Articles from Perdue Farms

Milestone highlights decades of investment in infrastructure, farmer collaboration, and global supply chain excellence

Ionophores, Commonly Used in Animal Agriculture, Found to Contribute to Antibiotic Resistance in Humans

Grab Some Perdue Air Fryer Ready Crispy Wings and Wing It During the First Big Game Improv Show

Salisbury, MD, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The “Miss Madeline”, an innovative new vessel within the Perdue AgriBusiness (PAB) supply chain, was welcomed to the company’s hometown today after completing its maiden voyage. In addition to being a milestone in Perdue Farms’ 104-year-old commitment to sustainability, the barge is named in honor of Madeline Perdue and her legacy as the beloved matriarch of the Perdue family.

Inspired by the timeless ingenuity of the turducken PERDUE’s Chiclucken uses consumers’ preferred poultry to up the holiday-spread-ante by combining five layers of chicken with savory herbs and spices.

The new labeling guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture redefines “pasture-raised” as chickens that spend the majority of their lives physically on pasture

Collaborative community partnership delivers hope to neighbors struggling with food insecurity

Salisbury, MD, Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perdue Farms is proud to announce a strategic partnership with SustainaBase, a leading carbon accounting platform, to further strengthen the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship. This collaboration will provide Perdue Farms with advanced tools to accurately measure, monitor, and manage their carbon footprint across operations, reinforcing their dedication to sustainable practices and transparent reporting.

The equivalent of 333,000 meals will be distributed among ten East Coast food banks throughout the month of September

Company Earns 39 Joint Industry Safety and Health Council Awards

Results shared in company’s annual stewardship report reinforce legacy of stewardship

Salisbury, MD, July 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned U.S. food and agricultural products company, today announced the achievement of a significant safety milestone.  The company’s Concord, North Carolina food production facility completed an entire year without an Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recordable safety incident, a rare safety milestone. 

Salisbury, MD, June 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perdue Farms is delivering $50,000 to the American Red Cross to help people affected by the flooding in northwest Iowa. The company will also donate a truckload of chicken products to the Food Bank of Siouxland in Sioux City, Iowa to support its neighbors and families impacted by recent historic flooding in the state.

Salisbury, MD, June 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned U.S. food and agricultural company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Perry Aulie as President of Perdue AgriBusiness, effective July 1, 2024. Aulie succeeds Scott Fredericksen, who is retiring from the Maryland-based company.

Fourth-Generation, Family-Owned, U.S. Food and Agricultural Company Recognized by Newsweek for Developing Young Talent

Salisbury, MD, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of a company commitment to inspire the next generation of farmers, Perdue Farms has renewed its support of the National FFA Organization’s Give the Gift of Blue program with a $20,000 grant funded through the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation. This donation is part of the company’s Delivering Hope to Our Neighbors® outreach focused on improving quality of life and building strong communities.

Made With Premium Meats and Antioxidant-Rich Fruits and Vegetables, The New Human-Grade Pet Snack Makes Prioritizing Your Pet’s Wellness Easy

The company’s largest ever one-time food donation, which will be available to 198 Feeding America partner food banks, will help people facing food insecurity fill an additional day of nutritional needs.

Salisbury, MD, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned U.S. food and agricultural products company, today announced Todd Tillemans as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With a steadfast commitment to delivering excellence in customer service and a focus on providing high quality great tasting innovative products, Tillemans’ appointment signifies Perdue’s dedication to meeting evolving customer and consumer expectations.

Salisbury, MD, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jim Perdue, third-generation chairman of Maryland-based Perdue Farms, received the National Protein and Food Distributors Association (NPFDA) Lifetime Achievement Award during the group’s awards reception Wednesday at the annual Protein Convention and Showcase in Atlanta.

Salisbury, MD, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perdue Farms has delivered two truckloads of nutritious no antibiotics ever chicken to help the Food Bank of Delaware fill the freezers at its new facility in Milford and help feed those struggling with food insecurity in the First State. The donation of 83,000 pounds of nutritious chicken represents the equivalent of more than 67,000 meals.

Gregg Uecker joins company as Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer; Julie Katigan named Executive VP and Chief Human Resources Officer

Salisbury, MD, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perdue Farms, and its professional truck drivers, conducted a public wreath-laying ceremony at the Wicomico War Veterans Memorial in Salisbury, Maryland as part of the company’s annual participation in the Wreaths Across America (WAA)’s tradition of recognizing our fallen heroes during the holiday season. The ceremony included the placement of seven ceremonial wreaths at the memorial by Perdue drivers, who are veterans themselves, and who will help deliver thousands of wreaths to veterans’ cemeteries on the East Coast.“Wreaths Across America asks us, in the midst of all the holiday activities, to remember our fallen military, including those from our community who are memorialized at the Wicomico Veterans War Memorial,” said Jim Perdue, chairman of Perdue Farms. “This time of year, we also think of the thousands of people who are serving in the military and their families. Our drivers’ participation in Wreaths Across America encourages us all to share and show our respect.” Perdue’s partnership with Wreaths Across America is part of its Delivering Hope to Our Neighbors® outreach to improve quality of life and build strong communities.Wreaths Across America™ was born in 2006 out of a desire to remember and honor American service members for their contributions in preserving our freedom. Morrill Worcester and the Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, had the vision for this project and placed the first wreaths. It has since become an annual tradition to lay wreaths at the grave-markers of our fallen veterans during December to express our appreciation and to pay tribute for the sacrifices made for our country by our service men and women. Since 2007, Perdue drivers have delivered more than 350,000 wreaths for Wreaths Across America™. This year, Perdue drivers will deliver more than 25,000 wreaths to cemeteries from New York to Florida as part of National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December 16. Their journey includes deliveries to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, the United States Military Academy West Point Cemetery in New York, Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., and the Wicomico War Veterans Memorial, and more.“Perdue Farms and Perdue Transportation drivers, many of whom are veterans themselves, have been supporting the Wreaths Across America mission for more than a decade. We are very proud of our drivers and of their own military service,” said Derek Leitner, co-chair of the Perdue Associate Veterans Resource Group. “The care, attention and commitment our drivers give to the mission and their payload is impressive.”

To celebrate, wing and air fryer lovers can buy the wings and an air fryer as part of The Ultimate at Home Wing Kit for less than the average price of takeout wings*.

Salisbury, MD, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two iconic Maryland companies, Perdue Farms and McCormick & Company, a global leader in flavor, joined the Maryland Food Bank and other partners* today in “A Day of Delivering Hope” to deliver nutritious meals to 5,200 individuals and families struggling with food insecurity on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

New limited-edition snack food is inspired by the wholesome, antibiotics-free ingredients like corn, edamame and puffed wheat that all Perdue chickens eat

Event Highlights Investment in the Future and Importance of Raising Chickens with No Antibiotics Ever

Salisbury, MD, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of a commitment to alleviate food insecurity in its communities, Perdue Farms announced today the donation of 400,000 pounds of no-antibiotics-ever chicken, the equivalent of 333,000 meals, to be shared with 10 Feeding America-affiliated food banks during Hunger Action Month this September. The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the company’s charitable giving arm, also announced $60,000 in grants to support five local hunger relief programs in its communities.

Collaborative community partnership delivers hope to neighbors struggling with food insecurity

Salisbury, MD, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perdue Farms announced today the release of its Fiscal Year 2023 Company Stewardship Report focusing on progress made toward fulfilling the Company’s vision to be the most trusted name in food and agricultural products. This new report highlights the Company’s rich legacy of offering customers and consumers new and innovative products, advancing its industry leading-animal care program, creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace, and positively impacting our communities.

Salisbury, MD, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its commitment to alleviate hunger in its communities, Perdue Farms has delivered an $80,000 grant and 11,000 pounds of nutritious chicken to support the Maryland Food Bank’s (MFB) hunger-relief programs on Maryland’s rural Eastern Shore.

The Company’s Associate Resource Groups, Groundbreaking Associate Inclusion Network & Disabled Associates & Family Members, Honored for Commitment to Inclusivity in the Workplace

Salisbury, Md., July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perdue Farms announced today that Kevin McAdams, COO and President, will transition to the role of Chief Executive Officer, as part of a planned succession announced in April 2023. McAdams brings 30 years of successful leadership in the food and beverage industry to the vertically integrated food and agriculture company and fourth-largest producer of chicken products in the United States.

In Honor of The Holiday, PERDUE® Sent a Fried Chicken Party to The Citizens of The Alaskan Town

Salisbury, Md., June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of the company’s commitment to continuous improvement, Perdue Farms, a family-owned, vertically integrated food and agriculture company has extended its partnership with GreenGasUSA to advance its carbon-reduction goals.

The limited-edition beer will be available for purchase online starting May 22

The Farmhouse Blend Seasoning Marks Perdue Farms’ First Non-Protein Offering Developed by The Company

Kevin McAdams, COO and President, to Take the Helm this Summer

Fourth-Generation, Family-Owned, U.S. Food and Agriculture Company Recognized for Its Commitment to Customers and Associates

Project marks first Renewable Natural Gas initiative for Perdue in the Southeast

The launch is part of the brand’s continued focus on innovation which meets consumer need for new flavors during meal and snacking occasions