Exhibiting at VIV Asia 2025

Società San Marco S.r.l. is a leading Italian manufacturer of trace minerals, premixes, and specialty feed additives for the animal nutrition industry. Headquartered in Pegognaga, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, the company has built a strong international reputation for precision formulation, high-quality ingredients, and customized nutritional solutions tailored to the livestock, poultry, swine, and aquaculture sectors.

Core Business and Product Portfolio

San Marco’s business is centered around the production and export of functional nutritional ingredients that support animal health, productivity, and performance. Their comprehensive product offerings include:

• Trace Minerals:

  • Chelated minerals for improved bioavailability
  • Organic trace elements (zinc, copper, manganese, selenium)
  • Customized mineral blends based on species-specific requirements

• Premixes:

  • Custom formulations for:
    • Ruminants (dairy and beef cattle)
    • Poultry (broilers, layers, breeders)
    • Swine (sows, piglets, finishers)
    • Aquaculture species
  • Micro and macro ingredient premixes for feed manufacturers
  • Enzyme and vitamin complexes for nutrient efficiency

• Feed Additives:

  • Specialty additives (antioxidants, acidifiers, mycotoxin binders)
  • Plant-based extracts with gut health and immune-modulating effects
  • Probiotics, prebiotics, and bioactive blends

San Marco focuses on formulations that enhance feed conversion, reduce environmental impact, and meet EU and global regulatory standards.

Innovation and Specialization

What sets Società San Marco apart is its focus on precision nutrition backed by scientific research and in-house formulation capabilities. Their key areas of specialization include:

• High-chelation trace mineral technology for optimized absorption
• Sustainable feed solutions that reduce excretion and increase bioefficacy
• Customized premix development based on geographic and climatic conditions
• Continuous collaboration with veterinary nutritionists and feed manufacturers

The company also invests in R&D collaborations with Italian and European universities, ensuring their products are aligned with the latest scientific advancements and nutritional standards.

Manufacturing Capabilities

San Marco operates a state-of-the-art production facility equipped with:

• Automated mixing and dosing lines
• Batch traceability systems
• Precision micro-dosing equipment
• In-house laboratories for raw material and finished product testing

Production adheres to ISO 9001 and HACCP protocols, with rigorous quality assurance at every stage of the process. The facility is optimized for both small batch customization and large-scale industrial output.

Global Export and Distribution

Società San Marco exports its products to over 30 countries across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. Key export markets include:

• Egypt
• Saudi Arabia
• Turkey
• Vietnam
• Poland
• Greece

According to international trade databases such as Volza and ImportYeti, the company has completed over 100 international consignments in the past three years, with a strong presence in the MENA region and Eastern Europe.

Their distribution network includes exclusive agents, direct-to-farm sales, and partnerships with regional feed manufacturers. San Marco also offers full support for product registration and regulatory compliance in international markets.

Target Markets

San Marco serves a broad spectrum of clients in the animal nutrition ecosystem:

• Feed mills and compound feed manufacturers
• Integrators and large commercial farms
• Veterinary clinics and animal health suppliers
• Government and institutional livestock programs
• Aquaculture farms and specialty hatcheries

Their flexibility in packaging and formulation allows them to serve both niche, high-value clients and large-volume industrial buyers.

Certifications and Compliance

San Marco maintains a strong focus on quality and safety through certifications such as:

• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
• HACCP-compliant manufacturing processes
• Full traceability for EU Feed Hygiene Regulation (183/2005/EC)
• Ingredient compliance with EFSA guidelines and Codex Alimentarius

Their quality control includes mycotoxin testing, mineral profile analysis, and batch certificate issuance, supporting customers with both feed safety and legal compliance.

Reputation and Customer Trust

San Marco has earned a solid reputation for reliability and product consistency. Distributors and end-users highlight:

• Superior mixing uniformity in premixes
• Bioavailability and efficacy of their chelated minerals
• Transparent formulation disclosures and documentation
• Technical support and nutrition consultancy from qualified professionals

Their long-standing relationships with feed producers and livestock integrators are a testament to their quality and service focus.

Key Achievements

• Expanded their product presence to over 30 international markets
• Developed more than 500 custom premix formulations for diverse species
• Contributed to performance improvement in large-scale poultry and dairy operations in the Middle East and Eastern Europe
• Recognized as one of Italy’s trusted suppliers of animal nutrition components for export markets

Società San Marco S.r.l. continues to lead with a science-driven, customer-oriented approach in the animal nutrition sector, offering products that balance innovation, regulatory compliance, and animal welfare for modern livestock production.