Expanding the partnership, first started in Singapore in 2019, DKSH has been appointed by Kotányi, a purveyor of fine herbs and spices from Austria, to introduce its quality herb and spice brand to the Malaysian market. With this expansion, DKSH's Business Unit Consumer Goods further capitalizes its regional leadership position in the distribution of fast-moving consumer goods in Asia.
Media release
Petaling Jaya, May 31, 2021 – DKSH Business Unit Consumer Goods, the leading partner for FMCG companies seeking to grow their business in Asia and beyond, has extended its partnership with Kotányi GmbH, a purveyor of fine herbs and spices from Austria since 1881, to introduce their leading herb and spice brand for the first time to Malaysia.
DKSH Malaysia will provide full-agency services to drive sales of this brand, including marketing and sales, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services, covering trade channels from major supermarkets to local convenience stores throughout West Malaysia. The Kotányi range of quality herbs and spices, which comes in a glass jar or spice grinder, will be available on the shelves this month.
“The expanded partnership with DKSH stems from the success we have achieved together in Singapore. We are confident of DKSH's deep understanding of the Malaysian market. Its extensive capillary network is the competitive advantage we need to grow our brand in a complex market, here,” said Manfred Wildauer, Country Group Manager & Business Development International Sales, Kotányi.
Puneet Mishra, Vice President, FMCG, DKSH Malaysia, added: “Malaysians are very fond of their food and, especially during this period, when many are cooking at home, we are excited to spice up the culinary experience in Malaysia's households. Not only will we increase Kotányi's availability to more outlets, but our sales and marketing specialists will also drive increased demand. This partnership is another testament to our regional footprint and strengths in Asia.”
For further information, please contact:
DKSH Holdings (Malaysia) Berhad
Siew Lee Ngim
Manager, Branding & Communications
Phone +60 3 7882 8883
siew.lee.ngim@dksh.com
About Kotányi GmbH
Kotányi has been a purveyor of fine herbs and spices since 1881.
The company was founded in 1881 by Janos Kotányi with a pioneering spirit, passion he opened his first paprika mill, which built the basis for the success. Kotányi is a family business, currently run by the fourth generation of the family.
Today over 600 employees take care to offer a unique range of spices and herbs from all around the world, that help consumers and professionals to add great flavors to their food. In the factory in Austria all spices and herbs are handled with the utmost care to create and guarantee outstanding high-quality products. www.kotanyi.com
About DKSH
At DKSH, our purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For more than 150 years, we have been delivering growth for companies in Asia and beyond across our Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, we offer sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 36 markets with 32,450 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 10.7 billion in 2020. 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 19,430 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 3.8 billion in 2020. www.dksh.com/cg