DKSH has reached an agreement with Omnom, a premium Iceland chocolate brand to distribute its “bean-to-bar” chocolate to the consumers in China.
Shanghai, China, April 28, 2022 – DKSH Business Unit Consumer Goods has entered into a distribution agreement with Omnom in China. Made in Iceland in small batches, Omnom offers premium single-origin chocolate, Iceland-inspired bars, seasonal flavors, and Krunch, Omnom’s chocolate-covered malt balls. It is the first and only “bean-to-bar” crafted chocolate brand from Iceland and has won over 50 awards.
By partnering with DKSH, Omnom aims to expand its offline market presence in China. DKSH will provide marketing and sales, logistics and distribution consolidation for the full series of Omnom’s chocolate products. The offered services mainly cover offline retail channels such as premium stores and department stores from modern trade.
Thorlakur Thor, Director of Marketing & Sales, Omnom said: “We are delighted to partner with DKSH to bring our premium chocolate products to consumers in China. Due to DKSH's expertise and proven track record, we are confident that this incredible partnership will enables us to extend our customer reach. "
Hiufan Tsang, General Manager, Sales and Marketing, FMCG, DKSH China commented: “Omnom is a unique and creative company using high-quality sourced ingredients and production standards. We are proud to partner with this iconic brand and are excited to expand its reach to China by leveraging our professional market knowledge and extensive distribution network.”
About Omnom
Omnom Chocolate is a small-batch, award-winning artisanal chocolate maker from Iceland. The company was founded by two childhood friends in Reykjavik, Iceland in 2013. Omnom is led by passionate chef Kjartan Gíslason and entrepreneur Óskar Þórðarson. Sustainability starts with traceability: Omnom buys ingredients by direct trade to further help assess the social, environmental, and economic impact of its purchases. From bean to bar dark chocolates to innovative milk and whites, Omnom strives to make the best chocolate possible using the highest quality ingredients, while still keeping their curiosity and whimsical approach at the forefront.
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. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 36 markets with 33,100 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2021. 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 19,880 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 3.8 billion in 2021. www.dksh.com/cg