MALAYSIA – Holding company and market expansion service provider DKSH Holdings has launched the Food Services Test Kitchen in Petaling Jaya, meant to encourage growth and innovation in the country’s food service sector.

The test kitchen is built in three main parts- research & development kitchens, incubator kitchens, and the dining hall.

DKSH Holdings also revealed the Food Services Test Kitchen comes equipped with the latest culinary tools and strives to offer industry-leading support for hot kitchen, pastry, and beverage development.

The company also reiterated the test kitchen is intended to be a hub for recipe testing, showcasing new products, and forming chef partnerships through collaborations.

DKSH also revealed the test kitchen is positioned as an accessible venue for industry experts to explore new culinary frontiers.

According to the holding company, the test kitchen encourages food makers, young entrepreneurs, and culinary enthusiasts to innovate and collaborate in a professional and supportive environment.

Daniel Schwalb, KSH Malaysia Fast Moving Consumer Goods vice-president, said, “The launch of our new Food Services Test Kitchen marks a significant milestone for DKSH Malaysia Consumer Goods.”

“This facility is designed to empower our partners and customers to elevate their culinary creativity, keeping them ahead in a competitive market and supporting the growth of their businesses.”

According to Schwalb, the launch reflects DKSH’s dedication to enhancing the hotel, cafe, restaurant (HORECA), and bakery industries through state-of-the-art facilities.

He also reiterated the test kitchen hosts a team of experts guiding the culinary innovation process. He expressed confidence that their in-depth industry knowledge and experience will help young people and those seeking to break into the culinary space.

Gilbert Chong, General Manager, of Food Services at DKSH Malaysia also expressed optimism over the test kitchen. He reiterated it reflects the company’s commitment to being the omnichannel provider for brands in Malaysia.

Gilbert further reiterated the innovative space will not only enhance its services to its clients in the culinary space but most importantly serve as a valuable collaborative platform for industry professionals to explore new flavors and techniques, ultimately driving the growth of the food services sector across the region.

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