Wayne-Sanderson Farms is the nation's third-largest poultry producer and a fully integrated poultry processing company. Formed in 2021, the company operates 23 processing and prepared-foods complexes across the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Texas, and distributes products nationwide. The workforce comprises more than 26,000 team members, supported by over 2,000 family farmer partners.
The company markets poultry products through several brands, including Sanderson Farms, Wayne Farms, Chef's Craft, and Covington Farms. These brands produce both fresh and prepared poultry products for retail and foodservice channels.
Wayne-Sanderson Farms states commitments to animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and community engagement as core operating principles. The company's integrated model spans hatcheries, feed mills, grow-out operations, processing plants, and distribution, giving it end-to-end control over its supply chain.
