DKSH has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Shin-Etsu, a global leader in high-quality cellulose ethers, to expand the availability of its Metolose and Tylopur, a registered trademarked range of food ingredient solutions, in Great Britain. Through this partnership, DKSH will support Shin-Etsu’s growth in the region by providing end-to-end market expansion services
DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, will provide marketing, sales, logistics, distribution, and regulatory support services for Shin-Etsu’s Metolose and Tylopur product range for the food industry in Great Britain, building on successful collaboration in other markets in Europe. The exclusive partnership focuses on supporting the expansion of Metolose and Tylopur solutions across the food and beverage industry, enabling manufacturers to enhance product quality and performance.
Metolose and Tylopur are Shin-Etsu’s trademarked methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose solutions used in key food applications such as plant-based meat alternatives and gluten-free bakery. These ingredients enhance product texture, stability, and performance, enabling manufacturers to meet evolving consumer demands. Produced in Germany and Japan, Metolose and Tylopur products are recognized for their consistent high quality and advanced functional performance.
Building on an existing partnership in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland Shin-Etsu has once again entrusted DKSH to grow its food and beverage ingredients business in the United Kingdom. This is thanks to DKSH’s strong local market knowledge, established customer relationships, and integrated service offering, enabling faster and more effective market penetration.
Through this partnership, DKSH will further strengthen Shin-Etsu’s presence in Great Britain by bringing Metolose and Tylopur solutions to food manufacturers across the market, addressing growing demand for high-performance ingredients in applications such as plant-based and gluten-free products. The partnership also strengthens DKSH’s food & beverage ingredients portfolio in Great Britain, reinforcing its position as a value-added market expansion partner for specialty ingredient solutions.
Nils Köritzer, Sales Director Food Technologies, Shin Etsu SE Tylose GmbH & Co. KG, commented: “We selected DKSH once again as our partner due to their deep local market knowledge and established customer relationships. Their ability to deliver integrated market expansion services positions us well to accelerate growth and strengthen our presence in Great Britain.”
Dr. Krassimira Georgieva-Haumer, Director Europe, Food and Beverage Ingredients, DKSH, commented: “Shin Etsu’s Metolose and Tylopur portfolio represents high quality, EU manufactured solutions that address fast growing food applications. We are pleased to exclusively support their expansion in Great Britain by combining regulatory expertise, sales excellence, and a strong customer network.”
Jill Young, General Manager, Performance Materials, Great Britain, DKSH, commented: “This exclusive distribution agreement underlines DKSH’s role as a strategic partner for ingredient manufacturers seeking sustainable and scalable growth. By leveraging our full service offering, we aim to deliver clear value to customers while supporting Shin Etsu’s long term objectives in the United Kingdom.”
By combining Shin-Etsu’s advanced product technologies with DKSH’s deep market knowledge and established customer relationships, the partnership aims to unlock new growth opportunities and deliver innovative solutions to the evolving food and beverage industry.
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