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After an illustrious 45-year career in the poultry industry, John Pittard has officially retired as CEO of AlaTrade. While stepping away from day-to-day operations, Pittard will remain an integral part of the company as a member of the Board of Directors. His leadership and dedication have left a lasting impact on AlaTrade, the industry, and […]

Innovative Venture Set to Boost Regional and National Economies AlaTrade, a leading poultry processor with facilities in Albertville, Boaz, and Phenix City, Alabama, is excited to announce the launch of its newly engineered Chicken Paw Heat-Treating Project at the Phenix City plant. Official production is set to begin on September 2, 2024. This development is

$150,000 Distributed in Annual Jackpot Drawings AlaTrade prides itself on giving back to the people who make the company great. CEO John Pittard explains, “we want to be the best company to work for on Sand Mountain,” and AlaTrade’s efforts well and truly exemplify that mission. Along with the ESOP program, scholarship opportunities, and day-to-day

Exciting changes are coming to AlaTrade as Deborah Brown takes on the role of Plant Manager at the Phenix City facility. With a wealth of experience and an unwavering dedication, Brown transitions from her position as the Night Shift Manager in Albertville to lead the Phenix City plant into a new era of success. Brown’s

In May 2023, AlaTrade launched an annual college scholarship program to specifically support the children of AlaTrade employee-owners. Last year, AlaTrade proudly awarded its inaugural college scholarships to two exceptional students, both daughters of dedicated employee-owners, each young woman receiving a $2,000 scholarship. This year, the tradition continues for a second year – Kelly Juan

This summer, AlaTrade is proud to host and nurture two ambitious interns. These young adults are entering their upper-level college courses and are gearing up to become young professionals. Our summer interns will be with AlaTrade until August, each one focusing on a different aspect of the company as they observe how they can utilize

Building on the Foundation of Employee Success and Looking Towards a Future of Growth for the Company and Its Employee-Owners AlaTrade Foods, Inc., a 100% employee-owned company with poultry processing plants in Albertville, Boaz, and Phenix City, Alabama, has appointed a new President, Josh Whitley. For his entire professional career, Whitley has had a hand

Introduction Sixteen thousand people living in Marshall County, Alabama, are considered to be below the national poverty line, according to the most recent data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. This means that more than sixteen percent of the community’s population struggles to meet basic needs and live a comfortable life. “From putting food on

AlaTrade Gives $150,000 in Jackpot Drawings to Its Employee-Owners On July 12th during shift breaks, the day shift and night shift teams at the AlaTrade Albertville, AL, and Boaz, AL, plants gathered in their respective break rooms for the AlaTrade Jackpot drawings. The management team then traveled to Phenix City, AL, and on July 13th

On May 11, 2023, the leadership team of AlaTrade recognized Stephanie Cortes Garcia, daughter of employee-owner Jennifer Montano of the Boaz plant, as one of the two initial AlaTrade college scholarship recipients. Immediately following this presentation, the leadership team recognized Alejandra Perez, daughter of employee-owner Erica Muela of the Albertville plant, as the second AlaTrade