DKSH has signed a distribution agreement with Kemin Food Technologies, a global leader in shelf-life and food safety solutions, to provide its product range in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Singapore.
Media release
Zurich, July 23, 2020 – DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials has become a key distribution partner for Kemin Food Technologies in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Singapore. Under the new agreement, DKSH will provide marketing and sales as well as distribution and logistics for Kemin's range of both natural and synthetic antioxidants and shelf-life extension solutions.
Antioxidants can enhance food products by delaying oxidation, extending shelf life and maintaining freshness, flavor, texture and color quality. Kemin Food Technologies' team of scientists develops food protection solutions to combat challenges encountered in food manufacturing and processing.
DKSH was chosen for its strong capabilities in logistics, in-depth market insights and proven track record in marketing, sales and distribution in Asia. DKSH supports customers for product development, quality improvement and fortification. The partnership with Kemin enables DKSH to provide customers with shelf-life and food safety solutions through its state-of-the-art food and beverage innovation center network across Asia.
“We are very pleased to partner with Kemin Food Technologies in three South East Asian markets. Combining Kemin's products and services with DKSH's deep technical know-how and distribution capabilities will bring great advantages to our large customer base in the region,” said Thomas Sul, Co-Head Business Unit Performance Materials, 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
Kemin Industries
Joanne Tan
Regional Marketing Manager
Phone +65 6264 1839
joanne.tan@kemin.com
About Kemin Industries
Kemin Industries (www.kemin.com) is a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services. The company supplies over 500 specialty ingredients for human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies and textile industries.
For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offer product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products.
Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 2,800 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.
About DKSH
DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. The Group helps companies to grow across the Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials and Technology. The service portfolio covers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Group operates in 36 markets with 33,350 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.6 billion in 2019. With its Swiss heritage, DKSH has been deeply rooted in Asia Pacific since 1865. The DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, personal care and various industrial applications. With 46 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, we create cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,100 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.0 billion in 2019.