Darling Ingredients (NYSE:DAR) is a global developer and producer of sustainable ingredients derived from animal by-products, used cooking oil, food waste and other organic materials. The company collects and processes these materials into products used in animal feed, pet food, agriculture, food, fuel and industrial applications.
Its product portfolio includes protein meals, animal fats, feed-grade ingredients, fertilizer nutrients, gelatin and collagen products, and specialty ingredients. Darling also produces renewable diesel and other low-carbon fuels through its Diamond Green Diesel joint venture with Valero Energy, which converts waste fats, oils and greases into renewable fuels.
Founded in 1882, Darling Ingredients serves customers through operations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. The company’s business model is centered on recovering value from organic materials that might otherwise enter landfills, supporting the production of food, feed, fuel and other essential products while advancing circular-economy practices.
