Industries

Food services and retail

Elevate your food service and retail products to new heights of flavor, texture, and consumer satisfaction.

From frying oils and shortenings to margarines and specialty oils, we offer Co-Development for a comprehensive portfolio tailored to meet your diverse needs.

Products

Frying oils
Frying oils

Achieve optimal crispiness and extended fry life.

Dressings
Dressings

Create creamy textures and stable emulsions.

Donuts
Donuts

Make way for crunchy chocolaty dessert delights in your portfolio.

Pizza
Pizza

Customize textures and flavors for diverse doughs and toppings.

Convenience
Convenience

Enhance taste profiles and functional benefits with ready-to-eat, ready-to-cook, and premixes.

Popcorn
Popcorn

Get the perfect crunch and cloud-like popcorn bite experience.

Ready to eat
Ready to eat

Craft delicious, convenient meals that are ready whenever your customers are

Ready to cook
Ready to cook

Deliver fresh, easy-to-prepare food solutions for an easy homecooked experience.


Make your products achieve desirable attributes

Health
Health
Functionality
Functionality
Sensory
Sensory
Process Efficiency
Process Efficiency
Food Safety
Food Safety
Sustainability
Sustainability
Enhanced taste and flavor
Achieve unparalleled taste and flavor profiles with our oils and fats, enhancing the gastronomic experience of every dish.
Perfect texture and mouthfeel
Ensure consistent and appealing texture across a range of applications, from crispy fries to creamy dressings.
Superior release properties
Optimize cooking processes with oils and fats that provide excellent release properties, improving mouthfeel.
Healthier choices
Empower consumers with healthier options. Our plant-based solutions offer reduced saturated fats, meeting the growing demand for nutritious alternatives.
Clean label solutions
Address consumer preferences for clean label products with ingredients they can trust.

Solving challenges
with experience and
expertise

From development to optimization, we’ve got you covered.
We understand the complexities of the food service and retail industries. Our specialty solutions address your unique challenges, enhancing both product quality and operational efficiency.

Elevating your brand potential


Inconsistent product quality

Achieve superior cooking and formulation results that meet consumer expectations with consistent experiences in your products.

Clean label and health trends

Create products that align with clean label preferences, ensuring you stay ahead in the trends.

Healthier options, uncompromised taste

Improve nutritional profiles while maintaining the indulgent taste and texture your customers crave.

Perfecting every bite

From the softest crumb in cakes to the perfect crunch in cookies, ensure your products hit the mark every time.

Rising production costs and inefficiencies

Optimize processes with our solutions that improve yield, reduce waste, and enhance shelf stability.

Meeting sustainability goals

Our transparent supply chain help you meet consumer expectations, while maintaining supply chain integrity.

Compliance made easy

Our products meet industry standards and regulations, easing your compliance burden.

Inside Customer
Innovation Centers

Elevating product experiences in food service and retail
Step into the heart of innovation at AAK’s Customer Innovation Centers, where food service and retail solutions are transformed into culinary masterpieces and retail successes.
Each project is a testament to our commitment to quality, creativity, and market relevance. From concept to shelf, we ensure every product is a culinary triumph and a retail sensation.

Tailored culinary Solutions

Our culinary experts and food scientists work hand-in-hand with customers to create bespoke solutions for food service and retail.
Whether it’s developing a new plant-based pizza dough or crafting indulgent donuts that fly off the shelves, our team ensures every product meets and exceeds expectations.
Tailored culinary Solutions

Cutting-edge technology and techniques

Harnessing the latest technology and culinary techniques, we perfect the texture, flavor, and performance of every product.
Our advanced facilities enable us to simulate real-world cooking and retail environments, ensuring that our innovations are ready for market challenges.
Cutting-edge technology and techniques

Collaborative development

Our collaborative approach means customers are integral to the development process.
Together, we brainstorm, prototype, and refine, turning ideas into market-ready products that captivate consumers and drive sales.
Collaborative development

Market and consumer insights

Our team continuously analyzes market trends and consumer behaviors, providing valuable guidance to help customers navigate the competitive market.
Market and consumer insights

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