DKSH Expands Distribution Partnership with DSM Human Nutrition and Health to India

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