FPL Food, LLC

Last week, some of our team members headed to the Annual Meat Conference in Orlando, Florida. This year's event was a great opportunity for education, networking, and promoting all things FPL Food.

Thanks for a great event, Meat Institute and FMI- The Food Industry Association!

Behind every delicious steak is a farmer who worked tirelessly to make it happen. Today, and every day, we say thank you to the hands that feed us.

Happy National Ag Day!

If you're heading to the Annual Meat Conference in a few weeks, be sure to stop by booth 908 and visit our team! We're excited to share our offerings with you!

Happy Georgia Day! 🥩

Happy Georgia Day! Georgia produces over 60 major agricultural commodities, contributing $83+ billion annually to the state’s economy. What’s your favorite Georgia-grown product?

Some of our Châtel Farms crew headed to San Antonio last week for CattleCon! It was great to see so many smiling faces and share our story with all of you.

FPL Food will operate with a slight schedule change tomorrow, January 23. The Main Plant in Augusta will start at normal time. The Further Processing Facility in Thomasville will have the first shift start at 9:00 AM, and second shift will start at normal time.

“This will remain the land of the free so long as it is the home of the brave.”

We’re honored to have a few veterans as part of our FPL Food team. We are forever grateful to them for their service. Happy Veterans Day!

This year marks a significant milestone for us – it’s our 20th anniversary! We’ve been blessed with a number of wonderful employees throughout the years, and we wanted to highlight a few of them.

Meet Ronnie Harman. He’s a jack of all trades and currently works as the Maintenance Department Supervisor. Ronnie started working on a few projects with a contractor at the plant in 1996 before it became FPL Food. As he wrapped up projects with the contractor, he realized he wanted to stick around and do more. We’re proud to say that Ronnie has been with FPL Food for it’s entire 20 years!

His day in and day out duties include building and grounds maintenance. Whether he’s working on equipment or cutting grass, he’s ready to tackle any challenge head on.

“My favorite part of FPL is the people. There’s so many wonderful employees who are all working to make this place a success, and it’s a pleasure to be here alongside them. My favorite part of my job is training new people to do what I do - it brings a thrill.”

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Châtel Farms in Reidsville, Georgia this weekend for the Fourth Annual Bull Sale! It was a great event and we’re excited to see so many of you add our Châtel Farms genetics to your herd.

The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) recently announced the 2025 Young Leaders Under 30 honorees, and we're proud to share that Brandon Myers, Supply Manager, was selected!

The Young Leaders Under 30 Award recognizes emerging leaders in the industry and offers recipients a chance to gain visibility at the world’s largest annual trade show focused on the production, packing and processing of meat, poultry and egg products, as well as animal feed and pet food.

Congratulations, Brandon!

The Meat Institute selected 24 participants for its 2025 Emerging Leaders Program, which promotes and develops future leaders in the meat and poultry industry. We’re proud to share that Chevise Thomas, FSQA Director, was selected to join this program.

Congratulations, Chevise! We know you will represent us well!

Today we served up ground beef patties and smiles to the Augusta community! We’ve been a part of the Augusta community for 20 years, and we’re happy to help out in this time of need.

Over 8,000 boxes of ground beef patties were distributed throughout South Augusta today. Hurricane Helene devastated our town, and we’re proud to give back to this community that gives so much to us! 🍔♥️

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, FPL Food, LLC., is pleased to announce the donation of 78,000 pounds of ground beef patties to support the Augusta, Georgia, community during this challenging time. This initiative aims to provide nutritious meals to families and individuals affected by the recent storm.

The ground beef patties will be distributed on Friday, October 4. Pickup will take place beginning at 9 am. FPL Food is collaborating with the Augusta Mayor’s Office to ensure that the meat reaches families in need as quickly as possible. If you are in Augusta, please come out and grab a box!

The frozen ground beef patties will be available at the following locations:

9 am: Southgate Plaza Distribution Center
1631 Gordon Highway, Augusta, GA 30906

10 am: Greater Young Zion Baptist Church
405 Sand Bar Ferry Rd., Augusta, GA 30901

11 am: Good Samaritan Baptist Church
1556 Maple Street, Augusta, GA 30901

12 pm: Good Shepherd Baptist
1714 Olive Rd., Augusta, GA 30904

2 pm: Broadway Baptist
2323 Barton Chapel Rd., Augusta, GA 30906

4 pm: Faith Outreach Church
2664 Willis Foreman Rd., Augusta, GA 30907

Hurricane Helene struck the Augusta area with heavy winds and flooding, leaving many residents in need of immediate assistance. Understanding the urgency of the situation, FPL Food’s team mobilized quickly to ensure that this essential protein source reached those who need it most.

“During times of crisis, it’s crucial for businesses to step up and support their communities,” said FPL Food’s CEO, Francois Leger. “We are honored to play a role in helping our neighbors recover and rebuild after Hurricane Helene. We hope this donation brings some comfort and nourishment to those who have been affected.”

Due to the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, Augusta is suffering from a city wide power, internet, and water outage. We are working with Georgia Power to restore electricity as quickly as possible. Our offices will remain closed on Monday, September 30th. Thank you for your understanding.

Yesterday, the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted their September Member Economic Luncheon. Commissioner of Agriculture, Tyler Harper, spoke on “Harvesting Prosperity” and the impact agriculture has in the state of Georgia. We’re so glad we were able to attend!

“The success of our state is rooted in agriculture.” - Tyler Harper, Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture

This year marks a significant milestone for us – it’s our 20th anniversary! We’ve been blessed with a number of wonderful employees throughout the years, so over the coming months, we wanted to highlight a few of them.

Meet Melodi Bacote. She’s a wiz on our sales team, especially when it comes to trim. Melodi joined the FPL Food team in 2014, and she’s been an asset since day one. She’s able to work with customers to ensure that families across the globe have delicious meals on their dinner table. Most of the product she sells goes to be made into burgers for fast food chains, restaurants, and grocery stores. One of her favorite parts about her job is building relationships with customers outside of work and the networking opportunities within the industry.

“There is so much potential for growth, and I’m eager to see what the future has in store for us. I am excited for the opportunity to continue growing relationships with our customers. When I started ten years ago, our owner, Francois, had a vision, and I appreciate that our team works hard to achieve those goals together.”

It’s no easy task to get a photo of a bull - imaging trying to get photos of 130 bulls. Everything has to be in the perfect position - head, ears, and feet.

It takes a village to put on a successful Bull Sale, and the Châtel Farms team is underway with their preparation. The Sale takes place the first Saturday in November each year, and it takes months of work to get ready for the Annual event.

The past two weeks, the crew has been taking photos for the catalog for buyers to see the offerings that are available for sale. Châtel Farms puts a great deal of focus on their genetics so they can provide farmers and ranchers across the country with cattle that will improve their herds.

We hope to see you at the Châtel Farms Bull Sale on Saturday, November 2 at the farm in Reidsville.

This year marks a significant milestone for us – it’s our 20th anniversary! We’ve been blessed with a number of wonderful employees throughout the years, so over the coming months, we wanted to highlight a few of them.

Meet Angela Duncan. Angela joined the FPL Food team in 2008 as the Accounting Manager, and is currently serving as our Treasurer. She’s responsible for cash management, and is an integral part of our accounting team. She works hard each day (and sometimes nights) to ensure that FPL continues to grow. We are so thankful for Angela’s dedication to the company – it is a pleasure to have her smiling face as part of the FPL family!

“I’ve had the opportunity to see this company evolve and overcome challenges. Our owner, Francois, truly cares about each employee here, no matter their position. He appreciates the work that everyone puts in to keep the company growing. It’s a blessing to be a part of FPL’s story, and I am eager to see what the next 20 years bring.”