Valio’s Fast Track™ solution – from production to launch, faster

Valio Fast Track™

Accelerate your dairy innovations with Valio Fast Track™

High protein and lactose free are no longer niche; they are now the most powerful claims in new dairy product development worldwide. Consumers seek them for strength, digestive wellness, and healthier everyday choices, and they are willing to pay a premium for products that deliver. At the same time, reduced-sugar options are becoming an essential part of the better-for-you landscape.

Valio Fast Track™ solutions bring these trends together in a practical, market-ready way. With applications such as high protein lactose free milk and reduced-sugar yoghurt, dairies can move into high-value categories quickly and with confidence. Our technology ensures authentic taste, full nutritional value, and reliable processing, while minimising upfront investment. Backed by consumer validation and decades of expertise, Fast Track™ turns emerging opportunities into profitable growth.

Why choose the Valio Fast Track™ solution?

Valio is the world’s leading expert in dairy processing and lactose free technology. With over 100 years of dairy expertise, we help you turn ideas into market-ready products quickly and cost-effectively:

Faster launches – comprehensive support streamlines product development and commercialisation
Entry to high-growth categories – lactose free, protein-enriched, and less sugar dairy
Proven expertise – backed by long-standing dairy technology know-how and global consumer insights
Lower investment needs – lactose separation handled at Valio facilities

25%

growth expected on the lactose free dairy market by 2028

One solution, multiple opportunities

Valio Fast Track™ offers ingredient and process solutions designed to shorten time-to-market. Each solution is built on Valio’s 100+ years of dairy expertise, traceable Finnish milk, and market-tested formulations, giving you confidence that your launch will succeed.

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How Valio Fast Track™ accelerates your success

Speed and simplicity

Reduce time-to-market from years to months

Nutritional excellence

Benefit from the high-quality amino acid profile and proven health benefits of milk protein

End-to-end expertise

Expert guidance from ideation to recipe development, go-to-market strategy, and launch

Premium quality

Valio’s commitment to quality at every step ensures superior end-products

Fast Track™ high protein lactose free milk – the next evolution

High protein milk is gaining strong consumer interest, especially among families, according to recent studies. The next step is clear: combine it with the growing demand for lactose free. Valio’s Fast Track™ solution makes it possible to launch a milk with 44% more protein, 31% less sugar, and the fresh taste of milk that consumers prefer.

Each 200 ml serving delivers meaningful daily nutrition – 18% of protein and 25% of calcium needs – while offering full digestive comfort. Developed and validated through Valio’s proven Fast Track™ process, this solution helps dairies move quickly into one of the most dynamic segments in the market.

Applications powered by Fast Track™

Valio Fast Track™ makes it simple to bring better-for-you dairy to market, from everyday staples to premium innovations. Each solution is backed by ready-to-use formulations, tested concepts, and scalable production know-how, helping you succeed in high-growth categories.

High Protein Milk

Lactose-Free Milk

Drinkable Yoghurt, Flavoured

Spoonable Yoghurt, Natural Flavor

all applications and products

Success story: Launching lactose free milk with ease

Crediton Dairy, a UK-based company, entered the fast-growing lactose free milk market with Valio’s Fast Track™ technology — without heavy upfront investment. In less than a year, they went from first trials to a market-ready product that now sells millions of liters annually.

Unlock the business potential of lactose free dairy

The global lactose free dairy and baby food market is set to grow 36% by 2026, reaching €13.5 billion. Beyond serving those with lactose intolerance, digestive wellness products are now seen as premium, value-added choices across categories.

Valio’s white paper explores how brands can tap into this opportunity with proven lactose free solutions, fast-track technologies, and go-to-market expertise.

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Fast Track™ technology for lactose free milk production

Lactose free dairy is booming worldwide, yet many dairies face high barriers to entry. As Harri Kallioinen, SVP at Valio R&D, explains, producing fresh-tasting lactose free milk traditionally requires major investment in filtration equipment and residue handling. Valio’s Fast Track™ technology removes these obstacles. With our expertise and ready-to-use solutions, you can launch premium lactose free milk efficiently, backed by proven processes and go-to-market support.