fats and oils

Consumers closely monitor fat content in packaged food, Cargill study finds

More than 60 percent of U.S. consumers avoid saturated fat, trans fat.

June 3, 2020

Cargill's FATitudes study revealed consumers closely read labels of packaged foods, with fat and oil type as a strong purchase consideration factor.

AAK launches chocolate bloom-delaying COBAO Pure cocoa butter

CABAO Pure can extend chocolate shelf life, preserve sensory experience.

June 13, 2019

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AAK has launched COBAO Pure, a new cocoa butter with improved bloom-retarding effects.

AAK USA opens Customer Innovation Center in Louisville, Ky.

2,500-sq.-ft facility features bakery lab, pilot plant and analytical lab.

Bernie Pacyniak

January 26, 2018

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AAK USA Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialty vegetable fats and oils, has opened a new, 2,500-sq.-ft. Customer Innovation Center in Louisville, Ky.

AAK taps automotive industry exec as new president, ceo

Johan Westman joins fats and oils supplier after serving Ohio-based Shiloh Industries.

Alyse Thompson

November 27, 2017

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Fats and oils supplier AAK AB has named Johan Westman as its new president and ceo, effective June 1.

Fats & Oils: Challenged to be clean, sustainable, functional

Suppliers, reacting to demands from manufacturers and consumers, address requirements for fats and oils.

Bernie Pacyniak

November 6, 2017

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Fats and oils suppliers must contend with providing confectioners with products that are sustainable, have a free label and still function well in formulations.

AAK President and CEO Arne Frank dies

Frank had been battling cancer.

Alyse Thompson

July 26, 2017

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Arne Frank, ceo of Swedish fats and oils supplier AAK, has died, the company announced Tuesday.

AAK USA christens new ‘AAKTION Lab’

New innovation center located at company headquarters designed to facilitate co-development.

Bernie Pacyniak

March 8, 2017

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AAK USA, a leading manufacturer of specialty vegetable fats and oils, officially opened its new innovation center last Thursday.

PMCA Preview: Fats: Full disclosure

PMCA’s 69th Annual Production Conference, which will be held April 13 – 15 in Lancaster, Pa., addresses the use of fats and oils in confections and snacks in its Back to Basics program.

Abigail Watt

Bernie Pacyniak

February 12, 2015

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PMCA speakers will address different fat and oil options, as well as processing procedures and energy conservation tactics.

Partnership

IOI Loders Croklaan, Unilever announce partnership

Increased sustainability is at forefront of both companies’ goals.

Kelsey Ott

October 15, 2014

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IOI Loders Croklaan and Unilever have announced a new global partnership.

Fats and Oils: Cleaner labels, healthier benefits

Work continues on providing confectionery manufacturers with new fats and oils that streamline ingredient labeling, enhance health benefits and promote sustainability.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 10, 2013

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Within fats and oils, the challenge to deliver health benefits while still retaining taste and functionality continues to be an issue.