100% Employee Owned
For over 25 years, AlaTrade has provided precision poultry processing and co-packing services to the foodservice industry nationwide. We process more than 400 million pounds of chicken annually across our state-of-the-art plants in Albertville and Boaz, Alabama.
Our company was built on the belief that putting employees first produces better results for everyone. In 2020, we took that a step further and became the largest 100% employee-owned ESOP in Alabama. This means every worker on the line has a direct stake in the quality and consistency of the final product.
AlaTrade supplies chicken products in both conventional and NAE formats. Our product line includes:
AlaTrade sells fresh and frozen chicken directly to the companies that use our products. This provides you with a direct and dependable processing partner with consistent quality, yields, and service.
All of our plants are enrolled in the USDA Process Verified Program and undergo annual audits. USDA AMS auditors conduct on-site reviews and verify that our documented processes and standards are being consistently followed.
AlaTrade maintains strict quality control and operational standards to ensure our poultry meets the exact compliance requirements of diverse commercial buyers. Our facilities hold the following certifications:
In 2020, AlaTrade became the largest 100% employee-owned ESOP company in Alabama. This means that every worker on our lines has a real financial stake in the quality of their work.
AlaTrade maintains a full-time USDA Resident Grader on-site at our facilities. This means every piece of chicken we ship is stamped and verified as USDA Grade A or higher before it leaves our plant.
AlaTrade handles every stage of poultry processing to our customers’ exact specifications. Our team can replicate a competitor’s product or develop a new one for your operation. We offer both toll processing and co-packing services.
AlaTrade processes high volumes of poultry for a diverse range of commercial clients. We provide custom-cut chicken for commercial food service, retail, national chains, and contract manufacturers.
Contact our team about your commercial poultry processing and co-packing requirements. Our employee-owned facilities deliver consistent yields and exact-spec products for your operation. Fill out the form, and one of our team members will get back to you shortly.
256.571.9696
