Kemin Industries

Every day, 360,000 people join the human family. In less than 35 years, more than 9 billion people will be sharing the planet and its resources. At Kemin, we are finding scientific solutions to preserve and improve the quality of life for the growing population.

Built on exacting science and powered by human imagination, Kemin is an ingredient manufacturer committed to improving the quality, safety and efficacy of feed, food and health-related products. Through this commitment, Kemin touches more than 3.8 billion lives every day with our products and services.

Founded in 1961 by R.W. and Mary Nelson, Kemin began modestly on a family farm in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. Today, Kemin is a leader in the ingredient manufacturing industry, providing innovative nutritional ingredient solutions to customers in more than 120 countries.

Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities in which more than 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, textiles and commercial horticulture markets. Our involvement in many unique areas enables us to share and apply diverse insights and breakthroughs across industries.

Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 2,500 employees worldwide. To think globally and act locally, we operate in 90 countries with manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.