Over nearly 40 years, Butter Buds Inc. has grown—from one man’s entrepreneurial vision for concentrated flavor technology—into a global leader in concentrated dairy and other flavor ingredients. Our story is one of innovation and the value we provide to our customers, every day.
In 2013 and led by Allen’s three sons Bill, Tom and John, Butter Buds transitioned to corporate status as Butter Buds Inc. Under Bill Buhler’s leadership as president, our company tripled in size and expanded our workforce. We grew our applications capabilities, quality assurance and regulatory expertise—all to better meet the growing needs of our customer-partners.
John Buhler became President in 2018, when Bill Buhler transitioned into semi-retirement. In 2019, the next generation of Buhler's, Natalie, Paul and Grace all joined the company. Tom Buhler is Chief Community Affairs Officer, and Butter Buds Inc. continues to be a family-led company that lives our values on a day-to-day basis. Every day, we foster a uniquely collaborative business culture and promote the dignity of our employees; respect our customers, treating them and all others with honesty and integrity; and recognize the vital role our partners, community and the environment play in our long-term success. Read more about our mission, vision and values and our Sustainability Plan.