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Abi, a leading manufacturer of convenient and easy-to-prepare food products, reports that the congress, held for the fifth time, was dedicated to the theme “Industry 4.0. Tourism, International Partnership.”

Abi presented the implementation of advanced Industry 4.0 technologies at its enterprises. In 2025, the company allocated 125 million rubles to an investment program for the development of its own equipment, including robots. The tasks of Abi’s engineering center include the design and manufacture of components for production equipment, as well as the development and implementation of proprietary technical solutions into technological processes.

The company invests annually in the automation of its production facilities. Abi’s enterprises use modern high-tech robotic systems, which also support the operation of warehouse complexes and product packaging lines.

 Tatyana Trifonova, CEO of Abi:

“We are confident that the development of the company today is impossible without the use of modern technologies, automation, and the introduction of robotics. The Vladimir Investment Congress vividly demonstrates the importance of and support for Industry 4.0 at the state level.

Abi’s investments in the design and production of its own equipment not only align with the objectives of the national project ‘Technological Support for Food Security’ and contribute to ensuring the country’s food security, but also allow us to remain competitive in export markets, supporting the economic growth of the Vladimir region and the country as a whole.”

Abi, a leading manufacturer of convenient and easy-to-prepare food products, reports the launch of the second wave of an educational program for training professional production specialists.

Abi and the Vladimir Economic and Technological College (VETK) announced the start of an educational program in the field of “Animal-Based Food Technology.” In the second cohort, 28 students from nine districts of the Vladimir region enrolled in the dual training program.

The educational program is designed for four years of dual-format training. In the first year, students will attend lectures and training sessions, begin their introduction to the company, and take excursions to Abi’s production sites. From the second year, the program will expand: Abi’s quality control staff and technologists will conduct practical training directly on the company’s production facilities.

During the course, each student will receive a certified professional qualification as a meat mixer, and upon completion, will earn the qualification of a technician-technologist. Graduates will have career opportunities in quality management at Abi’s enterprises, with prospects for growth in several directions, from lead quality engineer to chief technologist.

 Yulia Volkova, Director of Abi’s Human Resources Department:

“The dual educational program we implement jointly with the Vladimir Economic and Technological College is an important element of our strategy for developing human resources. It not only ensures the training of highly qualified specialists but also strengthens the links between education and business.

Abi and VETK have launched the second wave, and we are confident this will expand opportunities for talented youth in the Vladimir region, improve product quality, and support sustainable industry growth in the region and across the country. We are confident that future young specialists will take full advantage of the opportunity to build a successful career at the federal company Abi.”

 Galina Ananyeva, Director of the Vladimir Economic and Technological College:

“The launch of the second wave of the dual educational program in partnership with Abi is an important step in the development of professional education in the Vladimir region. Our joint initiative allows students to gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills in real production conditions, making them highly sought-after specialists. This program opens doors to successful careers for young people, directly contributing to the sustainable development of the region.”

Abi, a leading manufacturer of convenient and easy-to-prepare food products, reports that the award ceremony took place at the V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems.

Abi’s products became winners of the international “Quality Guarantee-2025” competition, organized by the V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems. The ceremony was held in honor of World Quality Day.

Medals were awarded to the “Dugushka Doktorskaya GOST” sausage and “Dugushka” ham. For high product quality, the “Bulmeni NEUROBOOST” dumplings from the Hot Stuff brand were also recognized — the first product developed using artificial intelligence, which the company launched on the market this summer.

Abi annually improves and develops its quality control system at all stages of production. The company’s microbiology laboratory performs incoming raw material safety checks, monitors the sanitary condition of production environments, and ensures the safety and quality of finished products. In the company’s physical-chemical laboratory, the quality of meat raw materials and packaging materials — films, casings, and corrugated containers — is controlled.

Olga Spiridonova, Director of Abi’s Quality Department:

“Attention to product quality and safety is a key factor in our success, with our products gaining increasing popularity among Russians each year and opening new export markets.

It is important to us that the quality of our products has been recognized by experts at a prestigious international competition. The ‘Quality Guarantee’ mark awarded to winners reflects the high standards of the manufacturer, which is important for both consumers and our partners.”

The “Quality Guarantee” competition has been held annually since 2014. Experts evaluate the quality of products submitted by participating companies across 15 categories, from dietary supplements to ready-made foods. The competition is organized by the V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems, a renowned developer of solutions for food industry enterprises based on scientific approaches, research, and technical documentation, and the author of ISO and HACCP standards followed by Russian food producers.

Abi, a leading manufacturer of convenient and easy-to-prepare food products, announces the start of a new career guidance program for school students.

Abi is launching a new educational project, “Lessons with Abi.” School students will regularly participate in excursions to the company’s microbiology laboratory, Central Warehouse Complex, and production sites.

In October, students from Gymnasium No. 3 and School No. 31 in Vladimir visited Abi. In addition to touring the production facilities, students learned about the variety of professions involved in creating the company’s brands, from concept and production to ensuring product availability in stores across all regions of Russia and for export abroad.

 Yulia Volkova, Director of Abi’s Human Resources Department:

“The ‘Lessons with Abi’ program is implemented as part of the 2025 federal project ‘Education for the Labor Market’ (national project ‘Personnel’), which aims to use all opportunities of Russian education for the professional development of young people. We are pleased to be able to regularly work with school students who are only beginning to choose their future professions.

Our first meetings have shown strong interest from teachers and parents in this format. Most importantly, we saw genuine enthusiasm from students for professions related to food production. This inspires us to develop this initiative and help the younger generation explore new career opportunities.”

Abi collaborates with leading educational institutions in the region, jointly training future specialists at vocational schools and universities, and also organizes informational meetings and excursions. In 2024, Abi and the Vladimir Economic and Technological College (VETK) launched an educational program to help the company prepare professional personnel for its production facilities. This is the first program in the Vladimir region in the field of “Technology of Food Products of Animal Origin.”

Abi, a leading manufacturer of convenient and easy-to-prepare food products, reports that the Hot Stuff brand became the leader in shipments abroad.

In the first 9 months of 2025, exports of Abi’s ready-to-eat products grew by 48.2% compared to the same period last year. The Hot Stuff brand led in shipments within this category. Belarus showed the highest export growth, increasing by 92% during the reporting period.

In 2025, Abi made its first shipment of Vyazanka brand sausages to the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, the company completed another delivery of Hot Stuff products to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In 2025, Abi’s plant-based product line became the first in Russia to receive the Made in Russia quality mark from the Russian Export Center (VEB.RF Group).

Tatyana Trifonova, CEO of Abi:

“Exporting high value-added products plays a key role in the development of the Russian economy, enabling companies to strengthen their positions in the global market. We are pleased that state support through the national project ‘Export’ helps manufacturers increase shipments of quality products abroad.

In the first 9 months of 2025, our company increased exports of ready-to-eat products by 1.5 times, which confirms the effectiveness of our efforts and our contribution to expanding the presence of Russian food products in international markets.”

Abi, a leading manufacturer of convenient and easy-to-prepare food products, reports on the first advertising video of the Hot Stuff brand created using artificial intelligence.

Russia has launched the first AI-powered advertising campaign from Hot Stuff. The video for NEUROBOOST Bulmeni, also developed with AI, will be shown on popular cinema platforms, online broadcasts of federal TV channels, mobile applications, and on the video hosting site Rutube.ru.

The concept centers on a “microwave grandmother,” who becomes not just the heroine of the video but a true meme. She lives in a cyberpunk world with high-tech elements. The video contains no filmed footage; all locations and characters were created using AI. This innovative technology conveys the main idea of the product—dumplings of the future, literally enhanced by the neural network grandmother. Hundreds of variations of grandmothers and grandchildren, costumes, and locations were generated to sel ect the most striking and engaging visuals for the video.

NEUROBOOST Bulmeni fr om Hot Stuff is the first product developed with a neural network. During development, the Hot Stuff team created a prompt for the AI, allowing the product to meet modern consumer demands. The main advantage of the product is that it requires no boiling. Consumers can choose the method of heating: microwave, saucepan, or frying pan. Thanks to innovative steaming technology, NEUROBOOST Bulmeni retains juiciness and aroma as if freshly prepared. This is why the team decided to experiment and use AI for the creation of the advertising video.

NEUROBOOST Bulmeni from Hot Stuff is available in the Pyaterochka federal retail chain, the Samokat online delivery store, Monetka stores, and other retail outlets.

 Denis Martasov, Marketing Director at Abi:

“Among all Abi brands, Hot Stuff was the first to present both a product and a promotional video created with AI. Using AI and CGI allowed us to vividly bring all ideas to life while highlighting the brand’s innovation. The video for NEUROBOOST Bulmeni perfectly captures the spirit of modernity, looks fresh and youthful, and is designed for virality—we are confident it will quickly become popular and attract a wide audience.”

 Zhenya Pyriev, director, AI artist, Shchi Production:

“There is an opinion that AI videos at this stage do not evoke emotions. However, this project demonstrates that today AI can create stories that are enjoyable and memorable, which is crucial for advertising. The most challenging part was achieving the right emotions and realistic character speech. Among thousands of generations, we found the ‘golden’ version.”

 Nikolai Lapin, General Producer, Genius Group:

“This project once again showed how AI videos will transform the creative industry. AI reduces costs and speeds up production, eliminates expensive filming, and gives creative and marketing teams greater artistic freedom.
In the near future, AI will lower content production costs, raise quality standards, and enable companies to be more flexible and inventive in communications, achieving better media performance.”

Abi, a leading manufacturer of convenient and easy-to-prepare food products, reports that more than 100 applications were submitted from 24 industrial enterprises in the Vladimir Region.

Abi female employees became winners of the first regional “Women in Production” award. In the category “For Contribution to Industry Development,” Alena Alekseeva, Director of Production at the “Meat Gallery” production complex, was honored. Olga Frolova, an environmental specialist at the “Starodvorskie Kolbasy” plant, was recognized in the “Social Responsibility” category.

Applications were evaluated by an expert council, which included representatives of relevant ministries of the Vladimir Region government, deputies of the Legislative Assembly, and public figures of the region. Sixteen women from various industrial sectors received the winner title.

The award was organized on the initiative of Ekaterina Merkuryeva, deputy of the Legislative Assembly and chair of the Public Council of the party project “Women’s Movement of United Russia” in the Vladimir Region, with support from Olga Khokhlova, chair of the regional parliament and regional coordinator of the party project “Women’s Movement of United Russia,” and the regional government.

 Yulia Volkova, Director of the HR Department at Abi:

“We are proud of the achievements of our female employees, who make a significant contribution to the development of the food industry and serve as examples of professional success. This award inspires us to further support talents within the Abi team. As a responsible business, our company implements numerous socially significant projects and provides employees with opportunities for both professional growth and participation in these initiatives.”

Abi, a leading manufacturer of convenient and easy-to-prepare food products, reports that the ceremonial event took place as part of the celebration of the Day of the Worker in Agriculture and the Processing Industry.

Four Abi employees were recognized with letters of appreciation from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation. Corporate awards, letters of gratitude, and honorary certificates were also presented by the administration of the Oktyabrsky District of Vladimir, the administration of the city of Vladimir, and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Vladimir Region.

In 2025, Abi celebrates the 30th anniversary of the company’s founding. The enterprise has grown from a small factory to a leader in its market categories in Russia. Abi is one of the largest employers in the Vladimir Region, providing jobs and social benefits to more than 12,000 employees. The company has implemented a comprehensive program aimed at supporting staff, as well as their development. Employees undergo retraining, upgrade their qualifications, and acquire in-demand work skills at the corporate university.

Tatyana Trifonova, CEO of Abi:

“On this significant holiday, the Day of the Worker in Agriculture and the Processing Industry, we proudly honor over 250 of our employees, whose achievements and dedication are the foundation of Abi’s success. Awards from the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia and regional authorities are a well-deserved recognition of their contribution to the development of the industry and the provision of quality products to millions of consumers.

I thank each of you for your challenging but important work. I wish everyone strong health, family well-being, inspiration, and new professional achievements!”

Abi, a leading manufacturer of convenient and easy-to-prepare food products, announces the launch of the anniversary wave of the educational program “Marketing Territory” in partnership with Vladimir State University named after Alexander and Nikolay Stoletov.

The “Marketing Territory” program has been implemented for five years. The project is specially designed for bachelor students of the “Management and Marketing” department at the Institute of Economics and Tourism of VlSU, providing future specialists not only with practical experience at a strong employer but also the opportunity to start their career at Abi.

In the new academic year, Abi is transforming the program to focus more on real business tasks. Company experts will place greater emphasis on the practical aspects of marketing so that students acquire all the competencies needed for a successful career. Future marketers will learn through real cases and master modern tools. Practical classes and exams for “Marketing Territory” are held in a university-branded classroom designed using key elements of Abi’s corporate style.

 Yulia Volkova, Director of the HR Department at Abi:

“Over five years since the launch, the ‘Marketing Territory’ program has evolved and gained new content. For the anniversary wave, we have specially prepared the most successful and vivid cases of promoting our brands, using marketing tools, and everything that has already proven effective in the market.

The key goal of the project is to provide young specialists with the most practical modern knowledge to ensure a successful professional career. We are confident that, through collaboration with a national market leader, Vladimir students will fully leverage practice-oriented learning and become competitive in their field.”

The educational program will last two academic semesters. Its main objective is to improve the practical marketing skills of Vladimir students and systematically form a student talent pool, with the possibility of subsequent employment of the best young specialists at Abi.

 Dmitry Kozlov, Director of the Institute of Economics and Tourism at VlSU:

“We are glad to be able to train personnel for the real sector of the economy, for our partners, for Abi, under current conditions. It is valuable that their representatives annually participate in joint educational activities with us, exploring and developing formats for program improvement. It is important for us to prepare not only graduates with academic knowledge but also in-demand practitioners. In this project, we prepare young specialists specifically for work at this enterprise, immerse them in corporate culture, and involve them in production processes. They gain skills and experience that will help them in their future work.”

Every year, more than 100 students undergo practice and internships at Abi. The company provides opportunities to gain experience in various areas: production technology, quality control, marketing, analytics, IT, economics and finance, human resources management, and more. In addition, Abi has created all conditions for youth adaptation and development: a mentoring system, support from the Corporate University, and a talent pool program that encourages career growth.

Abi, a leading manufacturer of convenient ready-to-cook food products, reports that over 100 office and production employees attended a program aimed at improving literacy on infectious diseases and fostering responsible health behavior.

Representatives of the Rospotrebnadzor Office for Vladimir Oblast explained to Abi employees how to protect themselves and their families during the disease season, as well as how to prepare the body for the winter period. The lecture “Prevention of Flu and ARVI in the 2025-2026 Epidemic Season” was held at the Starodvorskiye Kolbasy production complex.

The comprehensive communication program “Sanprosvet” is part of the federal project “Sanitary Shield of the Country - Health Safety,” launched by Rospotrebnadzor in 2022.

Darya Nikitina, Deputy Head of the Department of Epidemiological Surveillance and Sanitary Protection of the Rospotrebnadzor Office for Vladimir Oblast:

“As part of the ‘Sanprosvet’ project, Rospotrebnadzor organizes lecture sessions - experts visit various audiences to improve public literacy on infectious diseases and foster responsible health behavior. Each age group has a specially prepared module. For example, in August, lectures were held for over 1,500 children, and on September 22, the second stage began, focusing on labor collectives in the region. In live communication format, employees of companies open to dialogue receive the latest recommendations for disease prevention and health strengthening, along with competent answers to questions on the topic.”

Yulia Volkova, Director of the HR Department at Abi:

“We are glad to join this educational initiative, implemented as part of the national project ‘Long and Active Life.’ Employee well-being is the foundation of any company’s success. We are convinced that investing in the well-being of our team directly affects productivity, motivation, and corporate climate. In today’s world, where the pace of work is constantly increasing, it is important to create conditions that ensure the preservation and protection of employee health.”

Abi has a comprehensive employee care program. Upon hiring, all applicants undergo a medical examination at the company’s expense, and current employees regularly have access to specialist consultations and ultrasound diagnostics directly on-site.

At the beginning of each infectious period, Abi provides free vaccination. Employees have the opportunity to protect themselves against flu, coronavirus, pneumococcal infections, and more. Additionally, the company encourages physical activity by offering discounts on fitness memberships, organizing corporate sports competitions, and developing its own “Abi-Sport” club on the online platform “My Fitness.”

Abi, a leading manufacturer of convenient ready-to-cook food products, reports that ahead of the new school year, over 400 children and their parents attended festive events.

The celebrations took place in the Vladimir “Zagorodny” Park of Culture and Leisure, with a total of more than 800 participants, including employees and their children from both production sites and offices.

For the young guests, a quest featuring beloved fairy tale and cartoon characters was organized. Children could participate in unusual competitions: together with their parents they knocked down “bowling” matryoshkas, played giant badminton, ran a relay in felt boots, carried yokes, and much more. Additionally, the company prepared tasty gifts for all participants, as well as bubble and Holi color shows.

To support employees with children, Abi implements a range of social projects. On an ongoing basis, the company organizes various activities for children and their parents, from sports and entertainment events to educational programs, including excursions to Abi’s own microbiological laboratory. Abi partially reimburses the cost of summer camp trips and gives gifts to employees’ children for Knowledge Day and New Year.

 Tatiana Trifonova, CEO of Abi:

“Abi is a leader in the ECG rating and holds the status of ‘Responsible Investor’ in Vladimir Oblast. This is not just a list of achievements, but evidence that our social policy is implemented at a high level. The company has introduced a comprehensive program aimed at supporting and developing employees and caring for the well-being of their families.

For us, it is important to see the happy eyes of children and the joy of parents. These celebrations remind us that we are not just colleagues, but people who create something valuable together not only at work but in life. We are proud to be able to support our families and give them such bright moments.”

Abi, a leading manufacturer of convenient ready-to-cook food products, reports that the company also sent 105 employees for professional training to improve their qualifications.

In the first six months of 2025, 105 Abi employees enhanced their skills to perform operational tasks, while 2,143 employees completed mandatory training. Personnel training was conducted at external educational centers, including major Russian institutions such as the V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems, FSBI «VNIIZh», and others.

Mandatory training topics included environmental, industrial, and fire safety, civil defense, forklift and electric trolley operation, sanitary and hygienic standards, work at height, and more. Upon completion, each employee received an official certificate confirming their readiness to perform the corresponding duties.

 Yulia Volkova, Director of the HR Department at Abi:

“At Abi, 12,000 highly qualified specialists work, and we place great importance on their training and development. Every employee has the opportunity to enhance their skills for free and even acquire a second profession through our Corporate University. We actively update educational programs, introducing modern and accessible training formats, which increases interest in new knowledge and competencies. This, in turn, positively impacts the quality of work both for individual employees and for the company as a whole.”

As part of a comprehensive program to attract promising talent, Abi representatives annually participate in job fairs and visit top universities and colleges.

Abi continues joint educational projects with the Vladimir branch of the Presidential Academy and Vladimir State University. In 2024, the first dual program in Vladimir Oblast in the field of “Technology of Animal-Based Food Products” was launched in collaboration with the Vladimir Economic and Technological College.