Seaboard Corp. takes 50 percent ownership of Butterball
“We are pleased to be partnering with Seaboard and moving forward as the buyer of Butterball, the strongest brand in the turkey industry,” said Walter Pelletier, president of Maxwell Farms, LLC. “Seaboard is a strong, diversified company with a great reputation in the agriculture and food industries, and we are confident the partnership will be mutually beneficial for both companies.”
“Butterball is an iconic brand name in the United States, representing superior quality, outstanding value and excellent customer service,” stated Steve Bresky, Seaboard’s President and CEO. “We look forward to our participation with the Butterball management team and the Maxwell group and bringing additional value to Butterball.”