Sanderson Farms is an American poultry producer which is based in Laurel, Mississippi. It is the third largest poultry producer in the United States and produces 13.65 million chickens per week.
On July 22, 2022, it merged with Wayne Farms to form Wayne-Sanderson Farms.[2] The new company is controlled by a joint venture between Cargill and Conti (also known as Continental Grain Co. or ContiGroup).
In 2021, it was included in the Fortune 500 list.[3]
History
The company was founded in 1947 by D.R. Sanderson, Sr.[4]
In 1961, the company merged with Miss Goldy’s Chicken company.[4]