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Four Stagwell (STGW) Agencies - 72andSunny, Code and Theory, Colle McVoy and Team Epiphany - Awarded 2024 Ad Age Agency A-List Recognition for Business and Creative Transformation

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today celebrates four of its agencies recognized in Ad Age's 2024 Agency A-List: 72andSunny , Code and Theory , Colle McVoy and Team Epiphany .

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  • NEW YORK, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today celebrates four of its agencies recognized in Ad Age's 2024 Agency A-List: 72andSunny , Code and Theory , Colle McVoy and Team Epiphany .
  • Stagwell celebrates four of its agencies recognized in Ad Age's 2024 Agency A-List.
  • The Agency A-List is an annual ranking of the top agencies, companies, and innovators, honoring the best work and brightest ideas in advertising, marketing and the expanding innovation landscape.
  • "Congratulations to the teams at 72andSunny, Code and Theory, Colle McVoy and Team Epiphany for well-deserved recognition after another year of digital and creative innovation," said Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn.

Perdue Farms Chairman Jim Perdue Receives National Protein and Food Distributors Association Lifetime Achievement Award

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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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.

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  • 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.
  • Each year, NPFDA recognizes individuals for a lifetime of contributions to the protein industry.
  • Perdue is the 33rd recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, joining his dad, Frank Perdue, who was the first person recognized in 1991.
  • “My grandfather, Arthur W. Perdue, built our business on quality, integrity and trust, and my father transformed the industry.

PERDUE® Enters the Snack Category with Chix Mix

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Featuring a delicious mix of corn, wheat and edamame, Chix Mix is made from most of the same ingredients that go into the company’s chicken feed.

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  • Featuring a delicious mix of corn, wheat and edamame, Chix Mix is made from most of the same ingredients that go into the company’s chicken feed.
  • That’s why the company has committed to using only the highest quality vegetarian diet with no animal by-products or antibiotics ever.
  • Chix Mix will be available on a first come, first served, giveaway basis while supplies last.
  • For more about Chix Mix and Perdue’s animal care practices, please visit PerdueChixMix.com .

Perdue Farms Shares Industry-Leading Commitments and Innovations During 8th Annual Animal Care Summit

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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Salisbury, MD, Oct. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perdue Farms , named one the most trustworthy companies in America by Newsweek, hosted its eighth annual Animal Care Summit this week near its Salisbury, Maryland headquarters.

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  • Salisbury, MD, Oct. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perdue Farms , named one the most trustworthy companies in America by Newsweek, hosted its eighth annual Animal Care Summit this week near its Salisbury, Maryland headquarters.
  • The annual event plays an integral role in the company’s animal care strategy, with this year’s summit focused on reaffirming the importance of, and Perdue’s commitment to, ‘No Antibiotics Ever’ (NAE) practices.
  • Perdue’s annual Animal Care Summit exemplifies the company’s transparency in its practices to key stakeholders by showing its progress to its Commitments to Animal Care program established in 2016, which includes:
    Farms: Perdue will recommit to relationships with farmers who raise its animals.
  • Watch this video to learn more about Perdue’s Commitments to Animal Care journey of continuous improvement.

Perdue Farms Delivers 400,000 Pounds of Chicken and $60K in Grants to Help Combat Food Insecurity This Hunger Action Month

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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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.

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  • 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.
  • “With so many people in our country struggling with food insecurity, hunger knows no boundaries.
  • As a food company, we’re committed to fighting hunger in the communities we call home and beyond,” said Kevin McAdams, CEO of Perdue Farms.

Perdue Farms Delivers Funds and Food to Support Maryland Food Bank Hunger-Relief Programming in Rural Eastern Shore

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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Much of the funding through the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation and chicken will support the food bank’s Mobile Market Program.

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  • Much of the funding through the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation and chicken will support the food bank’s Mobile Market Program.
  • The financial gift will also support MFB’s FoodWorks Culinary Training Program and its School Pantry program serving Wicomico County Public Schools.
  • The Maryland Food Bank – Eastern Shore Branch currently partners with 21 schools in Wicomico County to ensure children get the nutritious food needed to play, grow, and learn throughout the nine-month school year.
  • The Mobile Market, FoodWorks and school pantries are wonderful examples of Maryland Food Bank programming that is making a real difference in our hometown, the Eastern Shore, and across the state of Maryland.”

Perdue Farms Recognized in the 2023 Diversity Impact Awards

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Salisbury, MD, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perdue Farms ’ two Associate Resource Groups have been recognized in the 2023 Diversity Impact Awards , an annual award released by Talent Dimensions and the Global ERG Network (previously the Association of ERGs & Councils).

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  • Salisbury, MD, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perdue Farms ’ two Associate Resource Groups have been recognized in the 2023 Diversity Impact Awards , an annual award released by Talent Dimensions and the Global ERG Network (previously the Association of ERGs & Councils).
  • Perdue Farms’ Groundbreaking Associate Inclusion Network (GAIN) was named in the TOP 25 ERG Award category.
  • Perdue Farms is the only food and agriculture company awarded in the 2023 Diversity Impact Awards.
  • “Our ARGs’ recognition at the 2023 Diversity Impact Awards is a testament to Perdue Farms’ industry leading commitment and continued strides to that goal.”
    Perdue Farms and other award recipients will be recognized at The Diversity Impact Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC, during the 2023 Global ERG Network Conference October 11- 13, 2023.

University of Phoenix Workforce Solutions Group Creates new National Workforce Director Position

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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University of Phoenix is pleased to announce the selection of Lauri Perdue as the National Workforce Director in the University’s Workforce Solutions Group, a new position dedicated to development and oversight of strategic initiatives connecting with talent acquisition teams and recruiting managers.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce the selection of Lauri Perdue as the National Workforce Director in the University’s Workforce Solutions Group, a new position dedicated to development and oversight of strategic initiatives connecting with talent acquisition teams and recruiting managers.
  • “Lauri is uniquely capable in this new position, where she brings her experience as an advocate for students and a deep understanding of workforce needs,” states Leo Goncalves, vice president of Workforce Solutions Group at University of Phoenix.
  • Perdue began her career at the University of Phoenix as Director of Enrollment and served in that position for 11 years before pursuing other career experiences.
  • The University of Phoenix Workforce Solutions team offers companies across diverse industries as well as community colleges tailored learning and career pathways to recruit, upskill, reskill, and retain their workforce in an affordable and timely manner.

Kevin McAdams Succeeds Randy Day as CEO of Perdue Farms

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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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 .

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  • 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 .
  • Randy Day, who held the CEO position since April 2017, will be staying on as an advisor to Perdue through 2024.
  • “After 43 years with Perdue, and the last six as CEO, I’m looking forward to spending more time with my family.
  • Prior to Perdue Farms, McAdams was President, North America of Jack Links protein snacks, a privately held, family-owned company.

Perdue Farms Extends Partnership with GreenGasUSA to Further Reduce Carbon Emissions in Food Production

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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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.

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  • 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.
  • A leading provider of renewable energy solutions, GreenGas helps farmers, food processors, and industrial manufacturers capture greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from their operations.
  • This project is slated for completion in the fourth quarter of 2023 and expected to reduce the operation’s GHG emission by 5,000 MTCO2e per year.
  • “We are pleased to continue our partnership with Perdue Farms to provide solutions for their Cromwell plant.