DKSH Hong Kong Achieves Diamond Enterprise Honor at GS1 Food Safety Awards 2023

Hong Kong, August 29, 2023 – DKSH Business Unit Consumer Goods, a leading partner for FMCG companies seeking to grow their business in Asia and beyond, has been honored with the prestigious Quality Food Scheme Plus - Diamond Enterprise at the GS1 Hong Kong Food Safety Awards 2023. This recognition holds even greater significance as DKSH Hong Kong celebrates its 100th anniversary, further honoring the company's century-long commitment to excellence.

Before the awards presentation, the GS1 Hong Kong Food Safety Forum was held, focusing on the theme "Food Safety and Consumer Trust: The Smarter Future". This forum served as a platform for industry professionals, government officials, and business leaders to engage in discussions on innovative technologies and global standards in addressing challenges related to food safety and sustainable supply chains.

As a testament to DKSH's unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality consumer goods and fostering sustainable supply chain practices, Hugo Reyes, Vice President of FMCG, DKSH Hong Kong & Macau, was invited as a distinguished guest speaker at the forum where he shed light on DKSH's resolute dedication to ensuring the food safety supply chain through the effective adoption of international standards and cutting-edge technologies. Moreover, he discussed the company's ongoing efforts in creating a sustainable ecosystem, which not only engenders consumer trust but also enables DKSH to stay ahead of emerging trends in the market.

At the Forum, the award presentation ceremony for the "Quality Food Scheme+" and "Quality Food Scheme" was organized to recognize the achievement of 22 food-related companies that demonstrated outstanding performance in food safety management, control, and traceability.

Hugo Reyes, Vice President of FMCG, DKSH Hong Kong & Macau stated: “Being honored with the Diamond Enterprise award at the GS1 HK Quality Food Scheme Plus for multiple consecutive years is truly an extraordinary milestone for DKSH Hong Kong. As we commemorate our 100th anniversary, this accolade reinforces our role as trusted partners, dedicated to enriching people's lives through the delivery of high-quality products. Our commitment to ensuring food safety, coupled with our robust supply chain practices, including traceability, transparency, and automation, allows us to not only meet the needs of our partners but also drive their growth."

As the guest of honor of the event, Ms. Vivian Lau, Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Food) of The Government of the HKSAR shared her insights during her speech: “With wider application of innovation and technology, and information sharing on a more extensive scale, all stakeholders in the food trade can work in closer partnership with each other and make positive contributions to enhancing food safety and consumer trust.

Ms. May Chung, Chairman of GS1 HK Board of Directors and Chairman of GS1 HK’s Food and Beverage Industry Advisory Board, also called for industry cooperation to shape a flexible, resilient, and sustainable food safety management system to navigate the challenges that the global food supply chain brings.

DKSH remains committed to fostering collaboration with the industry, government, and consumers. This dedication aims to propel innovation, enhance its competitive edge, and infuse fresh vitality into Hong Kong's consumer goods and food industry.