Launch of Goon Brand - Japan

Dubai, UAE, July 22, 2018:  Al Maya Distribution, UAE an ISO 22000:2005 & HACCP certified FMCG Distribution Company proudly announcing the launch of GOO.N Diapers from DAIO Paper Corporation, Japan in presence of Mr. Ryu Ishii, First Secretary and Head of Economic Section, Embassy of Japan, Abu Dhabi,   Mr. Koji Adachi, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Japan, Dubai and Mr Jumpei Yamaguchi, Vice Consul, Economic Section, Consulate General of Japan, Dubai. 

Daio Paper Corporation, manufacturer of GOO.N diaper in cooperation with Sojitz Corporation, one of Japan’s leading global investment and trading house, has partnered with Al Maya Distribution for the launch of GOO.N diapers in the UAE market. Daio Paper Corporation is Japan’s 3rd largest total Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Company producing a wide range of papers such as newsprint, printing and publication paper, communication paper, container-board, household paper and has also established a strong presence in Home and Personal Care category. 

GOO.N was the only Japanese brand nominated and included in the Top 5 of Mother, Baby & Child’s Awards 2017 (MBC) in the category of Disposable Nappy Brand of the Year. The Japanese word “GOO.N” refers to a baby’s “Steady-Growth” & it reflects the desire for all babies to keep growing. Using advanced Japanese technology, GOO.N has a new innovative breathing material which provides a cotton-like feeling, is able to absorb up to 5 cups of liquid, has a stretchy fit around the legs and tummy enabling the baby to move easily. It also has a roll-up tape which makes diaper changes easier to manage and dispose.  

Al Maya group was established in the year 1982. Today it has a well-structured distribution network across UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain & UK, representing renowned multinational & regional brands such as Kraft Heinz, Cadbury’s Biscuits, Oronamin C, Pocari Sweat, Ice Cool, Koka, Bundaberg, MTR, Society, Govardhan, Kohinoor Foods,  Pillsbury, Aeroplane, RRO, Bikano, Horlicks, American Kitchen, Sante, Hydro coco, UFC, Acorsa, Minara, Kawan, KG, Silver Swan, Renuka, Hartbeat, Vochelle, Jungle Oats, Beautiful Denmark, Polenghi, Fulfil, Skippy etc. 

As stated by Mr. Kamal Vachani (Group Director – Al Maya Group), our vision is to be one of the most admired FMCG distribution companies in the GCC region.