We are a company focused on animal by products in a variety of fuel and feed sectors. We work both on the fat and protein side to bring the most applicable product to a specific market. We work with land animal feed customers from feed lots, broilers, layers, and hog operations. We merchandise domestically and internationally into the marine animals working closely with marine nutritionists to develop proprietary ingredients to meet formulation requirements. We sell into the pet food industry on refined animal by products in our process to manufacture them into superior pet food ingredients achieving highly digestible palatable ingredients free of foreign material. We have key partnerships with fat and oil producers and work closely with their research and development teams to produce premium products for appropriate sector meetings or exceeding their expectations. With a team of over 150 years of experience in these products and knowledge we are always looking to increase our products’ quality and value while maintaining our competitive advantage with our buying power. We work with our originators on rendering aspects to improve our raw ingredients to improve quality. By starting at the source and ensuring proper standards and practices we help ensure the integrity of our products. With a vast knowledge of these plants’ monthly performance and data collected over 15 plus years we can anticipate production variances.

Who We Are

  • We utilize numerous facilities:

    Protein Facilities

    Charleston, SC

    Lumberton, NC

    Kenton, OH

    Holgate, OH

    Waterman, IL

    Fat and Oil Facilities

    Atchinson, KS

    Elwood, KS

    Lamars, IA

    Chicago, IL

    Chattanooga, TN

    Selma, NC

    Sand Springs, OK

    Dayton, TX

    Kansas City, KS

  • Our commitment to quality begins before product acceptance, ensuring all materials meet strict specifications. Once sampled and tested, we process the ingredients through air classification and screening to remove any foreign or undesirable matter.

    We utilize accredited AOCS (American Oil Chemists Society) testing methods, including:

    -Nitrogen Combustion Protein Test

    -Ash Oven Test

    -PCR Testing

    -Peroxide Value Test

    Additional analytical procedures to guarantee premium ingredient quality

    Our goal is to transform animal by-products through protein iteration into superior pet food ingredients at the highest possible standard.

    To uphold safety and compliance, we conduct mock recalls to verify traceability, tracking each

    load back to its origin with proper documentation and logistical procedures. We have also implemented export protocols for international trade, ensuring our ingredients meet or exceed global pet food standards.

  • Our Process:

    Inbound SOP (Standard Operating Procedure):

    1. Driver Paperwork Review:

    Verify acceptable prior haul.

    Confirm certified washout for the trailer.

    2. Check transit time for adherence to acceptable travel time.

    3. Hopper Inspection: Ensure proper inspection of trailer free from holes and or malfunctioning gates. 

    4. Tarp Inspection: Inspect coverings for material protection and wet or damp product.

    5. Product Visual Inspection: Evaluate product for any visible defects or issues.

    6. Slip Test: A preliminary inspection for:

    Color

    Grind

    Insects

    Overall appearance.

    7. Probe Test: Three probes per hopper (6 total) to obtain vertical core samples.

    8. Lab Tests:

    Composite samples taken from the slip test and probe samples.

    In-house AOCS tests include:

    Peroxide Value (PV)

    Protein

    Ash

    Great Lakes Feed and Energy

    Roto Tap Sieve Test 

    9. Acceptance or Rejection: Based on lab results and product specifications.

    Periodic Outside Tests:

    Pepsin Digestibility

    Ethoxyquin Qualitative Analysis 

    Amino Acid Profile

    Phosphorus, Calcium, Moisture, Fiber

    PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

    Data collected from U.S. renderers and packers for the past 15 years.

    Processing Procedures:

    Magnetic Separation: Removal of metallic contaminants.

    Air Classification: Separating materials by weight and size.

    Sieving Classification: Sorting by particle size.

    Quality Separation: Ensuring ingredient quality.

    Traceability Data Collection: Keeping detailed records for traceability.

    Outbound SOP:

    Trailer Inspection:

    Tarp and hopper checks.

     Certified washout to ensure cleanliness and product integrity.

    Approved prior haul.

    Retests: Protein, Ash, and Peroxide Value (PV) tests to confirm Devout standards are met.

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