Pilgrim's Pride
U.S.-based food company
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| May 2023 | Undercover footage taken by Joey Carbstrong at a Pilgrim's Pride pig slaughterhouse in the United Kingdom was released, revealing controversial animal stunning practices that were described by campaigners as 'utterly inhumane'. |
| June 2021 | Pilgrim's Pride agreed to buy Kerry Group's consumer foods in the meat and meals business, including brands like Henry Denny & Sons, Wall's, and Lawsons. |
| February 2021 | Pilgrim's Pride agreed to pay a $107 million fine on charges of bid rigging and price fixing. |
| September 23 2020 | Fabio Sandri was appointed as CEO, replacing Jayson Penn, who went on leave following an indictment on price-fixing and bid-rigging charges. |
| May 2020 | The West Virginia National Guard tested 520 out of 940 workers at the Pilgrim's Pride plant in Moorefield, West Virginia, with 18 workers testing positive for COVID-19. |
| May 11 2020 | At the Pilgrim's Pride plant in Cold Spring, Minnesota, 194 COVID-19 cases were diagnosed among workers, prompting 75-85 cars of workers to protest by driving around the plant and demanding a two-week closure. |
| May 8 2020 | A worker at the Pilgrim's Pride Lufkin, Texas plant was found dead in her home after being diagnosed with COVID-19. |
| April 2020 | Workers at the Pilgrim's Pride plant in Timberville, Virginia protested due to COVID-19 cases, though the company declined to release the exact number of positive cases. |
| April 2020 | A COVID-19 outbreak began at the Pilgrim's Pride plant in Lufkin, Texas, marking the start of coronavirus spread within the company's facilities. |
| July 21 2017 | Co-founder Lonnie 'Bo' Pilgrim passed away at the age of 89. |
| June 9 2014 | The company withdrew its bid for Hillshire after Tyson Foods increased its offer to $8.55 billion, ultimately losing the acquisition battle. |
| May 27 2014 | Pilgrim's Pride announced a $6.4 billion cash and debt offer to acquire the shares in Hillshire Brands, initiating a significant corporate acquisition attempt. |
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