AAK | WholeFoods Magazine

Fats for Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturers

October 8, 2021

AAK has developed AKOMEL, a range of fats for chocolate and confectionery manufacturers that are looking to benefit from the growing popularity and premiumization of caramel. AKOMEL is a portfolio of clean-label and plant-based fats from sustainable sources. Non-hydrogenated, non-trans, and low-saturated fat options are available. www.aak.com...

AAK Adds Lecithins, Algae-Based DHA to Its Portfolio of Offerings

September 28, 2021

Julia Peterman

AAK is expanding its business via acquisitions and partnerships, according to two press releases. The company has agreed to purchase BIC Ingredients, the lecithin arm of BIC International Holding. BIC Ingredients supplies non-GM specialty lecithin and lecithin compounds. AAK will integrate the products into its Akolec brand of specialty lecithins.

AAK Expands Program Supporting Women in the Shea Industry

August 31, 2021

Julia Peterman

AAK has extended its Kolo Nafaso sustainable shea program, according to a press release, in order to support the growing demand for ethical chocolate. AAK sources shea kernels from Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Ivory Coast, where the kernels are predominantly collected by women. Within Kolo Nafaso, AAK purchases directly from...

AAK, Vista Partner to Meet Plant-Based Demand in India

May 18, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Mumbai, India—AAK has announced a partnership with Vista Processed Foods Pvt Ltd. to meet India’s growing demand for plant-based meat alternatives. According to a press release, as many as 29% of people in India are vegetarian, and there is increasing interest in veganism and flexitarianism, largely driven by millennials. The...

Cocoa Butter Alternative

November 13, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

AAK has developed ILLEXAO, a range of fats used as an alternative to cocoa butter. The ingredient line is a blend of shea butter and palm oil and can be incorporated in line with the chocolate manufacturer’s preferences, the company says. 499 Thornall St., 5th Floor, Edison, NJ 08837, www.aak.com...

AAK Acquires Majority Stake in Soya International

September 16, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Manchester, UK—AAK has acquired a majority stake in Soya International, according to a press release, which will now trade under the name AAK Soya International Ltd. The company supplies a range of lecithins, including specialty lecithin solutions developed for chocolate, confectionery, bakery, dairy, and infant nutrition applications. There will be...

Chocolate Bloom Retarder

August 9, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

AAK has launched COBAO Pure, a chocolate bloom retarder based on pure cocoa butter. COBAO Pure delays migration and heat-related bloom, extending the shelf life between 50% and 400% depending on the recipe, processing techniques, and storage conditions. Free from lactose and other allergens. 635 Ramsey Ave., Hillside, NJ, 07205,...