date:May 22, 2012
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It believes there is a strong market for lactose free products in Europe.
The company cited an EFSA opinion that claimed 70% of adults worldwide suffer from lactose intolerance, making them unable to consume milk-based products.
The market for lactose-free products
At the moment, the most important markets for lactose-free food products are Germany, Austria, the UK and the Scandinavian markets (mainly Finland), despite the fact that less than 20% of the population in these