Native pecans, in contrast, are the original “wild” pecans that grow all over the American south, along rivers and on ranches. They are small, dark, and much harder to shell. However, they have much more flavor than the cultivated varieties, and contain more oil, with higher levels of polyphenols and other antioxidants.

The pendulum has swung the other way, and fats and oils are not only no longer under a hot light, they're in the limelight.

AAK would love to meet attendees and discuss application challenges. AAK can offer a variety of solutions from their toolbox of multi-oil source fats and oils. They use their co-development process, working together with their customers to make the most of their combined expertise, to ideate unique customized solutions using AAK’s applications and ingredient knowledge. Together, AAK can help fulfill consumers’ desires for better-for-you, clean label and sustainable options that look and taste great, for the best outcome.

Palm oil is the most used vegetable oil in the world, according to World Wildlife Fund, and is found in everything from ice cream to laundry detergent. Unfortunately, conventional production has resulted in significant negative environmental and social impact, including large-scale deforestation that’s endangering the future of orangutans.

With Loders, Bunge will provide a comprehensive customer offering, from core products to specialties, for B2B customers in the food processing, industrial and artisanal bakery, confectionery, human nutrition and food service segments.

Puratos’ goal is to optimize ingredients so that industrial bakeries can have the cleanest ingredient statements. As such, the company develops an extensive range of cake mixes that fall in line with the clean label trend.

Wild Asia is the implementation partner for the program that will be managed by both Kerry Group and IOI Loders Croklaan.

AAK USA Inc., one of the world's leading manufacturers of high value-adding specialty vegetable fats and oils, today opened a new Customer Innovation Center located in Louisville, Ky.

The additional team will support the opening and operations of AAK’s West Coast Innovation Center and Dairy Lab located in Richmond, Calif.