AAK, a bakery ingredients supplier, has signed a two-year agreement with Savor to scale production of carbon-based fats. Savor makes fat molecules from carbon dioxide and hydrogen, bypassing the need for land, water, or fertilizers. The companies aim to serve bakery and dairy alternative markets with a product that claims up to 98% lower carbon emissions and a thousand times less land use compared to conventional fats. AAK has also invested in Savor as part of the deal. This partnership targets two pain points for food manufacturers: supply chain volatility and environmental footprint. Savor's technology can be deployed anywhere and does not rely on agriculture, which could reduce exposure to commodity price swings and deforestation risks tied to palm oil. AAK brings formulation expertise to combine Savor's fats with plant-based oils for specific textures and functions. The two-year agreement includes a pilot facility in Illinois and backing from Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
