Funkin to enter Dutch market with De Kuyper
By Melita KielyFunkin plans on tapping into the Dutch cocktail market having signed a distribution deal in the Netherlands with liqueur producer De Kuyper Royal Distillers.
De Kuyper will be the exclusive distributor of Funkin’s range in the NetherlandsDe Kuyper will be the sole distributor of Funkin’s range of non-alcoholic fruit purées, pre-batched cocktail mixers, and cocktail syrups in the market.
Andrew King, Funkin managing director, described the Netherlands as an “important cocktail market” for the brand, as it seeks to broaden its international footprint.
Mark de Witte, CEO of De Kuyper, commented: “Funkin is a perfect partner for us as we continuously look to work with premium brands that will enhance our portfolio and contribute to our vision of ‘own the cocktail’.
“In conjunction with our premium portfolio of spirits and liqueurs, Funkin helps democratise cocktails by enabling bars and consumers to quickly create great-tasting serves of consistent high quality.”