Gemstone Foods, LLC has joined the National Chicken Council as an allied leader member company.  William T. Andersen recently joined Gemstone Foods as the company’s new president and CEO and will serve as the official representative to the National Chicken Council.

Gemstone Foods’ corporate offices are located in Brandon, MS.  Gemstone Foods processing operations are based in Decatur, Alabama.  The company was founded in 2013 and specializes in high-quality breast and tenderloin portioning to fit customer requirements as well as nugget portions and chicken strips.  Gemstone Foods’ services include custom de-boning; custom sizing and cutting; and packaging, repacking and grading of any poultry product for both fresh and frozen delivery.  For more information about Gemstone Foods, visit http://www.gemstonefoods.com/ .

Bill Andersen most recently held the position of executive vice president and president of USA proteins at Keystone Foods.  Andersen oversaw a $2 billion beef, poultry, and fish products business.  He previously held positions at Southeastern Mills, Gold Kist, and Tyson Foods.