The pending sale of Sanderson Farms, HQ'd out of Laurel, Miss., has local officials running around like chickens without heads. It’s kind of frightening, according to Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee. Sasnderson Farms produces, processes, markets and distributes fresh and frozen chicken and other prepared food items. The farm employs about 1,100 people. After the $4.5B deal was announced by Cargil Inc. and Continental Grain Co., no company officials have addressed locals’ questions on whether those corporate jobs will be flying the coop. At best, the positions will likely be eliminated or drastically reduced. Sanderson is the state’s only Fortune 1000 company. Sanderson CEO/Chairman Joe Frank Sanderson Jr. told the Leader-Call that he’s confident the deal will be good for employees and customers. (Source: Leader-Call 08/20/21) Future is hazy at Sanderson Farms | News | leader-call.com
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