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contaminants, country of origin, raw materials and additives, typical fatty acid composition, etc. 13 Substantial product information for our customers The minimum requirement for product information is usually stipulated by legislation and stated in the standard contracts used in our business. Requirements for further information depend on the type of delivery. For example, they vary according to whether the product is standard or highly refined, and whether an ingredient or a final consumer product.   AAK’s product information sheets sometimes have different names in different countries, but in general, three types of information are available: Product Information Sheet/Product Specification specifies the physical and chemical properties of the products and is often part of a contract. Material Safety Data Sheet relates to safety issues, often concerning transport. This is a legal requirement for chemicals, but not for food. However, most customers demand this information. Awards and honors 2015 was, in many respects, a very successful year for AAK. It was also a year where we, on many occasions, were recognized for our innovative and sustainable work. Here are some of the awards and honors that AAK received during 2015. September 2015 – AAK Personal Care wins NPA Industry Champion Award In Baltimore, Maryland, AAK’s Personal Care business was awarded a Natural Products Association Industry Champion Award. The award recognized AAK for its continued development of new functional ingredients and sustainable solutions. October 2015 – L’Oréal awards AAK Personal Care for innovative formula At a supplier innovation event in Paris, L’Oréal had invited ten strategic suppliers to present their five most innovative formulations. AAK presented five concepts under the theme “Surprisingly sustainable”. L’Oréal also handed out supplier innovation awards for the three most innovative formulations out of the more than 50 on display during the event. AAK was awarded second prize for its Meringue Surprise Body Whip. October 2015 – AAK wins Premier Foods’ Supplier of the Year 2015 award One of Britain’s largest food producers, Premier Foods, named AAK its Supplier of the Year 2015. AAK was selected from more than 1,250 suppliers. Quality & Product Safety Sheet contains additional information related to the product such as allergens, GMOs, For some products, a Certificate of Analysis accompanies each delivery. The certificate is produced by the relevant AAK laboratory and confirms compliance with agreed product specifications. High performance puff pastry solutions The Co-Development Company Akonino® – The natural choice for healthy development The Co-Development Company October 2015 – Bidvest names AAK Supplier of the Year for the second time Bidvest, the UK’s biggest foodservice distributor, named AAK its Supplier of the Year at its annual awards ceremony. AAK has now won the award twice since its inception in 2010. November 2015 – Sustainability Award 2015 AAK USA was awarded Bama’s Sustainability Award for 2015. AAK Account Manager Ken Player was presented the award by J.K. Evicks, Environmental Manager and Sustainability Champion. Bama is a US based innovator and manufacturer of bakery products. December 2015 – AAK Kamani awarded Business Performer of the Year 2015 AAK Kamani was honored with a “Business Performer of the Year” award by Abbott India Limited – a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories. December 2015 – Innovation awards at Food ingredients Europe TROPICAO™, AAK’s revolutionary chocolate solution, and Akopastry HP, AAK’s latest innovation within the Bakery segment, were both recognized with innovation awards at Food ingredients Europe Innovation Awards in Paris, France. TROPICAO™ was awarded best confectionery innovation while Akopastry HP won the award for best bakery innovation.


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