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Momentum for Higher Welfare Broiler Chicken Grows as Nine Leading Food Businesses Join the U.S. Working Group for Broiler Welfare

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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Working Group for Broiler Welfare , bringing the group to 16 members.

Key Points: 
  • Working Group for Broiler Welfare , bringing the group to 16 members.
  • The doubling of members demonstrates the drive of food businesses to achieve higher welfare practices for broiler chickens based on consumer and investor demand.
  • Compassion USA's food business managers and animal welfare specialists are working with others to dig into the research, answer questions and raise chicken welfare standards.
  • To learn about Compassion in World Farming's assessment of the progress made by leading food businesses against their commitments to source higher welfare chicken, visit www.chickentrack.com .

Momentum for higher welfare broiler chicken grows as nine leading food businesses join the U.S. Working Group for Broiler Welfare

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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Working Group for Broiler Welfare , bringing the group to 16 members.

Key Points: 
  • Working Group for Broiler Welfare , bringing the group to 16 members.
  • The doubling of members demonstrates the drive of food businesses to achieve higher welfare practices for broiler chickens based on consumer and investor demand.
  • Compassion USA's food business managers and animal welfare specialists are working with others to dig into the research, answer questions and raise chicken welfare standards.
  • To learn about Compassion in World Farming's assessment of the progress made by leading food businesses against their commitments to source higher welfare chicken, visit www.chickentrack.com .

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Perdue Frozen Ready-To-Eat Chicken Tender Products Due to Foreign Material Contamination

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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The frozen RTE chicken breast tenders gluten free were produced on July 12, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The frozen RTE chicken breast tenders gluten free were produced on July 12, 2022.
  • The following product is subject to the public health alert [ view labels ]:
    42 oz.
  • The products bear establishment number P-33944 immediately below the Best if Used By: date on the back of the plastic bag.
  • Members of the media with questions about the public health alert can contact Andrea Staub, Senior Vice President of Perdue Foods LLC, at 410-341-2755 or by email at [email protected] .

Perdue Recognized as Leader in Poultry Workplace Safety

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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SALISBURY, Md., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council has awarded nine of Perdue's facilities its Award of Distinction, the Council's highest form of recognition for consistently implementing innovative and effective workplace safety health processes and systems. They were among 33 Perdue facilities across 14 states that received workplace safety awards at the 2022 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry in Destin, Fla.

Key Points: 
  • They were among 33 Perdue facilities across 14 states that received workplace safety awards at the 2022 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry in Destin, Fla.
    "Workplace safety is an absolute at Perdue, including an unwavering commitment from management and an ongoing safety culture that engages all associates in maintaining a safe workplace environment," said Randy Day, CEO of Perdue Farms.
  • Perdue operations recognized with the Award of Honor, the Council's second highest honor, include Cromwell, Ky., Dillon, S.C., Milford, Del.
  • The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council comprises members from the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council and National Turkey Federation.
  • Combined, these three organizations represent companies that produce 95 percent of the nation's poultry products and employ more 350,000 workers.

Vector Named 2022 Top Food Chain Technology by Food Chain Digest

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vector, an industry-leading technology solution for improving digital workflows, collaboration and transparency in the supply chain, today announces it has been recognized as a 2022 “Top Food Chain Technology” by Food Chain Digest, the official magazine of Food Shippers of America (FSA). FSA brings together a community of supply chain and logistics professionals from the food and beverage industry and their suppliers in order to facilitate education and networking opportunities and enable supply chain efficiency improvements.

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  • Leading logistics technology provider receives recognition for helping food shippers nationwide digitize manual processes, resulting in strengthened workflows and greater efficiencies
    SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vector , an industry-leading technology solution for improving digital workflows, collaboration and transparency in the supply chain, today announces it has been recognized as a 2022 Top Food Chain Technology by Food Chain Digest, the official magazine of Food Shippers of America (FSA).
  • The Top Food Chain Technology program recognizes standout technologies in food transportation, logistics, distribution and supply chain management, according to Brian Everett, group publisher and editorial director of Food Chain Digest.
  • Technology has become the backbone of the food supply chain, Everett said.
  • Technology platforms, applications and innovators have emerged in the food and beverage market to help bring more efficiency, productivity and transparency to the food chain.

Perdue Farms' Indiana Facility Becomes First U.S. Turkey Plant to Achieve GreenCircle Zero Waste to Landfill Certification

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perdue Farms announced today that its food-producing facility in Washington, Ind. has earned GreenCircle Zero Waste to Landfill certification, making it the first U.S. turkey processing facility and third Perdue facility to earn this important third-party environmental validation. During the audit period between May 2021-April 2022, GreenCircle validated that the Indiana operation diverted 100 percent of its waste from going to landfills starting in January of 2022, and kept nearly 155 million pounds from landfills during the total audit period.

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  • has earned GreenCircle Zero Waste to Landfill certification, making it the first U.S. turkey processing facility and third Perdue facility to earn this important third-party environmental validation.
  • Perdue's Lewiston, N.C. facility became the first U.S. poultry company to earn GreenCircle certification in 2020, and its Petaluma, Calif. operation earned the certification in 2021.
  • "Our Zero Waste to Landfill certification requires absolute commitment to waste diversion and waste minimization.
  • The goal of our certification is to help companies understand the reality of their waste minimization and zero waste programs.

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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 .

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.

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.

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.