Lactose refers to a type of simple sugar found naturally in milk and milk-based products and is typically broken down by lactase. The lactose-free products offer essential nutrients present in regular food items such as calcium, vitamins, and other nutrients. It is estimated that approximately 65% of the world’s population is lactose intolerant, i.e., they are unable to digest lactose.

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The global lactose-free products market is predicted to have strong demand in the next six years. This is mainly due to the growing awareness related to lactose intolerance among the consumers, followed by the strong demand for reduced added sugar or no added sugar products at the global level. As per the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), around 65% of the global population is prone to lactose intolerance. This is one of the major factors that is surging the demand for lactose-free food products in the market. In addition to this, the increasing health awareness and wellness concerns among the consumers is further energizing the growth of the market in the coming years. The demand for lactose-free products is drastically increasing, particularly in Europe and the U.S., driven by the rising self-diagnosed cases of lactose intolerance among the consumers. The increasing innovations in the lactose-free dairy products has resulted in a rise in the health benefits provided by lactose-free dairy products. The major dairy manufacturers are emphasizing on expanding their consumer base by promoting easy digestion, lowering fat and sugar content, and developing a variety of products by mixing various lactose-free ingredients with healthy ingredients. Moreover, the increasing willingness of consumers to pay more for food & beverage with health benefits is further opening new doors for the growth of the market. On the other hand, the high prices of lactose-free products is a major factor that is hampering the growth of the market during the forecast period.

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Based on the type, the milk segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. This is mainly due to the nutritional benefits offered by lactose-free milk, such as a rich source of calcium, protein, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin D. The lactose-free milk is sweeter as compared to the regular milk as during the production process lactase is added to the lactose-free milk in order to break down the lactose into two sugar forms: glucose and galactose.

On the basis of form, the no-added sugar or reduced sugar segment is projected to lead the market in the next six years owing to the growing awareness related to the health concerns such as diabetes and obesity, which has encouraged individuals to opt for no-added sugar or reduced sugar products. Numerous leading players are focusing on introducing lactose-free dairy products with reduced level of sugar in order to cater to the changing demand of the consumers.

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Based on the region, Asia-pacific region is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period. This is mainly due to the continuous economic growth in the Asian countries, strong demand for expensive and healthy food & beverage options, along with the rapid urbanization. Moreover, the increasing trend of westernization in the diet pattern of the consumer is another factor that is further contributing to the growing demand of the market in this region.

Various notable players operating in the market, include The Coca-Cola Company, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), Nestle SA, Danone Company S.A., Valio Ltd., Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., General Mills Inc., Lifeway Foods, Inc., LALA U.S., Inc., and Organic Valley, among others.

Key Developments: 

• • In 2020, The Coca-Cola Company acquired all the remaining stake in Fairlife LLC from its joint venture partner Select Milk Producers to capture to the changing demand of consumers for lactose-free products.
  • In 2020, Valio Ltd. and Palmer Holland (US) entered into a joint venture to offer lactose-free powders in the US market.

The global Lactose-Free Products market has been segmented on the basis of Type, Form, Category, and key regions. Based on Type, the market is segmented into Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Ice-cream, Confectionery products and Others. Based on Form, the market is segmented into Lactose-free, No added sugar/ Reduced sugar claims, Reduced lactose. Based on Category, the market is segmented into Organic and Inorganic.

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Key questions answered in this research report:

• • At what pace is global Lactose-Free Products market growing? What will be the growth trend in the future?
  • What are the key drivers and restraints in Lactose-Free Products market? What will be the impact of drivers and restraints in the future?
  • What are the regional revenues and forecast breakdowns? Which are the major regional revenue pockets for growth in the global Lactose-Free Products market?
  • Which type generated maximum revenues in 2019 and identify the most promising types during the forecast period?
  • What are the various forms of global Lactose-Free Products market and how they are poised to grow?
  • What companies are the major participants in this market and their business strategies, how does the competitive landscape look like?

Report Coverage	Details
Market Base Year	2019
Market Forecast Period	2020-2027
Market Revenues Currency	USD Million
Base Year & Forecast Units	Revenues (USD Million)
Market Segment	By Type, By Form, By Category, By Region
Regional Coverage	Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and RoW
Companies Profiled	The Coca-Cola Company, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), Nestle SA, Danone Company S.A., Valio Ltd., Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., General Mills Inc., Lifeway Foods, Inc., LALA U.S., Inc., and Organic Valley, among others; a total of 10 companies covered.
25% Free Customization Available	We will customize this report up to 25% as a free customization to address our client’s specific requirements

Market Segmentation

Global Lactose-Free Products Market by Type

• • Milk
    • Plain
    • Flavored
    • Others
  • Yogurt
    • Set
    • Drinking/ Ambient
    • Regular
    • Probiotic
    • Others
  • Cheese
    • Cheddar
    • Cottage
    • Hard
    • Soft
    • Others
  • Ice cream
  • Confectionery products
  • Others

Global Lactose-Free Products Market by Form

• • Lactose-free
  • No added sugar products/ reduced sugar claims
  • Reduced lactose products

Global Lactose-Free Products Market by Category

• • Organic
  • Inorganic

Global Lactose-Free Products Market by Region

• • North America Lactose-Free Products Market (Option 1: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • North America Lactose-Free Products Market by Type
    • North America Lactose-Free Products Market by Form
    • North America Lactose-Free Products Market by Category
    • US Lactose-Free Products Market All-Up
    • Canada Lactose-Free Products Market All-Up
  • Europe Lactose-Free Products Market (Option 2: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • Europe Lactose-Free Products Market by Type
    • Europe Lactose-Free Products Market by Form
    • Europe Lactose-Free Products Market by Category
    • UK Lactose-Free Products Market All-Up
    • Germany Lactose-Free Products Market All-Up
    • France Lactose-Free Products Market All-Up
    • Spain Lactose-Free Products Market All-Up
    • Rest of Europe Lactose-Free Products Market All-Up
  • Asia-Pacific Lactose-Free Products Market (Option 3: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • Asia-Pacific Lactose-Free Products Market by Type
    • Asia-Pacific Lactose-Free Products Market by Form
    • Asia-Pacific Lactose-Free Products Market by Category
    • China Lactose-Free Products Market All-Up
    • India Lactose-Free Products Market All-Up
    • Japan Lactose-Free Products Market All-Up
    • Rest of APAC Lactose-Free Products Market All-Up
  • RoW Lactose-Free Products Market (Option 4: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • RoW Lactose-Free Products Market by Type
    • RoW Lactose-Free Products Market by Form
    • RoW Lactose-Free Products Market by Category
    • Brazil Lactose-Free Products Market All-Up
    • South Africa Lactose-Free Products Market All-Up
    • Saudi Arabia Lactose-Free Products Market All-Up
    • UAE Lactose-Free Products Market All-Up
    • Rest of world (remaining countries of the LAMEA region) Lactose-Free Products Market All-Up

Global Lactose-Free Products Leading Market Players (Option 5: As a part of the Free 25% Customization – Profiles of 5 Additional Companies of your Choice)

• • The Coca-Cola Company
  • Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF)
  • Nestle SA
  • Danone Company S.A.
  • Valio Ltd.
  • Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
  • General Mills Inc.
  • Lifeway Foods, Inc.
  • LALA U.S., Inc.
  • Organic Valley