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Launch
Implement Ideate
Prove
Create
The five value-adding
stages of AAK’s
Co-Development
approach
One size does not fit all
We understand that customers come with their own
unique challenges, and therefore require customized
solutions to get the results they need to stay competitive.
To this end, our multi-oil and multi-process
approach gives us an unmatched capability to provide
products tailored to specific needs, while our worldwide
network of Customer Innovation Centers and production
facilities enables us to act effectively as both a local and
global partner.
Exceptional multi-functional solutions
We make products with excellent nutritional and
functional value, with outstanding structure, melting and
crystallization behavior, rheological properties, flavor
release and skin penetration. This enables us to meet
specific customer requirements for improved health
profile, taste, processing, logistics, labeling and legal
requirements. In every case, our technical and commercial
experts work closely with customers to identify the
optimal solution.
A focus on health
Many customer demands are inspired by consumer
health trends. This is an area we take very seriously,
not least to support a customer’s product development
strategy. Here our expertise has enabled us to maintain
high product functionality while reducing the majority of
saturated fat solutions, believed to increase the risk of
cardiovascular disease.
Driving down costs
At AAK, we are constantly striving to reduce raw materials
and processing costs, but never at the expense of
our own high-quality standards. By finding new ways
to operate more efficiently, we can help customers
strengthen their bottom-line results. We see this as vital
to help maintain their growth and development, especially
as we work in a highly competitive market where
retailers continue to challenge food manufacturers.
Sustainability is about future growth
Sustainable growth is a cornerstone of our company.
For us, it is about taking responsibility towards all our
key stakeholders, including the local communities where
we operate, customers, employees, investors, and
suppliers. The foundation of our model for sustainable
growth incorporates the ten principles of the UN Global
Compact, the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals,
and our own policies and codes. This ensures our
company maintains the sound business ethics we are
known for, as well as a profound understanding of our
responsibility for safeguarding customer brands.
Co-Development creates value
One of AAK’s greatest strengths is our unique co-
development approach. This was born from our strong
relationships with customers, where we could bring
the most value by working proactively in close collaboration
to deliver value-adding results at every stage.
This methodology enables us to work as an efficient
team from idea to launch, drawing upon the right
expertise at the right time to create solutions with better
ideation, faster development times and more effective
implementation.