Malaysia's food and beverage (F&B) industry is a dynamic powerhouse, showcasing the market's rich culinary heritage and diverse flavors. Spanning a broad range of businesses, including hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars, food stalls, and catering services, the sector plays a vital role in shaping the market’s gastronomic identity.
As a cornerstone of Malaysia's economy, the F&B sector contributes significantly to the national Gross Domestic Product while creating jobs across various industries. In 2023, Statista reported the revenue from the food and beverage services industry in Malaysia reached approximately RM 71 billion.
Elevating this industry further, DKSH has launched its cutting-edge Food Services Test Kitchen, a hub designed to spark innovation and collaboration in the hotel, cafe, restaurant, and bakery sectors. Equipped with state-of-the-art culinary tools, the facility offers comprehensive support for pastry, hot kitchen, and beverage development, helping chefs and culinary professionals refine their skills and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the kitchen.
Beyond its technical offerings, the test kitchen has the potential to improve people's lives in several meaningful ways. By empowering chefs, bakers, and food innovators to experiment with new recipes and techniques, it indirectly enhances the dining experiences of consumers. Dishes crafted in this space could find their way into restaurants, cafes, and hotels across the country, offering diners new flavors, healthier options, and more diverse cuisine choices.
This collective knowledge-sharing can raise standards across the food service industry, improving not only the quality of meals but also the sustainability and sourcing of ingredients, leading to healthier, more responsible dining options for consumers.
At DKSH, our purpose is to enrich people’s lives. We do so by providing reliable access to high-quality and responsible products and services, creating sustainable value for our partners, and contributing to raising the quality of life in the communities we operate in by generating jobs, perspectives, and opportunities for people’s development and growth.