Kent : Nutrition facility receives Feed Mill of the Year award

Kent Nutrition Group, Inc., (KNG) of Rockford, Illinois, U.S., was named the 2015 Feed Mill of the Year on Jan. 28 during an industry education program at the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The annual award recognizes overall excellence in feed manufacturing operations and is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and Feedstuffs newspaper.

KNG's Kent brand has served Midwestern livestock producers for more than 85 years. Its Rockford facility was built in 1964.

KNG's Kent brand has served Midwestern livestock producers for more than 85 years. Its Rockford facility was built in 1964. 'This award is for our employees,' said Tom Smolen, plant manager of KNG's Rockford operation. 'The staff understands what is needed to be in compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act and they take these requirements to heart. Winning the Feed Mill of the Year award is a direct reflection of their dedication.' 'We operate our plant with an 'audit ready everyday' mentality. At KNG, we strive for excellence during every shift to make safe, quality products that our customers can trust to provide the best in nutritional value for their animals,' said Smolen. To ensure food and feed safety, the Kent Rockford plant is certified in AFIA's Safe Feed/Safe Food Certification Program and third-party Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).

The Rockford plant was named AFIA Feed Mill of the Year runner-up in 2012.

Press release courtesy of World-Grain.com