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The Tradition Continues Since the beginning Kent Corporation has been building and nurturing a global reputation as a leading manufacturer and worldwide marketer of corn based products The Kent family continues its ownership with the founder s grandson Gage A Kent as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Kent Corporation Today Kent Corporation has grown to include approximately 2 000 employees throughout the family of companies Kent s management philosophy of true commitment to quality and long term customer satisfaction has been the key to growth and success throughout all Kent family companies Turning Science into Solutions Gage Allison Kent understood the value of collaborative relationships and believed passionately that honesty and consistent quality would yield success With these guiding principles he opened his doors for business in 1927 in the animal feeds industry Visit Kentww com for more information Kent Corporation kentww com Almost a century later the business that carries his name Kent Corporation is a strong group of companies still owned by the Kent family The core values at Kent are honesty quality safety timeliness and work for the win win These values and the work ethic of the people at Kent contribute to the Company s growth turning nutritional science into nutritional solutions This has promoted advancements and product offerings in food products food and beverage ingredients nutraceutical and personal care applications industrial products animal nutrition and companion animal products A passion for innovation continues to drive success at the Kent Corporation companies Grain Processing Corporation GPC Kent Nutrition Group KNG Kent Precision Foods Group KPFG and Kent Pet Group KPG Employees work for the win win understanding that successful customers now in many countries worldwide value doing business with Kent thus turning their passion into purpose
The Tradition Continues Since the beginning Kent Corporation has been building and nurturing a global reputation as a leading manufacturer and worldwide marketer of corn based products The Kent family continues its ownership with the founder s grandson Gage A Kent as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Kent Corporation Today Kent Corporation has grown to include approximately 2 000 employees throughout the family of companies Kent s management philosophy of true commitment to quality and long term customer satisfaction has been the key to growth and success throughout all Kent family companies Turning Science into Solutions Gage Allison Kent understood the value of collaborative relationships and believed passionately that honesty and consistent quality would yield success With these guiding principles he opened his doors for business in 1927 in the animal feeds industry Visit Kentww com for more information Kent Corporation kentww com Almost a century later the business that carries his name Kent Corporation is a strong group of companies still owned by the Kent family The core values at Kent are honesty quality safety timeliness and work for the win win These values and the work ethic of the people at Kent contribute to the Company s growth turning nutritional science into nutritional solutions This has promoted advancements and product offerings in food products food and beverage ingredients nutraceutical and personal care applications industrial products animal nutrition and companion animal products A passion for innovation continues to drive success at the Kent Corporation companies Grain Processing Corporation GPC Kent Nutrition Group KNG Kent Precision Foods Group KPFG and Kent Pet Group KPG Employees work for the win win understanding that successful customers now in many countries worldwide value doing business with Kent thus turning their passion into purpose
The Tradition Continues Since the beginning Kent Corporation has been building and nurturing a global reputation as a leading manufacturer and worldwide marketer of corn based products The Kent family continues its ownership with the founder s grandson Gage A Kent as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Kent Corporation Today Kent Corporation has grown to include approximately 2 000 employees throughout the family of companies Kent s management philosophy of true commitment to quality and long term customer satisfaction has been the key to growth and success throughout all Kent family companies Turning Science into Solutions Gage Allison Kent understood the value of collaborative relationships and believed passionately that honesty and consistent quality would yield success With these guiding principles he opened his doors for business in 1927 in the animal feeds industry Visit Kentww com for more information Kent Corporation kentww com Almost a century later the business that carries his name Kent Corporation is a strong group of companies still owned by the Kent family The core values at Kent are honesty quality safety timeliness and work for the win win These values and the work ethic of the people at Kent contribute to the Company s growth turning nutritional science into nutritional solutions This has promoted advancements and product offerings in food products food and beverage ingredients nutraceutical and personal care applications industrial products animal nutrition and companion animal products A passion for innovation continues to drive success at the Kent Corporation companies Grain Processing Corporation GPC Kent Nutrition Group KNG Kent Precision Foods Group KPFG and Kent Pet Group KPG Employees work for the win win understanding that successful customers now in many countries worldwide value doing business with Kent thus turning their passion into purpose
Kent Nutrition Group kentnutritiongroup com The Kent Nutrition Group KNG story began in 1927 in the central Iowa farming community of Indianola It was there that Gage Allison Kent developed and began to manufacture Kent Baby Beef the original Feed Without A Filler Then in 1936 Mr Kent moved his successful and steadily growing feed company to Muscatine Iowa to take advantage of economical Mississippi River transportation Soon the first state of theart Kent feed manufacturing facility was built and the land for what is now the KNG Product Development Center was purchased Several decades later another successful family owned feed company in the eastern US Blue Seal Feeds was purchased in 1987 In 2010 Kent Feeds and Blue Seal Feeds were merged together to form a new division called Kent Nutrition Group capitalizing on the best of these two highly successful regional feed companies Today the Kent brand is primarily sold in the Midwest and the Blue Seal brand in East Together they bring over 90 and 150 years of quality animal nutrition to their respective markets Whether serving large scale commercial livestock producers sustainable farming operations or consumers with companion animals and pets Kent and Blue Seal promise quality animal nutrition that you can trust guaranteed Grain Processing Corporation of purity During 1961 GPC produced its first sweeteners on an experimental basis In 1969 the line of hydrolyzed starch products MALTRIN maltodextrin and corn syrup solids was introduced These products have been met with wide acceptance by the food beverage and nutritional industries Providing a dependable supply of high quality maltodextrins is a primary focus for GPC Kent Pet Group kentpetgroup com With an unmatched product line that continues to expand and the GPC commitment to quality MALTRIN products are considered the gold standard for the industry In addition GPC is a leading supplier of food nutraceutical and personal care starches grainprocessing com Continued rapid growth of the feed business allowed Mr Kent to expand into other industries In 1943 Mr G A Kent along with Mr S G Stein a prominent Muscatine businessman joined together to operate a government industrial alcohol plant as part of the World War II synthetic rubber program The facilities were purchased from the government in 1953 and GPC is now one of the largest producers of grain neutral spirits for beverage and industrial use Our prominence in this area is a result of large scale efficiency and an unwavering commitment to total quality systems GPC has set the standard of excellence for ethyl alcohol purity and lot to lot consistency These ethyl alcohol products are sold worldwide for use in applications demanding the highest possible degree range of customer and consumer segments Their product mix brings a wide variety and includes flexible pouching solutions hydration beverages salad dressing mixes sauce and seasoning blends gravies hot beverages and instant food thickening products Kent Precision Foods Group precisionfoods com As part of a purchase in 1992 Kent invested in Kent Precision Foods Group KPFG a trusted leader in the ideation manufacture and distribution of both dry foods and ingredients as well as liquid food and beverages For over 25 years KPFG has serviced key partners in foodservice consumer retail industrial and healthcare both domestically and internationally Today s products provide high quality and innovative solutions across a Kent Pet Group KPG is a global leader in high performance sustainable litter products We are committed to developing clay alternatives that eliminate health concerns and reduce our impact on the planet World s Best Cat Litter is the only brand that offers natural formulas that use the concentrated power of corn to help cat owners maintain a cleaner litter box with less litter and less hassle We also are the pioneers of sustainable litters and animal bedding with products made from 99 recycled paper made by FibreCycle our Australianbased litter manufacturer The company uses proprietary processes to harness the absorbent cellulose in recycled paper to create high performance litter and bedding products
Kent Nutrition Group kentnutritiongroup com The Kent Nutrition Group KNG story began in 1927 in the central Iowa farming community of Indianola It was there that Gage Allison Kent developed and began to manufacture Kent Baby Beef the original Feed Without A Filler Then in 1936 Mr Kent moved his successful and steadily growing feed company to Muscatine Iowa to take advantage of economical Mississippi River transportation Soon the first state of theart Kent feed manufacturing facility was built and the land for what is now the KNG Product Development Center was purchased Several decades later another successful family owned feed company in the eastern US Blue Seal Feeds was purchased in 1987 In 2010 Kent Feeds and Blue Seal Feeds were merged together to form a new division called Kent Nutrition Group capitalizing on the best of these two highly successful regional feed companies Today the Kent brand is primarily sold in the Midwest and the Blue Seal brand in East Together they bring over 90 and 150 years of quality animal nutrition to their respective markets Whether serving large scale commercial livestock producers sustainable farming operations or consumers with companion animals and pets Kent and Blue Seal promise quality animal nutrition that you can trust guaranteed Grain Processing Corporation of purity During 1961 GPC produced its first sweeteners on an experimental basis In 1969 the line of hydrolyzed starch products MALTRIN maltodextrin and corn syrup solids was introduced These products have been met with wide acceptance by the food beverage and nutritional industries Providing a dependable supply of high quality maltodextrins is a primary focus for GPC Kent Pet Group kentpetgroup com With an unmatched product line that continues to expand and the GPC commitment to quality MALTRIN products are considered the gold standard for the industry In addition GPC is a leading supplier of food nutraceutical and personal care starches grainprocessing com Continued rapid growth of the feed business allowed Mr Kent to expand into other industries In 1943 Mr G A Kent along with Mr S G Stein a prominent Muscatine businessman joined together to operate a government industrial alcohol plant as part of the World War II synthetic rubber program The facilities were purchased from the government in 1953 and GPC is now one of the largest producers of grain neutral spirits for beverage and industrial use Our prominence in this area is a result of large scale efficiency and an unwavering commitment to total quality systems GPC has set the standard of excellence for ethyl alcohol purity and lot to lot consistency These ethyl alcohol products are sold worldwide for use in applications demanding the highest possible degree range of customer and consumer segments Their product mix brings a wide variety and includes flexible pouching solutions hydration beverages salad dressing mixes sauce and seasoning blends gravies hot beverages and instant food thickening products Kent Precision Foods Group precisionfoods com As part of a purchase in 1992 Kent invested in Kent Precision Foods Group KPFG a trusted leader in the ideation manufacture and distribution of both dry foods and ingredients as well as liquid food and beverages For over 25 years KPFG has serviced key partners in foodservice consumer retail industrial and healthcare both domestically and internationally Today s products provide high quality and innovative solutions across a Kent Pet Group KPG is a global leader in high performance sustainable litter products We are committed to developing clay alternatives that eliminate health concerns and reduce our impact on the planet World s Best Cat Litter is the only brand that offers natural formulas that use the concentrated power of corn to help cat owners maintain a cleaner litter box with less litter and less hassle We also are the pioneers of sustainable litters and animal bedding with products made from 99 recycled paper made by FibreCycle our Australianbased litter manufacturer The company uses proprietary processes to harness the absorbent cellulose in recycled paper to create high performance litter and bedding products
Kent Nutrition Group kentnutritiongroup com The Kent Nutrition Group KNG story began in 1927 in the central Iowa farming community of Indianola It was there that Gage Allison Kent developed and began to manufacture Kent Baby Beef the original Feed Without A Filler Then in 1936 Mr Kent moved his successful and steadily growing feed company to Muscatine Iowa to take advantage of economical Mississippi River transportation Soon the first state of theart Kent feed manufacturing facility was built and the land for what is now the KNG Product Development Center was purchased Several decades later another successful family owned feed company in the eastern US Blue Seal Feeds was purchased in 1987 In 2010 Kent Feeds and Blue Seal Feeds were merged together to form a new division called Kent Nutrition Group capitalizing on the best of these two highly successful regional feed companies Today the Kent brand is primarily sold in the Midwest and the Blue Seal brand in East Together they bring over 90 and 150 years of quality animal nutrition to their respective markets Whether serving large scale commercial livestock producers sustainable farming operations or consumers with companion animals and pets Kent and Blue Seal promise quality animal nutrition that you can trust guaranteed Grain Processing Corporation of purity During 1961 GPC produced its first sweeteners on an experimental basis In 1969 the line of hydrolyzed starch products MALTRIN maltodextrin and corn syrup solids was introduced These products have been met with wide acceptance by the food beverage and nutritional industries Providing a dependable supply of high quality maltodextrins is a primary focus for GPC Kent Pet Group kentpetgroup com With an unmatched product line that continues to expand and the GPC commitment to quality MALTRIN products are considered the gold standard for the industry In addition GPC is a leading supplier of food nutraceutical and personal care starches grainprocessing com Continued rapid growth of the feed business allowed Mr Kent to expand into other industries In 1943 Mr G A Kent along with Mr S G Stein a prominent Muscatine businessman joined together to operate a government industrial alcohol plant as part of the World War II synthetic rubber program The facilities were purchased from the government in 1953 and GPC is now one of the largest producers of grain neutral spirits for beverage and industrial use Our prominence in this area is a result of large scale efficiency and an unwavering commitment to total quality systems GPC has set the standard of excellence for ethyl alcohol purity and lot to lot consistency These ethyl alcohol products are sold worldwide for use in applications demanding the highest possible degree range of customer and consumer segments Their product mix brings a wide variety and includes flexible pouching solutions hydration beverages salad dressing mixes sauce and seasoning blends gravies hot beverages and instant food thickening products Kent Precision Foods Group precisionfoods com As part of a purchase in 1992 Kent invested in Kent Precision Foods Group KPFG a trusted leader in the ideation manufacture and distribution of both dry foods and ingredients as well as liquid food and beverages For over 25 years KPFG has serviced key partners in foodservice consumer retail industrial and healthcare both domestically and internationally Today s products provide high quality and innovative solutions across a Kent Pet Group KPG is a global leader in high performance sustainable litter products We are committed to developing clay alternatives that eliminate health concerns and reduce our impact on the planet World s Best Cat Litter is the only brand that offers natural formulas that use the concentrated power of corn to help cat owners maintain a cleaner litter box with less litter and less hassle We also are the pioneers of sustainable litters and animal bedding with products made from 99 recycled paper made by FibreCycle our Australianbased litter manufacturer The company uses proprietary processes to harness the absorbent cellulose in recycled paper to create high performance litter and bedding products
Kent Nutrition Group kentnutritiongroup com The Kent Nutrition Group KNG story began in 1927 in the central Iowa farming community of Indianola It was there that Gage Allison Kent developed and began to manufacture Kent Baby Beef the original Feed Without A Filler Then in 1936 Mr Kent moved his successful and steadily growing feed company to Muscatine Iowa to take advantage of economical Mississippi River transportation Soon the first state of theart Kent feed manufacturing facility was built and the land for what is now the KNG Product Development Center was purchased Several decades later another successful family owned feed company in the eastern US Blue Seal Feeds was purchased in 1987 In 2010 Kent Feeds and Blue Seal Feeds were merged together to form a new division called Kent Nutrition Group capitalizing on the best of these two highly successful regional feed companies Today the Kent brand is primarily sold in the Midwest and the Blue Seal brand in East Together they bring over 90 and 150 years of quality animal nutrition to their respective markets Whether serving large scale commercial livestock producers sustainable farming operations or consumers with companion animals and pets Kent and Blue Seal promise quality animal nutrition that you can trust guaranteed Grain Processing Corporation of purity During 1961 GPC produced its first sweeteners on an experimental basis In 1969 the line of hydrolyzed starch products MALTRIN maltodextrin and corn syrup solids was introduced These products have been met with wide acceptance by the food beverage and nutritional industries Providing a dependable supply of high quality maltodextrins is a primary focus for GPC Kent Pet Group kentpetgroup com With an unmatched product line that continues to expand and the GPC commitment to quality MALTRIN products are considered the gold standard for the industry In addition GPC is a leading supplier of food nutraceutical and personal care starches grainprocessing com Continued rapid growth of the feed business allowed Mr Kent to expand into other industries In 1943 Mr G A Kent along with Mr S G Stein a prominent Muscatine businessman joined together to operate a government industrial alcohol plant as part of the World War II synthetic rubber program The facilities were purchased from the government in 1953 and GPC is now one of the largest producers of grain neutral spirits for beverage and industrial use Our prominence in this area is a result of large scale efficiency and an unwavering commitment to total quality systems GPC has set the standard of excellence for ethyl alcohol purity and lot to lot consistency These ethyl alcohol products are sold worldwide for use in applications demanding the highest possible degree range of customer and consumer segments Their product mix brings a wide variety and includes flexible pouching solutions hydration beverages salad dressing mixes sauce and seasoning blends gravies hot beverages and instant food thickening products Kent Precision Foods Group precisionfoods com As part of a purchase in 1992 Kent invested in Kent Precision Foods Group KPFG a trusted leader in the ideation manufacture and distribution of both dry foods and ingredients as well as liquid food and beverages For over 25 years KPFG has serviced key partners in foodservice consumer retail industrial and healthcare both domestically and internationally Today s products provide high quality and innovative solutions across a Kent Pet Group KPG is a global leader in high performance sustainable litter products We are committed to developing clay alternatives that eliminate health concerns and reduce our impact on the planet World s Best Cat Litter is the only brand that offers natural formulas that use the concentrated power of corn to help cat owners maintain a cleaner litter box with less litter and less hassle We also are the pioneers of sustainable litters and animal bedding with products made from 99 recycled paper made by FibreCycle our Australianbased litter manufacturer The company uses proprietary processes to harness the absorbent cellulose in recycled paper to create high performance litter and bedding products
The Tradition Continues Since the beginning Kent Corporation has been building and nurturing a global reputation as a leading manufacturer and worldwide marketer of corn based products The Kent family continues its ownership with the founder s grandson Gage A Kent as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Kent Corporation Today Kent Corporation has grown to include approximately 2 000 employees throughout the family of companies Kent s management philosophy of true commitment to quality and long term customer satisfaction has been the key to growth and success throughout all Kent family companies Turning Science into Solutions Gage Allison Kent understood the value of collaborative relationships and believed passionately that honesty and consistent quality would yield success With these guiding principles he opened his doors for business in 1927 in the animal feeds industry Visit Kentww com for more information Kent Corporation kentww com Almost a century later the business that carries his name Kent Corporation is a strong group of companies still owned by the Kent family The core values at Kent are honesty quality safety timeliness and work for the win win These values and the work ethic of the people at Kent contribute to the Company s growth turning nutritional science into nutritional solutions This has promoted advancements and product offerings in food products food and beverage ingredients nutraceutical and personal care applications industrial products animal nutrition and companion animal products A passion for innovation continues to drive success at the Kent Corporation companies Grain Processing Corporation GPC Kent Nutrition Group KNG Kent Precision Foods Group KPFG and Kent Pet Group KPG Employees work for the win win understanding that successful customers now in many countries worldwide value doing business with Kent thus turning their passion into purpose