Pilgrim`s Pride Corp

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC) is a global protein company that produces, processes and sells fresh chicken, pork and prepared foods.

The company reports three segments:
- **U.S. Operations:** fresh chicken across Case Ready, Small Bird (supplying boneless offerings to quick-service restaurants) and Big Bird channels, plus a growing Prepared Foods business led by the Just Bare and Pilgrim's brands.
- **Europe Operations:** poultry, pork and prepared meals in the U.K., the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe, including the Fridge Raiders and Rollover brands.
- **Mexico Operations:** fresh chicken and branded prepared foods under brands such as Pilgrim's, Just Bare and Alamesa.

The company employs approximately 63,000 people. It operates protein processing plants and prepared-foods facilities in 14 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. Its primary distribution is through retailers and foodservice distributors, with an emphasis on Key Customer partnerships.

Current strategic initiatives include:
- building a new prepared foods facility in Walker County, Ga.;
- expanding small bird debone capacity at its Ellijay, Ga., plant;
- growing operations in Mexico's Merida region and Southern Peninsula;
- the pending acquisition of Walkers Deli & Sausage in Europe, intended to strengthen its pork business. Updated Oct 29, 2026