Kemin Industries, Inc.

About Us

A nutritional ingredient manufacturer, Kemin is committed to improving the health and nutrition of the world with functional products that deliver maximum efficacy through superior science. The business includes 11 independent companies, serving five industries in over 60 countries.

The fledgling business - initially called 'Chemical Industries' - was a family effort beginning in 1961, based on developing innovative agricultural products and marketing them throughout the mid-western United States. These early products included mold inhibitors and flavors and grew to encompass a full line of ingredients for animal feeds.

Spurred by a robust agricultural climate in the U.S. during the 1970s, Kemin Industries enjoyed an era of rapid expansion. As ag commodities skyrocketed and cattle prices set all-time records, the distribution of Kemin crop preservatives experienced phenomenal growth. In response to the times, our sales force increased dramatically to cover the whole of the United States. The Des Moines manufacturing facility underwent two expansions. A new plant was built in Texas. Kemin also entered the global market.