DKSH has expanded its distribution agreement with Kahai, a Colombian manufacturer of Cacay tree products, to cover North America.
Building on a partnership in European markets such as Germany, France, United Kingdom and Spain, DKSH has been entrusted to grow Kahai’s business in Canada and the USA.
DKSH’s Performance Materials business unit will provide business development, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution services for Kahai’s Cacay Oil – a natural cell regenerator for skin and hair care.
Kahai’s Cacay Oil, also known as ‘Amazon Gold’, is a light-textured, cold-pressed oil from the Cacay tree nuts. It has proven efficacy in reducing wrinkles, promoting cell regeneration, providing hydration, enhancing skin luminosity, improving firmness, and boosting elasticity.
A recent study by Kahai in Brazil proved that Cacay Oil outperforms argan oil in hair care, showing significant benefits for thermal protection, hair gloss increase, split ends repair and frizz control.
Additionally, Kahai’s Cacay Oil has been certified for use in China, attesting to its safety and quality and opening vast opportunities for companies aiming to incorporate this ingredient into their products.
With this certification, Kahai stands out as the sole provider of China-compliant Cacay Oil, offering a competitive edge to its partners.
With more than 650 hectares of their own plantations, Kahai is leading initiatives to reforest 5,000 hectares with Cacay in Colombia's Orinoco and Amazon regions.
Camilo Jaramillo, co-founder of Kahai, said: “After ten years of working with DKSH in Europe, we are now expanding our cooperation to North America. Together, we aim to make Cacay Oil the new trend in natural and clean cosmetics, building on the social and environmental impact we are generating in Colombia.”
