Your Decisions
Reviews & Testimonials from Customers
★★★★★
searing, browning, and even baking, and it performs exceptionally well across all applications. It’s ideal for creating butter-based sauces like bearnaise and wine reduction, and it’s perfect for infusing flavors such as lemon, garlic, and rosemary. I believe any chef would love its durability across multiple menu applications.
Chef Darrin Mayweather
Executive Chef
Labor Savings
After running the numbers, one large-scale wholesale corporation discovered that partnering with Butterball® Farms generated $200k in labor savings compared to producing their product in-house.
Cravability
One popular American fast-food chain has used our flavored butter on a signature item for years. Even after all this time, their customers have demanded that the item stay on the menu.
Profits
By adding our flavor solution to their burgers, another popular American fast-food chain was able to increase their profit by $0.90/burger.
Labor Savings
After running the numbers, one large-scale wholesale corporation discovered that partnering with Butterball® Farms generated $200k in labor savings compared to producing their product in-house.
Cravability
One popular American fast-food chain has used our flavored butter on a signature item for years. Even after all this time, their customers have demanded that the item stay on the menu.
Profits
By adding our flavor solution to their burgers, another popular American fast-food chain was able to increase their profit by $0.90/burger.
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Awards & Recognition
Trusted by the brands and certifying bodies that set the standard for quality and food safety.
Partner for Possibilities
Let's bring your signature flavor to life. Think of us as your creative partner in flavor ideation, ready to help you explore, refine, and scale the next big taste your customers will love.