Company specialized in the preparation of products of animal origin
DI.GI.MA. operates in Villanterio, in the province of Pavia, preparing animal products for various production sectors. The business dates back to the 1960s, when Angelo Dinosio began processing animal by-products, sparking an entrepreneurial journey built on experience, innovation, and a focus on processes. Today, the company produces animal fats and meat-based protein meals used in livestock farming, pet food, fertilizer production, and the chemical industry. Processing begins with carefully selected raw materials classified as Category 3, as required by European veterinary regulations. These materials come from animals deemed fit for human consumption before being sent for processing. Through a flexible and controlled production process, DI.GI.MA. develops solutions consistent with customer requirements, providing technical information, clarifications, and support in order management.
A company with over 70 years of experience
The experience gained over seventy years is a key component of the company's organization. Over time, DI.GI.MA. has updated its methods, equipment, and procedures with the aim of streamlining the preparation of animal products and continuously improving the quality of its processes. This accumulated knowledge allows for careful management of the various phases of the production cycle, from receiving raw materials to processing and ultimately to final product inspection. The evolution of the business is not limited to the adoption of new technologies, but also includes reviewing internal flows, collecting process data, and evaluating production performance. This approach allows for the adaptation of processing to the different intended uses of fats and protein meals, maintaining orderly management consistent with the technical needs of the sectors served. Business continuity, combined with a focus on innovation, also fosters close relationships with customers and professional stakeholders.
Qualified personnel and control of raw materials
The processing of animal by-products requires appropriate equipment, defined procedures, and personnel capable of precisely overseeing each phase. DI.GI.MA. operators monitor the processing cycle, verifying the proper functioning of the equipment, the condition of incoming materials, and the compliance of the activities performed. A key role is played by the selection of raw materials, which are assessed before production begins based on their origin, classification, and quality characteristics. This phase helps produce animal fats and protein meals with more uniform parameters, suitable for subsequent industrial applications. The preparation of animal products requires collaboration between different departments, information sharing, and constant attention to hygiene, health, and organizational aspects. Internal coordination allows us to identify any critical issues, intervene in the process, and monitor variables that could impact the final result. Technical expertise, traceability, and raw material selection are therefore key elements of the company's working method.
Applied research for more sustainable and efficient processes
The company is constantly committed to improving its products and processes.
A research project is currently under development in collaboration with the Catholic University of Piacenza CRAST
Project Title: OLSA - Optimization of Animal By-Product Processing
European Union contribution: €25,000.00
The project included the following activities:
- Detailed analysis of the current business process and a new process layout to collect data for lifecycle assessment.
- Characterization of the animal meal produced by the company.
- Testing different rabbit meal treatment processes to improve protein digestibility
- Life cycle assessment (LCA) of both the current process and a proposed innovative solution.
Purpose
The main objective of this project was to improve the company's environmental and economic sustainability by optimizing production processes both through a reduction in energy consumption and by increasing the nutritional quality of the final product in terms of protein digestibility.
Results
The trials conducted allowed us to verify the possibility of increasing protein digestibility and therefore the commercial quality of the company's protein flour. Based on the increase in digestibility and the percentage of amino acids, the best-performing solution achieved a 13% increase in digestibility. Furthermore, the environmental impacts of a new design proposal were assessed, which involves both the installation of a fume abatement and wastewater treatment line, modifying the existing one, and increasing the company's production capacity. Environmental performance was found to be better than the current solution, with a reduction of between 15% and 44% for all impact indicators, including, for example, climate change, land use, water resource depletion, and the depletion of mineral, fossil, and renewable resources.
Contact DI.GI.MA. for information on preparing animal products, the characteristics of available protein meals and fats, or ordering methods.
