Plant-powered
Snacking
Mastering the Art of
Confectionery Goodies
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40-YEAR HIGH INFLATION
SUPPLY CHAIN
DISRUPTION
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Some trends are better than others. With the one of the broadest lines of plant-based fats and oils, AAK supports our customers by continuing to drive innovation in bakery, confectionery, plant-based and other industries.
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They also view snacking as a spontaneous activity, with 86% of Americans saying it’s okay to treat yourself with chocolate or candy every once in a while.
Consumers look to confectionery treats for life’s sweet moments.
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Our team helped co-develop an emulsifier-free blend with functionality like the original. The end product:
• Did not have unrecognizable
ingredient names
We ensure the formulation process is smooth from start to finish, with fat and oil solutions for pure confectionery delight. With a broad portfolio of confectionery fats, we have the right solution for your product formulation requirements. Get a taste of confection perfection:
AAK Confection Snack Success
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• Clear and simple messaging
• Concept innovation
• Benefits
• Taste
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Prioritizing the following attributes to add value will lead to better results:
Combining AAK’s coconut and sunflower oils, we created a plant-based nugget that:
• Carries flavor better
Plant-based CHICKEN NUGGET
AAK delivers the functional, plant-based fats and oils that make good foods even better. Our solutions can help make snacks meltier, firmer and tastier, depending on the product. Check out our latest plant-based innovation:
AAK Plant-based Snack Success
To succeed in the snack food industry, offering snacks that provide functional benefits and a comprehensive nutritional profile can disrupt traditional purchasing patterns.
Reformulated carefully with our non-hydrogenated vegetable fat to create a delicious treat better than the original that is:
• Low in saturated fats
• Zero trans fat
• Non-hydro
Better-for-you Chocolate Chip Cookie
Delivering the perfect solutions that create beyond exceptional bakery products takes years of expertise and innovation. Here’s how AAK has risen to the challenge with the latest trends in mind:
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Flavor is still the most important driver for purchasing snacks
As consumer snacking habits
continue to evolve, they want easier
and more accessible snacking—as
well as products that taste great.
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of consumers want
ready-to-eat snacks,
over those you have
to prepare
Meet Your Consumers’ Bakery Kneads
Better Bakery
Factors Impacting How Consumers Snack
Tap into the consumer’s world, with AAK solutions that revolutionize modern snacking.
Snacking is a universal habit, with most people snacking multiple times a day. While great
taste remains a non-negotiable in making a
snack selection, there is a growing demand for
more functional and nutrient-dense snacks, especially among young snackers.
The State of Consumer Snacking
healthier and functional options
that still taste great
OPPORTUNITIES
want to snack more or the same
IN THE FUTURE
snack multiple times a day
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Making it
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AAK Bakery Snack Success
Enrobed Nutrition Bar
• Matched gloss, shelf life, integrity
& sensory attributes of the original
• Had an overall clean label & more
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• Has a good chew and firmer bite
• Eats, looks and cooks like
the real thing
Plant-based snacks
add variety to consumers’ diets
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Young snackers want
functional options that:
Are healthier
Act as a meal replacement
Provide energy and more
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of snackers say they enjoy trying new snacks
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