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Higher dietary nutrient contributionsWe have developed an enzyme application strategy called Maximum Matrix Nutrition, which capitalises on the properties of Quantum Blue, an enhanced E. coli phytase with a high affinity for phytate, in addition to a thermostable and inhibitor-resistant xylanase, Econase XT.
Improved monitoring of raw materials and finished feedsOur range of NIR Services aims to provide a convenient and cost-effective ability to analyse feeds and raw materials, using calibrations, process control, support and analytical tools.
Stimulating the microbiome to improve productivityIncreasing understanding of fibre is presenting a new perspective on the valuable role it can play in gut health and therefore, within performance-enhancing nutritional strategies.
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Our core values
Integrity, collaboration, creativity, passion and pace
What is special about AB Vista is our pioneering spirit, our passion for trailblazing and taking the initiative, our inherent agility and our non-conformist approach to innovation – all underpinned by the integrity that is at the heart of our feed services and additives business.
We believe that it is this approach that has led to our continued gains in market share and has driven our geographical expansion. Our core values – integrity, collaboration, creativity, passion and pace – are reflected in the ways that we work, both externally with our customers and contacts and internally with our own people.
A passionate and collaborative approach to innovation
Developing the power to change the status quo is not easy. It is born out of fascination with physiological processes. This leads to discovery and from discovery comes innovation. Everyone at AB Vista shares that fascination – it is why we go to work and it drives everything we do.
Since we were formed in 2004, AB Vista has grown to be one of the largest suppliers of enzymes in animal nutrition, live yeast in animal feed and natural betaine production for the global animal nutrition industry. We attribute our success to our strong focus on scientific integrity and our open, collaborative relationships with our customers and research partners.
Key moments in AB Vista’s history
2004
AB Enzymes founded
2007
Econase XT launched
2009
Syngenta Quantum acquired
First International Phytase Summit
2010
QPT2 product rebranded as Quantum Blue
2011
2011 Second International Phytase Summit (INSPIRE)
2012
Quantum Blue superdosing launched at IPPE
2015
Company rebranded as AB Vista
2016
International Phytate Summit
2018
Maximum Matrix Nutrition concept launched at Eurotier
2019
Signis launched at IPPE
NSP analysis service (supporting Signis) launched
International Fibre Summit
2020
Showcased first ‘stimbiotic’ product at IPPE
2007
Econase XT launched
2009
Syngenta Quantum acquired
First International Phytase Summit
2010
QPT2 product rebranded as Quantum Blue
2011
2011 Second International Phytase Summit (INSPIRE)
2012
Quantum Blue superdosing launched at IPPE
2015
Company rebranded as AB Vista
2016
International Phytate Summit
2018
Maximum Matrix Nutrition concept launched at Eurotier
2019
Signis launched at IPPE
NSP analysis service (supporting Signis) launched
International Fibre Summit
2020
Showcased first ‘stimbiotic’ product at IPPE
AB VISTA BOARD
Juan Ignacio (Nacho) Fernández
Managing Director
Juan Ignacio (Nacho) Fernández
Managing Director
Nacho became Managing Director of AB Vista in September 2020. He joined the feed services company in 2015 as Regional Sales Director for West and South Europe, before becoming EMEA Director in 2017. Nacho has more than 20 years’ commercial, technical and marketing experience working in the international animal feed ingredients supplier industry. He graduated as an Agricultural Engineer from the Universidad Politécnica of Madrid, specialising in animal nutrition and production, and holds an MBA in Marketing from ESIC Business and Marketing School of Madrid.
Heidi Burrows
Regulatory & Quality Director
Heidi Burrows
Regulatory & Quality Director
Heidi is responsible for global registration and quality control of the AB Vista product portfolio. Heidi joined the AB Vista team in January 2008 as a Regulatory Manager, bringing over ten years’ experience of working for animal feed additive companies. She was promoted to the AB Vista management team in January 2012. Heidi gained a PhD from the Food Science Department of Reading University, UK, on the characterisation of Jack Bean alpha-mannosidase (a plant enzyme). Since then, Heidi has worked in various positions within the animal feed industry, starting as an Enzyme Development Manager, moving into R&D and finally into regulatory.
Mike Bedford
Research Director
Supply Chain Director
Research Director
Mike oversees the development of enzymes in animal nutrition and live yeast in animal feed products for use in ruminant and non-ruminant feeds. Previously Mike has gained experience working in the feed additives industry in research and development teams. Following his PhD in poultry nutrition and biochemistry at University of Guelph in Canada, Mike undertook two post doctorate posts in Canada in Molecular Biology and Poultry Nutrition. Since then, Mike has written or been involved with over 200 publications – including 76 refereed full scientific papers and 92 abstracts of material presented at conferences.
Tiago Tedeschi dos Santos
Global Technical & Marketing Director
Tiago Tedeschi dos Santos
Global Technical & Marketing Director
Tiago joined AB Vista in 2008 as a Technical Manager based in Brazil. He then spent three years in Marlborough as our Global Technical Manager before moving back to Brazil to provide technical support to the South American market. In 2017 Tiago moved permanently to the UK to take up the position of AB Vista’s Global Technical Director, responsible for providing technical leadership to the global technical sales team. In 2018 he also assumed responsibility for Marketing. Tiago has a PhD in Physiology from Paraná's Federal University and Masters’ degree in Agrarian Sciences from the University of São Paulo. Tiago is specialised in broiler and swine nutrition research and agribusiness at Paraná's Federal University. Before joining AB Vista, Tiago worked as a swine and poultry nutritionist for several animal feed companies in Brazil.
Dieter Suida
Global Commercial Director
Dieter Suida
Global Commercial Director
Dieter graduated from Viçosa Federal University with a Masters’ in Animal Science, specialising in monogastric nutrition. Having worked for international animal feed additive companies and a Brazilian premix company, Dieter has extensive experience in the swine and poultry feed industry, including advanced animal nutrition, technical services, sales and marketing. Dieter joined AB Vista in 2006 as Regional Director for Latin America, at the start of our project to launch in that region.
Alex Topsom
Supply Chain Director
Alex Topsom
Supply Chain Director
Alex joined AB Vista in March 2014 as Financial Controller having built experience across finance and supply chains both in practice and industry. He trained as a Chartered Accountant (FCA) with Deloitte before joining AB Mauri, working across the globe supporting finance and supply chain delivery. Following a number of years heading up AB Vista’s finance for EMEA, ASPAC and supply chain, in 2018 he moved to Rotterdam to relocate AB Vista’s EMEA operations. He subsequently led the EMEA supply chain and managed the global warehouse, and in September 2021 he joined the AB Vista Management team where he is responsible for the global supply chain from planning and procurement through to warehousing and logistics.
Ian Vincent
Finance Director
Ian Vincent
Finance Director
Ian is responsible for driving commercial change within the business. This includes implementing and managing financial and IT systems infrastructure to support AB Vista’s desire to become one of the top global animal feed additive companies. Ian gained a degree in Maths, Economics and Statistics from the University of Birmingham before going on to train as a Chartered Accountant with Arthur Andersen. With 21 years of financial experience gained in a variety of industries ranging from retail to aircraft manufacture, Ian has built up an extensive knowledge to draw upon when leading the AB Vista finance team. Ian started with the ABF group in 2002 following his appointment as Finance Director of Ryvita before joining AB Vista in January 2009.
Janette Logan
Human Resources Director
Janette Logan
Human Resources Director
Janette joined AB Vista in August 2019 and is responsible for all aspects of Human Resources. She is a Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) qualified HR professional, who prior to joining us worked across many diverse business areas including the manufacturing, automotive, leisure and chemical industries as well as the public sector, including education and local government. Prior to her move into HR, Janette worked in sales and marketing for a range of multinational organisations.
Juha Apajalahti
Managing Director, Alimetrics
Juha Apajalahti
Managing Director, Alimetrics
Juha has a PhD in general microbiology/biochemistry/genetics. After working as a postdoctoral researcher in Michigan State University and research director in Cultor/Danisco corporation he established a private contract research company Alimetrics Ltd that is specialised on gastrointestinal health of human and various animal species. Under his lead Alimetrics has worked for numerous companies and research institutes and completed hundreds of research projects. In 2021 Alimetrics was acquired by their biggest customer, AB Vista. Juha has published over 150 scientific papers, book chapters and invited conference papers. He is also an innovator in 40+ patents/applications.
Partners and associations
Associated British Foods
AB Vista’s ultimate parent, Associated British Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £12.9bn and over 118,000 employees in 47 countries.
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AB Agri
AB Vista’s parent company, a unique community of leading agricultural businesses operating across the entire food supply chain.
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Aunir
A division of AB Vista, Aunir is the leading independent developer and supplier of near infrared reflectance (NIR) spectroscopy calibrations.
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FAMI-QS certified sites
Where our enzyme products are produced – also known as International Safe Feed/Food - certified sites. This global certification scheme focuses on the safety, quality and regulatory compliance of speciality feed ingredients.
WebsiteLocal partnerships
We encourage our offices to develop ties with local schools and colleges to help promote agriculture as a career option – whilst at the same time getting more involved with the community. This local support extends further still with many of our employees taking part in a range of community volunteer and sponsorship programmes in their regions.
Links with local schools and colleges
At AB Vista we are keen for our larger offices to develop links with local schools and colleges so we can help promote agriculture as a career option whilst getting more involved with the local community
ESC in Wales has links with Bridgend College and has supported short term work placements and a longer term industry placement, as well as giving talks on enzyme assays at the College.
Our Marlborough office has teamed up with local secondary school St Johns, and is involved in their career fairs, mock interviews, career talks and annual Science Week.
Community support
For example, when Hurricane Irma hit the East coast of the United States in September 2017, the team in our lab in Plantation, Florida, volunteered to join the relief effort, sorting out food donated for the shelters.
On a smaller scale, our colleagues engage in litter picks around their offices and take part in charity events.
Careers at AB Vista
We’re looking for trail-blazers, non-conformists, innovators.
Attracting the right people to AB Vista is one of our key priorities. We’re looking for those who share our passions and embrace our core values of integrity, collaboration, creativity and pace. If you are interested in joining us please register your details (note: you will be redirected to the careers registration page of our parent company, AB Agri).
Sustainability
40-80% of carbon emissions from raising livestock are associated with the production of the feed, not the animal
As a global feed additive business, we have unique access to feed and protein producers across all continents, creating an opportunity to develop global insights and provide consistency in how we measure emissions across the globe.
See our sustainability page for more information.FEATURED CONTENT
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VIDEO:Maximum Matrix Nutrition
Achieve greater feed cost savings whilst maintaining animal performance by targeting maximum nutrient utilisation
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