Our Mission
A competitive producer
of quality products.
We will maintain respectful, ethical and transparent business relationships with all stakeholders with the highest regard for fiscal and social responsibility.
Core Values
Our core values have been embedded in our organizational culture since John Herman Hickman founded the company in the 1930s and are intertwined in everything we do at Peco.
Safety is a Priority
The safety of our 7,500+ team members, producers and our customers around the world guides corporate actions and decisions.
Do the Right Thing
Honesty and integrity drive our decisions. Making sound decisions ensures current and future generations of team members, customers, contract producers and suppliers will achieve sustainable growth.
Deliver Excellence
Continuous improvement will drive excellence in everything we do.
Anticipating
Customer Needs
Peco will collaborate with our customers and consumers to understand and exceed their current and future business needs. We will work in a high-trust and transparent environment to help our customers achieve success.
People Power
Our Business
We know that having great people on our team will give us a competitive advantage that no one can replicate. We value the talent of each individual, and we are committed to ensuring a positive working experience through respectful, open, two-way communication.
Practice Sustainability
We are active members of the communities where we live, work and conduct business. We respect all aspects of sustainability with a commitment to set the industry standard, while doing the right things for the environment, our animals and our people.
People Promise
High-performing, engaged people will always be at the core of our success. Peco is committed to providing a positive experience for each team member.
Safety First
Our company goal is for every team member to return home safe, every day. We provide the environment and work with each team member to achieve the highest level of safety.
Talent is Our
Greatest Asset
Hiring the best people and providing them with the training, tools and opportunities needed for success will promote their development and growth. This commitment drives our team member scholarship programs and financial support for education.
Mutual Respect
We are a family-owned business with a highly skilled management team who is committed to building strong and respectful relationships with our team members.
Diversity is
Highly Valued
People and culture are at the heart of our past and future success. At the core of our strategic plan is a commitment to creating a work environment that embraces the diversity of everyone’s ideas, talents and backgrounds.
Open Communication
Peco Foods values transparent and collaborative communication. We share timely information and encourage open, two-way communication. We give thoughtful consideration to all of our stakeholders’ ideas and feedback. Collaboration is encouraged at every level of our organization.