Agribusiness

Perdue Farms Delivers $30,000 Grant and 10,000 Pounds of Chicken Products to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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SALISBURY, Md., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a commitment to alleviate food insecurity, Perdue Farms has delivered a $30,000 grant and nearly 10,000 pounds of nutritious no-antibiotics-ever chicken products to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee (SHFB), based in Nashville, Tenn.

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  • SALISBURY, Md., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --As part of a commitment to alleviate food insecurity, Perdue Farms has delivered a $30,000 grant and nearly 10,000 pounds of nutritious no-antibiotics-ever chicken products to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee (SHFB), based in Nashville, Tenn.
  • "Thanks to Perdue Farms' generosity and continued support, Second Harvest is able to provide critical food resources to our neighbors in need."
  • For more than 40 years, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee has followed its mission to provide food to people facing hunger and work to advance hunger solutions.
  • For more information about Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, its mission, and programs, please visit secondharvestmidtn.org .

Deborah Borg Appointed IFF’s EVP, Chief Human Resources and Diversity & Inclusion Officer

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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IFF (NYSE: IFF) today announced that Deborah Borg will join the Company as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources and Diversity & Inclusion Officer, effective August 29, 2022.

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  • IFF (NYSE: IFF) today announced that Deborah Borg will join the Company as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources and Diversity & Inclusion Officer, effective August 29, 2022.
  • Peter Sommerscurrently Interim Chief Human Resources Officerwill resume the position of VP, Global People Services and support Borg for a seamless transition.
  • Borg joins IFF from Bunge Limited, where she served as Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer since 2016.
  • Borg holds a Bachelor of Business Management in Human Resources and a masters in training and change management, both from Victoria University, Melbourne Australia.

Perdue Farms Releases FY22 Company Stewardship Report

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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SALISBURY, Md., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perdue Farms announced today the release of its Fiscal Year 2022 Company Stewardship Report focusing on four areas - Food, Environment, Animal Care, and People and Partners. This new report highlights a second year operating amid a global pandemic, elevating the company's commitment to alleviating food insecurity, offering consumers new and innovative products, advancing its industry leading-animal care commitment, and creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace.

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  • SALISBURY, Md., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perdue Farms announced today the release of its Fiscal Year 2022 Company Stewardship Report focusing on four areas - Food, Environment, Animal Care, and People and Partners.
  • "Since our beginning, Perdue Farms has focused on operating responsibly, rooted in our core values of quality, integrity, teamwork and stewardship.
  • The report is available at www.responsiblefoodandagriculture.com formatted to showcase report highlights for convenient web access and in an e-book format.
  • The PERDUE brand introduced two new products: PERDUE CHICKEN PLUS Chicken Tots and PERDUE BBQ Seasoned Pulled Pork Bites highlighting a commitment to new product innovation.

HUB INTERNATIONAL NAMES ANDY PRILL REGIONAL PRESIDENT FOR NEWLY ESTABLISHED MOUNTAIN NORTHWEST REGION

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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CHICAGO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today the appointment of Andy Prill to HUB's Executive Management Team as the Regional President of the newly created Mountain Northwest Region. In this role, Prill will be responsible for the strategic direction, leadership and continued growth of HUB Northwest and HUB Mountain covering existing operations in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. 

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  • CHICAGO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today the appointment of Andy Prill to HUB's Executive Management Team as the Regional President of the newly created Mountain Northwest Region.
  • In this role, Prill will be responsible for the strategic direction, leadership and continued growth of HUB Northwest and HUB Mountain covering existing operations in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana.
  • "Andy has been a proven leader at HUB successfully leveraging our insurance and risk management capabilities and resources.
  • He earned HUB's Chairman and President Awards multiple times for excellent performance in the Northwest region, which has consistently been one of the best performing regions in HUB.

Kevin McAdams Appointed President of Perdue Foods and COO, Perdue Farms

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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SALISBURY, Md., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perdue Farms, a 102-year-old privately held Maryland-based company, has bolstered its executive leadership team with the appointment of Kevin McAdams as President of Perdue Foods and Chief Operating Officer of Perdue Farms, effective today.

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  • SALISBURY, Md., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perdue Farms, a 102-year-old privately held Maryland-based company, has bolstered its executive leadership team with the appointment of Kevin McAdams as President of Perdue Foods and Chief Operating Officer of Perdue Farms, effective today.
  • "We're thrilled to have Kevin join Perdue Farms.
  • McAdams joins Perdue Farms from Jack Links protein snacks, a privately held, family-owned company, where he was President, North America (NA).
  • The PERDUE brand is the number-one brand of fresh chicken in the U.S., with a full lineup of no-antibiotics-ever products under the PERDUE, PERDUE HARVESTLAND, and PERDUE CHICKEN PLUS brands, and USDA certified organic chicken under the PERDUE HARVESTLAND Organic and PERDUE SIMPLY SMART ORGANICS brands.

Nominations Open for 2022 Rabobank North America Leadership Awards

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rabobank is seeking nominations for its annual North America Leadership Awards, which recognize North American Food & Agribusiness (F&A) companies that excel in industry stewardship, sustainability, and innovation.

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  • North American Food & Agribusiness Companies to be Recognized for Industry Stewardship, Sustainability, and Innovation
    NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Rabobank is seeking nominations for its annual North America Leadership Awards, which recognize North American Food & Agribusiness (F&A) companies that excel in industry stewardship, sustainability, and innovation.
  • It has never been more important for companies to showcase their resilience through leadership, flexibility and innovation," said Paul Beiboer, CEO, Rabobank North America.
  • Company nominations for the 2022 Awards across the three categories below will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EDT on Friday, August 19, 2022 and must include highlighted initiatives and achievements from June 30, 2021, to June 30, 2022.
  • Rabobank's overarching Award for Excellence in Food & Ag Leadership recognizes a large-scale market leader in North America that has demonstrated great and lasting impact in its sector.

Perdue Farms and Wor-Wic Community College Partner To Ease Truck Driver Shortage

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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SALISBURY, Md., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States is experiencing a shortage of more than 80,000 truck drivers, according to an estimate from the American Trucking Associations. The ATA also estimates that about 72 percent of America's freight transport moves by trucks, which shows just how dependent consumers are on the drivers who deliver chicken products to stores or gas to pumps or anything ordered online.

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  • Perdue Farms and Wor-Wic Community College , both based in Salisbury, Md., are working to ensure that Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland residents can take advantage of the growing job market and work to ease transport and supply chain issues.
  • Through its charitable giving arm, the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation , Perdue Farms has pledged $120,000 to fund a new simulation lab for students in the commercial driver's license (CDL) course at Wor-Wic.
  • "At Perdue, we employ just under 400 commercial truck drivers to deliver our products to our customers and consumers," said Rich Hernandez, vice president of transportation and warehousing for Perdue Farms.
  • 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 Delivers $25,000 to Foodbank of Southeastern Va. and the Eastern Shore Backpack Program and 10,000 Pounds of Nutritious Protein

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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"For 40 years, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore has pursued a mission of leading the effort to eliminate hunger in our community," said Christopher Tan, president and CEO of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.

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  • "For 40 years, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore has pursued a mission of leading the effort to eliminate hunger in our community," said Christopher Tan, president and CEO of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.
  • "We're grateful to partners like Perdue Farms who provide the necessary nutrition and financial support to help us feed those in need in our community."
  • The Foodbank backpack program serves roughly 3,600 children across 65 schools, seven of which are on the Eastern Shore.
  • Kim Nechay, executive director of the Perdue Foundation, praised the work of Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.

ACTION AGAINST HUNGER WELCOMES TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS TO ADVANCE GOAL OF TACKLING RISING GLOBAL HUNGER

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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Previously, Dr. Haynie worked as a hospitalist, an emergency room physician,and as a public health physician in disease control and epidemiology.

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  • Previously, Dr. Haynie worked as a hospitalist, an emergency room physician,and as a public health physician in disease control and epidemiology.
  • Action Against Hunger reaches people in almost 50 countries with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs.
  • We must come together against hunger as climate change and conflict create the kind of global hunger emergency that we havent seen in decades, said Dr. Charles Owubah, Action Against Hungers CEO.
  • Action Against Hunger is leading a global movement to end hunger in our lifetimes.

G&S Business Communications Promotes Christine King to VP of Digital Marketing

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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G&S Business Communications, an award-winning, integrated marketing communications agency that helps innovative companies change the world, announces the appointment of Christine King as Vice President of Digital Marketing.

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  • G&S Business Communications, an award-winning, integrated marketing communications agency that helps innovative companies change the world, announces the appointment of Christine King as Vice President of Digital Marketing.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220622005766/en/
    Christine King, Vice President of Digital Marketing at G&S Business Communications (Photo: Business Wire)
    King joined G&S earlier this year as Associate Vice President of Digital Marketingbringing with her 16+ years of marketing and advertising experience and a passion for empathetic, service-oriented leadership.
  • By expanding its digital expertise and knowledge bank, King sees a bright future for the Digital team at G&S.
  • G&S Business Communications is a global independent business communications firm headquartered in New York, with offices in Chicago, Raleigh, North Carolina; Basel / Zurich, Switzerland.