DKSH has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Aromatech, a leading French producer of flavors, natural flavors, and organic certified flavors for food, drink, and beverage applications, in Spain.
Barcelona, Spain, March 22, 2022 – DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, will provide business development, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution services for Aromatech’s flavors portfolio in Spain.
Aromatech produces a wide range of flavors for diverse applications such as alcoholic and alcohol-free drinks, dairy products, fruit preparations, dietary/health products, biscuits, pastries, confectionary, animal feeds, ready meals, soups, meat, delicatessen, seafood, sauces, marinades, oils, vinegars, snacks, and cheese products, among others.
DKSH is entrusted to grow Aromatech’s business thanks to its extensive market coverage in Spain, strong service capabilities, deep technical know-how, formulation expertise, and proven track record as a strategic partner in Europe.
“We are confident that this distribution partnership will expand our presence to nearly full market coverage in Spain and help to provide exceptional customer service thanks to DKSH. Joining forces promises a mutually beneficial and successful path ahead,’’ jointly stated Benoit Martel, CEO and Yvan Grattarola, Deputy General Manager, Aromatech.
Cesar Saez, Vice President Global Food and Beverage Industry, DKSH, and Josep Maria Guilera, Head Country Manager, DKSH Spain, also jointly, commented: “We are very excited to partner with Aromatech to offer its wide range of innovative flavors to the Spanish market. With this partnership, we expand and consolidate our natural and organic flavors portfolio, currently in high demand by food and beverage companies.”
About Aromatech
Created in 1987 in France, the Aromatech group has become a key player in the universe of food flavors. Aromatech designs, produces and markets food flavors for all sectors of application of the food-processing industry. Creator of flavors inspired by nature, Aromatech distinguishes itself by its high certification as well as its wide range of flavors, natural flavors and its expertise in certified organic flavors. With solutions recognized and acclaimed around the world, Aromatech has become the worldwide specialist of this high-growth segment. Its creativity and capacity to develop innovative and adapted aromatic solutions allows its customers’ ambitions to become reality. www.aromatech.fr
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 Performance Materials distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and various industrial applications. With 48 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, we create cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,370 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.3 billion in 2021. www.dksh.com/pm