About SMA
Who we are
SMA FOOD TRADE was created in 2017 as the result of the reorganization of the previously existing commercial company San Michele Alimentari (active in Italy since 2014). SMA is an international distribution company of agri-food products, specialised in the pet food field.
The core business of SMA Food Trade is to store in associated warehouses all over Europe meat products and by-products and to distribute them through customized logistics solutions in order to guarantee quick deliveries while maintaining the cold chain and the quality from the production plants to the customer’s destination.
SMA Team
Lorenzo Ferrari - Diretor Geral
“At university I studied “Science of Animal Production” since I recognized agri-food productions as my life vocation. I work every day to make our partners feel that we work in their best interest.”
Justyna WaluŚ - Purchase
“Patience, perseverance and sweat create an unbeatable combination for success. Hard work bears fruit. I do everything in my power to please our partners.”
Elisa Agavriloaei
Quality Manager
“Helpful, caring and ambitious are some of the values I follow in life, and also in my job. I strive daily to do my best for our partners.”
Xenia Lifciu - Commercials
"I’m precise, punctual, and I take great satisfaction in seeing things done to perfection. But even when things get serious, I always like to add a touch of warmth and a smile. Because I believe that professionalism and a bit of lightness can go hand in hand."
Corrado Vezzosi - Managing Director
"Be the change you want to see in society."
Working at SMA is more than a professional opportunity; it's a chance to make a difference. Here, I find a progressive and dynamic environment, where adapting to change becomes a strength, and challenges are seen as drivers of growth. SMA is an organization that cultivates solid relationships based on mutual respect with its partners—an exchange that strengthens its reputation and impacts the improvement of its relationships.
This is a living project, constantly evolving: a story with solid foundations, but still full of pages to write.
SMA stands for San Michele Alimentari: could we hope for a brave protector?
Gabriele Natale - IT Manager
"I streamline our services and workflows by leveraging state-of-the-art technology and tailored techniques, driving operational efficiency and fostering a culture of innovation that yields superior results".
Nandi de Vasconcelos - Sales
"I’m dedicated to building strong, lasting relationships and helping our partners succeed. By finding solutions that create win-win outcomes. With a focus on continuous improvement and hard work, I strive to support our partners with sincerity and integrity."
Tatiana Fontanills - Logist. Assistant
"Perseverance, consistency, and discipline are values I try to live by every day and I always aim to reflect them in my work. I’m committed to finding the best solutions and supporting our partners with dedication and care."
Gabriele Natale - Sales manager
“My first and main purpose is to take care of my clients, always trying to identify their needs and meet their demands as best as I can. I love to do it following this motto: Be kind, work hard, stay humble”
Elmina Carla Garanito
Logistics & Administration
“I work with all our partners as if I were part of their business, and I try to do my best to help them thrive and be satisfied as we do business together”
Steven Caldeira - Logist. Manager
“Hard work, good values and honesty: 3 ingredients for both a successful work and personal life. Great relationships start at home with family and this, in turn, mirrors our professional relationships."
Why choose to work with us?
Since 2014 we have focused our activity in the creation of long-term partnerships and we have succeeded in creating continuous commercial relations with tens of industries throughout the whole Europe and this number is constantly growing.
How did we do that?
Since the beginning, we have just stuck to the reality (and to our word) regarding what we can offer in terms of quality, deliveries and post-sale services and we have maintained as much as possible what we have promised.
During the years we have created one of the most extensive networks of contacts in the european market of animal by-products.
In 2021 we have been recognized from the veterinarian European authorities with our company approval number according to the European Regulation 1069/2009.
Nowadays our product portfolio covers a wide range of certified products and a good part of them comply with the most recent European and international standards, such as SafeFood and IFS.
Vision
Our main goal is to link the world in one economical network, able to ethically sustain local agri-food cultures.
Mission
To be an international company with a widespread presence in many countries worldwide, able to collect proposals from local food producers to bring them as close as possible to end users.
Objective
Our goal is to promote animal welfare and sustainability by transforming by-products into high-quality, nutritious food for dog, cat and ferret food.
International Team
We dedicate all of our team's experience to the service of companies and operators in the agri-food sector in their process of "internationalization", breaking down barriers to accessing foreign markets.