AAK ‘MAKING BETTER HAPPEN™’ AT SUPPLYSIDE WEST WITH PLANT-BASED FAT AND OIL SOLUTIONS
(October 29, 2024) Edison, NJ – AAK, one of the world’s leading ingredient suppliers specializing in value-adding specialty fats and oils, will showcase its versatile portfolio of plant-based fat and oil solutions for every stage of life at SupplySide West (SSW) Exposition in Las Vegas, October 30-31, 2024. Attendees are invited to visit SSW booth #2145 to learn more about what’s next in better nutrition and how AAK’s diverse portfolio of fat and oil solutions can help make better tasting, healthier and more sustainable foods, beverages and nutritional products.
“As consumers seek out fresher food products that provide better quality with sustainable choices, manufacturers need to consider the impact on their formulations,” said Joe Campbell, Vice President Go-to-Market, AAK North America. “Key ingredients such as fats and oils play a crucial role in delivering great taste, mouthfeel and nutritional profiles that will keep consumers coming back for more. AAK’s creative fat and oil solutions are sustainable, with a special emphasis on high-purity oil with low contaminants, to ensure overall quality. At AAK, we work with our customers to co-develop formulations to deliver products that taste amazing, perform effectively and meet the evolving needs of today’s consumer.”
Attendees who visit SSW booth #2145 can sample AAK’s latest plant-based solutions, including:
- Plant-Based Cream Cheese and Bagel Bites – This bagel bite topped with a plant-based cream cheese provides a rich eating experience. Made with AkoVeg® 115-114 (a blend of coconut and high oleic sunflower oils), this dairy-free delight delivers all the goodness of a classic “shmear.” With 66% saturated fat—matching traditional milkfat—it’s perfectly firm yet spreadable, boasting a desirable mouthfeel and spot-on visual appeal. Compared to using 100% coconut oil, plant-based cream cheese made with AkoVeg® 115-14 is lower in saturated fat and has a softer, smoother texture, providing a creamier mouthfeel for all to indulge in.
AAK provides versatile and sustainable solutions that meet the highest standards. From label claims such as sustainably sourced, non-GMO and plant-based, to perfecting sensory qualities like taste and texture, AAK’s fat and oil solutions are created to address a wide range of product and formulation challenges. With coast-to-coast innovation centers, a robust portfolio of plant-based oils and fats, and more than 150 years of expertise, AAK works closely with its customers to co-develop solutions that meet even the most demanding product development challenges.
Experience the AAK fat and oil portfolio of solutions firsthand and discover how these ingredients can enhance the nutritional profile, functionality and sensory appeal of your applications at SSW booth #2145, or learn more at 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.
