Kemin is a biotechnology company founded in 1961 that develops specialty ingredients for industries spanning animal nutrition, aquaculture, crop technologies, food, human nutrition, pet food, textiles, and biofuels. The company operates across more than 90 countries with manufacturing facilities globally, supported by over 3,000 employees worldwide.
The company's product portfolio comprises more than 500 specialty ingredients derived from its biotechnology capabilities. Kemin's work centres on transforming quality of life for people, pets, and the planet through molecular-level innovation. The organisation remains family-owned and operated, tracing its origins to R.W. and Mary Nelson, who established Chemical Industries in 1961 with a focus on feed additives for the Midwest agriculture market.
Kemin's approach emphasises curiosity-driven research and development alongside a global, customer-centric operational model. The breadth of its end markets and ingredient portfolio reflects a diversified business model spanning agricultural, nutritional, and industrial applications.
