DKSH Enters Exclusive Distribution Agreement With Lantmännen Functional Foods in Asia Pacific

Zurich, Switzerland, November 16, 2022 – 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 Lantmännen Functional Foods’ range of oat beta-glucan and oat proteins in five key Asian Pacific markets.

Lantmännen Functional Foods develops and markets unique oat-based ingredients for manufacturers of foods, beverages, food supplements, and cosmetics. Their product range includes an oat beta-glucan, a water-soluble fiber that can be used for lowering cholesterol in foods and beverages, and as a texturizer. DKSH will also represent a unique plant-based oat protein that meets consumer needs for nutritious, protein-enriched foods and supplements.

DKSH was entrusted to grow Lantmännen’s food and beverage business across the region thanks to its extensive distribution network, knowledgeable commercial and technical teams, strong capabilities in logistics, and value-added services, including technical and regulatory support.

Lars Franzen, CEO of Lantmännen Functional Foods, commented: “We look forward to cooperating with DKSH for PromOat oat beta-glucan and PrOatein oat protein, two innovative ingredients based on GMO-free oats, cultivated by Lantmännen’s 19,000 owners. The company is a farming cooperative with full control of the value chain from seed development to the ingredients marketed.”

Cesar Saez, Vice President Global Food & Beverage Ingredients, DKSH, added: We are very pleased to expand Lantmännen Functional Foods in five key markets across Asia Pacific. Based on our strong local presence and value-added services in the Philippines, India, China, Taiwan, Japan, and Vietnam, we are convinced to deliver growth, drive market penetration, and widen the customer base for Lantmännen’s range of products.”