William R. Sanderson

Sanderson Farms, Inc. engages in the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of fresh, frozen, processed, and prepared chicken products. It operates through the following divisions: Production, Processing, and Foods. The Production division refers to the production of chickens to the broiler stage. The Processing division involves the processing, sale, and distribution of chicken products. The Foods division comprises the processing, marketing, and distribution of prepared chicken items sold nationally and regionally. It offers its products under the brand Sanderson Farms. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Laurel, MS.