DKSH signs exclusive distribution agreement with CSL in Japan

DKSH and CSL (Centro Sperimentale del Latte) a leader in probiotic products for supplements for food, nutraceuticals, pharmaceutical and agro-livestock sectors, have joined forces to provide a wide range of probiotics in Japan.

Media release

Tokyo, Japan, August 31, 2020 – DKSH's Business Unit Performance Materials has been selected as exclusive distributor for CSL in Japan. Under the agreement, DKSH will market and distribute CSL's extensive probiotic portfolio to supplement companies in Japan.

DKSH was chosen for its solid logistics infrastructure and proven track record in providing Market Expansion Services along the entire value chain. DKSH has had an uninterrupted history in Japan for over 150 years and offers an omni-channel approach that presents a one-stop regional solution for its clients.

Marco Caspani, General Manager, Centro Sperimentale del Latte, commented: “We are delighted to partner with DKSH, as it has a first-class reputation and extensive local knowledge of Japan. We are excited to deliver our high-quality probiotics cultures through DKSH to be used in supplements. DKSH's distribution network, customer database and industry knowledge will help us to grow our business successfully in Japan.”

Shigeru Ishihara, President, DKSH Japan, added: “We are very pleased to exclusively partner with CSL in Japan. Their innovative probiotics will greatly benefit our long-standing customer base and are aperfect fit for our nutrition and supplements portfolio. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with CSL.”

For further information, please contact:

DKSH Japan K.K.

Asuka Maki

Manager, Branding & Communications

Phone +81 3 5730 7342

asuka.maki@dksh.com　

CSL

Patrizia Origoni

Marketing Manager

Phone +39 331 8866611

p.origoni@saccosrl.it