Production of animal fats and meal in Villanterio
DI.GI.MA. operates in Villanterio, producing animal fats and meals primarily for the pet food sector and, depending on the product's characteristics, for specific industrial uses. The business includes selecting raw materials, processing, and monitoring the various processing stages, using procedures designed to ensure safety, traceability, and consistent quality. Single-protein meat meals allow for the production of ingredients derived from a single animal species, meeting the needs of more specific food formulations and production processes that require precise identification of the protein source.
Animal fats
Rendered fats are a key component of DI.GI.MA's production. Careful selection of raw materials allows for the production of animal fats of specific origins, including pork lard and beef tallow, with different properties depending on the species and intended use. These products are used in a variety of production areas: they are employed in the chemical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries, in the mechanical sector as natural lubricants, and in processes for the production of biofuels. Their primary use, however, remains animal feed, both for livestock and for pet food, where fats contribute to the energy content and overall characteristics of formulations.
During the production process, particular attention is paid to the purity and sterilization of the finished product. High-temperature treatment reduces bacterial load and produces a safe, uniform product suitable for subsequent industrial processing. Controlling temperatures, processing times, and storage conditions is essential to maintaining the characteristics of animal fats and limiting any alterations.
The product is delivered in bulk by tanker. Given its paste-like consistency at room temperature, it must be heated and maintained at approximately 50°C to allow for proper handling, transfer, and use in the customer's production processes. The availability of its own vehicles also allows DI.GI.MA. to manage the distribution of even smaller quantities, especially over short and medium distances, organizing deliveries based on operational needs and the characteristics of the requested product.
Processed meat meals and animal proteins
Meat meals, also known as PAT (processed animal proteins), are another key component of DI.GI.MA's production. Careful processing is essential for these ingredients, ensuring microbiological safety, homogeneity, and stability while preserving the nutritional properties of the processed raw materials. The high biological value protein content and the presence of fats make meat meals particularly suitable for pet food.
Pet food accounts for a significant portion of production and is a sector characterized by increasingly specific quality and compositional requirements. To meet these needs, the offering has gradually expanded through the creation of single-protein meat meals, obtained from a single animal species and processed using dedicated processes. This approach allows for the protein's origin to be clearly identifiable and limits the possibility of mixing raw materials from different species.
Among the available products is rabbit flour, used in formulations that require a specific and clearly recognizable protein source. Separate processing of the raw material allows for the production of an ingredient suitable for targeted production and pet food recipes where the composition must be precisely defined.
The production also includes deer meal, which expands the selection of processed animal proteins derived from selected species. Here too, dedicated raw material management ensures the protein's provenance is maintained and allows for the creation of foods with specific compositional characteristics.
In addition to rabbit and venison meals, DI.GI.MA. produces single-protein meals from wild boar, lamb, and other species. The availability of various animal sources allows us to meet the needs of producers developing differentiated recipes, foods with a single protein source, or formulations for specific product lines.
The offering also includes specialty meat meals, developed for specific technical, nutritional, or production needs. These ingredients can vary in species of origin, protein content, fat content, and processing parameters. Their characteristics are evaluated based on the intended use and specific requirements for pet food production.
High-quality meat meals are obtained through carefully selected raw materials and constant monitoring of the processing. The goal is to ensure uniformity, safety, and consistency in the finished product's characteristics, providing ingredients suitable for formulations requiring a stable composition and a controlled protein source.
