"Food Union" expands its yogurt range with a new protein-rich product line "Lakto Protein"

As demand for protein-enriched products continues to grow, Latvia's leading dairy processor "Food Union" has invested EUR 40,000 in developing a new product line. As a result, the "Lakto" brand range, based on a fermented milk product recipe created by Latvian scientists more than 25 years ago, has been supplemented with an innovative yogurt line – "Lakto Protein". It offers three different flavoured yogurts with a higher protein content, created as a solution for a balanced and functional everyday diet.

Artūrs Čirjevskis, Head of "Food Union" in Latvia and Europe: "Fermented dairy products are currently experiencing rapid growth worldwide, yet Latvia's dairy processing industry has been ready for this trend for a long time. The history of "Lakto" is clear proof that in many aspects we have even been ahead of this direction. At the same time, high-protein products are also gaining ground globally. That is why today we are confident that the time is right to offer local consumers the new-generation yogurt line "Lakto Protein", which combines the best qualities of "Lakto" with the proteins that are so important in a healthy modern diet. We are especially proud that this innovation is 100% created in Latvia – at Riga Dairy Combine, based on our dairy expertise and our ability to turn global trends into healthy and delicious products".

High in protein, three flavours – local berries and tropical fruit notes

The new "Lakto Protein" line has been created as a functional solution for a balanced everyday diet, offering lactose-free yogurts with a high protein content, no added sugar and no artificial sweeteners. One "Lakto Protein" package contains up to 18 g of protein, which makes up approximately 35% of an adult's recommended daily protein intake. The products are fermented with bifidobacteria, combining high nutritional value with easy digestibility. The range includes three flavour variants: mango–passion fruit yogurt with chia seeds (18 g of protein per package), raspberry yogurt with flax seeds and sunflower seeds (18 g of protein per package), and cherry yogurt (17 g of protein per package), offering a varied choice for different everyday situations.

Estere Ermale, "Food Union" dairy brand manager: "The "Lakto" brand has played a stable role in the everyday lives of Latvian consumers for many years, and it is valued not only by shoppers but also by medical and nutrition specialists. Its foundation has always been an unchanged value – the highest quality milk fermented with valuable lactic acid bacteria. Therefore, following trends in the development of healthy eating, we are expanding the "Lakto" range with three new functional and tasty yogurts with a higher protein content. "Lakto Protein" is not a "product for athletes only", but a functional part of everyday meals for breakfast, a snack or as a treat for everyone who values a healthy lifestyle".

All three new "Lakto Protein" products with a higher protein content are available in major retail chains and smaller stores throughout Latvia.

More information about the "Lakto" brand, including useful tips for a healthy everyday diet, is available here https://www.instagram.com/lakto_latvija/.