DKSH has entered an exclusive partnership with Döhler GmbH, the Germany-based global manufacturer, marketer, and provider of technology-based natural ingredients, ingredient systems, and integrated solutions for the food, beverage, and nutritional industries. The agreement has the aim of expanding the distribution of pectins and fruit fibers in Switzerland and Austria.
Zurich, March 2, 2023 – DKSH's Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has entered an exclusive collaboration with Döhler GmbH's Texturants business unit. Under the terms of the agreement, DKSH will provide distribution, marketing, and logistics of pectins, fruit fibers, and fruit powders for the food industry in Switzerland and Austria.
Among other products, Döhler GmbH develops pectins, citrus and apple fibers, texturizing fruit powders, and other natural ingredients. These products are used in various foods, such as yogurts, jams, baked goods, meat products, and smoothies. Döhler's pectins and fibers are made from natural raw materials, contain no additives, and are therefore ideally suited for formulations that do not have any E numbers. The company is accredited with international certifications to guarantee the highest food safety standards for all products.
The cooperation with DKSH enables Döhler to market and expand the texturants segment in Switzerland and Austria. DKSH will also provide technical expertise to Döhler via its Food & Beverage Ingredients team in Zurich.
Döhler Group commented: "The cooperation with DKSH Switzerland enables our customers to have quick access and service support in the field of texturants. In this way, they benefit from natural and innovative products as well as DKSH's combined expertise and experience in the broad range of applications.”
Sandro Meier, General Manager Performance Materials, DKSH Switzerland, added: "Thanks to the cooperation with Döhler, we can offer our customers specific solutions in a wide variety of food applications. Our large customer base in Switzerland and Austria will immediately benefit from the combined efforts of Döhler, as an experienced partner, and DKSH, as an expert in the field of food fibers and solutions.”
About Döhler
Döhler is a global manufacturer of texturizing ingredients for the worldwide food, beverage, and nutritional industries. Döhler's pectins, citrus and apple fibers, and fruit powder are made from natural raw materials. Thanks to the focus on science, technology, and innovation, free recipes can be developed with the functional fibers and pectins from Döhler E numbers. A total of more than 8,500 committed employees are committed to the success of the customers.
"WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE" describes Döhler's integrated and entrepreneurial approach to innovation. This includes innovation management, market intelligence, advice on questions of food safety and microbiology as well as sensory and consumer research. Döhler has its own venture unit with more than 85 active holdings. Smart ideas become great products.
https://www.doehler.com/de/
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. 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