{"id":17537,"date":"2024-07-30T07:35:46","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T07:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/?p=17537"},"modified":"2025-11-14T09:03:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T09:03:06","slug":"co-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/co-products\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Co-Products and How to Track Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Co-products are secondary products created during a manufacturing process. Tracking these goods enables companies to significantly reduce waste, manage costs, and increase profitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/co-products-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"co-products\" class=\"wp-image-17538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/co-products-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/co-products-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/co-products-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/co-products.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can also listen to this article:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe title=\"What Are Co-Products and How to Track Them?\" allowtransparency=\"true\" height=\"150\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?i=hwa4r-181b670-pb&#038;from=pb6admin&#038;share=1&#038;download=1&#038;rtl=0&#038;fonts=Arial&#038;skin=1&#038;font-color=&#038;logo_link=episode_page&#038;btn-skin=3\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #343333;color:#343333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #343333;color:#343333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/co-products\/#What_are_co-products\" >What are co-products?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/co-products\/#Examples_of_co-products\" >Examples of co-products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/co-products\/#Benefits_of_tracking_co-products\" >Benefits of tracking co-products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/co-products\/#How_to_track_co-products_manually\" >How to track co-products manually?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/co-products\/#Tracking_co-products_with_MRP_software\" >Tracking co-products with MRP software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/co-products\/#Key_takeaways\" >Key takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/co-products\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_co-products\"><\/span>What are co-products?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-products are secondary products generated during the manufacturing process alongside the main product. Co-products have significant value and are often planned for and managed as integral parts of the production process. This is what sets them apart from the larger category of \u2018by-products\u2019 which also includes waste and less valuable secondary products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-products are therefore desirable by-products that have market demand. This can include recyclable items such as rejected products or <a href=\"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/what-is-scrap-in-the-manufacturing-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scrap<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"banner-v2\">\n    <p class=\"banner-v2__desc\">Easily track and manage your co-products with MRPeasy<\/p>\n    <a class=\"banner-v2__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/sign-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-event=\"blog_signup_banner_blue\">Try for free<\/a>\n<\/div>\t\t<style>.banner-v2 {\n    float: right;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    justify-content: center;\n    align-items: center;\n    padding: 40px 32px;\n    gap: 16px;\n    width: 356px;\n    height: 205px;\n    background: linear-gradient(199.68deg, #6084E5 13.17%, #5FA7DD 82.1%);\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    margin-left: 12px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n    margin-top: 15px;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 767.98px) {\n    .banner-v2 {\n         width: 100%;\n         height: 173px;\n         margin-bottom: 0;\n         margin-left: 0;\n    }\n}\n\n.single__content p.banner-v2__desc {\n    margin: 0 !important;\n}\n\np.banner-v2__desc {\n    width: 292px;\n    font-style: normal;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    font-size: 22px;\n    line-height: 29px !important;\n    text-align: center;\n    color: #FFFFFF;\n    margin: 0 !important;\n    order: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.single__content a.banner-v2__link {\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n.single__content a.banner-v2__link:hover {\n    color: #003557 !important;\n}\n\na.banner-v2__link {\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: center;\n    align-items: center;\n    width: 181px;\n    height: 51px;\n    padding: 18px 0;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    background: #003557;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n    text-decoration: none !important;\n    order: 1 !important;\n}\n\n.banner-v2__link:hover {\n    background: white;\n    color: #003557 !important;\n}<\/style>\n\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_co-products\"><\/span>Examples of co-products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-products are commonly produced in the food and beverage sector, chemical processing, mining, and woodworking, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 10 examples of <strong>co-products <\/strong>created during a production process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Molasses <\/strong>from sugar production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whey <\/strong>from cheese production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leather, bone meal, and gelatin <\/strong>from meat processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bran and germ <\/strong>from flour milling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buttermilk <\/strong>from butter production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wood chips and sawdust <\/strong>from lumber production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slag <\/strong>from ore smelting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kerosene and petrochemicals <\/strong>from petroleum refining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cellulose and lignin <\/strong>from paper manufacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grape pomace and grape seed oil <\/strong>from winemaking<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as there are no zero-waste production processes, every manufacturing sector has the potential to create secondary products that can be sold, reused, recycled, or repurposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_tracking_co-products\"><\/span>Benefits of tracking co-products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your manufacturing process creates valuable by-products, you should commit resources to tracking them to ensure they are properly accounted for and exploited. Here are the reasons why co-products should be tracked alongside your raw materials, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/work-in-process-inventory-accounting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WIP<\/a>, and main products:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>More accurate cost management. <\/strong>Properly allocating costs among main and secondary products helps understand the true cost of production, enabling precise pricing strategies and better financial decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced waste. <\/strong>Tracking secondary products ensures that all raw materials are fully utilized, minimizing waste and promoting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/sustainable-manufacturing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sustainable manufacturing practices<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Efficient inventory management. <\/strong>Keeping track of both main and co-products provides an accurate overview of your inventory levels, enabling you to prevent shortages and excess inventory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regulatory compliance. <\/strong>Integrating the tracking of secondary products with lot tracking enables you to achieve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/traceability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traceability<\/a> in co-products along with primary products. In addition,<strong> <\/strong>monitoring these goods also ensures adherence to environmental and safety regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved production planning and control. <\/strong>Having a comprehensive view of all products being manufactured allows for better <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/production-scheduling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">production scheduling<\/a>, decision-making, and resource allocation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New revenue streams. <\/strong>Identifying potential markets for co-products creates additional sources of revenue, diversifying income and spreading business risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, managing and tracking co-products enables you to maximize your resource utilization and profitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_track_co-products_manually\"><\/span>How to track co-products manually?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tracking the production of co-products manually involves highly disciplined record-keeping. Here is a step-by-step guide to ensuring all your co-products are properly accounted for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create detailed production logs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>With each production run, record the quantities of raw materials used, primary products manufactured, and co-products created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Track your co-product inventory<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Include co-products in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/inventory-records\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inventory records<\/a> and update the records after each production run or other transaction involving your co-products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ensure traceability<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>As with finished goods inventory, record the raw material lots that were used in the creation of the co-products. This enables you to trace back any quality issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Allocate costs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure that each co-products share of your total manufacturing costs are accounted for. To do this, first, you should derive what is the internal value (cost) of these compared to the primary product.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, imagine that a production run produces a primary product and one co-product. Through analysis you find that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/cost-per-unit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cost per unit<\/a> of the primary product is 4 times greater than that of the secondary product, approximately $40 and $10, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you should calculate a cost allocation percentage by dividing the cost per unit of the particular product by the sum of the unit costs of all products created during the production run.<br><br><strong>Product cost allocation rate = (CPU of product) \/ (Sum of all CPUs)<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>The cost percentage of the primary product is therefore:<br><br><strong>Primary product = $40 \/ ($10 + $40) = 40 \/ 50 = 0.8 = 80%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost percentage of the co-product is:<br><br><strong>Co-product = $10 \/ ($10 + $40) = 10 \/ 50 = 0.2 = 20%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once this exercise is completed, next time when you have a production run, you can easily calculate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/actual-costing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">actual costs<\/a> of all products after totaling up production costs. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Total production cost:<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Direct materials + Direct labor + Overhead =<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$ 1000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost of 24 main products:<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>24 x 80% x $1000 \/ (24 x 80% + 4 x 20%) =<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$ 960<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost of 4 co-products:<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>4 x 20% x $1000 \/ (24 x 80% + 4 x 20%) =<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$ 40<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost of 1 main product:<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$960 \/ 24 =<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$ 40<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost of 1 co-product:<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$40 \/ 4 =<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$ 10<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach enables consistent cost allocation between primary and co-products regardless of the number of co-products, variable input costs, and variable produced quantities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Physically count your co-product inventory<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Include co-product inventory in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/stocktake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regular stocktakes<\/a> to discover any discrepancies between quantities recorded in the production logs and actual inventory levels.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"banner-v1\">\n    <div class=\"banner__text\">\n        <div class=\"banner-v1__title\">Take complete control of your manufacturing operation<\/div>\n        <div class=\"banner-v1__desc\">MRPeasy integrates sales, purchases, inventory, production, and finances to provide you with all the tools necessary for growth.<\/div>\n        <div><a class=\"banner-v1__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/sign-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-event=\"blog_signup_banner_white\">Try for free<\/a><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"banner__img\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/mrpeasy\/assets\/images\/banner.svg\" alt=\"banner\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tracking_co-products_with_MRP_software\"><\/span>Tracking co-products with MRP software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-product tracking can be largely automated with MRP software that includes co-products in the bill of materials functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MRPeasy<\/a>, this functionality can be enabled at <strong>Settings -&gt; System settings -&gt; Professional functions -&gt; Co-product BOM.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This functionality enables you to define additional products created as a result of manufacturing a product. After defining the co-products, workers can report the quantities of secondary products, side products, rejected products, or scrap created during a production run.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/production-reporting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">production report<\/a> is entered, the co-products are added to stock and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/production-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">production costs<\/a> are automatically allocated. When the lot tracking functionality is enabled, the software also automatically maintains a record of the materials used in producing a specific batch of a co-product to ensure traceability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, MRP software integrates all vital functions of a manufacturing operation, providing manufacturers with a real-time overview of their business. This enables companies to know their inventory levels, expertly plan production activities and purchases, provide clients with quick and accurate quotes, control costs, and deliver on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/co-product-MRPeasy-1024x362.png\" alt=\"co-product-MRPeasy\" class=\"wp-image-17541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/co-product-MRPeasy-1024x362.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/co-product-MRPeasy-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/co-product-MRPeasy-768x271.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/co-product-MRPeasy.png 1206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>MRPeasy enables workers to report the quantities of co-products made while producing the primary product.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_takeaways\"><\/span>Key takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Co-products are valuable secondary products generated during the manufacturing process alongside the main product. They differ from by-products as they have significant market value and are planned for and managed as integral parts of production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common industries producing co-products include food and beverage, chemical processing, mining, and woodworking. Examples include molasses from sugar production, whey from cheese production, and wood chips from lumber production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tracking co-products ensures more accurate cost management, reduced waste, efficient inventory management, regulatory compliance, improved production planning, and new revenue streams by identifying potential markets for co-products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manual tracking involves detailed production logs, updating inventory records, ensuring traceability, and accurate cost allocation. Regular physical inventory counts help reconcile recorded data with actual inventory levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MRP software like MRPeasy can automate co-product tracking by including them in the bill of materials, allowing workers to report quantities produced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1722323979259\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can I determine the cost of co-products compared to the main product if I am not familiar with cost analysis methods?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To determine the internal value of co-products, you can start by analyzing the market prices and production costs associated with each product. Consulting with a financial analyst or using cost accounting software can help simplify and accurately allocate these costs.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1722324102261\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What specific features should I look for in an MRP software to ensure it effectively tracks co-products and integrates with my existing manufacturing processes?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Look for MRP software that includes co-product BOM functionality, inventory management, lot tracking, and production reporting. Integration capabilities with your existing systems and user-friendly interfaces are also essential for smooth adoption and efficiency.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1722324120867\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you provide more examples of industries or specific manufacturing processes where co-products play a crucial role?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Additional examples include biodiesel production, which generates glycerin as a co-product, and brewing, which produces spent grain used for animal feed. 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