Sonac is a leading producer of reliable, sustainable ingredients for the food, pet food and feed industries as well as fertilizer, oleochemical and pharmaceutical markets worldwide. Operating on a unique residuals-to-resources concept, we process raw materials of animal origin, developing proteins, minerals, fats, gelatins and numerous other specialty ingredients. Our constant aim is to help manufacturers in diverse industries improve recipes and reach the highest quality levels, while also improving their environmental performance. 

A global one-stop shop for innovative solutions & expertise

With representation on four continents and activities in 60 different locations, Sonac is a global innovator and expert in natural, high-quality ingredients. We offer you a dependable one-stop shop for smart, volume-driven, ingredient solutions that are innovative as well as compliant and sustainable. 

Improve quality and efficiency, reduce cost, raise margins

With Sonac, you can count on traceability, (food) safety and innovation. The knowledge and solutions we offer will help you improve product quality, enhance process efficiency, reduce costs and boost your margins.

In 2014 Sonac became a part of Darling Ingredients, the world’s largest producer of sustainable natural ingredients from edible & inedible organic residuals and a respected global leader in repurposing. The roots of Darling Ingredients go back to 1882 and the founding of rendering company Ira C. Darling & Company in Chicago, Illinois, which over the years was to evolve into today’s Darling Ingredients. 

Sonac (a Darling Ingredients brand)

Randall C. Stuewe

Simon Cox

Teams at Sonac (a Darling Ingredients brand)

Management and Operations

Sales and Marketing

Leadership Team