Darling Ingredients (DAR) 8-K Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)March 1, 2010                        

DARLING INTERNATIONAL INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware	001-13323	36-2495346
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

251 O’CONNOR RIDGE BLVD., SUITE 300, IRVING, TEXAS                   75038

 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)                                                                                             (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:                                   (972) 717-0300

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.   On March 3, 2010, Darling International Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter and year end periods ended January 2, 2010. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.   On March 1, 2010, Darling International Inc. issued a press release announcing its conference call and webcast for the Company's financial results for the quarter and year end periods ended January 2, 2010. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 99.2 Press Release dated  March 3, 2010 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02). Press Release dated  March 1, 2010 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		DARLING INTERNATIONAL INC.
Date:   March 3, 2010	By:	/s/   John O. Muse
		John O. Muse
		Executive Vice President,
		Finance and Administration

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EXHIBIT LIST

99.1 Press Release dated  March 3, 2010  (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).  

99.2 Press Release dated  March 1, 2010  (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).

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