European Lactose-Free Market Report 2017/2018 Report

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THE EUROPEAN LACTOSE-FREE MARKET 2017/2018 2015 net immigration in the UK was 333,000, roughly split between EU and non-EU nationals 9 . If 70% of the world suffers from lactose-intolerance, we can predict that around 230,000 potential consumers of lactose-free products enter the UK every year. This is a significant chunk of the market which could be captured by lactose-free manufacturers. If Turkey ever did join the EU, 75 million consumers would join the free market. 71% of the Turkish population is thought to be lactose intolerant, representing a large and easily accessible consumer base for the lactose-free industry. Migration statistics in the UK of course depend on post Brexit policies, so it will remain to be seen how the British demographic may change in the years to come. 3. A HISTORY OF THE LACTOSE-FREE SECTOR 1970’s Lactaid launched lactose-free milk in the US 2003 A2 milk launched in New Zealand & Australia 2006 Arla launched Lactofree range 2011 A2 milk launched in the UK To view, please download FULL Report 1980 Alpro launches non-dairy milks 2005 EC: Products must declare ingredients that could be harmful to health 2011 EFSA declare that thresholds for lactose-free cannot be prescribed Figure 3.1: Key events in the evolution of the lactose-free sector. All rights reserved, ©Teepee Ltd, t/a HRA Food & Drink: 2017 13
THE EUROPEAN LACTOSE-FREE MARKET 2017/2018 § 1970’s: The US firm Lactaid was one of the first to create a lactose-free milk product. This was followed by Lactaid enzyme tablets which, when taken, allow lactose intolerant people to consume dairy products without adverse effects. § 1980: Alpro formed as a subsidiary of the Belgium firm Vandemoortele Group, creating milk substitutes from soya. The company opened a soya milk plant in the UK in 2000, and now produce a variety of nut milks & soya desserts. § 2003: Scientists from New Zealand launched the a2 Milk Company, which claim their product contains proteins which are easier to digest than regular cows’ milk. a2 Milk was launched in the UK in 2011. To view, please download FULL Report § 2005: The European Commission announced that products must declare all potentially harmful ingredients, including milk, on food packaging. These must be highlighted in the ingredients’ lists. § 2006: European dairy cooperative Arla Foods launched its Lactofree range of white milk and other dairy products. Arla uses filtration and enzyme technology to create their range. § 2011: The European Food Safety Authority ruled that a ‘safe’ level for lactose-free food cannot be prescribed, as those who suffer from lactose-intolerance can tolerate a varied range of lactose levels, depending on the severity of their condition. All rights reserved, ©Teepee Ltd, t/a HRA Food & Drink: 2017 14
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