Wayne-Sanderson Farms in the news

Wayne-Sanderson Farms received 18 poultry safety awards for its commitment to health and safety across its facilities.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms contributed $10,000 to the United Fund of Surry through its WeGive program to support community services.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms' Decatur Prepared Foods Complex raised over $155,000 for the American Cancer Society through a yearlong fundraising effort.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms' Decatur facility raised $155,100 for the American Cancer Society through a yearlong fundraising effort, including a golf tournament.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is addressing community concerns in Upshur County regarding road damage and environmental impact from its new poultry operation, expressing willingness to collaborate on repairs.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is investing $1 million into a new high-tech poultry feed mill at Mississippi State University to improve industry research and student training.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is investing $1 million in a new high-tech modular poultry feed mill at Mississippi State University to enhance research and training.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is donating $1 million to Mississippi State University to build a modular poultry feed mill for research and student training.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms employs 6,955 people globally with a -0.7% annual growth rate.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms has promoted Aaron Leach and Michael Crump to top executive roles to lead its commercial, supply chain, and production operations.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms promoted Aaron Leach to chief commercial and supply chain officer and Michael Crump to chief operations officer to lead its poultry business units.

Promoted key executives Aaron Leach and Michael Crump to lead commercial, supply chain, and operational functions at its poultry facilities.

Vice president of fresh sales Randy Keene is retiring from Wayne-Sanderson Farms following a four-decade career in the poultry and supply chain industry.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is prioritizing retail partnerships, e-commerce growth, and sports marketing to capitalize on chicken's status as an affordable, nutrient-dense protein during a period of high meat inflation.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms became the third-largest U.S. poultry processor following a major merger and recorded record sales of $8.7 billion in 2025.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms has acquired Georgia-based Harrison Poultry to expand its production facilities and halal product offerings.