On February 21, AAK officially inaugurated a new innovation center for bakery applications in Antwerp, Belgium. This fully equipped laboratory comes with an experienced team to help co-develop new bakery innovations and will also offer practical courses and showcase new product innovations through the AAK Bakery Academy, the company announced.

“The future of food and food ingredients is poised for a surge in innovation. I am thrilled to see how our global innovation network is expanding and how we can leverage opportunities with our plant-based multi-oil ingredients solutions.

Now, we can continue to partner up with customers in the European bakery sector to make better innovation happen. With our experience, knowledge, and co-development capabilities we are a vital partner in our customers’ success as well as part of the global shift towards a more sustainable food system.”, says Johan Westman, President and CEO.

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