Sanderson Farms, Inc. is a fully integrated poultry enterprise based in the United States. The company manages the entire production lifecycle, from raising and processing to marketing and distributing a diverse range of chicken products, encompassing fresh, frozen, and pre-cooked options. Operating primarily under the Sanderson Farms brand, it provides various formats such as ice-packed, chill-packed, bulk-packed, and frozen chicken. These are supplied to a broad clientele, including retail chains, wholesale distributors, and casual dining restaurants across the southeastern, southwestern, northeastern, and western U.S. Additionally, Sanderson Farms caters to customers who facilitate the export of its frozen chicken to international markets. The company's prepared chicken line features partially cooked or marinated items, available in both institutional and consumer packaging, specifically tailored for foodservice establishments and distributors. Established in 1947, Sanderson Farms maintains its corporate headquarters in Laurel, Mississippi.