AAK EARNS HIGHEST BRCGS FOOD SAFETY RATING FOR ALL US MANUFACTURING PLANTS

(July 21, 2025) Edison, NJ – AAK, one of the world’s leading ingredient suppliers specializing in value-adding specialty fats and oils, recently announced it has been recognized by the leading brand and consumer protection organization, BRCGS. AAK received the highest BRCGS rating grade, AA, across all three AAK US plants including facilities in Port Newark, NJ, Louisville, KY, and Richmond, CA.

The process of receiving this grade included AAK being examined on three specific categories: food safety management systems, good practices, and hazard analysis and HACCP requirements. AAK earned the highest rating in all US manufacturing facilities by passing extensive multi-day audits with minimal non-conformities. BRCGS audits certified organizations to ensure continued compliance with BRCGS’ rigorous safety framework.

“AAK is proud to be recognized by BRCGS, the industry gold standard associated with GFSI for food safety and quality management,” said Joe Campbell, Vice President, Go-to-Market, AAK North America. “The entire team at AAK takes our responsibility to provide safe and superior food practices seriously and we are pleased to be aligned with the food safety framework GFSI continues to foster and earn the highest rating. Earning the highest rating at all US plants in the last twelve months—as well as our history of excellent BRCGS ratings—is a clear indication of this dedication to providing the highest quality and food safety, ensuring the safety of our plants, and we will continue to follow the high standards set for ourselves. This is not just a vision for AAK, it is the expectation, and commitment to high quality will continue to be our guarantee.”

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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.