Key Takeaways:
- Kerry Group acquired DirectSens’ LactoSens technology, a lactose detection test for dairy products, to enhance their solutions for lactose-free dairy products.
- The LactoSens technology allows food and beverage manufacturers to verify low and lactose-free claims efficiently, meeting regulatory requirements.
- The acquisition will enable Kerry Group to provide more robust solutions for dairy products and maintain quality in their processes.
Insight:
DirectSens’ LactoSens technology is known for its accuracy and speed in delivering results for dairy products, unaffected by external factors like coffee or chocolate.
Lactose, a sugar present in dairy products, has led to the development of dairy-free products and technologies like LactoSens that remove lactose while preserving product integrity.
Ronan Moloney, VP of enzymes at Kerry, expressed excitement about integrating LactoSens into their solutions for the food and beverage industry.
DirectSens will continue producing LactoSens and developing new products like OatSens, LactaZyme, and XPressGT for sugar content measurement and health detection.
The acquisition of LactoSens is part of Kerry Group’s strategy to expand its technology portfolio, following the acquisition of the global lactase enzyme business from Chr. Hansen and Novozymes.