DKSH has expanded its exclusive distribution agreement with Alland & Robert, a global pioneer in natural gums, for the food and beverage industry in Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, the Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, and Spain. DKSH will support increasing access to Alland & Robert’s Acacia Gum solutions, supporting the development of innovative products that meet growing demand for natural, functional, and sustainable ingredients.
DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, will provide business development, marketing and sales, distribution and logistics, and technical support services for Alland & Robert in Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, the Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, and Spain. Leveraging its local market expertise, technical capabilities, and integrated service offering, DKSH will support the growth of Alland & Robert’s food and beverage ingredients business across these markets.
Building on a successful partnership across several APAC markets, including Cambodia, China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand, Alland & Robert has entrusted DKSH to further grow its portfolio across seven key markets in Asia and Europe. This decision reflects DKSH’s extensive distribution network, knowledgeable commercial and technical teams, strong logistics capabilities, and value-added services that help customers bring innovative food and beverage products to market.
Alland & Robert is a global pioneer in natural gums with more than 140 years of expertise. The company is internationally recognized for its Acacia Gum, a 100% natural, plant-based, soluble prebiotic dietary fibre sourced from African acacia trees. Renowned for its versatility and performance, Acacia Gum supports a wide range of food and beverage applications while helping manufacturers respond to evolving consumer preferences for natural and clean-label products.
The ingredient delivers functional and nutritional benefits across multiple categories, including confectionery, beverages, bakery, snacking, dietary and sports nutrition, flavours, ice cream, and fresh food. Depending on the application, Acacia Gum can be used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, texturizing agent, encapsulation aid, and natural fibre enrichment solution, helping manufacturers improve product performance while supporting formulation innovation.
Cesar Saez, Vice President, Food & Beverage Industry, DKSH, commented: “Consumer demand for natural and functional ingredients continues to drive innovation across the food and beverage industry. We are excited to expand our collaboration with Alland & Robert and bring its Acacia Gum solutions to customers in Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, the Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, and Spain, supported by DKSH’s market expertise and technical capabilities.”
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