AAK is a food production company headquartered in Malmö, Sweden and was founded in 2005.
History
The predecessor to AAK, Aarhus Palmekærnefabrik, was founded in 1871 to process palm kernels. Later Aarhus expanded into the fractionation of shea kernals, the process through which shea butter is extracted.
Aarhus United and Karlshamns merged in 2005 and became AarhusKarlshamn, AAK.
AAK is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, and has 20 production facilities, customization plants, and sales offices in more than 25 countries.
Sustainability
AAK is a founding member of the RSPO, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil.
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Fredrik Nilsson
Chief Financial Officer
Johan Westman
President and CEO
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June 11, 2021
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/PRNewswire/ -- The intention is to host a physical event in Malmö, Sweden, at the Malmö Arena Hotel, although this might change depending on potential...
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June 10, 2021
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/PRNewswire/ -- AAK has joined forces with global confectionery, food, and pet care company Mars, several leading NGOs, and an impact investment fund to create...
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April 23, 2021
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/PRNewswire/ -- AAK Group Total volumes for the quarter were on par with last year and amounted to 569,000 MT (569,000). Operating profit, including a negative...
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April 16, 2021
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/PRNewswire/ -- In connection with the release of AAK's Interim report for the first quarter 2021, we invite you to a press and analyst conference to be held...
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April 15, 2021
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/PRNewswire/ -- AAK's Annual Report for 2020 has been published and is available in English and Swedish at the company's website, www.aak.com. Printed versions...
March 12, 2021
WebWire
Mars, Incorporated, together with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID/Ghana), the Livelihoods Funds and strategic partners AAK and Presbyterian Agriculture Services NGO are announcing the launch of a 10-year program in Northern Ghana to build a sustainable shea supply chain and improve the livelihoods of 13,000 women farmers. The Women in Shea Initiative (WISH) is bringing together a coalition of actors committed at every step of the value chain to build a sustainable sou...
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January 28, 2021
www.prnewswire.com:443
/PRNewswire/ -- AAK Group, fourth quarter Total volumes for the quarter were on par with last year and amounted to 580,000 MT (582,000). Operating profit,...
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January 21, 2021
www.prnewswire.com:443
/PRNewswire/ -- In connection with the release of AAK's Interim report for the fourth quarter and year-end report 2020, we invite you to a press and analyst...
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November 26, 2020
www.prnewswire.com:443
/PRNewswire/ -- Today, Thursday, November 26, 2020, AAK held its Extraordinary General Meeting. The Extraordinary General Meeting resolved in accordance with...
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November 17, 2020
www.prnewswire.com:443
/PRNewswire/ -- Today, AAK is hosting its annual Capital Market Day for analysts, investors and media representatives. At this year's event, held virtually due...
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Number of employees
3,600
Founded date
2005
Email address
info@aak.com
Phone number
46 4 06 27 83 00
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