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Abi, a leading manufacturer of convenient and easy-to-prepare food products, announces that the principles of lean manufacturing will be implemented at the "Meat Gallery" factory.

The "Meat Gallery" factory (a part of Abi) has joined the federal project "Labor Productivity." This initiative is based on a systematic approach to work organization, enabling resource optimization, waste reduction, and increased process efficiency. Improving labor productivity is one of the five goals of the national project "Efficient and Competitive Economy," which has been implemented since 2025.

The project will be carried out with the participation of specialists from the Federal Center of Competence in Labor Productivity (FCC) over three years. The introduction of a lean manufacturing culture at Abi will be comprehensive. In the first phase, in collaboration with FCC experts, a working group will conduct an in-depth analysis of the processes at one of the factory’s production sites – the fully prepared food production workshop. Further actions will be divided into several stages: optimization of production flows (planned over three years), goal decomposition (working with management and key performance indicators), staff training, and continuous change management.

 Vladimir Khudyakov, FCC expert in the Vladimir region:

"By order of the President of the Russian Federation, the implementation of labor productivity improvement tasks continues within the framework of the new national project 'Efficient and Competitive Economy.' I would like to note that over the past five years, more than 6,700 enterprises in the country have become participants in the 'Labor Productivity' project. Last year, we actively started working with JSC 'Starodvorskie Kolbasy' and LLC 'Techservice,' and now another Abi enterprise – JSC 'Meat Gallery' – has joined the national project.

Since early 2025, the FCC's working methodology has changed somewhat: we have improved the diagnostic approach and strengthened the focus on enhancing business performance indicators. 'Meat Gallery' is among the first to test the updated program within the new national project. Within six months, we will jointly achieve the planned targets for a specific product flow, and then the factory will continue the independent implementation and development of the program with remote support from the FCC."

 Andrey Barkov, Director of Production – Executive Director of JSC "Meat Gallery":

"We are pleased that the well-established 'Labor Productivity' project in Russia continues its work, and that the employees of the 'Meat Gallery' factory who will take part in it will gain invaluable experience. Our collaboration with the experts from the Federal Center of Competence will help us identify and eliminate inefficiencies, optimize production processes, and teach us how to discover and efficiently utilize hidden resources at all production stages."

Abi, a leading producer of convenient and easy-to-prepare food products, announces that ahead of the New Year, gifts were delivered to employees' families across all regions of Russia.

Abi, a leading producer of convenient and easy-to-prepare food products, delivered over 8,000 New Year gifts to employees' children across all regions of Russia. This annual New Year tradition reached the entire country thanks to the extensive network of the company's sales teams. The event marked the final and largest stage of a comprehensive employee support program implemented as part of the Year of the Family in Russia.

Abi regularly implements a wide range of social support measures for its employees and their families. In 2024, the company carried out over 20 social projects, with several initiatives introduced for the first time during the Year of the Family.

In April, Abi celebrated 97 multigenerational family work dynasties within the company. On Children’s Day, the company hosted a grand quest-themed event for 250 children and their parents employed at its production facilities. In July, 20 married couples working at the "Meat Gallery" and "Starodvorsky Sausages" plants visited the city of Murom, the capital of the Family, Love, and Fidelity Day celebrations. By the start of the new school year, the company prepared 552 school kits for employees whose children were starting first grade. Abi employees collectively raise children in over 5,300 households, 10% of whom are large families.

For the first time in 2024, Abi aired advertisements for the "Vyazanka" brand on federal Russian television channels, featuring a large family as the protagonists. This initiative demonstrated the company's commitment to supporting, promoting, and strengthening family values through advertising communication.

 Tatyana Trifonova, General Director of Abi:

"We are delighted to conclude the Year of the Family with such a grand and heartwarming tradition—celebrating the New Year by giving gifts to our employees' children. The year 2024 brought us many joyful moments and countless happy smiles. I believe one of the most significant achievements for Abi this year was reaffirming our status as a stable and reliable company. Our employees know they can count on secure jobs, stable salaries, opportunities for career growth and increased income, which together lay a solid foundation for building large families.

We are committed to continuing our comprehensive support measures for employees with children, including large families, in the future. Additionally, we plan to uphold the traditions that took root at Abi during the Year of the Family in Russia.

On behalf of myself and the entire Abi team, I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes for a Happy New Year and Merry Christmas to our colleagues, partners, and all the people of our country! May the holidays bring you boundless happiness, robust health, unforgettable experiences, and professional success. And may the gifts under the Christmas tree be everything you wished for!".

Abi, a leading producer of convenient and easy-to-prepare food products, announces the conclusion of its 2024 "Mentorship" project.

Abi hosted the 2nd annual conference, "Mentorship at Abi – Together Towards Success!" During the event, the company summarized the results of the project and recognized the best mentors of the year. Special acknowledgments were given to those who actively trained colleagues in production, office environments, and across Russia's regions, as well as those who supported students in adapting to their professions.

In 2024, the "Abi Mentorship" project engaged 1,200 participants, making one in ten company employees a mentor within their teams. Abi has developed and implemented a training program for all employee categories, covering mentorship fundamentals, trainee instruction techniques, and workplace motivation. Throughout the year, over 80 events were organized for project participants, including lectures, workshops, and team-building quests.

 Olga Antipova, Deputy General Director for HR and Organizational Development at Abi:

"Continuity is one of the hallmarks of a strong company, where employees approach their responsibilities with genuine dedication. This is truly a great reason to be proud. Abi has a large number of mentors, which gives us confidence in a successful future. We are committed to making mentorship a valued tradition and encouraging more employees to take on this honorable role. Therefore, the 'Abi Mentorship' project will undoubtedly continue in 2025."

Abi, a leading producer of convenient and easy-to-prepare food products, announces: the "Goryachaya Shtuchka" brand has supported the first phygital festival in the Chelyabinsk region.

From December 5 to 8, the phygital sports festival "Hot Battle" took place in Chelyabinsk, organized by the Phygital Sports Federation of the Chelyabinsk Region and the multiproject "OUTSIDE THE GAME." The "Goryachaya Shtuchka" brand served as the title partner of the event. The festival aimed to engage school and university students in a new format that combines cyber and real-world sports.

The "Hot Battle" festival brought together 400 athletes from across Russia, competing in nine disciplines. The competitions included events such as drone racing, phygital golf, football, basketball, pankration, and other sports. The awards ceremony for the winners was attended by Denis Martasov, Director of the Marketing Department at Abi; Alexander Kozlov, Deputy Governor of the Chelyabinsk Region; and Yuri Borzakovsky, Olympic champion and President of the Phygital Sports Federation of the Chelyabinsk Region.

 Denis Martasov, Director of the Marketing Department at Abi:

"Innovation is at the core of the 'Goryachaya Shtuchka' brand. We regularly support projects in the fields of sports and gaming. Recently, 'Goryachaya Shtuchka' became a partner of the 'Path of the Trophy' project, which is part of the 'Games of the Future.' We are delighted that the phygital trend is gaining popularity in Russia, and we were pleased to support this wonderful festival in Chelyabinsk."

 Yuri Borzakovsky, President of the Phygital Sports Federation of the Chelyabinsk Region and Olympic Champion:

"A large number of young people came to the competition—the excitement was incredible. Phygital sports are developing very seriously and rapidly. We established the Phygital Sports Federation of the Chelyabinsk Region to support this direction and help young people combine physical sports with computer-based activities. It’s inspiring to see their enthusiasm and the excitement in their eyes—they are eager to participate. The large-scale phygital festival was a great success, with around 400 participants joining the 'Hot Battle.' We extend our gratitude to the event’s title partner, the 'Goryachaya Shtuchka' brand, and personally to Denis Martasov, as well as to the Phygital Sports Federation of the Chelyabinsk Region and the 'OUTSIDE THE GAME' project, for their organization and support."

"Goryachaya Shtuchka" consistently supports projects related to esports and gaming. The brand first launched a campaign during a Dota 2 tournament in 2018. In 2019, it continued its efforts to expand its presence in the esports industry by partnering with tournaments for Dota 2 and CS:GO. In 2022–2023, the brand organized special projects, "Hot Battle" and "Hot Games," featuring top streamers of CS:GO and Minecraft. Continuing its strategy, the "Goryachaya Shtuchka" brand supported the Tro-Phy-Gital roadshow in 2024.

Abi, a leading producer of convenient and easy-to-prepare food products, announces: the award ceremony took place within the framework of the first All-Russian ECG Forum on Responsible Business "Investments in Sustainable Development".

Abi has become one of the leading companies in the ECG rating. The award for contribution to the achievement of national development goals was presented to CEO Tatyana Trifonova by Igor Shchegolev, the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Central Federal District.