Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is a leading global producer of poultry products, positioned at the forefront of the consumer defensive sector and specializing in packaged foods. The company’s primary function is the processing and distribution of fresh and prepared chicken, with additional pork operations in the UK and Europe acquired through Tulip in 2019. Pilgrim's Pride serves a diverse client base, including chain restaurants, food processors, wholesalers, and major retailers. Its vertically integrated business model allows control over each stage from breeding to final distribution, contributing to efficiency and quality assurance. With operations spanning the United States, Mexico, and Europe, Pilgrim's Pride impacts both regional and international food supply chains and is well recognized for its scale—processing millions of birds weekly and distributing products to high-profile customers such as Costco, Walmart, and KFC. Majority-owned by JBS S.A., the world’s largest meat processor, Pilgrim's Pride employs over 60,000 people and is notable for its broad market presence and influence within the protein production industry.