DKSH acquires AIC Ingredients to expand food solutions in Malaysia

31 Mar '26

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DKSH acquires AIC Ingredients to expand food solutions in Malaysia

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DKSH Performance Materials is set to acquire Malaysia-based AIC Ingredients, strengthening its presence in functional food ingredients and expanding blending and manufacturing capabilities.
The move enhances DKSH's ekpi platform, adding a third pillar in Malaysia and reinforcing its ability to deliver innovative, scalable and locally relevant food solutions across Asia Pacific.

Through the acquisition of AIC Ingredients Sdn Bhd (“AIC Ingredients”), DKSH Performance Materials welcomes a uniquely positioned functional food ingredients business with more than 25 years of experience as a trusted distributor and manufacturer, backed by a team of around 60 highly experienced employees. This acquisition marks an important expansion of DKSH’s presence in Malaysia and significantly expands DKSH’s capabilities in food blending and manufacturing.

Founded in 1998, AIC Ingredients is a supplier of functional food ingredients, specializing in the development and manufacturing of functional blends for the bakery industry. The company works closely with customers on joint product development, including new recipe formulation and contract blending services. AIC Ingredients has established a leading market position through its strong technical expertise, deep industry knowledge, and high service levels.

DKSH Performance Materials operates its specialized food ingredient blending and formulation business through ekpi today – the Group’s dedicated customized food solutions entity and brand. The addition of AIC Ingredients extends the ekpi footprint to establish an important third pillar in Malaysia and strengthens DKSH’s regional blending, formulation capabilities, and manufacturing presence in the region. This acquisition further reinforces DKSH’s long-term commitment to provide innovative, scalable, and locally relevant food technologies to support the evolving needs of our customers.

YC Choong, Founder and Managing Director of AIC Ingredients, commented: “Over the years, AIC Ingredients has grown into a trusted provider of food ingredient and premix solutions. Together with DKSH, we can accelerate our growth and reach new markets across Asia Pacific.”

Natale Capri, Head Business Unit Performance Materials at DKSH, commented: “The acquisition of AIC Ingredients marks an exciting step forward for our organization, strengthening capabilities in Malaysia and expanding the strategically important ekpi footprint into a new market. By bringing AIC Ingredients and their experienced team into our group, we are enhancing our ability to support customers with innovative, scalable and locally relevant food technologies across Asia. This is not just an expansion of capacity – it is an expansion of what we can achieve for our customers.”

DKSH will acquire the entire business and fully integrate the company into its existing operations. The closing of the transaction is expected during the second quarter of 2026 and is subject to customary closing conditions.