DKSH has expanded its exclusive distribution agreement with Alland & Robert, a pioneer in natural gums, to cover more geographical regions which include 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 these countries.
Presently, Alland & Robert already enjoys successful partnership with DKSH in several APAC markets including Cambodia, China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand,
Alland & Robert is globally 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.