Perdue Farms Receives National Safety Recognition from Poultry Industry

SALISBURY, Md. (8/20/2026) — Perdue Farms’ commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement has earned national recognition, with 37 facilities across the U.S. receiving 2026 Industry Safety and Health Awards from the Joint Poultry Industry Safety and Health Council.

Award recipients are selected through a rigorous review process that considers safety performance and workplace safety programs over multiple years. An independent panel also scores each facility based on written explanations of safety programs and processes. This year, 20 Perdue facilities were recognized with the highest honor, the Award of Distinction, up from 8 facilities that were named last year. The facilities include:

• Feed Mills: Bridgeville Feed Mill (Del.), Perdue AgriBusiness Ansonville Blending (N.C.), Perdue AgriBusiness Earlville Blending (Iowa), Burlington Feed Mill (Wash.), Nashville Feed Mill (N.C.), Hurlock Feed Mill (Md.)
• Hatcheries: Murfreesboro Hatchery (N.C.), Turkey Growout Group (Ind.), Byron Breeders (Ga.), Eagle Springs Hatchery (N.C.), Kenly Hatchery (N.C.), Mountain Valley Breeders (W. Va.)
• Processing Plants: Perdue Farms Cromwell Processing Plant (Ky.), Perdue Foods Rockingham Processing Plant (N.C.), Perdue Foods Perry Cook Plant (Ga.), Perdue Foods Petaluma Processing Plant (Calif.)
• Additional Facilities: Perdue Farms Innovation Center (Md.), Dillon Growout (S.C.), DELMARVA North Growout (Del.), Candor Growout (N.C.)

"At Perdue, teams look out for one another, speak up, and continuously improve our processes," said James Ferrell, Senior Director of Safety & Security for Perdue Foods. "This recognition belongs to every associate who contributes to a safety culture that is not defined by a program, but a shared responsibility. Together, we'll continue to raise the standard."

13 facilities were also recognized with Awards of Honor, and four received Awards of Merit.

• Awards of Honor: The facilities that received the Council’s second highest honor include the Bridgewater, Concord, Dillon, Georgetown, Perry, and Salisbury plants; the Chehalis, Forsyth, and Washington feed mills; Salisbury Hatchery #2, Trion Hatchery, Brownsville Breeders and Statesville Breeders.
• Awards of Merit: The facilities that received this recognition include plants in Milford and Washington, Halifax Hatchery, and Ahoskie Growout. 

Across Perdue's facilities, safety is more than a performance metric. It is a longstanding company value and a responsibility shared by associates across the organization. The recognition from the Joint Poultry Industry Safety and Health Council reflects the values that have guided Perdue for more than a century and acknowledges the work associates do every day to make safety a priority.

About Perdue Farms: We’re a fourth-generation, family-owned, U.S. food and agriculture company. Through our belief in responsible food and agriculture, we are empowering consumers, customers, and farmers through trusted choices in products and services. Perdue Foods consists of a premium protein portfolio, including our flagship PERDUE® brand, Niman Ranch®, Coleman Natural®, Pasturebird®, and Yummy®, as well as our pet brands, Full Moon® and Spot Farms®, and is available through various channels including retail, foodservice, club stores and our direct-to-consumer website, PerdueFarms.com. Perdue AgriBusiness is a leading merchandiser, processor, and exporter of agricultural products and the largest U.S. manufacturer of specialty, organic, and non-GMO oils. It also ranks as one of the largest suppliers of organic feed ingredients in the world. Now in our company’s second century, we never use drugs for growth promotion in raising poultry and livestock, and we are actively advancing our animal welfare programs. Our brands are leaders in no-antibiotics-ever and in USDA-certified organic proteins. Learn more at Corporate.PerdueFarms.com.