AAK AB

AAK AB is a Sweden-based global producer of plant-based oils and fats, specializing in value-adding ingredients for products people love to consume. Headquartered in Malmö and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, the company was formed in 2005 through the merger of Aarhus United and Karlshamns AB, building on over 150 years of expertise in vegetable oils and fats. AAK AB enhances sensory experiences in foods like silkier premium chocolate, juicier plant-based burgers, and puffier low-fat pastries, while optimizing production efficiency through plant-based substitutions. Its solutions serve diverse industries including chocolate and confectionery, bakery, dairy and ice cream, plant-based foods, special nutrition, foodservice, personal care, technical products, candles, and animal nutrition. With approximately 4,000 employees, 19 production facilities worldwide—such as in Karlshamn and Dalby in Sweden, Hull in the UK, and sites in the US, China, Brazil, and India—25 regional sales offices, and 16 Customer Innovation Centers, AAK AB emphasizes Customer Co-Development to tailor sustainable, innovative solutions. The company drives sustainability through responsible sourcing, deforestation-free palm oil, and fossil-free innovations, playing a key role in food, nutrition, and personal care value chains.