Aldi Cuts Butter to €1.19 Nationwide as Dairy Price War Spreads to Cheese

Overview

• Effective November 29, Aldi set Milsani Deutsche Markenbutter (250 g) at €1.19 nationwide and described the reduction as permanent.
• The discounter also lowered several butter variants by up to €0.30, including Milsani Irish Butter to €1.99 and Streichfein to €1.09, with some prices varying by region.
• Retailers extended the cuts to cheese, with Aldi, Lidl and Norma trimming dozens of SKUs—examples include Butterkäse and Edamer now €2.49 from €2.99 and Lidl touting a low‑priced 600 g Gouda.
• The latest round follows Lidl’s September move to €1.49 for Milbona Deutsche Markenbutter, which helped trigger broader discounting across dairy.
• Coverage notes clear savings for shoppers but warns of mounting pressure on manufacturers and dairy farmers as margins tighten.