AAK launches TROPICAO™, a revolutionary chocolate solution

AAK, a leading provider of value-adding vegetable oils and fats, has today
launched TROPICAO™, the company’s latest innovation within business area
Chocolate & Confectionery Fats. This innovation, which is the first of its kind,
has been developed for hot climate markets such as Latin America, Asia and the
Middle East.

Despite chocolate consumption being on the rise in these markets chocolate
manufacturers face significant challenges as the properties of chocolate change
in hot climates. Heat-related bloom, which gives the chocolate an undesirable
white surface and a sandy, dry texture, is cited as the most frequent reason for
chocolate quality complaints in hot climates.

With AAK’s TROPICAO™, it is now possible for chocolate manufacturers to produce
bloom-stable chocolate and still maintain the chocolate’s sensorial properties.

“It has been proven that chocolate with TROPICAO™ will maintain a non-bloom
appearance as well as its sensory attributes when exposed to temperatures up to
37°C (98.6°F)”, says René Schou, Marketing Director, Chocolate & Confectionery
Fats.

Moreover, AAK’s TROPICAO™, which is immediately available, is compatible with
all chocolate process lines and can be easily integrated into any production set
-up.

“We’re extremely proud to present this revolutionary chocolate solution and
product to our customers and to add it to our extensive portfolio of solutions
for the Chocolate & Confectionery industry”, says Arne Frank, CEO, AAK. “We
believe this could be the largest value-adding novelty in our industry since
many years.”

For further
information, please
contact:
Fredrik Nilsson       René Schou
CFO                   Marketing Director, Chocolate & Confectionery Fats
Phone: +46 40 627 83  Phone: +45 8730 6263
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Mobile: +46 708 95    Mobile: +45 2166 6781
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The information is that which AAK AB (publ.) is obliged to publish under the
provisions of the Stock Exchange and Clearing Operations Act and/or the Trading
in Financial Instruments Act. The information was released to the media for
publication on September 1, 2015 at 09:00 a.m. CET.

AAK is a leading provider of value-adding vegetable oils & fats. Our expertise
in oils & fats within food applications, our wide range of raw materials and our
broad process capabilities enable us to develop innovative and value-adding
solutions across many industries – Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy,
Infant Nutrition, Food Service, Personal Care, and more. AAK’s proven expertise
is based on more than 100 years of experience within oils & fats. Our unique co
-development approach brings our customers’ skills and know-how together with
our own capabilities and mindset for lasting results. Listed on the NASDAQ OMX
Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has 17 different
production facilities, sales offices in more than 25 countries and more than
2,500 employees. We are AAK – The Co-Development Company.