About Lactose Free Foods
Lactose, the natural sugar that is present in milk or milk products. Lactase, an enzyme helps in the digestion of lactose. So, lack of lactase leads to the gathering of lactose in the body, which origins gas, bloating, cramps, nausea, as well as diarrhea. The foods which do not comprise lactose are known as lactose-free food products. Growing awareness about the health benefits related with lactose free food products among consumers, as well as growing number of lactose intolerance patients are the factors that impel the global lactose free foods market growth over the coming years.
Attributes | Details |
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Study Period | 2018-2030 |
Base Year | 2023 |
High Growth Market | Asia-Pacific |
Unit | Value (USD Million) |
To remain competitive in the market the, key players are coming up with new unparalleled lactose free food products as well as are doing the research and development on it. In December 2018, Arla Foods has done an agreement with American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company Mondeléz International to purchase its processed cheese business in the Middle East region that is presently licensed under the Kraft brand. The deal is set to meaningfully strengthen Arla’s position in the Middle East & North Africa, giving access to new product categories, new markets as well as a state-of-the-art production site. Analyst at AMA Research estimates that Italian, German, United Kingdom, and United States Vendors will contribute the maximum growth to Global Lactose Free Foods market throughout the forecasted period. Established and emerging Vendors should take a closer view at their existing organizations and reinvent traditional business and operating models to adapt to the future.
Arla Foods amba (Denmark), GCMMF (Amul)(India), Omira GmbH (Germany), Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc. (United States), Green Valley Creamery (United States), Crowley Foods (United States), Edlong Dairy Technologies (United States), Parmalat SpA (Italy), Valio Ltd. (Finland), Alpro (Belgium) and Daiya Foods Inc. (Canada) are some of the key players that are part of study coverage. Additionally, the Vendors which are also part of the research coverage are Doves Farm Foods Ltd (United Kingdom), Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited (New Zealand) and Kerry Group (Ireland).
Segmentation Overview
AMA Research has segmented the market of Global Lactose Free Foods market by Type (Lactose-free dairy, Lactose-free ice cream, Lactose-free milk formula and Others) and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of Lactose Free Foods has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). North America region held largest market share in the year 2023. Europe, on the other hand, stood as the second largest market due to the presence of key companies in the region and high technological advancement. If we see Market by Distribution Channel, the sub-segment i.e. Hypermarket/ Supermarket will boost the Lactose Free Foods market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth. If we see Market by Source, the sub-segment i.e. Soy will boost the Lactose Free Foods market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth. If we see Market by End User, the sub-segment i.e. Adults will boost the Lactose Free Foods market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
Influencing Trend:
Introduction of lactose-free ice-creams
Market Growth Drivers:
Growing awareness about the health benefits related with lactose free food products among consumers and Growing number of lactose intolerance patients
Challenges:
High price of lactose-free food products
Restraints:
Hard competition from dairy alternatives like cereals and nuts
Opportunities:
Growth in retail landscape
Market Leaders and their expansionary development strategies
On 30th May 2021, Canadian Dairy Giant Saputo Acquires Vegan ‘Sheese’ Brand Owner Bute Island Foods. Saputo announced that it has purchased Bute Island Foods, the manufacturer and marketer of a number of plant-based cheese brands under its brand Sheese. Sheese was first launched on the market in 1988 as a soy-based product and is now known for its coconut oil-based vegan cheese products.
On 13th August 2020, Nestlé continues to expand its portfolio of plant-based dairy alternatives. Nestlé is developing a wide range of plant-based dairy alternatives that are nutritious, great-tasting, and have a favorable environmental footprint. The plant-based and lactose-free products are suitable for consumers with lactose intolerance or those following a dairy-free or vegan diet.
"According to FSSAI Food Safety and Standards for low lactose/lactose free milk and dairy permeate powder and definition of mozzarella cheese Low lactose milk” shall have less than 1% lactose and Lactose free milk shall have less than 0.1% lactose."
Key Target Audience
Lactose free foods manufacturers, Dairy manufacturers, Foods and beverages industry, Supplement manufacturers, Raw material suppliers and Traders, importers, and exporters
About Approach
To evaluate and validate the market size various sources including primary and secondary analysis is utilized. AMA Research follows regulatory standards such as NAICS/SIC/ICB/TRCB, to have a better understanding of the market. The market study is conducted on basis of more than 200 companies dealing in the market regional as well as global areas with the purpose to understand the companies positioning regarding the market value, volume, and their market share for regional as well as global.
Further to bring relevance specific to any niche market we set and apply a number of criteria like Geographic Footprints, Regional Segments of Revenue, Operational Centres, etc. The next step is to finalize a team (In-House + Data Agencies) who then starts collecting C & D level executives and profiles, Industry experts, Opinion leaders, etc., and work towards appointment generation.
The primary research is performed by taking the interviews of executives of various companies dealing in the market as well as using the survey reports, research institute, and latest research reports. Meanwhile, the analyst team keeps preparing a set of questionnaires, and after getting the appointee list; the target audience is then tapped and segregated with various mediums and channels that are feasible for making connections that including email communication, telephonic, skype, LinkedIn Group & InMail, Community Forums, Community Forums, open Survey, SurveyMonkey, etc.