8-K Darling International Inc.

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): August 16, 2004


DARLING INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number 000-24620

DELAWARE 36-2495346
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
    of incorporation)    Identification No.)

251 O'CONNOR RIDGE BLVD., SUITE 300, IRVING, TEXAS 75038
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:    972.717.0300



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Item 7.
  
  
  
Financial Statements, ProForma Financial Information and Exhibits.
  

  
  
(c)
  
Exhibits
  
   99.1 Press Release dated August 16, 2004.



Item 12.
  
  
  
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  

On August 16, 2004, Darling International Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended July 3, 2004. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.



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SIGNATURE


        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:  August 16, 2004 By: /s/ John O. Muse       
    John O. Muse
    Executive Vice President
    Finance and Administration



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