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Perdue Farms Incorporated
 PROFILE
James Perdue makes Big Bird nervous. His family's company is one of the largest in the US poultry market, selling 46 million pounds of distinctly yellow chicken products and nearly 4 million pounds of turkey products each week. Vertically integrated Perdue Farms hatches the eggs, grows the chickens, then slaughters, packs, and distributes the meat. Perdue is expanding its value-added chicken parts and food service products and has established a plant in China through a joint venture. It also processes grain and makes vegetable oils and pet food ingredients. Founded by Arthur Perdue (James' grandfather) in 1920, the company sells its products in the East, Midwest, and South, and it exports to more than 50 countries.

 COMPETITION
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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: March
2000 Sales (mil.): 2,501.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (0.6)%
Employees: 19,500
Revenue per employee: $128,256.41

 KEY PEOPLE
• James A. Perdue
    CEO
• Michael Cooper
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
Old Ocean City Rd.
Salisbury, MD 21804
US
Phone: 410-543-3000
Fax: 410-543-3292
Online: Web Site

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