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Perdue Farms Provides New Refrigerated Van and Forklift That Helps Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Meet Needs of Food Insecure Neighbors, Especially Amid Pandemic

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
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As more of its neighbors struggle with food insecurity, the food bank has two new resources at its disposal to help meet the demand amid the pandemic.

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  • As more of its neighbors struggle with food insecurity, the food bank has two new resources at its disposal to help meet the demand amid the pandemic.
  • Perdue Farms, through its Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, has funded a $100,000 grant to purchase a new refrigerated van and state-of-the-art standup forklift.
  • The van has been used to collect donated food from grocery stores and other food donors that might otherwise be thrown away.
  • As part of Feeding America, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina serves 24 counties in North and South Carolina.

Perdue Farms Named To Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employers 2020" List

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Monday, August 24, 2020
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SALISBURY, Md., Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Perdue Farms has been named to the Forbes 2nd annual list of "America's Best-in-State Employers" in Delaware and Virginia.

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  • SALISBURY, Md., Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Perdue Farms has been named to the Forbes 2nd annual list of "America's Best-in-State Employers" in Delaware and Virginia.
  • The 307 companies ranked among the top employers were awarded as "America's Best-in State Employers 2020."
  • Using a vast sample of the U.S. workforce, employees were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family.
  • Forbes also asked participants to evaluate other employers in their respective industries that stood out either positively or negatively.

Perdue Farms Delivers $10,000 and 45,000 Pounds Of Protein To Support Bertie County, N.C. Tornado Relief Efforts

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Monday, August 17, 2020
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"I am extremely overwhelmed with gratitude for the support of Perdue Farms in response to the tornado that severely impacted our county," said Ron Wesson, chairman of the Bertie County Board of Commissioners.

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  • "I am extremely overwhelmed with gratitude for the support of Perdue Farms in response to the tornado that severely impacted our county," said Ron Wesson, chairman of the Bertie County Board of Commissioners.
  • "We sincerely appreciate Perdue Farms' rapid response and support for the Food Bank and our partner agencies in Bertie County," said Liz Reasoner, executive director of Food Bank of the Albemarle.
  • The Franklin P. and Arthur W Perdue Foundation , the company's charitable giving arm, donated $10,000 to the Albemarle Area United Way in support of the relief efforts.
  • The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms, was established in 1957 by company founder Arthur W. Perdue and is funded through the estates of Arthur W. Perdue and Frank Perdue.

Perdue Farms Recognized As Leader In Poultry Industry Workplace Safety

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
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SALISBURY, Md., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Eighteen Perdue Farms facilities have earned Joint Industry Safety and Health Council awards for consistently implementing innovative and effective workplace safety health processes and systems.

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  • SALISBURY, Md., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Eighteen Perdue Farms facilities have earned Joint Industry Safety and Health Council awards for consistently implementing innovative and effective workplace safety health processes and systems.
  • The awards were announced during the 2020 virtual National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry.
  • "At Perdue, people come first in our company goals and these awards reflect an ongoing safety culture and our associates' commitment to workplace safety," said Perdue Farms' CEO Randy Day.
  • To learn more about the extensive safety measures Perdue Farms has implemented to protect its associates during COVID-19, click here .

Perdue Farms $100,000 Grant Provides Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC Refrigerated Box Truck To Aid Food Distribution During Pandemic

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
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SALISBURY, Md., Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Perdue Farms and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina have rolled out a new 26-foot refrigerated box truck to support the organization's distribution of food within the four counties the food bank serves through its Sandhills Branch in Southern Pines.

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  • SALISBURY, Md., Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Perdue Farms and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina have rolled out a new 26-foot refrigerated box truck to support the organization's distribution of food within the four counties the food bank serves through its Sandhills Branch in Southern Pines.
  • The box truck was funded through a $100,000 grant by the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation , the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms, in conjunction with the company's 100th anniversary.
  • "This truck will go a long way to increase access to fresh, nutritious food for people in need in the Sandhills area."
  • Since partnering with the food bank, Perdue Farms has donated more than 268,573 pounds - or the equivalent of more than one million servings - of nutritious protein through its partnership with the food bank.

Perdue Farms $100,000 Grant Provides Food Bank of the Albemarle New Refrigerated Tractor-Trailer To Support Food Distribution Amid Pandemic

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
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SALISBURY, Md., July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Perdue Farms and the Food Bank of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City, N.C. have unveiled a new refrigerated tractor-trailer to support the organization's distribution of food within the 15 counties the food bank serves in northeast North Carolina.

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  • SALISBURY, Md., July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Perdue Farms and the Food Bank of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City, N.C. have unveiled a new refrigerated tractor-trailer to support the organization's distribution of food within the 15 counties the food bank serves in northeast North Carolina.
  • The tractor-trailer was funded through a $100,000 grant by Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms, in conjunction with the company's 100th anniversary.
  • The trailer provides additional storage and transportation capacity and enables the food bank to source and distribute an additional 700,000 pounds (2.8 million servings) of healthy and nutritious product annually.
  • Since 2017, Perdue Farms has donated more than 182,803 pounds - or the equivalent of 731,212 servings - of nutritious protein through its partnership with the Food Bank of the Albemarle.

Statement of Support from Perdue Farms on the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry's Workplace Requirements to Keep Communities Safe from COVID-19

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Monday, July 27, 2020
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Other types of businesses in this category include schools, daycares, grocery stores, correctional facilities, sports and entertainment venues, and more.

Key Points: 
  • Other types of businesses in this category include schools, daycares, grocery stores, correctional facilities, sports and entertainment venues, and more.
  • Perdue Farms firmly believes that the health of our associates must come first in everything we do.
  • Perdue remains committed to creating the safest possible workplace for our essential, frontline employees in the state of Virginia and nationwide."
  • A complete list of steps Perdue Farms has taken to protect and support associates throughout COVID-19 is provided on the company's COVID-19 Response web page.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and Pairwise Leaders Discuss Food Solutions to Health Challenges

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Monday, June 15, 2020
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today visited Pairwise to learn more about how the food tech company is working to solve health challenges through food.

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  • U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today visited Pairwise to learn more about how the food tech company is working to solve health challenges through food.
  • Secretary Perdue and company leaders discussed how small business innovation and modern technology are helping find new ways to help make healthier food choices available across the United States.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200615005783/en/
    North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler joined Secretary Perdue and Pairwise leaders in discussing food as health, and the ways techniques like gene editing are helping create opportunities for improvement.
  • Now more than ever, consumers need better options for healthier food choices, said Pairwise CEO Tom Adams.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue visits Kalera

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
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ORLANDO, Fla., June 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Monday, June 8th, technology-driven vertical farming company Kalera welcomed Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to its Orlando facility.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., June 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Monday, June 8th, technology-driven vertical farming company Kalera welcomed Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to its Orlando facility.
  • is able to supply an abundance of produce locally, eliminating the need to travel long distances when shipping perishable products.
  • During the tour, Perdue was able to sample the lettuce Kalera grows at the Orlando facility.
  • Further information about the company may be found at www.kalera.com and www.kalera.com/investor along with an introductory Kalera film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Crpph9w0hE

Perdue Farms Becomes the First Poultry Company in the United States To Create a Pollinator-Friendly Habitat Throughout its Solar Installation

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Friday, June 5, 2020
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According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the pollinator population in the United States has suffered tremendous losses, including the honey bees which American farmers rely on to pollinate crops.

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  • According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the pollinator population in the United States has suffered tremendous losses, including the honey bees which American farmers rely on to pollinate crops.
  • *** Recognizing the unique leadership role it can play in this area, Perdue Farms announces it has become the first poultry company in the United States to have pollinator-friendly ground cover at a company solar installation.
  • In total, more than 250,000 native and pollinator-friendly plants are growing on the solar array adjacent to Perdue Farms' headquarters.
  • This process led to Perdue Farms' decision to replace the turfgrass at its solar facility with pollinator-friendly ground cover.