Exhibiting at VIV Asia 2025

SAPI S.p.A. is a leading Italian rendering company and processor of animal by-products, headquartered in Castelnuovo Rangone, Italy. With a legacy of over 60 years in sustainable animal co-product recovery, SAPI plays a critical role in the circular economy by transforming waste from the meat industry into valuable resources such as proteins, fats, and biofuels. The company is renowned for its vertically integrated operations, regulatory compliance, and commitment to environmental stewardship.

Core Business and Offerings

SAPI S.p.A. operates across three primary business segments that cater to diverse industrial applications, including animal nutrition, biofuels, pet food, and oleochemical sectors:

• Processed Animal Proteins (PAPs):

  • Low Fat Proteins: High-protein meals derived from poultry and pork, used in pet food and aquafeed.
  • Multi-Species Proteins: Blended proteins suitable for animal feed and industrial applications, compliant with EU regulations.

• Animal Fats and Oils:

  • Pork Lard and Poultry Fat: Used as energy sources in compound feed, pet food, and oleochemical processing.
  • Industrial Fats: Used in technical industries, including soap production, lubricants, and biodiesel feedstock.

• Used Cooking Oil (UCO):

  • Collection, filtration, and regeneration of post-consumer vegetable oils from foodservice industries.
  • Supplied to biodiesel manufacturers and chemical companies across Europe.

SAPI’s production facilities are optimized to ensure complete traceability, biosecurity, and sustainability, turning organic waste into EU-approved secondary raw materials.

Specialization and Core USP

SAPI’s strength lies in its fully integrated rendering and recycling system, characterized by:

• High-capacity rendering plants certified under EU Animal By-product Regulation (EC) No. 1069/2009.
• Advanced filtration and sterilization technology ensuring pathogen-free, export-grade outputs.
• Traceability system from collection to dispatch, compliant with HACCP and GMP+ standards.
• ISO-certified environmental management systems supporting low-emission operations.

The company’s strong logistics infrastructure allows it to collect raw materials daily from over 1,000 slaughterhouses and food processors throughout Italy and neighboring regions.

Financial Performance

SAPI S.p.A., as a prominent rendering operator in Italy and the EU, has demonstrated consistent financial performance:

• Estimated annual revenue of over €100 million, according to regional business registries.
• Exports contribute to over 30% of revenue, driven by demand in France, Spain, Germany, and Eastern Europe.
• Investment of over €25 million between 2018–2023 in modernization, automation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Handles over 300,000 tons of raw animal by-products annually, transforming them into marketable fats and proteins.

Shipment Records

Based on customs and export data:

• SAPI exports processed animal proteins and fats to over 20 countries, including Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, and France.
• Annual outbound shipments exceed 25,000 metric tons of proteins and fats combined.
• Common packaging formats include bulk tanker trucks, IBCs, and 25kg bags.
• Main export items include low-fat poultry protein meals and sterilized pork fat for industrial applications.

Target Market

SAPI serves a broad spectrum of B2B clients across multiple industries:

• Compound animal feed producers
• Pet food manufacturers
• Aquafeed companies
• Biodiesel refineries
• Oleochemical and soap manufacturers
• Rendering and environmental service aggregators

SAPI also collaborates with municipalities and environmental agencies for UCO collection and responsible waste management.

Capabilities

• Multiple rendering facilities strategically located across Italy
• On-site laboratory testing and quality control for microbial, protein, and fat profiling
• Fleet of collection vehicles equipped for biosecurity compliance
• Export-ready documentation and regulatory support
• Real-time logistics monitoring system for traceability

The company is structured to support long-term contracts, export licensing, and large-volume custom specifications.

Certifications and Compliance

• EU Regulation (EC) No. 1069/2009 and (EU) No. 142/2011 compliant
• ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System
• ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management
• GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance
• HACCP-compliant operations
• Registered with Italian Ministry of Health and recognized under TRACES for intra-EU trade

SAPI is recognized for maintaining some of the highest safety and environmental standards in the European rendering sector.

Customer Testimonials

“SAPI’s protein meals consistently meet our quality specifications. Their logistics and service reliability are unmatched in Italy.”
– Procurement Head, EU Pet Food Manufacturer

“As a biodiesel producer, we rely on SAPI for consistent, clean animal fat feedstock. Their traceability is key to our sustainability claims.”
– Technical Manager, Biofuel Plant, Spain

Major Achievements

• One of the first rendering companies in Italy to develop a UCO regeneration line for biodiesel use.
• Successfully transitioned to low-emission rendering technologies, reducing GHG output by 25% over five years.
• Introduced digitized traceability platform for complete lifecycle tracking of all raw and finished goods.
• Recognized by Italian environmental authorities for contribution to circular economy and bioenergy sectors.
• Expanded reach into the aquafeed market with customized, digestible protein meals derived from poultry.

SAPI S.p.A. remains at the forefront of sustainable co-product processing in Europe, delivering critical raw materials that enable feed, fuel, and industrial innovation while promoting ecological responsibility and regulatory compliance.