Lactose-free Sour Cream Market

Lactose-free Sour Cream Market Overview

The global lactose-free sour cream market is estimated to exhibit robust growth at a CAGR of around 8% to 9% during the forecast period 2022. On the basis of type, the vegan lactose-free sour cream is expected to surpass a valuation of US$ 180 Mn by the end of 2032. The sales of vegan lactose-free sour cream are anticipated to rise at a CAGR of 9% to 9.5% between 2022 and 2032.

Rising customer inclination towards adoption of organic and natural food products, due to the growing concerns pertaining to physical health and increasing awareness about health benefits are augmenting the demand for lactose-free sour cream in the global market.

Lactose is a type of sugar present in all conventional milk and milk products. This sugar is made up of two sugar molecules – galactose and glucose. Lactose-free sour creams are manufactured from normal milk cream by adding lactase enzyme and other cultures to it or from dairy alternatives such as soy, coconut, cashew, and others. These sour creams are commonly produced for the consumers who are unable to naturally produce β-Galactosidase enzyme, which is required for the digestion of sugar molecules in milk products.

The absence of β-Galactosidase enzyme leads to digestive issues such as stomach ache, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, gas, stomach unease, and others amongst consumers. Hence, to cater to the needs of such customers, leading players in the market increasingly aiming at launching novel lactose-free products such as sour cream, yogurt, milk, and others. This is estimated to bolster the sales of lactose-free sour cream in the global market.

Which are Some Prominent Drivers Spearheading Lactose-free Sour Cream Market Growth?

Over the past couple of years, the prevalence of food allergies and intolerance related to the consumption of milk has increased at a rapid pace worldwide, resulting in fueling the demand for lactose-free and non-dairy alternatives products. For instance, according to a report by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), over 68% of the population across the world was projected to be having lactose malabsorption issues in the year 2020.

Lactose-free products such as sour cream, yogurt, and others are extensively being used on daily basis for preparing salad dressings, meat marinade, flavor dips, and others by lactose intolerants. Hence, rise in burden of lactose intolerance is estimated to create lucrative growth opportunities in the market.

In addition to this, growing popularity of these lactose-free products among the health-conscious population, owing to rising awareness regarding their benefits such as easy digestion, improve gut health, low-calorie intake, and others are further bolstering the sales in the global market.

What are the Challenges Faced by the Lactose-Free Sour Cream Market?

Rising incidence of side effects due to the consumption of lactose-free products including sour cream, cheese, yogurt, and others such as digestive distress, vomiting, hives, and others is hampering the sales of lactose-free sour cream in the global market.

Also, high cost of lactose-free products, lower flavor profile, and lack of awareness regarding lactose-free sour creams are restraining the growth in the market.

How is North America Contributing to the Growth of the Lactose-Free Sour Cream Market?

As per Future Market Insights, North America is projected to exhibit rapid growth in the global lactose-free sour creams market during the forecast period 2022-2032.

Due to the surging prevalence of lactose intolerance and increasing customer inclination towards adopting lactose-free products, the demand for lactose-free sour creams is growing at a rapid pace. Hence, leading players in the market players are increasingly aiming at launching novel products with improved flavored profiles to cater to this rising demand.

For instance, in 2021, Good Culture LLC, a U.S.-based manufacturer of special foods announced launching its first-ever lactose-free line including sour cream and cottage cheese in squeezable classic and tub packaging. The lactose-free sour cream is made of 4 simple ingredients: milk from pasture-raised cows, cream, live and active cultures, and enzymes. A slew of such product launches is estimated to augment the growth in the North America market.

Nandini Roy Choudhury

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How is Europe Contributing to the Growth of the Lactose-Free Sour Cream Market?

FMI reveals that Europe is anticipated to account for a significant share of the global lactose-free sour cream between 2022 and 2032.

A swift rise in vegan population is being witnessed across Europe, owing to the growing concerns regarding animal welfare and health benefits, creating strong demand for non-dairy alternatives across countries such as the U.K., Germany, France, and others.

According to Viva Organization, nearly 3% of the population or approximately 2 Mn people in the U.K. identify themselves as a vegan. With rising population of vegans, demand for dairy alternatives made from coconut, soy, and cashews such as sour cream, milk, butter, and others accelerating at a rapid pace. This is projected to facilitate the growth in the Europe market.

Market Competition

Some of the leading players in the lactose-free sour cream market are Barambah Organics Pty Ltd., Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Ltd., Good Culture LLC, Regal Cream Products Pty Ltd., Valio Ltd., Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, Inc., and others.

Key participant are focusing at improving flavor profile and launching new products to gain edge in the highly competitive market.

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Report Scope

Key Segments Profiled in the Lactose-Free Sour Cream Market Survey

By Type:

• Dairy-Based Lactose-free Sour Cream
• Vegan Lactose-free Sour Cream

By Nature:

• Organic
• Conventional

By Sales Channel:

• Direct (B2B)
• Indirect (B2C)
• Modern trade
• Convenience Stores
• Specialty Stores
• Online Retail
• Traditional Grocery

By Region:

• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• East Asia
• South Asia
• Oceania
• Middle East and Africa