Kemin Industries to Open New Regional Headquarters and Laboratory for Pet Food and Rendering Technologies in Veronella, Italy

VERONELLA (VR), Italy (October 6, 2025) – Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, will open a new regional headquarters and state-of-the-art research laboratory for Kemin Nutrisurance, the company's business unit dedicated to developing innovative ingredients and solutions for the pet food and rendering industries, in Veronella (VR), Italy, on Thursday, October 9.
 

This new facility marks a significant milestone for the company, underscoring Kemin's ongoing commitment to investing in innovation, people, and the local community. It represents a strategic expansion that complements the existing production facility and laboratory in Veronella to further strengthen the site's role as a central hub for Kemin Nutrisurance's operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
 

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Kemin Nutrisurance established a presence in Europe in 2011 with a team of 20 people, which has grown to 125 employees. The new Kemin Nutrisurance regional headquarters will support the development of a region that currently contributes around 30% of Kemin Nutrisurance's global revenue and has achieved an average annual growth of over 11% over the past five years.
 

The investment in Veronella covers 3,400 square meters, including 1,000 square meters dedicated to research, and involved more than 30 local companies, generating value for the local economy and community.
 

"This territory has given us the strength to grow," said Nicola Abrate, General Manager, Kemin Nutrisurance – Europe. "Today, we are committed to giving back by fostering innovation and attracting talent from around the world."
 

The grand opening event will welcome Kemin's global leadership, including Dr. Chris Nelson, President and CEO, Kemin Industries; Kimberly Nelson Gracia, President, Kemin Nutrisurance; and the Kemin Industries leadership team, as well as local authorities and community stakeholders.
 

About Kemin Industries

Kemin Industries (www.kemin.com) is a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services. The company supplies over 500 specialty ingredients for human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textile, biofuel, and animal vaccine industries.
 

For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offer product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed, and health-related products.
 

Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 3,300 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.
 

Media Contact
Elisa Borri, Marketing Communication Coordinator, Kemin Nutrisurance | elisa.borri@kemin.com, +39 334 6878026


Source: Kemin Nutrisurance