Oils and fats company AAK has teamed up with US food-tech start-up Savor, in a two-year collaboration to develop speciality fat solutions for dairy alternative and bakery applications.

A consumer study by NoPalm Ingredients found yeast oil is significantly more preferred than palm oil in Germany and France. Seen as healthier and more eco-friendly, yeast oil boosts appeal and purchase intent, offering industrial bakers a palm-free, sustainable fat alternative with proven EU label acceptance.