From the happiest
country in the world
To happier tummies everywhere
Grow your business with gut wellbeing
In the world’s happiest country, we’ve learned that happy tummies make happy people.
People around the world love dairy, but for many, it doesn’t always feel right. In fact, 70 % of the global population experiences lactose intolerance. It’s not a disease, but a natural result of how our ability to digest lactose declines after childhood.
At Valio, we created the world’s first lactose free products, and made dairy easier to enjoy. Partner with the pioneer of lactose free dairy solutions, and join us in spreading gut happiness around the world!
How to win with lactose free
Download our white paper and discover how to unlock the full potential of lactose free dairy.
With this comprehensive guide, you’ll turn digestive wellbeing into business growth and gain the insights and practical tools needed to succeed in this fast-growing category.
Key benefits of having Valio as your partner
Global category leader
As the original innovator in lactose free dairy, Valio has shaped the category from the start. Today, we help partners capture its full growth potential worldwide.
Proven premium quality
Our patented technology ensures great taste, high nutritional value and reliable digestive comfort. Valio Eila® ingredients deliver consistent quality across applications.
End-to-end partnership
From idea to launch, we support your product development every step of the way. With fast, flexible NPD support, you can bring innovations to market with confidence.
Lactose free:
the Finnish origin story
Take a look at the breakthrough that changed dairy forever. What started as an innovation in the small northern nation of Finland exceeded all sales expectations back in 2001 – and has been reshaping dairy around the world ever since.
Valio – the pioneer of lactose free
Valio was the first in the world to launch lactose free milk in 2001, and has led the category ever since. What began as a local innovation in Finland has become a global solution for digestive wellbeing, enabling new dairy innovations across categories.
At the heart of it is Valio’s patented technology, combining ultrafiltration and enzymatic hydrolysis to remove and break down lactose while preserving taste and nutrition.
The result is dairy with the same great taste and full nutritional value, but a lactose content below 0.1%, suitable for lactose intolerant consumers.
Fast Track™ to market success
Valio Fast Track™ combines ready-to-use applications, proven technologies and expert support to accelerate dairy product development.
It helps you turn fast-growing trends into market-ready products quickly and with confidence. From high protein to lactose free and reduced sugar, it gives you proven ways to meet what consumers are looking for today.
With Valio Fast Track™, you can move from idea to launch faster and enter high-value categories with lower upfront investment. All while ensuring great taste, full nutritional value and reliable processing.
Q&A article: Gut health is reshaping dairy
From digestive wellbeing to high-quality nutrition, lactose free dairy is gaining momentum worldwide. In this expert interview, Valio’s Head of Process Technology and Research Analytics, Saara Lähtevänoja explains why gut health is on the rise.
Did you know the gut–brain connection can impact mood, stress and overall wellbeing? Or that in Finland, lactose free has already become the norm? Read more to discover what else brands need to know to stay ahead.
Valio – the pioneer of lactose free
Valio was the first in the world to launch lactose free milk in 2001, and has led the category ever since. What began as a local innovation in Finland has become a global solution for digestive wellbeing, enabling new dairy innovations across categories.
At the heart of it is Valio’s patented technology, combining ultrafiltration and enzymatic hydrolysis to remove and break down lactose while preserving taste and nutrition.
The result is dairy with the same great taste and full nutritional value, but a lactose content below 0.1%, suitable for lactose intolerant consumers.
Fast Track™ to market success
Valio Fast Track™ combines ready-to-use applications, proven technologies and expert support to accelerate dairy product development.
It helps you turn fast-growing trends into market-ready products quickly and with confidence. From high protein to lactose free and reduced sugar, it gives you proven ways to meet what consumers are looking for today.
With Valio Fast Track™, you can move from idea to launch faster and enter high-value categories with lower upfront investment. All while ensuring great taste, full nutritional value and reliable processing.
Q&A article: Gut health is reshaping dairy
From digestive wellbeing to high-quality nutrition, lactose free dairy is gaining momentum worldwide. In this expert interview, Valio’s Head of Process Technology and Research Analytics, Saara Lähtevänoja explains why gut health is on the rise.
Did you know the gut–brain connection can impact mood, stress and overall wellbeing? Or that in Finland, lactose free has already become the norm? Read more to discover what else brands need to know to stay ahead.
Applications for lactose free products
Valio’s lactose free milk powders adapt effortlessly across application categories, from milk drinks and powdered beverages to spoonable and drinkable yoghurts. These ingredients deliver the nutritional benefits of milk while meeting consumer expectations for digestive comfort, taste, and clean-label simplicity.
Explore more insights
Dive into the latest thinking around digestive wellbeing and dairy innovation. Get inspired by insights that help you grow your business.
What you need to know about lactose intolerance and digestive wellness
Read what’s behind lactose intolerance and how digestive wellbeing is shaping the future of dairy.
Lactose free dairy is booming
A global digestive challenge is turning into one of dairy’s fastest-growing opportunities. Learn how to unlock new growth with the right approach.
Lactose free solutions
From ingredients to applications, explore how to create dairy products that combine great taste, nutrition and digestive comfort across categories.
Lactose free milk powders
With Valio’s solutions you can combine digestive wellness, protein enrichment and reduced sugar all into one product.
Download lactose free white paper
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Start your lactose free journey with Valio
Get in touch with our team of experts and let’s create something great together. From idea to launch, we’re here to support your journey.