573: Plant-based oils: the future of sustainable food?

How can plant-based oils help solve some of the food industry's biggest challenges?

From reducing greenhouse gas emissions to cutting costs, while maintaining great taste, plant-based oils are emerging as a powerful solution for manufacturers facing mounting pressure to deliver sustainable, affordable, and delicious products.

But with concerns around deforestation and responsible sourcing, how do we harness their benefits without causing more harm?

In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, made in partnership with AAK, we explore how innovative plant-based oil technologies are transforming everything from butter and dairy alternatives to chocolate and hybrid meats.

We dive deep into Life Cycle Assessment tools, that help customers reduce their carbon footprint, discover how removing the "mediator" (livestock) can dramatically cut emissions, and tackle the complex conversation around palm oil.

Our guests share real-world examples of how these solutions are helping manufacturers balance competing demands: delivering better taste, better health, better sustainability, and better costs all at once.

AAK are a lead partner for the Food Matters Live events in Rotterdam and Ascot.

AAK

AAK are experts in plant-based oils and fats, the value-adding ingredients in many products people love to consume. They make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable.

At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining their desire to understand what Making Better Happen™ means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of their production assets, and deep knowledge of products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice, and Personal Care.

Meet AAK at Food Matters Live in Ascot and Rotterdam where they will be showcasing their innovative ingredient solutions and discussing solutions to real-world challenges around functionality, sustainability, and cost optimization.