What Factors Propelled The Growth Of The Lactose-Free Dairy Market In The Past?
The lactose-free dairy market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the size of the lactose-free dairy market has significantly increased. The market size is forecasted to escalate from $12.87 billion in 2024 to $13.98 billion in 2025, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. This noticeable growth in the past can be linked to a heightened focus on health, a surge in cases of lactose intolerance, innovative products, promotional and educational drives, as well as retail growth.
What Are the Future Growth Projections for the Lactose-Free Dairy Market Size Evolve over the Forecast Period?
The Lactose-Free Dairy market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The lactose-free dairy industry is projected to witness robust expansion in the coming years, with its market size anticipated to reach $19.37 billion by 2029, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%.
The upsurge during the predicted period can be attributed to escalating awareness of health matters, a persistent increase in lactose intolerance cases, broadening range of product offerings, advancement in production techniques, and the development of improved tastes and textures. The forecast period is expected to see major trends such as heightened health consciousness, a rise in the preference for vegan and plant-based diets, product innovations, marketing and educational efforts, as well as retail growth.
What Are The Core Factors Supporting Growth In The Lactose Free Dairy Market?
The surge in the usage of organic food and drinks is anticipated to stimulate the expansion of the lactose-free dairy market in the future. These organic foods are the result of farming practices that don't involve chemical synthesis or any other man-made additives. Lactose-free products, harvested via organic mechanisms, are consequently favored by organic food consumers. For instance, Food Engineering reported in October 2023 that expenditure on food and beverage items is predicted to hit $1.77 trillion in the US by the close of 2024, a 3.6% rise from the preceding year. Furthermore, 60% of consumers showed willingness to pay extra for goods manufactured with familiar elements and sustainable methods. Therefore, the escalating consumption of organic food and drinks is propelling the lactose-free dairy market's growth.
What Are The Major Segments Within The Global Lactose Free Dairy Market?
The lactose-free dairy market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Other Types
2) By Form: Solid, Liquid, Powder
3) By Distribution Channel: Hyper markets Or Super markets, Convenience Stores, Online Channels, Other Distribution Channels
Subsegments:
1) By Milk: Lactose-Free Whole Milk, Lactose-Free Skim Milk, Lactose-Free Almond Milk, Lactose-Free Soy Milk
2) By Cheese: Lactose-Free Cheddar Cheese, Lactose-Free Mozzarella Cheese, Lactose-Free Cream Cheese, Lactose-Free Feta Cheese
3) By Yogurt: Lactose-Free Plain Yogurt, Lactose-Free Flavored Yogurt, Lactose-Free Greek Yogurt
4) By Other Types: Lactose-Free Ice Cream, Lactose-Free Sour Cream, Lactose-Free Creamers
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Which Trends Are Expected To Transform The Lactose Free Dairy Market?
Innovations in product development are emerging as a prominent trend in the lactose-free dairy industry. Companies leading the market are breaking new ground with the development of novel products such as dairy-free creams and easily digestible offerings to maintain their market relevance. For example, in February 2022, Modern Kitchen, a firm based in the US that specializes in animal-free products, unveiled the world's first cream cheese devoid of any animal ingredients. This product was developed using precision fermentation technology wherein DNA sequences from actual dairy are encoded into microorganisms to yield proteins akin to those found in real milk. The resulting product is prepared from real dairy but is devoid of lactose, hormones, and cholesterol.
Who Are the Key Players In The Lactose Free Dairy Market?
Major companies operating in the lactose-free dairy market include:
• Dairy Farmers of America Inc.
• General Mills Inc.
• Lifeway Foods Inc.
• Nestle SA
• Saputo Inc.
• Organic Valley
• Prairie Farms Dairy Inc.
• Omira GmbH
• Hiland Dairy Foods
• Meggle Group
• Murray Goulburn Co-Operative Co Ltd.
• Arla Foods AMBA
• Valio Ltd.
• The Kroger Company
• Cabot Creamery Cooperative Inc.
• Danone SA
• Lactalis SA
• Green Valley Organics LLC
• Aurora Organic Dairy LLC
• Land O'Lakes Inc.
• Parmalat SpA
• Meiji Holdings Co Ltd.
• Agropur Cooperative
• Bel Group
• Agri-Mark Inc.
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Lactose Free Dairy Market?
Europe was the largest region in the lactose-free dairy market in 2024. The regions covered in the lactose-free dairy market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
