DKSH has expanded its exclusive distribution agreement with Brazilian botanical ingredient maker Assessa to cover mainland China.
Assessa has entrusted DKSH to grow its personal care business in mainland China, following more than ten years of successful collaboration across nine markets in Asia-Pacific.
This includes Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
DKSH will provide business development, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution services for Assessa’s full product portfolio of botanical ingredients for applications in the personal care industry.
Assessa pioneered the development and production of ingredients derived from exotic Brazilian biodiversity and other sustainable botanical sources, while maintaining high quality standards.
The company is supported by a highly qualified technical team and a strong research, development and innovation structure, bringing together renowned scientists and a broad network of partner laboratories across Brazil.
Daniel Barreto, CEO, Assessa, said: "Our decision to expand our partnership with DKSH into mainland China is a natural step following years of exceptional collaboration.
"Their support has been instrumental in developing our brand across the region over the years. By combining Assessa’s high-quality, sustainable ingredients with DKSH’s deep market knowledge and local expertise, we are confident we will replicate this success".
Michelle Delac, Vice President, Global Personal Care Industry, Performance Materials, DKSH added: “We are pleased to extend our partnership with Assessa into mainland China.
“Leveraging our deep local market and regulatory expertise, together with our integrated marketing and sales capabilities, DKSH is well positioned to develop Assessa’s business, explore new application opportunities, and support the expansion of its product pipeline for personal care customers the region.”
