DKSH has been appointed distribution partner for DSM Human Nutrition and Health, a global purpose-led, performance-driven, science-based company specializing in Nutrition, Health, and Sustainable Living, in India.
Media release
Mumbai, August 24, 2021 – DKSH's Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has expanded its existing partnership with DSM Human Nutrition and Health to India. Under the agreement, DKSH will provide marketing and sales as well as distribution and logistics for DSM's range of standard premixes for the food and beverage industry, including concepts such as immunity booster, energy premix, bone health, general wellbeing, and more.
DKSH is a strategic partner of DSM Food Specialties with an established and successful relationship across Asia Pacific. For the DSM Human Nutrition and Health division, this is the first significant collaboration in Asia and follows DKSH's initial partnership with DSM in Hong Kong.
Through DSM's portfolio, DKSH will reach a broader range of customers who are looking to expand their food and beverage solutions and increase their market coverage in India. DKSH supports its customers to deliver nutritional value, as well as to develop and improve the quality of products, particularly from its state-of-the-art food and beverage innovation center in Mumbai.
Raj Sahetiya, Senior Business Director, HNH, South Asia, DSM, commented: “DKSH is a well-known brand and distributor in India, having a proven track record as a reliable distribution partner. In addition, they have a strong team of food technologists to promote innovative products, as well as strong capabilities in logistics, sales, and marketing.”
"We are delighted to expand our successful partnership with DSM Human Nutrition and Health to India. DKSH was chosen for its strong capabilities in logistics, in-depth market insights, and proven track record in marketing, sales, and distribution in Asia. We look forward to growing a successful partnership with DSM in existing and new market segments." said Cesar Saez, Vice President, Global Food & Beverage Ingredients at DKSH.
For further information, please contact:
DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials
Daniel Hollister
Senior Manager, Group Marketing
Phone +44 20 8879 5500
daniel.hollister@dksh.com
DKSH India Pvt. Ltd.
Olive Fernandes
Manager, Branding & Communications
Phone +91 98 1970 9478
olive.fernandes@dksh.com
About DSM – Bright Science. Brighter Living.™
Royal DSM is a global, purpose-led, science-based company specializing in Nutrition, Health, and Sustainable Living. DSM’s purpose is to create brighter lives for all. DSM addresses with its products and solutions some of the world’s biggest challenges while simultaneously creating economic, environmental, and societal value for all its stakeholders – customers, employees, shareholders, and society at large. DSM delivers innovative solutions for human nutrition, animal nutrition, personal care and aroma, medical devices, green products and applications, and new mobility and connectivity. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 23,000 employees. The company is founded in 1902 and is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. www.dsm.com
About DKSH
DKSH's 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 Performance Materials distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and various industrial applications. With 48 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, we create cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,260 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.1 billion in 2020. www.dksh.com/pm