Guabi Animal Nutrition and Health (guabi)

What Guabi Animal Nutrition and Health (guabi) does

Guabi Animal Nutrition and Health is a privately held Brazilian animal nutrition manufacturer founded in 1974 and headquartered in Campinas, São Paulo. The company develops and produces species-specific nutritional solutions across four primary segments: equines, bovines, aquaculture (fish and shrimp), and a retail line branded Sabor e Tradição, with a dedicated Guabi Export division serving international markets. Guabi serves animal producers nationwide through a network of exclusive commercial representatives, agricultural stores (casas agropecuárias), aviaries, and direct large-volume sales channels.

Guabi's product portfolio is differentiated by three proprietary technology platforms. TRT (Tecnologia de Reposição Total) delivers 100% organic microminerals for maximum bioavailability and reduced environmental impact. Gen Guabi products incorporate nutritional additives developed in partnership with Alltech's Lexington, USA research center, applying animal nutrigenomics — the science of modulating gene expression through nutrients. QS (Quorum Sensing) is an additive package, primarily for aquaculture, that disrupts bacterial communication to favor healthier intestinal microbiota and improve weight gain, feed conversion, and survival rates. The company was the first in Brazil to commercialize extruded shrimp feed, micro-extruded fish feed, laminated/extruded equine feeds, and equine pellet supplements.

The company manufactures from five plants located across Brazil (Sales Oliveira/SP, Além Paraíba/MG, Pará de Minas/MG, Anápolis/GO, Rondonópolis/MT) and distributes through four logistics hubs (Feira de Santana/BA, Fortaleza/CE, Cuiabá/MT, Ji-Paraná/RO). With 800+ employees and 50+ years of operation, Guabi reports Top of Mind brand recognition in Brazilian animal nutrition and invested over R$30 million in 2023 across infrastructure, sustainability, and packaging upgrades. No external institutional ownership, funding rounds, or public listing have been disclosed.

Name

Guabi Animal Nutrition and Health (guabi)

Legal name

Guabi Nutrição e Saúde Animal LTDA

Website

https://guabi.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Guabi is a privately held Brazilian animal nutrition manufacturer, founded in 1974, producing species-specific feed and supplements for equines, bovines, aquaculture, and retail markets through proprietary technologies and a nationwide distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Feed & Nutrition

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Animal Food Manufacturing (31111)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Antibiotic Health & Performance Supplements (Immune, Gut Health, Stress/Heat Support) (AFADALAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organic Micro-Ingredients & Supplements (Kelp, Herbs, Oils) (AFADAJAK), Nutraceuticals & Functional Ingredients for Animal Diets (Probiotics, Omega-3, Joint, GI) (HLAMAHAH), Fish & Aquatic Feed (ornamental) (CRADAFAL)

Keywords

• Animal nutrition products
• Aquaculture feed manufacturing
• Cattle feed solutions
• Equine nutrition products
• Livestock feed production

Headquarters

HQ city

Campinas

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Animal Nutrition Products: Guabi generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of animal nutrition products for multiple species including equines, bovines, aquaculture (fish and shrimp), and retail products. Products are sold through a network of exclusive commercial representatives serving agricultural stores and large-volume customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Guabi manufactures and sells species-specific animal nutrition products including feeds, supplements, and mineral mixes for equines, bovines, aquaculture (fish and shrimp), and retail/small-scale animal keepers. Products are enhanced with proprietary technologies such as TRT (Total Replacement Technology with 100% organic microminerals), Gen Guabi nutrigenomic additives developed with Alltech, and QS (Quorum Sensing) for disease protection in aquatic species. The company operates 5 manufacturing units and 4 distribution centers across Brazil, distributing through exclusive commercial representatives and agricultural stores.

Product overview

Guabi Animal Nutrition and Health operates as a comprehensive animal nutrition company offering a unified portfolio of species-specific nutritional solutions. The core product lines include Equinos (horses), Bovinos (cattle), Aqua (aquaculture for fish and shrimp), and Sabor e Tradição (retail products), supported by Export operations. These products are enhanced by proprietary technologies including TRT (Tecnologia de Reposição Total) for organic mineral supplementation, Gen Guabi for nutrigenomics-based additives developed with Alltech, and QS Guabi for Quorum Sensing-based disease protection in aquatic species. The company operates through specialized sub-portals and dedicated product lines that address the distinct nutritional needs across different production animal species and market segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Guabi Equinos: Nutritional solutions for horses
• Guabi Bovinos
• Guabi Aqua
• Sabor e Tradição
• Guabi Export

Products and services

• Guabi Equinos Nutritional solutions specifically formulated for horses, developed to maximize equine health, performance, and genetic potential across different stages of development. Targeted at equine breeders, trainers, and rural producers in Brazil.
• Guabi Bovinos Nutritional solutions for cattle covering different phases of cattle production for both beef and dairy, supporting performance, well-being, and productivity. Targeted at cattle ranchers and dairy producers.
• Guabi Aqua Nutritional solutions for aquaculture, including extruded feeds for fish and shrimp, developed with proprietary micro-extruded technology and QS (Quorum Sensing) technology for natural disease protection. Targeted at fish and shrimp aquaculture operators.
• Sabor e Tradição Retail-focused product line for small-scale producers and domestic animal owners, emphasizing flavor and tradition. Targeted at individual consumers and small property owners.
• Guabi Export International export products for global markets served through dedicated export operations, meeting global quality standards for animal nutrition.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AlltechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuabi partnered with Alltech's research center in Lexington, USA - one of the largest and most modern in the world for animal nutrigenomics research, development, and application. Through this partnership, Guabi developed the Gen Guabi product line featuring nutritional additives specially developed by Alltech.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ADM Animal Nutrition: Major global agribusiness with substantial animal feed and premix operations. Comparable to Guabi across multiple species and in Brazil, with broader product portfolio and greater capital base.
• Cargill Animal Nutrition: One of the largest global animal nutrition and feed companies, operating across species including aquaculture and livestock. Comparable to Guabi as a multi-species animal feed manufacturer with proprietary additive technology and global distribution, though at vastly greater scale.
• dsm-firmenich (Animal Nutrition & Health): Global leader in animal nutrition premixes, vitamins, and functional feed additives including performance and gut health solutions. Directly overlaps with Guabi's TRT (organic microminerals) and Gen Guabi (nutrigenomics) value propositions.
• Nutreco (Skretting): Global animal nutrition company with a strong aquaculture feed business (Skretting) and livestock premix operations across Latin America. Directly comparable to Guabi's multi-species strategy, particularly in the Aqua (fish/shrimp) line where both companies compete with extruded and micro-extruded feeds.
• Phibro Animal Health: Global animal health and nutrition company providing nutritional specialty products and feed additives. Comparable to Guabi in the feed additives and performance supplement layer, though Phibro's portfolio is broader across health and pharmaceuticals.

Direct peers

• Alltech: Global animal nutrition company and Guabi's strategic R&D partner (Gen Guabi line). Alltech both supplies Guabi's nutrigenomics additives and competes in the broader animal feed and premix market, making it a simultaneously partnered and competitive peer.
• Socil (InVivo Group): Brazilian animal nutrition company owned by French cooperative InVivo, producing feed and premixes for poultry, swine, cattle, and aquaculture. A direct multi-species peer in Brazil with comparable manufacturing footprint.
• Agroceres (Guilherme Guimarães): Long-established Brazilian animal nutrition and genetics company serving swine, poultry, and cattle. Closest direct Brazilian peer to Guabi in terms of multi-species animal feed focus, domestic manufacturing scale, and Brazilian producer customer base.

Regional players

• Vaccinar (Nutrição Animal): Brazilian animal nutrition company producing feed and supplements for poultry, swine, cattle, and pets. A regionally focused peer in the Brazilian market with multi-species coverage similar to Guabi.

Emerging players

• Elanco Animal Health: Global animal health company with growing presence in nutritional health and feed additives. Adjacent competitor to Guabi in performance and gut-health categories, particularly in aquaculture and livestock production markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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