We are committed to enabling our overseas customers’ businesses to be even more successful. Our range of innovative, high quality premix, straights and finished feed products are tailored to suit local markets, whilst at the same time adhering to the strict European quality manufacturing protocols for which Premier Nutrition is known.
Insight and support from leading experts
With over 50 years combined international shipping experience our expert international team are here to support and advise customers on all aspects of logistics and shipping to ensure the seamless delivery of goods by sea or air. Our team of leading edge nutritionists can not only recommend nutrition solutions but they also have extensive experience in farm management, bio-security, quality control and feed manufacture.
Using Science and Technology to Drive Progress
Whilst our in-country account managers are available to support your requirements, they are assisted by an extensive technical and nutritional team who can take the intelligence and science behind nutrition and turn it into practical solutions that support our customers growth around the world.
Our range of services include:
- Bespoke formulations for both premix and finished feed
- Independent evaluation of enzymes, additives and micro and macro ingredients
Access to Atlas – Premier Nutrition’s exclusive raw material matrix database developed by our in-house nutrition team.
Sourcing the Best Ingredients from Around the World
At Premier Nutrition we have a wealth of experience in the procurement of global commodities in increasingly volatile markets. Our raw material procurement teams work closely with customers to source and supply individual raw materials as required. We are committed and well-positioned to source the best raw materials from around the world.
All raw materials sourced by Premier Nutrition pass strict approval procedures, including a full nutritionist review, before they are purchased. This means customers can have complete confidence and assurance in the quality of supply.
Incoming raw material batches are sampled and checked in the Premier Nutrition laboratory using NIR for authenticity. Using this service not only assures customers of high product standards, but also provides cost and time savings.
All incoming raw materials are purchased against specifications from certified sources (e.g. FAMI-QS, FEMAS, GMP+ etc.) that are approved by Premier Nutrition and can be traced back to the factory of origin.
Feed Manufacturing Engineered for Quality
Our state-of-the-art tumblemix manufacturing facility in the UK provides levels of accuracy and integrity that set the standards for premix manufacture worldwide.
We have three separate manufacturing sites, two of which do not handle medicines, providing extra assurance regarding drug residues and cross-contamination management.
Our international footprint
We are active in over 45 countries worldwide
At Premier Nutrition we have a wealth of experience in the procurement of global commodities in increasingly volatile markets. Our raw material procurement teams work closely with customers to source and supply individual raw materials as required. We are committed and well-positioned to source the best raw materials from around the world.
International Nutrition Team
Kate Robinson
Kate Robinson
Kate has overall responsibility for the International Shipping Team and commercial responsibility for AME region.
Kate has worked in international trade for the last 15 years, starting in shipping and moving into commercial responsibilities soon after joining Premier Nutrition. Travelling regularly to Africa and the Middle East, she has good local knowledge of these markets and is supported by the technical and nutrition teams. Kate is passionate about providing Premier’s customers with the very best experience, from the quality of the product to the service they receive.
Dr Phil Boyd
Phil has worked as a commercial nutritionist for over 25 years, spending a high proportion of that time providing technical support to Premier’s clients worldwide. Originally from a pig farming background, Phil has significant experience of large scale pig production, enjoys on-farm problem solving and the challenge of practically applying (and commercially evaluating) the latest research findings. Phil is responsible for managing, supporting and coordinating all technical activities in the pig sector for Premier’s exports.
Funmi Rachel Famoriyo
Funmi Rachel Famoriyo
Funmi manages Premier Nutrition’s growing business in West Africa. Since graduating from university with a degree in Food Science and Technology in 2004, Funmi has worked in the animal nutrition industry. Based in Nigeria, she provides local support to customers in West Africa, supported by the technical and nutrition teams in the UK. Funmi’s motivation is to help advance animal production in West Africa and she works closely with our customers to deliver great service.
Cara Freeston-Smith
Cara started in the animal feed industry in 2000 after graduating from Nottingham University with a BSc (Hons) degree.
She worked for 5 years at an animal nutrition company as an Organic specialist and Product Manager, and then moved to Premier Nutrition in 2005.
Cara is based out in Italy where she manages the Italian office (Udine) where her roles include: nutritional advice and technical support, specialising in micronutrient additions, food formulations, premix formulations and labelling.
Patrick Garland
Over the last 30 years, Patrick has worked as a commercial nutritionist both in the compound feed and premix sector as well as having gained valuable experience in the feed additive sector. He provides in depth nutrition support to a range of poultry businesses globally. In addition, Patrick specialises in evaluation of published scientific literature, the importance of management of gut health and the nutrition and performance of ducks.
Rebecca Hackett
Rebecca is responsible for the preparation of all export orders for delivery worldwide. Rebecca has over 5 years’ export experience, preparing documentation and liaising with rail, sea and air freight companies globally. She is the central co-ordinator for all export orders, linking stock control, production and transport, and her attention to detail ensures deliveries are received in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Roy Hayes
Responsible for commercial activity in Central and Eastern Europe, Roy has worked successfully in developing exports of piglet feeds and premix for over 28 years. He has travelled the world gaining experience in many different production systems, but now concentrates his time and efforts in Central / Eastern European countries. Roy started his career managing intensive pig units for 14 years and still gets a great deal of satisfaction when customers implement his advice, and that of his technical colleagues, and see the improvements this advice brings in the performance of their stock (and profits).
Vivienne Wooll
Vivienne Wooll
Vivienne has over 30 years’ experience in the shipping industry, starting in road freight, deep sea and air freight. Vivienne’s move to Premier Nutrition brings this extensive knowledge, which is often invaluable in handling our customers complex shipping requirements. She also has a keen interest in sustainability, having chaired the Formula 24 team, AB Agri’s recipe for responsible business. Vivienne manages the shipping team, responsible for our global imports and exports.
Quality behind every decision
At Premier Nutrition we make sure our science is backed up by top quality infrastructure, standards and process to ensure we deliver the best for your business.
