Global developer and producer of sustainable natural ingredients from edible and inedible bio-nutrients.
Darling Ingredients Inc., headquartered in Irving, Texas, specializes in developing, producing, and marketing natural ingredients sourced from both edible and inedible bio-nutrients. Established in 1882 and formerly known as Darling International Inc., the company operates through three key segments: Feed Ingredients, Food Ingredients, and Fuel Ingredients. It serves a diverse range of industries including pharmaceuticals, food, pet food, feed, industrial, fuel, bioenergy, and fertilizers.
The company's operations involve transforming various animal by-product streams into valuable ingredients such as collagen, edible fats, animal proteins, plasma, and organic fertilizers. Additionally, Darling Ingredients collects and converts used cooking oil, animal fats, and residual bakery products into feed and fuel ingredients, contributing to sustainable resource utilization and environmental responsibility.
Under brand names like Sonac, Dar Pro, Rothsay, Rousselot, and Nature Safe, Darling Ingredients markets its products globally across North America, Europe, China, South America, Australia, and other international markets. Beyond its core product offerings, the company also provides environmental services such as grease trap collection and disposal, supporting food service establishments in maintaining sustainable practices. Darling Ingredients continues to innovate in bio-nutrient recycling and sustainability practices to meet the evolving needs of its diverse customer base worldwide.