The increased chocolate consumption in hot climate markets in regions such as Latin America, Southern Europe, Asia, and the Middle East are creating growth opportunities for chocolate producers. However, these big markets also hold big challenges, as the properties of chocolate change in hot climates. By Nikesh Hindocha, Asia Chocolate…
Indulgent Chocolate Sensations Fill A Gap In Uncertain Times
Super compound delivers all the appeal of chocolate and gives outstanding opportunities for product improvement. From Chocolate & Confectionery segment, AAK. It is hard to predict exactly how the global economy will fare over the next year or so. The same goes for the chocolate market. But, as consumers adapt…
The New Era Of Chocolate And Nut Spreads
The fast-growing market for chocolate and nut spreads offers manufacturers a unique opportunity to expand their business. By Marco Oomen, AAK’s Global Business Director for Chocolate & Confectionery Fats. Remember when the kids were crazy about chocolate hazelnut spread? They still are, of course, but these days there’s a difference—they’re…
AAK Unveils Customer Innovation Centre @ Biopolis
On Thursday, 27 September 2018, AAK inaugurated its new Customer Innovation Center in Singapore to further strengthen its capabilities and customer co-development approach in the Southeast Asian market. The company has similar centers across the world in which it works closely with customers to develop value-adding vegetable oil solutions. During…
Great Fillings Create Those Special Chocolate Moments
Consumer tastes may differ, but indulgence and excitement are always at the heart of confectionery favorites—preferably with a healthier, more natural profile. By Marco Oomen, AAK’s Global Business Director for Chocolate & Confectionery Fats. Although chocolate means different things to different people, there are, according to recent surveys*, some points…
AAK Launches Food Service In South East Asia
AAK, global provider of vegetable oil and fats, is set to launch its food service segment to cater to the South East Asian market. Currently, the company serves the global food sector with a broad range of food service products around the world. Michael Skriver, Regional Director of AAK SEA,…
Bakery Trends: What’s Baking?
The end of the year is always a good time to review the year’s trends and what can be expected for next year or the coming years. Michael Skriver, director regional, AAK Singapore, talks with APFI on three big trends of the bakery industry.