DKSH has been appointed as the official distributor for Hill’s Pet Nutrition Asia Limited’s products, including its Prescription Diet and Science Diet lines for cats and dogs, in Malaysia.
Petaling Jaya, June 12, 2023 – DKSH Business Unit Consumer Goods, a leading partner for companies seeking to grow their consumer goods business in Asia and beyond, announced today a new strategic partnership with Hill’s Pet Nutrition Asia Limited, an American pet food company that specializes in prescription diet therapeutic foods and balanced nutrition products. This collaboration aims to expand Hill's presence in the Malaysian market by capitalizing on DKSH's extensive distribution network and profound local expertise.
Under the agreement, DKSH Malaysia will provide full Market Expansion Services, encompassing marketing and sales, distribution and logistics, credit and collection, as well as field marketing services. Leveraging DKSH's omni-channel approach, the partnership will ensure that Hill's range of pet nutrition food products, including the Prescription Diet and Science Diet product lines, will be readily available through various distribution channels, such as pet shops, vet clinics, and vet hospitals.
Prescription Diet therapeutic pet foods are expertly formulated to address specific medical conditions that can affect pets. These foods are exclusively available through licensed veterinarians, designed to improve the lives of pets.
Hill’s Science Diet pet foods, on the other hand, are crafted to meet the needs of healthy pets throughout different life stages. Backed by scientific research, Science Diet offers a range of precisely balanced products that provide clinically proven benefits, promoting vitality and overall well-being for any age, size, or lifestyle. Science Diet pet foods contain the finest natural ingredients, omitting artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives, thereby ensuring that pets lead happy and healthy lives.
Brad Gale, General Manager of Hill’s Pet Nutrition Asia Limited, expressed excitement about the new partnership, stating: “We are excited by this new partnership and the capabilities that DKSH brings. This collaboration is key to helping us deliver on our mission, to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets by providing the best pet nutrition in the world.”
Puneet Mishra, Head of Country Management and Vice President, FMCG, DKSH Malaysia, added: “This collaboration between DKSH and Hill's Pet Nutrition underscores our joint dedication to the welfare and well-being of pets in Malaysia. By harnessing DKSH's robust distribution capabilities and Hill's Pet Nutrition's exceptional pet food offerings, we are confident in our ability to drive market penetration and reach a wider audience of pet owners.”
About Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Headquartered in the United States, Hill’s specializes in producing high-quality pet nutrition food. Their commitment to science-led nutrition is evident in every product they make, creating differences you can see, feel, and trust.
Hill’s philosophy centers on selecting ingredients based on their nutritional value and how they can benefit pets of all ages, sizes, and with varying needs. Hill's products have gained the trust and recommendation of numerous veterinarians across the United States, making the brand the top choice in pet nutrition. Their clinical studies confirm the efficacy and safety of their products, giving pet owners peace of mind when it comes to their pets' nutrition.
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. DKSH is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 37 markets with 32,600 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.3 billion in 2022.
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 18,850 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 3.7 billion in 2022. www.dksh.com/cg