KENT WORLDWIDE™ Recognized as a US Best Managed Company as a Platinum Honoree
KENT WORLDWIDETM Recognized as a US Best Managed Company as a Platinum Honoree
MUSCATINE, Iowa (May 13, 2026) – KENT WORLDWIDETM is proud to announce it has earned the distinction of Platinum Honoree by the US Best Managed Companies program, sponsored by Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal. This honor is bestowed upon companies that have been selected as a Best Managed Company for seven or more years.
The program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people, and financial performance and governance.
As a Platinum Honoree, the Best Managed Companies recognizes the years-long investments KENT WORLDWIDE has made in sustainable growth and being resilient in times of volatility. This distinction honors KENT WORLDWIDE employees as they make a constant dedication towards making strategic decisions in planning and execution, and smart investments to maintain strong financial performance.
“On behalf of everyone at KENT WORLDWIDE, I thank the judges, once again, for this meaningful award. To win the US Best Managed Companies award seven years running is, truly, like catching lightning in a bottle with respect to the motivational impact this award has on our people’s lives,” said Gage Kent, KENT WORLDWIDE Chairman and CEO. “We work hard to manage a company where people know their work is valued by us and our customers. In today’s world of AI and constantly re-engineering our value proposition, being recognized by respected independent professions is extremely gratifying.”
KENT WORLDWIDE joins a cohort of honorees from more than 46 countries that were also recognized by the Best Managed Companies Program.
About the Best Managed Companies Program
The Best Managed Companies program is a mark of excellence for private companies. U.S. designees have revenues of at least $250 million. Hundreds of private companies around the world have competed for this designation in their respective companies through a rigorous and independent evaluation process. U.S. program sponsors are Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal. For more information, visit www.usbestmanagedcompanies.com
About KENT WORLDWIDE
Since 1927, KENT WORLDWIDE has been guided by a deep commitment to animal care, human nutrition, and doing what’s right – values that have shaped its evolution into a globally diversified company. Today, KENT WORLDWIDE is a recognized leader in the manufacture and marketing of ag-based specialty ingredients and trusted consumer products. Award winning and proudly family-owned, KENT WORLDWIDE is headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, and led by third-generation CEO Gage A. Kent.