Butterball
Butterball is a brand of turkey and other poultry products produced by Butterball LLC. The company manufactures food products in the United States and internationally—specializing in turkey, cured deli meats, raw roasts and specialty products such as soups and salads, sandwiches, and entrées.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Poultry |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Garner, North Carolina, U.S. |
Key people | Jay Jandrain, President and CEO |
| Products | Turkey |
| Revenue | $1.5 billion (2008) |
| Owner | Maxwell Farms and Seaboard Corporation |
Number of employees | 5500 |
| Website | www |
Butterball LLC was a joint venture of Smithfield Foods and Maxwell Farms Inc., an affiliate of the Goldsboro Milling Co. Seaboard Corporation bought Smithfield's stake in Butterball in 2010. The company sells over one billion pounds of turkey a year. Though the Butterball brand has been formally recognized since 1940, Butterball LLC was formed in 2006.
In Canada, the rights to Butterball are owned by Exceldor Foods Ltd.
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