Where others see waste, we see potential.
Built on byproducts. Designed for impact.
A Century Ahead of the Curve.
We saw the need for change—before sustainability was a buzzword. Over 100 years ago, our founders began rerouting usable food co-products into animal feed.
What others discarded, we turned into opportunity. Today, that same mindset drives how we source, supply, and solve challenges across food and feed industries.
Byproducts Are Our Business - Not a Side Project.
Through Cerco Ingredients, we support food and beverage manufacturers with high-functioning, specialty ingredients—some from surplus, all built for efficiency.
Through Cereal Byproducts, we help transform co-products into feed ingredients for livestock, pets, poultry, aquaculture, and even insect farming.
At Cerco Group, sustainability is built into our operations.
Byproducts Are Our Business. Not a Side Project.
At Cerco Group, sustainability is baked into our operations.
Through Cerco Ingredients, we support food and beverage manufacturers with high-functioning, specialty ingredients—some from surplus, all built for efficiency.
Through Cereal Byproducts, we help transform co-products into feed ingredients for livestock, pets, poultry, aquaculture, and even insect farming.
Together, we help brands source responsibly and upcycle waste streams—creating a more sustainable supply chain from both ends.
Turning Surplus into Supply Chains
Byproduct ≠ Waste. It means usable, functional material with real value. Here’s how we help:
Corn Hominy
The leftover from cornmeal and grits production—rich in energy and upcycled into high-value animal feed.
Rice Hulls
Removed during rice milling, we repurpose them for roughage, bedding, and soil amendment in ag and composting industries.
Bakery Waste
Broken crackers, cookies, bread, and pasta are reblended into custom animal feed—minimizing waste, maximizing nutrition.
Bacon Fat
Surplus trimmings from precooked bacon? Repurposed as feed fat or even biodiesel fuel.
♻️ The Impact of Repurposing Byproducts
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Reduce landfill waste
Lower methane emissions
Support clean-burning energy inputs
Offset environmental impact of food production
We don’t just sell ingredients.
We help partners build circular systems that start with surplus and end with real-world impact.
Clean Ingredients, Transparent Supply.
We maintain relationships with a broad network of organic and non-GMO suppliers.
Our sourcing team ensures compliance, traceability, and integrity—whether you're producing pet food, livestock feed, or biofuel blends.
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