DKSH has introduced Toucan™ Professional Shortening in Taiwan. With its vegan formulation, the shortening offers a stable and reliable solution tailored for professional kitchens and baking applications. This launch in Taiwan addresses the rising demand for plant-based and operationally efficient food service solutions.
Taipei, Taiwan, May 14, 2026 – DKSH Business Unit Consumer Goods, a leading partner for companies seeking to grow their consumer goods business in Asia and beyond, has introduced Toucan™ Professional Shortening in Taiwan. This plant-based shortening provides Taiwanese professionals with an additional solution within the culinary fats segment.
The expanding market, driven by rising demand, increases the need for a stable supply and efficient application. Taiwan’s market for plant-derived products continues to develop, with increasing expectations for functionality and efficiency among users. In response to this trend, Toucan™ Professional Shortening delivers a targeted solution for these applications. The introduction of Toucan™ complements existing offerings in our food service solution by addressing specific operational and application requirements.
Toucan™ Professional Shortening is made from 100% plant-derived oils and free from dairy ingredients. Its fully hydrogenated formulation enhances stability and handling, while beta-carotene and soy lecithin improve color and mouthfeel. It targets food manufacturers, bakeries, and professional operators, offering a solution that balances performance and cost efficiency, while supporting DKSH’s commitment to providing customers with a broad and relevant range of professional food service solutions in Taiwan.
Carol Yeh, General Manager, Consumer Goods, DKSH Taiwan, commented: “The introduction of Toucan™ reflects our focus on delivering solutions aligned with operational needs in professional channels. It demonstrates how we translate cross‑market development into locally relevant offerings, supporting our customers and strengthening our participation in key segments.”
About DKSH
For more than 160 years, DKSH has been delivering growth for companies in Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America across its Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials, and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, DKSH offers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, e-commerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services, following its purpose of enriching people’s lives. DKSH is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 35 markets with 26,840 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2025. DKSH Business Unit Consumer Goods focuses on fast moving consumer goods, luxury and lifestyle products, food services, as well as beauty and wellness. With 13,620 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 3.4 billion in 2025. www.dksh.com/cg