# Lactose-Free Chocolate Milks Australian Dairy Brand OAK Launches a Lactose-Free Chocolate Milk By Kanesa D | Published 2023-05-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak References: [foodmag.au](https://www.foodmag.com.au/oak-launches-lactose-free-chocolate-milk/) & [lactalis.au](https://lactalis.com.au/oak/)  [OAK](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-oak-rye), an Australian dairy brand owned by French multinational corporation Lactalisk, has officially debuted its best-selling chocolate milk beverage in a new lactose-free format. To accommodate an increased interest in [lactose-free options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lactosefree-creamers) in the Australian market, OAK has offered up its full-strength, full-flavor chocolate milk to provide a solution for those who are lactose intolerant but still want to enjoy the taste of chocolate milk. Lactose-free dairy products continue to dominate the dairy industry as they give people with lactose intolerance, allergies, dietary constraints, or personal taste preferences a practical and delectable substitute. The new OAK chocolate milk comes in a 600ml size option. It can be found at Woolworths, Coles, independent grocery locations, petrol stations, and convenience stores starting on April 17. Image Credit: OAK ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lactose-free Dairy Products:** As lactose-free dairy products continue to dominate the dairy industry, companies can explore the development of new lactose-free options for other popular dairy products. - **Personalized Dairy Products:** As consumers continue to demand products tailored to their specific dietary needs and taste preferences, dairy companies can explore personalized lactose-free products. - **Alternative Milk Options:** As dairy-free and vegan lifestyles become more popular, companies can explore the development of alternative milk options using non-traditional sources such as oats, almonds or coconut. ### Who This Affects Most - **Dairy:** The dairy industry can explore innovative new products that cater to lactose intolerant individuals, such as lactose-free sour cream, ice cream, cheese, and yogurt. - **Grocery:** Grocery stores can capitalize on the increasing demand for lactose-free options by creating a separate section specifically for these products to make them easily accessible to consumers. - **Convenience Stores:** Convenience stores can expand their offerings by stocking lactose-free options for popular products, such as chocolate milk, to cater to individuals with dietary restrictions or preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Oat Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lactantia-milk-n-oats.md) - [Lactose-Free Dairy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prairie-farms-1.md) - [Clean-Label Chocolate Oat Milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malk.md) - [Lactose-Free Hybrid Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-and-plantbased-milks.md) - [Festive Oat Milk Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cocoa-oatmilk.md) - [Plant-Based Chocolate Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jello-oat-milk-chocolate-pudding.md) - [Delectably Dairy-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-oat-milk-chocolates.md) - [Indulgent Lactose-Free Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-ice-cream.md) - [Dairy-Free Chocolate Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jell-o-1.md)