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From community
involvement to new
products and
everything in between,
learn what’s happening
at Kent Corporation.
Food
Dry and liquid food; rigid and flexible packaging; branded and custom products for foodservice, industrial, nutritional healthcare and consumers.
Beverage and Ingredients
High-quality co-products, industrial starches, specialty carbohydrate products and alcohol for manufacturers of finished goods.
Agriculture
Animal nutrition for feed dealers, commercial livestock producers, fleet retailers and backyard farming enthusiasts.
Pet
High-quality co-products, industrial starches, specialty carbohydrate products and alcohol for manufacturers of finished goods.
40 business and
operation locations
across seven countries
International sales in
almost 100 countries
2,000+ employees
sharing the same
mission
US Best Managed
Companies Award
Winner
Average of 34
volunteer hours per
employee per year
Nearly 100 million
bushels of corn
purchased annually
Corporate Careers
Supply Chain / Human Resources / Information Technology / Finance / Innovation
Production Careers
Mixers / Baggers / Electrical and Instrumentation / Quality Control Analysts / Food Technicians
Student Experiences
Summer Internships / Co-op Opportunities
Whatever you want to do, wherever you want to go, chances are you’ll find a place with us.
Plant-Based Products
We take one of nature’s most abundant plants, corn, and turn it into products that are essential to our economy, health and wellness and used around the world. Across our operating companies plant-based products are core to who we are, from using virtually every part of the kernel in our wet-milling process to supporting backyard gardens by introducing, or reintroducing, families to canning.
Future of Agriculture
Founded on the innovation of Kent 34% Baby Beef in 1927, which revolutionized the feed business, Kent continues to find innovative animal nutrition solutions for commercial livestock producers, fleet channels, retailers and backyard farming enthusiasts. We are proud to partner with those advancing new technologies in our marketplaces.
Scientific Achievement
We launched our sustainable cat litter when our scientists were looking for valued added ways of using the entire kernel of corn. They formulated a cat litter that was a more sustainable alternative than typical clay-based litters. Today, World’s Best Cat LitterTM is a family of natural cat litters that harnesses the power of naturally absorbent corn and leads in the U.S.
Innovative Packaging
Our innovative flexible packing capabilities allow our customers to make a more eco-friendly and sustainable choice when it comes to delivering trusted food and beverage products to consumers. Capitalizing on marketplace trends and internal expertise, Kent delivers on this unique packaging, which, compared to rigid packaging, takes up less space when disposed.
Learn more about the companies bringing these innovations to the global marketplace.
Environmental Footprint
We consistently work to have renewable supplies of all assets found in our value chain. Kent processes more than 300,000 bushels of corn per day, which is considered a carbon-neutral raw product. Additionally, we use 100% of the kernel of corn to make products that help our growing world do more with less waste.
Social Responsibility
We support our employees in giving back and being active supporting members of their committees. We are an engaged leader in the industries we serve. On average, our employees volunteer more than 30 hours per year – time they can take during work hours.
Economic Stability
Our involvement in local economic growth expands beyond the physical presence of our facilities. Intentional community engagements, product expansions, job availability and construction continually reflect our dedication to the local community and economy.
Our Brands
See yourself at Kent
Innovation
Driven by innovation
Our commitment to innovation and to our customers has been the driving fources behind Kent's growth and success since the company was founded in 1927. Ever changing to meet market demans, we continually evaluate opportunities to deliver to our customers today, tomorrow and into the future.
What we do
We venture to suggest that virtually every person across the U.S. has either used, consumed or benefited from a Kent Corporation product at one time or another.
Hundreds of the products we make are either used as standalone or as an essential ingredient in thousands more — including livestock production, pet care, food service, consumer retail, health care, sport drinks, spirits brands and packaging, to name a few.
Sustainability
Working for a sustainable future
Sustaining the future of our business means investing in the future of our communities, employees and environment.
To that end, Kent has made — and continues to look for — positive changes to better take care of our people, partners and natural resources.
Our vision
Population growth is the only consistent demographic trend. The desires and dietary requirements of this trend require innovative technology. Kent Corporation is in pursuit of this global challenge through a diversified team of companies. Our vision is to become a recognized leader in creating value through innovative foods and ingredients for the whole family.
The Kent Enterprise Innovation Team
Lead Gift to Iowa State University Kent Corporation Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex
The Kent Corporation Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex
Careers
Find yourself at Kent
We value our employees and strive to be an employer of choice by developing successful careers and long-term relationships. As a family business, we have a family focus. As a company focused on quality products, we work to deliver quality of life for those who deliver those products.
More than a leader within the industries we serve, Kent is recognized as a US Best Managed Company among brands overall. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the US Best Managed Companies program is a mark of excellence worldwide.
Kent has a proud history of innovation, change, growth and success. Consider the professional and personal opportunities of joining a team where you can grow and succeed, too.
Kent offices and locations
Kent Corporation
- Muscatine, Iowa
Grain Processing Coporation
- Washington, Indiana
- Muscatine, Iowa
Kent Pet Group
- Helensvale, Australia
- Toowoomba, Australia
- Lonsdale, Australia
- Muscatine, Iowa
- Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
Kent Nutrition Group
- Lichtfield, Connecticut
- Beardstown, Illinois
- Muscatine, Iowa
- New Sharon, Iowa
- Sheldon, Iowa
- Waterloo, Iowa
- Bangor, Maine
- North Yarmouth, Maine
- Hagerstown, Maryland
- Marshall, Missouri
- Bow, New Hampshire
- Derry, New Hampshire
- Rochester, New Hampshire
- Arcade, New York
- Fishkill, New York
- Columbus, Ohio
Kent Precision Foods Group
- Bolingbrook, Illinois
- Muscatine, Iowa
- Columbus, Mississippi
- Foley, Minnesota
- Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
- Superior, Wisconsin
International Sales Offices
- Hong Kong, China
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Bern, Switzerland
- London, United Kingdom
