Perdue AgriBusiness marked 25 years of operations at its Chesapeake, Virginia facility, a site that has become the only deepwater bulk grain terminal on the U.S. East Coast and one of just two soy crush facilities on deep water in the United States.
The facility, which opened in 2000, provides critical market access for more than 1,300 Virginia farmers, handling approximately 45 percent of the state's soybean crop annually.
"Reaching 25 years in Chesapeake is more than a milestone – it's a testament to our values, innovation, and the strong partnerships we've built with farmers, associates, and community members along the way," said Kevin McAdams, CEO of Perdue Farms.
Each year, the Chesapeake operation loads over 100 vessels and 16,000 containers for export through the Port of Virginia, shipping U.S. corn, soybean oil, soybean meal, and soy hull pellets to international markets.
Recent investments include a state-of-the-art extractor, in-house stevedoring, a new locomotive, and a liquid barge operation to boost efficiency and export capacity.
Congressman Bobby Scott attended the celebration, noting that "agriculture is a cornerstone of Virginia's economy, and the Port of Virginia enables our farmers to sell their goods around the world."
The facility also supports Perdue's sustainability initiatives by supplying crude oil for refining into food-grade oils and renewable diesel.
