Darling International has announced that it has completed its acquisition of VION Ingredients for approximately €1.6 billion in cash. VION Ingredients is a developer and producer of speciality ingredients from animal origin for applications in pharmaceuticals, food, feed, pet food, fertiliser and bio-energy.
Headquartered in Son en Breugel, the Netherlands, VION Ingredients' global network of facilities on five continents covers all aspects of animal by-product processing through six brands including Rendac (rendering), Sonac (proteins, fats, edible fats and blood products), Ecoson (green power), Rousselot (gelatin), CTH (natural casings), and Best Hides (hides).
