Perdue Farms Chairman Jim Perdue has been named to the Meat Industry Hall of Fame, honoring industry excellence in business leadership and community service. Jim Perdue. As the third-generation …
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Perdue Farms Chairman Jim Perdue has been named to the Meat Industry Hall of Fame, honoring industry excellence in business leadership and community service.
As the third-generation leader of the company founded by his grandfather in 1920, Perdue is responsible for ensuring the company stays true to its vision and values and has guided Perdue Farms to become a leader in workplace safety, associate health and animal care.
Under his leadership, Perdue Foods has grown from an East Coast-centered label of premium fresh chicken to a national roster of premium protein brands, which includes turkey, pork, beef, and lamb, and Perdue AgriBusiness from a regional grain and oilseed business to a multi-faceted international player.
A member of the board of the National Chicken Council, Perdue is active in the local community, serving on the boards of the Oyster Recovery Partnership and the Handy Seafood Co., and participating in the Salisbury University's Perdue School of Business Entrepreneur Program.
Jim's father, Frank Perdue, was part of the Meat Industry Hall of Fame's inaugural class of 2009.
“It's an honor to receive this recognition for our company, especially in our milestone 100th year and alongside such impressive members of our industry,” said Perdue.
“Reaching our first century of business would not have been possible without the dedication and passion of our associates, farmers, customers, business partners, loyal consumers, and many more. We look forward to entering our next hundred years in business with an unwavering commitment to our values of quality, integrity, teamwork, and stewardship,” he said.
As one of seven new members of the Class of 2020, Perdue will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during a virtual ceremony in January 2021.
To learn more about the Meat Industry Hall of Fame, visit meatindustryhalloffame.com.