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ASSOCIATION INSIGHTS
forward
A
a path
Removing federal obstacles for lactose-free dairy
would give more options to students in schools.
by Michael Dykes | International Dairy Foods Association
n analysis of milk sales across all major sales
channels shows lactose-free milk continuing to
surge. The analysis of lactose-free sales done by
PRIME Consulting shows lactose-free options represented
8% of all milk volume sales in 2023 across retail (grocery and
supercenters) and institutions, the largest share of lactosefree
volume sales in history.
However, sales of lactose-free milk in schools were just
0.6% of all milk sales, while sales on US military bases are
more than 28 times greater than that. A new poll by Morning
Consult shows eight in 10 likely voters believe it is important
for public school lunches (81%) and federal nutrition
programs (80%) to provide lactose-free milk options to kids
who prefer them.
GIVING KIDS OPTIONS
The split screen on lactose-free milk is startling: 8% of all sales
at the grocery store versus just 0.6% at schools. Like whole
milk and 2% - which make up most retail sales in the US -
kids are not getting their preferred milk in school.
Approximately 30 million students get a meal at school
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every day, but this data shows lactose-free milk options are
not available to students who need or prefer them. Why?
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not made
lactose-free a priority at schools, despite its wide and growing
availability. First, USDA does not offer many bids on lactosefree
milk. Second, schools are not equipped with the funds to
procure lactose-free milk. Third, there is little to no education
occurring at schools about the benefits of lactose-free milk,
especially for students who experience lactose sensitivity.
As a result, major barriers like mandatory doctor's notes, no
lactose-free options in most schools, and a
negative stigma around lactose-free milk
persist. Instead of lactose-free milk
with 13 essential nutrients, schools
may be serving juice or alternatives
that are not nutritionally
Michael Dykes, chief executive
officer and president, International
Dairy Foods Association.
International Dairy Foods Association
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