#PPC Pilgrim’s Announces Investment in Ellijay, Georgia to Strengthen Operations and Align With Growing Consumer Demand
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Pilgrim’s (NASDAQ:PPC) announced a strategic $75 million investment to expand and modernize its Ellijay, Georgia poultry facility. The project will increase harvesting and portioning capacity and support production of more higher-value, boneless chicken products.The shift includes closing harvesting operations in Chattanooga, Tennessee, affecting 348 team members, while maintaining deboning there to support Ellijay. Pilgrim’s plans transfers, job application support, and transition resources, and expects no impact on its regional grower base or customer service.