Hiland Brings Back Fresh Lactose-Free Milk

A glass of milk sits beside a gallon of Hiland Lactose Free 2% Reduced Fat Milk on a countertop, with a handwritten note that reads “Dear milk — it wasn’t you. It was the lactose,” placed on a folded cloth with a pen nearby.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A fresh, real milk option for lactose-sensitive consumers, now available in gallons

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., February 10, 2026 — For consumers who love milk but don’t love how it makes them feel, Hiland Dairy is bringing back its fresh Lactose-Free Milk. Hiland’s Lactose-Free Milk is now available in select markets in gallon sizes, including Whole Milk and 2% Reduced Fat Milk.”

“For many consumers, walking away from milk felt more like a breakup than a preference,” said Sarah Carey, marketing manager at Hiland Dairy. “Hiland’s fresh Lactose Free Milk offers a way back – real, fresh milk without the lactose, so anyone can enjoy it again comfortably and confidently.”

This fresh lactose-free milk expands Hiland’s lactose-free lineup and offers consumers a locally made, delicious option that fits naturally into everyday routines. From pouring a cold glass with dinner, stirring into coffee, mixing into smoothies, or cooking your favorite recipes, Hiland’s fresh Lactose-Free Milk is created to fit into daily life, making it easier for more people to love milk again.

Hiland’s fresh Lactose-Free Milk provides the nutritional benefits of traditional milk, including 13 essential nutrients, with lactose removed through the addition of the lactase enzyme, which helps break down lactose for easier digestion.

Consumers can visit HilandDairy.com to find recipes, access coupons, and write their own love letter to milk for a chance to win.

Media Contact:
Kathy Broniecki, APR
Envoy, Inc. | Hiland Dairy PR Partner
kathyb@envoyinc.com
402-558-0637

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About Hiland Dairy Foods

A leading farmer-owned dairy foods company, Hiland Dairy is headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. Their widely loved products include milk, dips, cottage cheese, flavored milk, sour cream, yogurt, ice cream, butter, cheese, and eggnog. In addition, Hiland Dairy has expanded beyond dairy and produces and distributes various other beverages, such as Red Diamond Tea, lemonade, and fresh juices. Hiland employs 4,000 throughout Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Hiland's milk comes from our farmers-owners just miles from their processing plants, where our milk goes from the farm to the shelves within 48 hours. Learn more at www.hilanddairy.com/company/media-center/