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Dr. Jim Perdue, Chairman of Perdue Farms, will be inducted into the Meat Industry Hall of Fame in a virtual ceremony during January 2021. He follows his late father, Frank Perdue, elected into the Hall of Fame in 2009.
Andy Hanacek, Director of the Meat Industry Hall of Fame, stated, “Once again the Board of Trustees and living members of the Hall have done well to sort through a crowded field of well-qualified nominations.” He added, “The Hall welcomes a class representing a wide variety of disciplines and divisions in the meat and poultry industry. As the third generation leader of Perdue Farms, Jim continues to carry on the legacy of quality and consumer trust from his grandfather and father and exemplifies true leadership in our industry.”
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Dr. Jim Perdue |
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In responding to the honor, Perdue stated, “Reaching our first century of business would not have been possible without the dedication and passion of our associates, farmers, customers, business partners, loyal customers and many more. We look forward to entering our next 100- years in business with an unwavering commitment to our values of quality, integrity, teamwork, and stewardship”.
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