IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 3, 2026-- Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) and its health brand Rousselot today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted Patent No. US12636339 for Nextida GC, a first-of-its-kind collagen peptide ingredient developed to help support healthy after-meal blood sugar levels, naturally. The patent protects both the production process and the use of Nextida GC as a dietary supplement ingredient, offering a non-pharmaceutical option for managing blood glucose through science-backed nutrition.

“This patent reinforces the scientific foundation behind Nextida GC and highlights Darling Ingredients’ ability to translate its collagen expertise into targeted health solutions,” said Randall C. Stuewe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “As demand grows for natural, non-pharmaceutical approaches to health and wellness, we are strengthening our leadership in collagen peptide health ingredients while building a broader pipeline of Nextida solutions.”

Nextida GC is a collagen peptide composition formulated for dietary supplement applications related to natural glucose control and metabolic support. It is part of an expanding portfolio of collagen products being developed to address distinct functional health needs.

Australia (AU2023279850B2), Europe (EP4498839B1), Japan (JP7751755B2) and China (CN119212574B) have also awarded patents for Nextida GC, with additional patents pending in Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Korea, Mexico, India and Peru.

For more information about Nextida GC and Rousselot’s portfolio of science-backed collagen solutions, visit rousselot.com.

About Rousselot

Rousselot, the health brand of Darling Ingredients, is the global leader in gelatin- and collagen-based solutions for the food, health and nutrition, biomedical and pharmaceutical industries. Working in partnership with its global customer base, Rousselot delivers advanced ingredient solutions that enable innovation, excite today's consumers and contribute to public health. Through state-of-the-art operations, extensive technical expertise and sustained scientific research, Rousselot helps customers achieve their goals and create world-class products.

About Darling Ingredients

A pioneer in circularity, Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) takes material from the animal agriculture and food industries, and transforms them into valuable ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy. The company operates over 260 facilities in more than 15 countries and processes about 15% of the world’s animal agricultural by-products, produces about 30% of the world’s collagen (both gelatin and hydrolyzed collagen), and is one of the largest producers of renewable energy. To learn more, visit darlingii.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

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Darling Ingredients Contacts

M edia: Jillian Fleming
Director, Global Communications
(972) 541-7115; jillian.fleming@darlingii.com

Investors: Suann Guthrie
Senior VP, Investor Relations and Global Affairs
(469) 214-8202; suann.guthrie@darlingii.com

Source: Darling Ingredients Inc.