Perdue Farms Adopts "NestBorn" On-Farm Hatching Concept

Perdue Farms, a family owned fourth-generation U.S. food and agricultural company, has decided to incorporate the on-farm hatching concept “NestBorn” into their broiler production & supply chain. The adoption of this innovative & future-proof approach to hatch day-old chicks in broiler barns – instead of in hatcheries – perfectly fits into the company’s belief in responsible food and agriculture, and is aligned with its deep, long-standing commitments towards animal care and No Antibiotics Ever.

In the summer of 2023, a demonstration NestBorn Egg Placing Machine was placed into...

Perdue Farms Continues Support for North Carolina Center for Poultry Education Mission

Second-generation Perdue Farms poultry farmer Steven Brake is passionate about educating the next generation on where their food comes from and agriculture’s role in feeding the world. So much, that he created the North Carolina Center for Poultry Education (NCCPE) on his farm in 2019 in Pinetops, North Carolina.

To help Brake continue his mission to educate thousands of students and anyone else interested in understanding the processes involved in food production, Perdue Farms has invested $15,000 in the nonprofit Center for Poultry Education...

Perdue Champions New Standards For "Pasture-Raised" Labeling at Ninth Annual Animal Care Summit

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

Perdue Farms, a leader in animal care, no-antibiotics-ever and innovative regenerative farming practices, is setting a new standard for transparency in the poultry industry with its successful petition for a more accurate guideline to the "pasture-raised" label. Perdue's pioneering raising models, which align with the new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines...

Perdue Farms Announces Perry Aulie as President of Perdue AgriBusiness

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.

Aulie, currently the Senior Vice President of Value-Added Products, has been with Perdue AgriBusiness since 2019. Under his leadership, the Value-Added Business has seen sales triple over the past four years, driven by his innovative approach and commitment to addressing the dual challenges of climate...

PERDUE® Launches ‘The Wing Sleeve’ to Help Chicken-Loving Basketball Fans Avoid Elbow Fatigue

College basketball’s most exciting month is underway, and PERDUE®, the number-one brand of fresh chicken in the U.S., is making sure fans can enjoy even more of its new Air Fryer Ready™ Crispy Wings at home.

Introducing The Wing Sleeve, a limited-edition compression sleeve designed for those clutch moments when your wing game is strong, but your arm isn’t, it will help prevent fatigue caused by performing a repetitive wing-eating motion...

Full Moon® Launches New Artisanal Sausage Slices

Today, Full Moon®, the brand known for its human-grade dog food and jerky treats, announced the launch of its Artisanal Sausage Slices, giving pets the fresh from the deli experience they deserve. Created for devoted pet owners who prioritize their own health, wellness and quality food, these snackable treats will help them do the same for their furry friends.

Like all Full Moon® products, Artisanal Sausage Slices are made using 100-percent human-grade ingredients sourced responsibly from family farms, meaning they look, smell, and taste just like the...

Perdue Farms Welcomes Todd Tillemans as New Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Growth and Innovation

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.

In this role, Tillemans will spearhead the company’s long term growth strategies, overseeing the marketing and sales of Perdue’s esteemed...

Perdue Farms Chairman Jim Perdue Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

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...