New independent Director at Darling Int

Darling International Inc appointed John D March to the Board of Directors. March joins the board as an independent director, and his appointment is effective immediately. He previously was Corporate Vice President Platform Leader for Cargill Grain and Oilseed Supply Chain in North America.

"We are pleased to further strengthen our board with the appointment of
an independent director who is an experienced leader in a diverse and global environment with tremendous expertise in our industry," said Randy Stuewe, Chairman and CEO of Darling International.

"In addition to his strong customer focus, John brings valuable agribusiness experience to our company, and we will benefit from his depth of knowledge and leadership that was groomed during his 37 years at Cargill."

Darling International Inc is the largest publicly traded, food processing by-products recycling company in the United States. The company recycles used restaurant cooking oil and by-products from the pork, beef and poultry processing industries into useable products such as tallow, feed-grade fats, meat and bone meal, and hides.

These products are primarily sold to agricultural, leather, oleo-chemical and bio-diesel manufacturers around the world. In addition, the company provides grease trap collection services and sells equipment to restaurants.

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