Fortune's Turkey Program for the Holidays

Fortune offers a wide range of holiday birds—from conventional choices to premium heritage and organic selections.  We take pride in our turkey program, which delivers indulgent flavor and ethical sourcing. The holiday table, or buffet, is incomplete without a roasted bird. Fortune is here to help position your restaurant, banquet hall, or poultry case with everything it needs for the festive season. Here is a rundown. 

GREEN CIRCLE™ TURKEY 

Green Circle™ turkey is a very special bird, available exclusively from the D’Artagnan brand at Fortune. Every turkey that bears the name is Certified Humane by Humane Farm Animal Care and raised free-range on a diet of wholesome grains and surplus vegetables from local markets. This unique program emulates the common-sense, waste-nothing methods of days past when poultry lived on vegetable scraps and roamed freely around farmyards and pastureland. No antibiotics or hormones are ever used. From start to finish, these birds are treated and fed well, which results in a very tasty turkey. 

ORGANIC TURKEY  

D’Artagnan’s certified organic, free-range turkey is a naturally delicious, healthy, and nutritious choice. These Broad-breasted White turkeys are raised in the Midwest in adherence to the strict USDA standards required for organic certification. The grain diet is certified 100% organic to ensure that the birds are free of pesticides and other chemicals, and they drink pure well water. The meticulous farming methods and high-standard breeding practices result in a turkey that is healthier for the holiday table and the environment. 

HERITAGE TURKEY 

D'Artagnan heritage turkeys are from Narragansett and Bourbon Red stock, which are two original, slow-growing breeds that have been largely replaced by Broad-breasted White turkeys in modern agriculture. Raised free-range on small farms, where they are allowed to grow slowly and develop more flavor than the average bird, on a diet of non-GMO corn and soy. No antibiotics or hormones are ever used, and each bird is processed by hand to ensure quality. While they are smaller than conventional birds, they make up for it with heavy breasts, dark, rich meat, and authentic turkey flavor. Air-chilled and hand-processed, these heritage turkeys offer extra-crispy skin when roasted for a truly show-stopping holiday meal.   

FERNDALE TURKEY   

This third-generation family farm has been raising turkeys since 1939. Ferndale turkeys grow naturally, without the use of antibiotics or artificial growth promotants. During the temperate months, the free-range birds get access to fresh pasture and clean air. The farm has developed a custom feed, primarily corn and soybean meal sourced from neighboring farms, and ground by a local mill. With careful husbandry working in tandem with nature, the family created an environment that maintains the flock's health without medications. The birds are humanely processed at nearby independent facilities in Minnesota.  

TURKEY BREAST 

A bone-in turkey breast can meet the needs of any holiday meal, from providing extra white meat to serving as a smaller centerpiece. With many options, including our exclusive D’Artagnan Green Circle turkey, organic, ABF natural, and conventionally raised, there is a size and type for every table. These birds are treated and fed well, which results in a supremely tasty turkey breast. 

But wait, there’s more. Please ask about our full range of poultry, which includes festive birds like goose and capon, a variety of chicken and duck, game birds, and foie gras.