DKSH signs exclusive agreement with Naturis for the distribution of food ingredients in Switzerland

DKSH has exclusively partnered with Naturis S.P.A., a leading Italian supplier of high-quality food ingredients, to distribute its product range in Switzerland.

Media release

Zurich, May 18, 2021 – DKSH Performance Materials' Business Line Food & Beverage Ingredients has exclusively partnered with Naturis, a company specialized in tailor-made ingredients of plant-based origin. Under the agreement, DKSH will be responsible for the sales as well as logistics and distribution of Naturis products, including rice, cereals and pulses, for use in multiple food applications in Switzerland.

Naturis was founded 30 years ago in northern Italy. Based in Rovigo, a district famous for its agriculture and food industry, Naturis has since become a world leader in the development of natural and ready-to-use food products based on rice, cereals and pulses. Accredited with various international certifications, Naturis guarantees the highest food safety standards for their products.

With DKSH as the trusted partner, Naturis can commercialize its products, build up its brand presence in Switzerland and benefit from the technical and commercial expertise of the DKSH Food & Beverage Ingredients team in Zurich.

Raimondo Nonnato, Business Director, Naturis, said: “We are very excited about our collaboration with DKSH. Both companies have a rich history and are well established in their respective markets. United through the extension of our partnership in Switzerland, this will lead us to success.

”Sandro Meier, General Manager Performance Materials, DKSH Switzerland, added: “We are proud to partner with a company focused on natural and sustainable products that are tailored to customer requirements. With Naturis' proven track record in Italy and our strong customer base in Switzerland, we are committed to driving growth for Naturis and expanding the portfolio for our customers.”

For further information, please contact:

DKSH Performance Materials

Daniel Hollister

Senior Manager, Group Marketing

Phone +44 20 8879 5500

daniel.hollister@dksh.com

DKSH Switzerland Ltd.

Annette Hunt

Specialist, Branding & Communications

Phone +41 44 386 72 45

annette.hunt@dksh.com