Lactaid 4% Cottage Cheese with Pineapple

Lactaid is a premier brand in the lactose-free dairy market, known for products that allow consumers with lactose sensitivities to enjoy real dairy without discomfort. The brand's history dates back to 1974 when it was founded by Alan E. Kligerman in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Kligerman, a third-generation dairyman, developed the product after observing that many of his customers could not enjoy milk due to lactose intolerance.

Over the decades, the brand transitioned from offering lactase enzymes to a full line of dairy products produced via ultra-pasteurization. The brand was eventually acquired by McNeil Nutritionals, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. In a significant corporate shift in 2023, Johnson & Johnson spun off its consumer health division into a separate company called Kenvue. Furthermore, late 2025 reports indicate that the consumer products giant Kimberly-Clark reached an agreement to acquire Kenvue, which is expected to position them as the ultimate owner starting in 2026. While the brand is owned by Kenvue/Kimberly-Clark, the physical production of many Lactaid dairy items, including their cottage cheese and milk lines, is frequently handled through long-term manufacturing partnerships with specialized dairy processors such as HP Hood LLC in the United States.