Pilgrim’s Pride invests $75 million to expand Ellijay, Georgia poultry plant

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  • Pilgrim’s Pride will invest about USD 75 million to expand and modernize its Ellijay, Georgia poultry facility.
  • Project lifts harvesting and portioning capacity, shifting output toward higher-value boneless chicken products to support customer growth.
  • Harvesting operations in Chattanooga, Tennessee will close; the site’s deboning infrastructure will continue supporting Ellijay.
  • Closure affects 348 workers; transfers within the company will be offered.


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