LEESBURG – Maple Leaf Farms Inc. recently was honored with a 2021 Joint Poultry Industry Safety Award.
A collaborative effort of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Turkey Federation and National Chicken Council, the award recognizes facilities that demonstrate a continuous improvement in safety processes.
“This award honors poultry producers with a safety-first focus that have advanced employee safety over the last 25 years,” said Co-President John Tucker. “We are extremely proud to be among the handful of poultry companies to have earned this recognition.”
The award signifies a quarter century of continued reductions in OSHA recordable injuries and lost workday cases. The industry’s dedication toward continuous improvement in safety processes and employee engagement have been key contributors to the reduction in industry accidents.
“Our family business is proud to have received this award,” said Co-President Scott Tucker. “We thank the many dedicated and hardworking staff members who have helped us achieve this distinction.”
The poultry industry prides itself on producing a safe, wholesome economical source of protein. Member organizations are committed to fostering an industry supply chain that protects workers, consumers and the environment.
“Maple Leaf Farms values our workers and is committed to being an industry leader in the areas of safety, animal care, food safety and environmental stewardship,” said CEO Scott Reinholt. “We thank our employees who help us pursue these goals every day.”
The Joint Poultry Industry Safety and Health Council consists of members from the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council and National Turkey Federation. Collectively, the three organizations represent companies that produce 95% of the nation’s poultry products and directly employ more than 350,000 workers.
Maple Leaf Farms Inc. is North America’s leading producer of quality duck products, supplying retail and food service markets throughout the world with innovative, value-added foods.
Founded in 1958, Maple Leaf Farms is a fourth generation family-owned company that also produces a line of value-added chicken products for retail and food service under the Milford Valley and Sandra’s brands.
For more information, contact Maple Leaf Farms at 1-800-348-2812 or visit www.mapleleaffarms.com.
