Who Makes Kirkland Butter?
Unfortunately, we cannot say who makes Kirkland Signature Butter. The reasoning is that no one has come forward to claim the butter, and the Kirkland Signature brand has not yet released this information. However, there are theories that the butter comes from either Tillamook or Land O Lakes.
Does Kirkland Signature Have a Warehouse Where It Makes Its Own Butter?
The Kirkland Signature brand doesn’t have a factory where the products are made.
Instead, it outsources to other well-known companies and gets its goods from worldwide.
Determining who makes Kirkland Signature brand products, such as its butter, can be tricky.
This is because Costco, the Kirkland Signature brand, and the company that makes the goods do not disclose this information.
Usually, this information only makes its way to the internet when there is a manufacturer recall for a certain product or an insider leak.
The reasoning behind keeping the identity of the manufacturer of its products a secret is that either party doesn’t want to lose out on sales.
Also, the Kirkland Signature brand is known for its low prices, and it’s hard to keep the prices so low if there’s competition on where the product is sold.
Of course, we can always guess which companies have the same butter by comparing flavors, textures, ingredients, colors, and more.
A few popular guesses are that it’s made by either Land O Lakes or Tillamook. Unfortunately, it’s hard to say until the information is officially released.
Who Is Tillamook and Land O Lakes?
Both of these names may sound familiar, and for good reason. They are both commonly found in the refrigerated dairy section of grocery stores.
The Land O Lakes Dairy Co-op was formed in 1921. It believes everything is better when people work together. Currently, this company works with over 1,600 dairy farmers.
Tillamook is known for doing things the way farm owners have done since 1909. The company cares for its farm owners while the farm owners care for their land and cows.
So, with so much care going into its milk, we are left with better quality products. Plus, the company uses the same simple recipe it has followed for over a century.
Where Can You Buy Kirkland Signature Butter?
You can find Kirkland Signature Butter easily in your local Costco Wholesale store.
You can locate salted or unsalted butter in the freezer or refrigerated section there.
You can even order it online at Costco.com and have it shipped to your front door, along with your other Costco purchases.
A bonus of ordering online is that you don’t need a Costco membership to shop. However, a 5% surcharge will be added to your final bill if you’re not a member.
How Should You Store Kirkland Signature Butter?
There are many ways that you can choose to store your Kirkland Signature butter.
For one, it can be stored at room temperature. It’s made with pasteurized milk and contains minimal water, reducing the chances of bacteria growth.
It’s also made with salt, which, as we know, is a preserving agent that makes it more shelf-stable.
Keeping the butter out of bright light, away from odors, and with minimal exposure to air will allow your butter to keep for a few days while left out of the refrigerator.
However, the ideal storage for your butter is a cold and dark environment in a sealed container. When kept at about 40F, the butter may be stored for approximately two weeks.
If you want to buy butter in bulk and are wondering how to store it, consider freezing it.
For example, if stored in a properly sealed container, butter stored in a freezer held at or below 0 will last about six to nine months.
If you see mold or dark yellow patches, you can tell when your butter has gone wrong. These parts need to be cut off or indicate that it’s time to throw your butter away.
Ian Colbeck is a writer for Costco Food Database. Born in Seattle and living in Salt Lake City. Ian enjoys everything outdoors.