Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) is an American company proudly serving international markets with a broad portfolio of sustainable, eco-friendly solutions. Based in Irving, Texas, the company operates with a dedication to converting and reusing the waste from food production, restaurants, and other industries into useful products.
Founded in 1882, DAR boasts a time-tested relevance built on over 130 years of expertise in the industry. Today, the company stretches its impact across five continents with over 200 processing plants globally. It is recognized as one of the world's leading developers and producers of sustainable natural ingredients derived from edible and inedible bio-nutrients.
DAR's operations span across three industry segments: feed ingredients, food ingredients, and fuel ingredients. In its feed ingredients unit, the company processes animal by-products and used cooking oil into high-quality and nutritious feed ingredients for livestock. Its food ingredients division targets humans, offering specialized ingredients—such as gelatins—that find use in pharmaceuticals, food, beverages, and technical applications. Darling Ingredients' fuel ingredients sector transforms used cooking oil and other waste materials into biodiesel, renewable diesel, and renewable natural gas to power vehicles and industries. These activities translate into vital solutions: DAR contributes to global food security, energy independence, and environmental preservation.
The company adheres to a firm commitment to improving global health and nutrition, advancing sustainable energy projects and reducing world reliance on fossil fuels. For instance, in collaboration with Valero Energy Corporation, DAR developed Diamond Green Diesel, the largest renewable diesel joint venture in North America. This facility uses DAR's collected feedstocks to yield massive renewable diesel production.
Darling Ingredients takes sustainability seriously. Their business model is designed to foster a circular economy, turning waste into valuable resources. Supported by a workforce of over 10,000 employees, DAR indeed models the mantra, "from waste to wealth." It stands as an embodiment of the green and clean revolution, demonstrating that corporations can gain from industry responsibility while positively impacting the world.