10/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/19/2026 15:12
OAKWOOD, GA (Oct. X, 2026) - Wayne-Sanderson Farms, the nation's third-largest poultry producer, today released its 2026 Corporate Responsibility Report, outlining the company's strategic commitment and progress across its four core pillars of corporate responsibility: People, Planet, Animals, and Food. Titled The Power of Team, the annual report highlights key operational achievements and the team members driving positive changes throughout the enterprise.
"Responsibility is built every day, on our processing floors, across our family farms, and in our innovation labs," said Kevin McDaniel, President and CEO of Wayne-Sanderson Farms. "This report reflects the care and commitment our team members bring to their work every shift. Guided by our RISE values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, and Excellence, we are continually raising the bar to care for our animals, conserve natural resources, and deliver exceptional food to the families and communities we serve."
That same commitment extends beyond Wayne-Sanderson Farms' operations strengthening the communities where its employees and farmers live and work. From expanding local and collegiate educational initiatives and funding charitable endeavors to equipping volunteer emergency services and mobilizing rapid disaster responses, the report illustrates how the company puts corporate stewardship into action.
Click here to view the 2026 Corporate Responsibility Report on Wayne-Sanderson Farms' website.
About Wayne-Sanderson Farms
Wayne-Sanderson Farms is an industry leader and the nation's third-largest poultry producer, serving customers, consumers and communities with integrity, leadership and responsible farm, workplace and business practices. With a diverse portfolio of products, a strong operating culture and an industry-leading workforce of more than 27,000 people and over 2,000 farm partners, Wayne-Sanderson Farms owns and operates 24 fresh and further-processing facilities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas. Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces affordable, high-quality poultry products for retail, foodservice, restaurant, industrial and institutional segments under the brand names of SANDERSON FARMS® COVINGTON FARMS®, NAKED TRUTH®, BUFFALOOS®, FLY'N SAUCERS®, CRISPY FLIERS®, PLATINUM HARVEST®, CHEF'S CRAFT®, WAYNE FARMS®, and WAYNE-SANDERSON FARMS®. Wayne-Sanderson Farms is proud to be the "Official Chicken of the Southeastern Conference (SEC)." For more information, visit WayneSandersonFarms.com or follow Wayne-Sanderson Farms on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram.