Link Natural’s Samahan in Japan’s Costco stores

Leading herbal products manufacturer Link Natural Products (Pvt.) Ltd, has announced the debut of its flagship brand and iconic herbal drink Link Samahan at Costco Wholesale stores in Japan.

Importantly, with the launch, Link Natural has achieved another milestone in its growing international journey. 
Costco Wholesale is an American multinational corporation and as of 2022, was the fifth largest retailer in the world. Costco was also ranked Number 11 on the Fortune 500 listings of the largest United States corporations by total revenues. 

Elaborating on the Japan debut, Link Natural Chairman Dr. Devapriya Nugawela said, “We are extremely excited to launch our flagship brand at Costco Wholesale in Japan. Presently recognised as the world’s fifth largest supermarket chain, Costco’s high-quality product portfolio, now includes Link Samahan setting stage to compete among the best brands in the world.”  

“Acceptance by Costco is a testimony of our compliance adhering to the most stringent quality standards. It is not only a great honour for our brand but also an immensely proud moment for our nation.  Costco’s inclusion will undoubtedly strengthen our journey of transforming into a trusted global herbal supplement brand,” he added.

Link Natural’s flagship brand Link Samahan is a 100 percent natural herbal drink, formulated with 14 trusted ayurvedic herbs used traditionally throughout generations as an effective remedy for symptoms associated with catarrh and the common cold. Link Samahan was first launched in 1995, and for nearly three decades has become a trusted household brand in Sri Lanka. Gaining international reach, Link Samahan is also exported across 30 countries globally with Europe, USA, India, Middle East, and Japan among its main destinations.   Link Natural’s Yokohama based distributor, Krishantha Pathmaperuma, Chairman Ceylon Family Co. Ltd.  said, “There is a growing interest for herbal products among Japanese consumers. However, Japanese food safety regulations are comprehensively enforced and only products that meet rigorous quality requirements are allowed into the market. Today, asserting the strength of our brand, Link Samahan is gaining popularity among Japanese consumers.”

Mari Ro, Marketing Executive, Ceylon Family Co. Ltd noted, “We were delighted to see the Costco team’s interest in Samahan. With the launch, the product is available in 31 Costco stores across Japan including Tokyo and Osaka. Catering to consumer interest, Samahan is already available in mainstream chain retailers such as Kaldi Coffee Shops, and the Aeon Mall.”