 Perdue Farms employs more than 20,000 associates, and partners with more than 7,500 independent farming families. We are all dedicated to product quality and service reliability that surpasses expectations. It is this philosophy of "over delivering" that has guided our company since its founding in 1920.
While focused on developing products of exceptional quality,
we aspire to leadership in all aspects of our business. Food safety, environmental stewardship, poultry welfare and strengthening the health of our associates and the communities where
they live is rooted in our past and future. We’ve never waited for legislative bodies to dictate best practices. We take the lead in adapting new ideas and technologies to improve our processes.
 Examples of Perdue’s commitment to quality
Environmental commitments and programs
Examples of our commitment to poultry welfare
Ongoing commitments for the welfare of our associates and communities
Examples of Perdue’s commitment to quality products include:
- First company to receive an A-Grade shield from the USDA for boneless broiler breasts
- First to offer a money-back quality guarantee
- First to eliminate trans fat from all products
- No use of steroids, hormones or humanly important antibiotics
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Environmental commitments and programs:
- First poultry company to establish a dedicated Environmental Services Program
- First to implement alternative uses for poultry litter with AgriBusiness
- Substantial annual investments in research, equipment and education programs for our growers and farming associates
- Utilization of the most advanced wastewater treatment technologies along with processes that support our “reduce, reuse and recycle” pledge
- Dedicated to ongoing community development and environmental stewardship, recognized by America’s Second Harvest Foundation
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Examples of our commitment to poultry welfare:
- A leader in setting humane handling standards adhering to a rigid Poultry Welfare Program
- All poultry is raised inside environmentally-controlled houses on Bio-Secure farms
- Designated Poultry Welfare Officers, veterinarians with expertise in poultry, are on staff at all our operations
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Ongoing commitments for the welfare of our associates and communities:
- The only company in the industry to provide low-cost primary healthcare for all associates and dependents through fully-staffed Wellness Centers
- Our company-wide Health Improvement Program (HIP) helps associates reduce lifestyle risk factors and manage controllable diseases for a healthier workplace environment
- We’ve partnered with America’s Second Harvest to support community food banks and pantries
- We encourage local participation in community fundraising and philanthropic efforts
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