Kemin Industries Inc

About Kemin Industries Inc

Kemin Industries traces its roots to 1961 when R.W. and Mary Nelson began producing specialty ingredients from their home in Des Moines, Iowa. The company operates as a global ingredient manufacturer, producing more than 500 specialty ingredients across more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide. Its portfolio spans animal nutrition and health, animal vaccines, food technologies, human nutrition and health, and pet food and rendering. Beyond ingredient supply, Kemin provides Customer Laboratory Services for analytical testing, Kemin Application Solutions for equipment installation and training, Technical Services for troubleshooting, Research and Exploration Services for early-stage innovation, and the sciORIAN digital platform for operations management. Kemin serves customers in more than 120 countries, with operations in over 90 countries. Its client base includes livestock producers, veterinarians and animal health professionals, food manufacturers, pet food companies, renderers, and human nutritional supplement brands. The company's ingredients address oxidation control, food safety, palatability, and health and nutrition across these markets. Founded on a curiosity-driven, science-based approach, Kemin emphasizes "Partnership Beyond Ingredients," offering tailored services to help customers maximize the value of its products. The company states its mission is to transform the quality of life for people, pets, and animals through innovation.

Company details

Location

Des Moines, Iowa

Company type

Manufacturer

Founded

1961

Listed under

• Food & Beverage Processing in Iowa

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