Concern for the environment, growing awareness of dietary intolerances and the search for healthier options have propelled vegetarian and vegan food choices to the mainstream.

Many consumers have been guided by reports of emissions from the meat and dairy industry being linked to climate change, and as such are making changes to their diets, some becoming ‘flexitarian’ – with others adopting a full-time plant-based diet.

Plant-based diets are also typically healthier than traditional omnivore diets. By increasing vegan options on their menus, caterers can also help provide options for diners looking for reduced calorie dishes when they eat out.

Retailers, foodservice operators and wholesalers are working hard to meet the resulting demand for great tasting, plant-based food. The good news is that we are in an excellent position to help.

Naturally plant-based

As one of the world's leading suppliers of speciality vegetable oils, fats and related products, much of what we make and supply is produced from plants and contains no meat or animal products.

Take our Prep range of high performance frying oils for example, they are all plant-based, vegetarian and naturally vegan.

With many of our products featuring plant-based food ingredients, we can help your company provide plant-based solutions – whether that’s through private label solutions or our branded products.

Dairy free and vegan alternatives

From traditional butter, to creamy mayos and dressings, we have worked hard to develop impactful plant-based and dairy free alternatives which deliver in both cooking applications and flavour and texture without compromise.

With our Lion brand, we have adopted a dairy free, vegan-first new product development approach. Our Lion Vegan Mayo, sauces and dressings replicate authentic flavours, providing a delicious taste experience.

With a long history in butter alternatives, our Whirl products are inspired by traditional dairy butter! With rich buttery flavours and the convenience of a liquid form, our Vegan Whirl product delivers the flavour customers desire whilst offering a dairy free solution which is healthier, more cost effective and convenient.

Whether your company is looking for plant-based food ingredients, private label vegan food solutions or our branded vegan products, we have solutions.

Plant-based meat, dairy and frozen desserts

If you're looking for help with the development of plant-based meat, dairy and frozen desserts products, colleagues in the wider AAK team can help.

Our extensive expertise and experience with oils and fats, combined with advanced technology at our state-of-the-art Plant-based Innovation Center in the Netherlands, enables us to continually enhance our understanding of how to improve the taste and texture of plant-based alternatives.

We are the perfect partner to help develop and add value to your plant-based, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan dishes, products, menus and categories. Get in touch to find out more.

Private label solutions

We’re continuing to innovate in our plant-based and dairy free solutions as consumer demands for products continue to grow and are launching alternatives to traditional butter across the UK and Europe.

This means that we are the perfect partner to help develop and add value to your plant-based, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan dishes, products, menus and categories. Get in touch below to find out more.