Forbes - Business Jim Perdue And The Never-Ending Nest Egg By: Chloe Sorvino, Forbes Staff · Chloe Sorvino, Forbes Staff 13 May 2026 at 10:00 The third generation usually destroys a family business, but Jim Perdue ended up growing his century-old poultry company tenfold by focusing on all-natural premium meats—beyond chicken—and not following the flock. © Aaron Kotowski for Forbes © Aaron Kotowski for Forbes