DKSH serves up the La Zuppa brand in New Zealand

DKSH, the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia Pacific, is selected to drive growth ofLa Zuppa in New Zealand.

Media release

Palmerston North, New Zealand, November 12, 2019 – DKSH acquired the local distributor CTD in Australia in July this year. With this move, DKSH strengthened its Consumer Goods business and expanded its market presence in Asia Pacific. CTD's product portfolio contains several food products, such as La Zuppa, an Australian all-natural soup brand.

As part of this collaboration, DKSH will provide marketing, sales, distribution and logistics services for La Zuppa into New Zealand supermarkets. The team of specialists in New Zealand has strong sales and marketing capabilities, unparalleled national coverage, professionalism and industry knowledge to successfully grow the market for the La Zuppa brand.

Russell Wilson, Managing Director, DKSH New Zealand, said: “We are excited to welcome the La Zuppa brand into our portfolio. With our expertise and experience in FMCG, we look forward to bringing this business in New Zealand to new heights.”

DKSH helps innovative and popular products and brands secure a place in the supermarkets as well as other major channels, including foodservice, convenience, online and more. DKSH offers a full-service model with end to end support in relationship management, marketing, logistics, warehousing, and financial management.

About DKSH

DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia Pacific. The Group helps other companies and brands to grow in the Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials and Technology sectors. DKSH's portfolio of services includes sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Group operates in 35 markets with 33,000 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.3 billion in 2018. With its Swiss heritage and long business tradition since 1865, DKSH is deeply rooted in Asia Pacific. 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 19,760 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 3.9 billion in 2018.