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Darling Ingredients and Tessenderlo Group Sign Definitive Agreement to form New Company in Health, Wellness, and Nutrition Sector

Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) | Dec. 10, 2025

By Ethan Davis

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Darling Ingredients Inc. and Tessenderlo Group have signed a definitive agreement to combine their collagen and gelatin segments into a new company.

This strategic partnership aims to create a top-tier, collagen-based health, wellness, and nutrition products company with a global presence.

The proposed new company will have initial expected annual revenue of approximately $1.5 billion and total gelatin and collagen capacity of about 200,000 metric tons.

New Joint Venture

Combining the collagen and gelatin segments of Darling Ingredients and Tessenderlo Group into a new company with significant growth potential.

Ownership Structure

Darling Ingredients will hold 85% ownership stake in the new company, while Tessenderlo Group will hold the remaining 15%.

Strategic Goals

Focus on accelerating innovation, scale, and growth in the dynamic collagen-based health, wellness, and nutrition market.

  • The collaboration aims to capitalize on the rapid growth of collagen products globally, positioning the new company as a major player in the industry.
  • With facilities across South America, North America, Europe, and Asia, the combined company is poised to leverage synergies and develop a diverse product portfolio.

The agreement between Darling Ingredients and Tessenderlo Group represents a significant step towards creating a leading collagen-based products company poised for future growth and innovation.