Founded in 1920, Perdue Farms is one of the leading, privately held and family-owned company that provides a variety of poultry products in the eastern United States. It offers a range of ready-to-cook whole birds and parts, as well as prepared foods. The company provides a selection of products for home and commercial kitchens. Perdue Firm s branded retail poultry products are sold in groceries, clubs and warehouse stores. It serves the U.S. Military and various national and regional distributors who sell products to local restaurants and other commercial and institutional customers. The company also sells edible oils, lecithin and other ingredients to several food manufacturers. Perdue Farms is certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a direct exporter of agricultural commodities. Its subsidiaries include Venture Milling, Heritage Breeders, Perdue BioEnergy, Perdue AgriRecycle and Perdue Fats and Proteins. Perdue Farms employs more than 20,000 associates.