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): March 17, 2005


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



      Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:

  /  /        Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).

  /  /        Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12).

  /  /        Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)).

  /  /        Pre-commencement communcations pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).




Page 1






Item 2.02
  
  
  
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  

On March 17, 2005, Darling International Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended January 1, 2005. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.


Item 9.01
  
  
  
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
  

  
  
(c)
  
Exhibits
  
   99.1 Press Release dated March 17, 2005 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).






Page 2




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 17, 2005 By: /s/ John O. Muse       
    John O. Muse
    Executive Vice President
    Finance and Administration



Page 3