DKSH has entered into a partnership with Mondelez International for the snack and confectionery business in Cambodia.
Media release
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, October 17, 2019 – DKSH Business Unit Consumer Goods, a leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on fast moving consumer goods, has started selling gum and candy products from Mondelez International in Cambodia. The multinational food and beverage company, which manufacturers in Thailand, provides the global mass market with snacks and confectionery.
DKSH Cambodia will offer full services to Mondelez's two world-famous brands – Halls and Dentyne – from marketing and sales, merchandising, distribution and logistics to invoicing and cash collection across the country. Cambodian consumers can enjoy cooling and cough-suppressing Halls candies and stay refreshed with delicious flavors of Dentyne gum, both of which are currently the best-selling candy and gum brands in Thailand.
Kwanchai Assanee, DKSH's Vice President, Business Unit Consumer Goods, Cambodia and Laos, said:
“It is a good opportunity for DKSH to partner with Mondelez to fulfill the current market's demand. With our market insights, broad logistics network, more than 60 years of experience in Cambodia and our excellent relationships with customers in all retail channels all over the country, we look forward to supporting Mondelez as a strategic partner in expanding the Halls and Dentyne brands in Cambodia.”
Ang Kevin, Business Development Manager (SEA and Pacific Islands), Mondelez International, commented: “With DKSH and its expertise in Market Expansion Services, we are convinced that it is the right channel partner for us to help establish and grow our brands and distribution efficiently in the Cambodian market.”
For more information please contact:
DKSH Cambodia Ltd.
Chanreasey Chum
Manager, Branding & Communications
Phone +855 23 212 838
chanreasey.chum@dksh.com
About Mondelez International
Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2018 net revenues of approximately USD 26 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor’s 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDLZ.
About DKSH
DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. The Group helps other companies and brands to grow in the Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials and Technology sectors. DKSH’s portfolio of services includes sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Group operates in 35 markets with 33,000 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.3 billion in 2018. With its strong Swiss heritage and long business tradition since 1865, DKSH is deeply rooted in Asia Pacific. The DKSH Business Unit Consumer Goods focuses on fast moving consumer goods, food services, luxury goods, fashion and lifestyle products as well as hair and skin cosmetics. With around 19,760 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 3.9 billion in 2018.