Sanderson Farms is an American poultry producer which is based in Laurel, Mississippi.

[2] The new company is controlled by a joint venture between Cargill and Conti (also known as Continental Grain Co. or ContiGroup).

[5] In August 2021, it was announced that Sanderson Farms was sold to global food corporation Cargill, in a joint venture with Continental Grain Co. for $4.5 billion.

[6] In March 2022, the finalization of the sale was uncertain due to the investigations from the United States Department of Justice; but on July 22, 2022, Wayne Farrms merged with Sanderson Farms to form Wayne-Sanderson Farms.

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