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Pilgrim's Announces Investment in Ellijay, Georgia to Strengthen Operations and Align With Growing Consumer Demand

  • Pilgrim's announced a $75 million strategic investment to expand & modernize its Ellijay, Georgia poultry facility.
  • The Ellijay expansion will increase harvesting & portioning capacity to produce higher-value boneless chicken products for categories like sandwiches & tenders.
  • Pilgrim's will close the aging harvesting portion of its Chattanooga, Tennessee operations as part of a strategic shift to optimize its portfolio.
  • Chattanooga's deboning infrastructure will remain operational to support the expanded Ellijay facility & ensure service continuity.
  • The transition will not impact the regional grower base, & bone-in product availability will be maintained through Pilgrim's broader network.
  • Pilgrim's committed to supporting 348 team members affected by the Chattanooga closure with transfer eligibility, new role opportunities, & transition resources.
  • CEO Fabio Sandri stated the investment positions the company for future growth by aligning production with evolving consumer preferences.
  • The initiative is part of Pilgrim's broader strategy to build a resilient supply chain & enhance long-term operational excellence.