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IFT20 roundup: The annual show goes virtual

IFT 2020: The annual show goes virtual — **AAK USA Inc.** featured a wide range of specialty fats and oils solutions during the IFT20 virtual event. AAK fats and oils deliver great taste and functionality, plus help support desired label claims. AAK’s Customer Innovation team offered conceptual ideas for R&D highlighting its latest multifunctional fat solutions that are non-hydrogenated and low in saturated fat, including a Cinnamon Raisin Cut Biscuit, a Plant-Based Cheesy Garlic Biscuit, Flatbread with Plant-Based Toppings, and an Aerated Mocha Milk Chocolate Filling. AAK’s coast-to-coast Innovation Center coverage and customer innovation specialists help increase the customer’s speed to market.

This year's IFT show was very different because of the coronavirus pandemic: it was virtual-only, and was renamed SHIFT20. All events took place online, from July 12-15.

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was able to attend a few virtual meetings, and hear about new trends, products, ingredients, equipment, and more.

Check out the slideshow above to see pictures from various companies, as well as a description of what they showcased at the convention.

IFT21 is scheduled for Sunday, July 18 through Wednesday, July 21, at McCormick Place, Chicago.

KEYWORDS: covid-19 IFT

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