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Chickens are always on the menu at this company. Perdue Incorporated is one of the largest poultry (chicken and turkey) producers in the US. The company operates live production and processing facilities in about 15 US states through its some 2,250 contracted poultry farmers. The Perdue Farms division processes and packs 3 billion pounds of chicken and 268 million pounds of turkey a year. Perdue sells poultry through retail food outlets and to foodservice customers, most of which are located in the eastern half of the US; the company also exports worldwide. Its Perdue Agribusiness unit processes grain for animal feed and pet food ingredients, makes vegetable oils, and manufactures fertilizer and renewable fuel.
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31149 Old Ocean City Rd.
Salisbury, MD 21804
| | Phone: | 410-543-3000 | | Fax: | 410-543-3532 |
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| Financial
Highlights | | Fiscal Year End: | March | | Revenue (2007): | 4300.00 M | | Revenue Growth (1 yr): | 28.40% | | Employees (2007): | 21,000 | | Employee Growth (1 yr): | (-4.50%) |
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Key People
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Chairman and CEO:
James A. (Jim) Perdue
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SVP and CFO:
Eileen F. Burza
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VP Corporate Communications:
Julie DeYoung
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