AAK SHOWCASES INNOVATIVE FAT AND OIL SOLUTIONS AT IFT FIRST 2025
(July 11, 2025) Edison, NJ – AAK, one of the world’s leading ingredient suppliers specializing in value-adding specialty fats and oils, welcomes attendees of the Institute of Food Technologists 2025 Annual Event and Expo (IFT FIRST), July 14–16 in Chicago. Visitors to booth #S1107 can learn more about the benefits of consumer-pleasing plant-based solutions. AAK’s fat and oil innovations are designed to Make Better Happen™ by bringing together the best in sourcing and technology with world-class innovation and expertise.
“IFT FIRST 2025 Expo is a great opportunity for the AAK team to connect with attendees and our customer partners as we demonstrate our latest plant-based fat and oil innovations,” said Octavio Díaz de Leon Carrillo, President Americas, and Vice President AAK AB. “Our customer innovation team has created several on-trend concepts that showcase how AAK’s sustainably sourced ingredients and deep expertise can help manufacturers create products that are not only delicious and healthier, but also more sustainable for consumers worldwide.”
Visitors to booth #S1107 will experience the difference AAK fat and oil ingredients can make when formulators think of ‘fats and oils first’ because of the critical role they play in creating taste and texture, as well as delivering the functionality required in applications in the confectionery, bakery, dairy, special nutrition and plant-based segments. Stop by and sample several great-tasting, innovative plant-based concepts featuring AAK’s value-adding fats and oils, including:
Cinnamon Sandwich Cookie with Vanilla Filling and Chocolate-y Coating: Treat yourself to a chocolatey-coated, crispy cinnamon sandwich cookie. The chocolatey coating is sure to excite your senses with Cebes® 29-54 NH, a palm kernel and palm oil blend. This non-hydrogenated fat helps manufacturers with clean label options while still maintaining optimal taste and texture. Its excellent bloom resistance preserves appearance and quality, and rapid crystallization eliminates the need for tempering, significantly streamlining production and saving resources. Under the chocolatey coating, a crisp cinnamon cookie delights with a snappy, light texture thanks to Cisao® 8312 palm oil. This versatile votated shortening is ideal for various bakery applications, including cookies, cakes and pastries, providing a clean mouthfeel free of residual oiliness or waxiness. Its neutral flavor makes Cisao 8312 an excellent canvas for spices, extracts and other flavorings. The vanilla flavored crème uses Confao® 12, a specific filling fat solution, providing a smooth melt and high-flavor experience for a creamy and tasty final sandwich cookie.
Vanilla Plant-Based Frozen Dessert: Experience indulgence without compromise! Combat the summer heat with a creamy, plant-based frozen dessert showcasing AAK’s blend of coconut oil and shea olein. Featuring AkoPlanet™ PBI 188-44, this formulation contains less saturated fat (83%) than coconut oil (92%), offering a healthier, consumer-preferred plant-based dessert. This unique blend excels in delivering enhanced creaminess and reduced perceived iciness compared to typical coconut oil in frozen, plant-based desserts.
“Our commitment to ‘Making Better Happen™’ is reflected in every solution we bring to market, and we hope these concepts not only treat attendees to a sweet treat, but also spark conversations, fresh ideas and successful new products,” said Díaz de Leon Carrillo. “With local and global Innovation Centers, a sustainably sourced plant-based ingredient portfolio and a deep bench of technical expertise, AAK is perfectly poised to help manufacturers quickly take their next consumer-pleasing idea from concept to the retail shelf.”
AAK’s expertise lies in the development of plant-based fats and oils that add significant value across confectionery, bakery, dairy, special nutrition and plant-based alternatives. Whether addressing specific label claims or refining crucial sensorial attributes, AAK provides cutting-edge fat and oil solutions to overcome diverse product, process and formulation challenges.
Find out more about AAK’s latest Co-Development solutions that can help you get your products to market faster by visiting IFT FIRST booth #S1107 or www.betterwithaak.com.
We are AAK – The Co-Development Company.
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About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,100 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 16 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for 150 years.
