DKSH has signed a distribution agreement with Lactobio, a leading developer of microbiome solutions for personal care applications, in key markets across Asia Pacific and Europe.
Zurich, Switzerland, September 1, 2023 โ DKSH's Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, will provide business development, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution services for Lactobioโs range of postbiotic products in Australia, China, France, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Lactobioโs postbiotic range includes microbiome-friendly, effective bio-actives that stabilize the skin microbiome, stimulate cell regeneration, and relieve irritation.
DKSH was entrusted to grow Lactobioโs personal care business across Asia Pacific and Europe thanks to its extensive distribution network, knowledgeable commercial and technical teams, strong capabilities in logistics, and value-added services, including technical and regulatory support.
Michael Litichevski, Vice President, Sales, Lactobio, commented: โWe are very excited about our new partnership with DKSH in ten strategic markets across Asia Pacific and Europe. This strategic partnership marks a remarkable collaboration that allows us to serve the growing demand and enhance the availability of our innovative microbiome technologies. We look forward to leveraging DKSHโs strong experience and strength in the personal care segment and bringing innovations and excellence to diverse corners of the globe.โย ย
Roland Kraut, Vice President, Personal Care Industry, DKSH, commented: "We are delighted to partner with Lactobio and bring their range of postbiotic cosmetic ingredients for the personal care sector to ten key markets. This new partnership represents a strategic step towards embracing innovation and trending technology initiatives in the personal care industry.โ
About Lactobio
Lactobio is a world-leading probiotic and microbiome research company in Copenhagen, Denmark. Lactobio has built a discovery and screening platform to identify the best probiotic strains to target microbiome dysfunctions associated with specific skin-related diseases to identify, isolate, and advance probiotics and postbiotics, creating natural efficacy for skincare. www.lactobio.com
About DKSH
DKSHโs purpose is to enrich peopleโs 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. DKSH is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 37 markets with 32,600 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.3 billion in 2022. The DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and various industrial applications. With 53 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, we create cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,650 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.5 billion in 2022. www.dksh.com/pm
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