DAR Profile
Darling Ingredients Inc., headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a global leader in the development, production, and distribution of natural ingredients derived from edible and inedible bio-nutrients. Founded in 1882 and previously known as Darling International Inc., the company operates through three key segments: Feed Ingredients, Food Ingredients, and Fuel Ingredients, serving a diverse clientele across pharmaceuticals, food production, pet food, feed additives, industrial applications, bioenergy, and fertilizers.
The company specializes in collecting and processing various animal by-product streams to create a wide array of specialty ingredients. These include collagen, edible fats, feed-grade fats, animal proteins, plasma, pet food ingredients, organic fertilizers, yellow grease, fuel feedstock, green energy solutions, natural casings, and hides. Darling Ingredients also engages in the recovery and conversion of used cooking oil, animal fats, and residual bakery products into valuable feed and fuel ingredients, promoting sustainable practices across its operations.
In addition to its core ingredient production, Darling Ingredients offers environmental services such as grease trap collection and disposal for food service establishments, further enhancing its comprehensive service portfolio. Operating globally under brands like Sonac, Dar Pro, Rothsay, Rousselot, Nature Safe, CleanStar, Peptan, Cookie Meal, Bakery Feeds, Ecoson, and Rendac, the company leverages its extensive network to meet the diverse needs of customers in North America, Europe, China, South America, Australia, and beyond.
With a steadfast commitment to innovation and sustainability, Darling Ingredients continues to expand its capabilities in transforming natural resources into valuable products that contribute to global food security, environmental stewardship, and economic sustainability across diverse industries worldwide.
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