About us
A family-owned holding ecosystem shaped by purpose, science and over 45 years of experience.
Our principle-based leadership
is fundamental to our identity as a
family-owned holding ecosystem
with over 45 years of experience.
Through evidence-based solutions and data-driven insights, we empower our businesses to grow and thrive, benefiting our customers needs.
Our History
1979
THE DREAM BEGINS
Carlos Eduardo Mesa envisions creating a better-nourished world
and founds Premex, focusing on animal nutrition and technology.
1997
WE DEVELOP
our production capability for additives.
2002
WE EXPAND TO THE USA AND ECUADOR,
marking the start of our international journey.
2008
WE CONTINUE OUR GROWTH
IN CENTRAL AMERICA
by expanding to Guatemala.
2009
OUR EXPANSION CONTINUES
establishing a presence in the Asian Market, in more than 15 countries,
and reaching Peru, furthering our South American presence.
NUTREO IS BORN
Leveraging our nutrition expertise to focus on human nutrition and well-being.
WE ESTABLISH OUR RESEARCH FARMS
for rapid development and evidence-based solutions.
2011
ASIMETRIX IS FOUNDED
to improve farm productivity through data,
technology, and analytics.
2015
A NEW ADDITIVE PLANT
with over 19k tons per year of capacity is established.
2016
INNOVATION LABS
sets up a connection node in the "Research Triangle Region"
in North Carolina, USA, to develop effective solutions and innovations.
2018
ALURA JOINS OUR ECOSYSTEM
focusing on animal health and revolutionary technology
for safe and healthy nutrition.
2019
WE INTRODUCE ILUMA ALLIANCE
uniting businesses in a holding ecosystem
under a common purpose of improving nutrition and well-being.
2020
OKUO, OUR FOOD SAFETY CAPABILITY,
is established as a business unit.
Alura begins commercialization in the USA.
2022
WE STRENGTHEN
OUR FERMENTATION
capabilities through our biotechnological plant.
2024
WE CONTINUE TO EXPAND
OUR GLOBAL VISION
with two new businesses
S M A R T C O O K I E - handcrafted dog treats
A N I T O X - feed safety and performance solutions
Iluma Alliance
continues to transform and grow
driven by a team of over 800 beating hearts
dedicated to positively impacting lives and nutrition worldwide.