In the 1960's an important research project comes to fruition. The company announces the development of a significant new product. PRO-PAKĀ® protein concentrate, the fishmeal analogue that offers poultry growers the advantage of a highly consistent protein additive, quickly becomes a marketing success. Today the company is one of the largest consumers of fishmeal in the United States, operating six plants in key southern poultry areas and expanding into export markets.