DKSH has signed an agreement with Shwe Thandar International Company Limited, one of the leading condiment manufacturers in Myanmar, to become their exclusive distributor of Origano condiments in Myanmar.
Yangon, Myanmar, July 13, 2023 – DKSH Business Unit Consumer Goods, a leading partner for companies seeking to grow their consumer goods business in Asia and beyond, has entered into an agreement with Shwe Thandar International Company Limited, one of the leading condiment manufacturers in Myanmar. This collaboration aims to expand the availability of Origano condiments in the general trade channel, thereby positioning the brand as a market leader in the condiment category.
Origano condiments were launched by Shwe Thandar International Company Limited in 2009. Their products are one of the finest condiments in the market, containing no artificial coloring and no chemical essence. The product portfolio offers a range of condiments, such as cooking paste and sauce.
Collaborating with DKSH, Shwe Thandar International Company Limited aims to expand its market presence in Myanmar, by capitalizing on DKSH's strong nationwide footprint, capillary distribution network, and experienced sales force to further strengthen the brand’s commercial growth in the market. The collaboration between DKSH and Shwe Thandar International Company Limited exemplifies the commitment of both companies to delivering excellence in the Myanmar market. Through this strategic partnership, both parties are set out to create value added, establish a stronger market presence, and provide consumers with an extensive range of condiment options.
“DKSH is the right partner for us to expand our brand availability in the market. I am confident that we can expand our footprint, achieve strong sales growth, and become the market leader through this partnership. We look forward to seeing our products available in new channels and in more retail outlets,” said Ms. Khin Win Myint, Director, Shwe Thandar International Co., Ltd.
Subhadip Mitra, General Manager, FMCG, DKSH Myanmar, commented: “We are delighted to partner with Shwe Thandar International Company Limited to bring the renowned condiments brand, Origano, to our consumers in Myanmar. As a strong distribution service provider in Myanmar, we are excited to leverage our extensive distribution network and market expertise to drive the growth of the Origano brand and support Shwe Thandar International Company Limited in becoming a market leader in the condiment category.”
About Shwe Thandar International Company Limited
Shwe Thandar International Co., Ltd., one of the leading condiments manufacturers in Myanmar, came up with a brand Origano which is one of the leading brands specialized in high quality traditional cooking paste and sauce in Myanmar since 2009. It has a variety of product lines, total of 18 such as Tamarind Paste, Tomato Paste, Ginger Garlic Paste, Chili Paste, and Curry Paste for Meat, Curry Paste for Fish and Tamarind Sauce, Sweet Chili Sauce, Fish Sauce, Green Chili Sauce etc. and it is one of the finest condiments brands with no artificial coloring and no chemical essence in the market.
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 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 18,850 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 3.7 billion in 2022. www.dksh.com/cg