Galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS), derived from lactose, is well-known about beneficial functional food ingredient, especially for improving intestinal environment as prebiotics. Yakult Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd. (Yakult) is a leading company of GOS, their GOS is brand name with Oligomate®. Kanematsu Chemicals Corporation is the sole agent of overseas business of Oligomate® since 2006 and KGV is working together with them to expand the business in Vietnam. We started to introduce Oligomate® for Baby Foods manufacturers and partner in Vietnam with marketing trend in Japan and showing evidences.
GOS Market Situation and Growth Projections
As for a global market of GOS, it is potential and a rising star in the nutritional supplement market. With the market size was estimated at USD 1.04 billion in 2022 and is projected to surpass USD 2.38 billion by 2032, the GOS market is poised to significantly expand (1). This growth is driven by increasing consumer awareness of its benefits for digestive health, including promoting beneficial gut bacteria and enhancing immune function.
GOS finds extensive applications in dietary supplements and functional foods, dominating sectors like infant formula due to its one of the important constituents of breast milk. Its integration into adult nutrition supplements is also growing, supported by its role in maintaining gastrointestinal health.
(1): Galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) Market Size, Report 2023-2032 (visionresearchreports.com)
GOS partner Visit in Vietnam
KCC/KGV and Yakult , which is a prominent player in the prebiotic industry, visit Asia Chemical Corporation(ACC) as a domestic partner of GOS in Vietnam to strengthen its supply chain and meet the evolving demands of its customers. This visit aimed to strengthen relationship with them, and to understand Oligomate® with reliable source of high-quality and safe ingredients to expand customers to new market. We explained the current trend of baby food market with GOS and educated GOS’s benefits with evidence to not only dairy team but also other food team of ACC.
Expansion into Baby Food customers
Beyond its traditional focus on infant milk, Yakult tends to expand its market presence into the baby food sector. Recognizing the importance of early-life nutrition, Yakult plans to propose GOS into baby food formulations. GOS's prebiotic properties support infants’ digestive health and immune function, aligning with parental preferences for safe and nutritious options.
This expansion leverages with Yakult to expertise in prebiotics to meet the growing demand for infant nutrition products. By entering the baby food market, KCC/KGV aim to capitalize on evolving consumer trends towards health-conscious choices. KGG keeps cooperating with Yakult and contribute to support more healthy life for Vietnam market with Oligomate®.
