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Perdue Farms Chairman Jim Perdue Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Jim Perdue, third-generation chairman of Maryland-based Perdue Farms, received the National Protein and Food Distributors Association (NPFDA) Lifetime Achievement Award during the group’s awards reception Wednesday at the annual Protein Convention and Showcase in Atlanta.
Each year, NPFDA recognizes individuals for a lifetime of contributions to the protein industry. Perdue is the 33rd recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, joining his dad, Frank Perdue, who was the first person recognized in 1991.
“My grandfather, Arthur W. Perdue, built our business on quality, integrity and trust, and my father...
Protein Association Announces Officers for Induction and Board Appointments
The National Protein and Food Distributors Association Board of Directors will convene on Monday, January 29, 2024, in Atlanta, GA, to tap officers and welcome newly elected board members.
Laurie Pate, President at Foodlinx, in Brentwood, CA, will assume the position of chairperson of NPFDA, succeeding Jud Guest, Executive Vice-President at LAD Truck Lines, Inc., in Watkinsville, GA. Chan Windham, Vice President of Sales at House of Raeford in Greenville, SC will transition to the role of Vice Chair after previously serving as Treasurer. Greg Morgan, Senior Poultry Category Manager...
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