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At Tastes of Better Rotterdam, AAK showcased how their premium-quality ingredients can drive a more sustainable and innovative future.
We know that every ingredient choice plays a crucial role in shaping a more sustainable food industry - AAK takes you through the transformative potential of plant-based oils and their impact on sustainability, and how these can have a fundamental impact on your products.
AAK presented a range of sample applications in chocolate confectionery, dairy, bakery, special nutrition, plant-based, and savoury solutions— with attendees getting a firsthand taste of how the right ingredients can make a difference in product quality and environmental impact.
Highlights:
Discover how smarter ingredient choices can reduce your CO₂ footprint and help drive a more sustainable, innovative food industry. At AAK, we’re committed to shaping a greener future through purposeful partnerships and expert support.
What you'll explore:
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Reducing CO₂ emissions through intelligent, plant-based ingredient solutions
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Exclusive access to AAK experts in Chocolate and Confectionery, Dairy and Plant-Based, Savoury, Bakery, and Special Nutrition
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Understanding ingredient impact across value chains, communities, and consumer health
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Driving social responsibility through conscious ingredient selection for long-term change
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AAK’s sustainability initiatives and our role in leading the transition to a more responsible food system
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Chocolate and Confectionery
At AAK, we craft advanced cocoa butter alternatives and filling fats designed to optimise shelf life, enhance flavour release, and deliver an exceptional sensory experience. Leveraging our collaborative co-development approach, we partner with you to create bespoke chocolate and confectionery solutions that align perfectly with your product vision and technical requirements.
Dairy and Ice-cream
With deep experience in customising solutions for segments such as ice cream, cheese, whipped toppings, yellow fats, fermented milk products, milk drinks and powders, and coffee whiteners, we bring unique value to your consumer products. Our expertise in oils and fats—combined with a comprehensive understanding of the entire value chain and in-depth knowledge of each application—enables us to deliver tailored solutions that enhance product performance, functionality, and consumer appeal.
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Special Nutrition
AAK offers a wide range of dietary products, beneficial oils, and fat-based supplements designed to support infant, medical, and senior nutrition. Our tailored solutions help improve nutritional intake, promote overall health, and meet the specific needs of consumers at every life stage. With our broad portfolio and deep expertise, we’re committed to advancing global health through smarter nutrition.
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Plant-based foods
We are passionate about creating better sensory experiences—because we believe everyone should be able to enjoy healthy, sustainable plant-based foods without compromising on taste, texture, or enjoyment. As a value-adding partner, we collaborate closely with you to co-develop the tastier, healthier plant-based products consumers love.
AkoPlanet™ is our dedicated platform for plant-based innovation. Specifically designed for meat, fish, seafood, and dairy alternatives, our AkoPlanet™ range of plant-based fats and oil solutions is crafted to elevate your products and support your sustainability goals—without sacrificing sensory appeal.
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Bakery
We offer sustainable baking solutions that are responsibly sourced, deliver superior functionality, and support a healthier nutritional profile. Our portfolio includes shortenings, laminating fats, frying oils, margarines, flaked shortenings, hard stocks, melanges, and more—each customisable to meet your specific baking requirements. Whether you're looking to match your current formulation or improve production efficiency, our solutions are designed to elevate both product performance and process sustainability.
Savoury
Our extensive portfolio includes dressings, butter blends, margarines, spreads, shortenings, vinegars, frying oils, mayonnaise, sauces, cooking wines, and a wide range of other condiment products. In short, we provide everything you need to create exceptional food experiences—whether you're focussed on delivering healthier options, optimising cost and performance, or advancing your sustainability goals. We also offer market-adapted solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of different regions.
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