Exhibiting at VIV Asia 2025

POET Nutrition, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is a key division of POET LLC, the world’s largest producer of biofuels and a leading supplier of high-quality animal feed ingredients derived from the bioethanol production process. With a mission to improve both food and fuel sustainability, POET Nutrition plays a pivotal role in transforming corn-based resources into value-added nutrition for livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and pet food markets globally.

Core Business

POET Nutrition focuses on producing and marketing premium feed ingredients that are co-products of ethanol production. These include distillers grains, corn fermented protein, and corn oil—each developed to meet the specific nutritional demands of various species while enhancing feed efficiency and sustainability.

Their product line supports integrators, feed mills, co-ops, and nutritionists seeking cost-effective, nutrient-dense solutions for animal performance and environmental stewardship.

Product and Service Offerings

Core Feed Ingredients

• Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles (DDGS)

  • Branded as Dakota Gold, this high-protein, high-energy feed is widely used in cattle, swine, poultry, and aquaculture diets. Known for consistent nutrient content and superior digestibility.

• Wet Distillers Grains (WDG)

  • A cost-effective, moist byproduct designed for cattle feeders and dairies near ethanol plants, offering high palatability and local delivery benefits.

• Modified Distillers Grains (MDG)

  • A mid-moisture product offering a balance between dry storage stability and the nutrient preservation of wet products.

• Corn Fermented Protein (CFP)

  • A next-generation, high-protein, low-fiber feed developed for the aquaculture and pet food industries. Offers 50%+ protein and reduced antinutritional factors.

• Distillers Corn Oil

  • Extracted from the ethanol process and used as a high-energy feed additive for poultry and swine diets.

POET Nutrition also provides logistical support, nutritional consulting, and quality control services across its feed ingredient network.

Specialisation and Core USP

POET Nutrition’s uniqueness lies in its vertically integrated supply chain and proprietary fractionation and fermentation technologies. Their differentiators include:

• Access to 33 POET Bioprocessing Facilities across 8 U.S. states.
• Consistent quality and supply of over 10 million tons/year of animal feed ingredients.
• Branded and traceable feed products such as Dakota Gold, known for standardized nutrient specs.
• Investment in R&D and nutritional trials, partnering with universities and commercial feedlot operations.

The company’s scale and innovation make it a reliable partner for large-scale livestock systems and high-spec pet food formulators.

Financials

POET LLC, the parent company, reported revenues exceeding $11 billion in 2023, with approximately 20–25% attributed to its feed and co-products division. POET Nutrition is among the top three U.S. producers of DDGS by volume, accounting for:

• Over 8 million tons/year of DDGS
• 300,000+ tons/year of Corn Fermented Protein
• 150 million pounds/year of Distillers Corn Oil

This scale enables pricing stability, contract flexibility, and just-in-time delivery for customers worldwide.

Shipment and Export Records

Based on trade insights from ImportYeti and USDA export data:

• POET Nutrition ships to more than 40 countries, including Mexico, Vietnam, South Korea, China, and Canada.
• Products are shipped under HS Codes:
  • 230330 – DDGS
  • 150790 – Corn Oil
  • 230990 – Other animal feed preparations
• In 2023 alone, POET exported over 1.2 million metric tons of DDGS.
• POET maintains multiple transload terminals and rail access, ensuring efficient export operations.

Target Markets

POET Nutrition serves both domestic and international clients in:

• Beef and Dairy Cattle Operations
• Swine and Poultry Integrators
• Aquaculture and Pet Food Manufacturers
• Feed Mills and Commodity Traders

With specialized ingredients like CFP, the company is expanding into niche, high-value markets such as sustainable aquaculture and functional pet nutrition.

Capabilities

• R&D Division dedicated to animal nutrition and feed formulation science.
• Quality Assurance Systems at every bioprocessing site, with real-time nutrient tracking.
• Sustainability Reporting and life cycle analysis available for carbon impact reduction programs.
• Customer-Specific Logistics Solutions including truck, rail, and barge options.

Certifications and Compliance

POET Nutrition adheres to strict quality and safety protocols:

• HACCP-Based Feed Safety Programs
• FDA FSMA-Compliant Facilities
• GMP+ Certification (in selected facilities for export)
• Regular third-party nutrient audits to validate consistency and quality.

The company is also committed to sustainable practices, reducing water and energy usage per ton of feed produced.

Customer Testimonials

A U.S. feedlot operator shares:

"Dakota Gold DDGS has been a consistent performer in our rations for over a decade. The nutritional uniformity and supply chain reliability make it our preferred source."

A Southeast Asian aquaculture manufacturer states:

"Corn Fermented Protein from POET offers ideal amino acid profiles and digestibility for shrimp and tilapia diets. It’s a true alternative to fishmeal."

Major Achievements

• POET Nutrition is the largest producer of DDGS in the United States.
• Developed Dakota Gold as a standardized branded DDGS, adopted globally.
• Launched Corn Fermented Protein line in 2019, which is now supplied to over 10 aquafeed companies.
• Partnered with leading U.S. universities for digestibility and performance trials.
• Maintains one of the largest feed traceability platforms in the bioethanol industry.

POET Nutrition continues to lead the feed ingredient space through scalable innovation, traceable quality, and a deep commitment to advancing animal nutrition through bioproducts.