Partnering with Big Idea Ventures, the MISTA innovation platform, the Plant Based Food Association, and EIT, as well as universities and research institutions, will help us to support the fast-growing categories of meat and dairy alternatives now – and in the future.
MISTA (Since 2020)
We believe that innovation is the answer to solving current and future challenges within the dynamic food industry. Therefore, AAK is a partner of the MISTA innovation platform where we, together with the expertise of larger food and ingredients companies and selected start-ups, optimize ideas, products, people and investments.
Big Idea Ventures (Since 2021)
To support new and emerging start-up companies developing alternative meat and dairy products and to create further collaboration opportunities with some of the most recognized players in the food industry, we have invested in the Big Idea Ventures’ (BIV) New Protein Fund I.
Plant Based Foods Association
We support a fair and competitive marketplace for plant-based alternatives to animal ingredients and products. We believe that great-tasting plant-based foods should be available and convenient for all people. For these reasons, AAK is a member of the Plant Based Food Association. AAK USA - Plant Based Foods Association
EIT (Since 2024)
EIT Food accelerates innovation to build a future-fit food system that produces healthy and sustainable food for all. Collaboration is central to their work, which spans the whole food value chain, and is vital to meet the big challenges we face.
EIT Food | Accelerating Food Innovation for a Future-Fit Food System - EIT Food
Universities and research institutions
Our work with universities and research institutions is widespread and varied:
Is supercritical CO₂ a better solution for more sustainable production methods at AAK? | AAK
AAK awarded a grant to design an efficient microbial “cell factory” | AAK
Successful research project yields new scientific insights | AAK
