AAK to Build Plant-Based Foods Global Center Of Excellence
The three-story state-of-the-art center will feature two pilot plants, an analytical laboratory, a customer experience kitchen, and a sensory suite
AAK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of value-adding specialty vegetable fats and oils, recently shared news a Plant-based Foods Global Center of Excellence will be established on the company’s premises in Zaandijk, the Netherlands. AAK has been operating here for decades and this strategic location, near Amsterdam in one of Europe’s largest food and agribusiness economies, offers proximity to many customers and industry peers as well as the nearby ‘Wageningen Food Valley’.
“Investing in this Plant-based Foods Global Center of Excellence reaffirms our commitment to grow our presence in this dynamic and fast-paced category,” said Johan Westman, president and CEO, AAK Group. “Acting as a knowledge center for our plant-based activities, we will develop and showcase our plant-based innovations to support customers across the world.”