Sanderson Farms updates Hurricane Florence damage

No serious injuries or loss of life among employees and growers reported

Sanderson Farms logo
Sanderson Farms logo

To date, Sanderson Farms has experienced no significant damage to either of its North Carolina processing facilities, feed mill or two hatcheries. However, 60 broiler houses in North Carolina have flooded, and an additional six houses were damaged and will be unable to house broilers until repairs are made; four breeder houses in North Carolina were flooded. In addition, approximately 1.7 million broiler chickens were destroyed as a result of flooding, and approximately 30 farms, with approximately 211,000 chickens per farm, in the Lumberton, NC area are isolated by flood waters, and the company cannot reach them with feed trucks.

 

Sanderson will be unable to hatch and place live broilers in the field at its normal rate during the coming week, which will affect its weekly processing volumes through December, with the reductions occurring primarily during October and November. The company believes insurance will cover a significant portion of its losses.

List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO
Looking for CPG-focused digital transformation solutions? Download our editor-curated list from PACK EXPO featuring top companies offering warehouse management, ERP, digital twin, and MES software with supply chain visibility and analytics capabilities—all tailored specifically for CPG operations.
Download Now
List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO
Researched List: Engineering Services Firms
Looking for engineering services? Our curated list features 100+ companies specializing in civil, process, structural, and electrical engineering. Many also offer construction, design, and architecture services. Download to access company names, markets served, key services, contact information, and more!
Download Now
Researched List: Engineering Services Firms