Member companies of the Solvay Group have been producing lactulose for over 40 years. They were the first in the world, and are today, with a market share of around 50 %, the world's largest manufacturers with production facilities in the Netherlands and Canada.
Pioneer and market leader
From the very beginning, Solvay has channelled investments into the research and further development of lactulose. As a result, Solvay has built up a unique knowledge base covering all facets of this product, helping explain Solvay's leading position as the lactulose specialist.
Lactulose has a great future
Development is still far from over. Solvay is continuously researching into new possibilities for the application of lactulose in human medicine, as a nutritional supplement and in livestock breeding.
In the future, lactulose is expected to play an important role in ensuring healthy food for humans and animals. Solvay is ready to take on this global challenge.
