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2024 Paw Project

AlaTrade’s Phenix City Plant Invests $2.8 Million to Open Previously Closed Doors for Domestic Export of Chicken Paws

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 […]

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Employees-Owners Hit the AlaTrade Jackpot

Employees-Owners Hit the AlaTrade Jackpot

$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

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Deborah Brown plant manager in Phenix City

AlaTrade Welcomes Deborah Ann Brown as Phenix City Plant Manager

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

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AlaTrade Awards Scholarships to Employee-Owner Children for 2nd Year

AlaTrade Awards Scholarships to Employee-Owner Children for 2nd Year

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

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AlaTrade Invests in Growth with 2024 Summer Interns

AlaTrade Invests in Growth with 2024 Summer Interns

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

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AlaTrade Foods Announces President Josh Whitley

AlaTrade Foods Announces President Josh Whitley

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

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United Way of Marshall County Honors AlaTrade’s Campaign Contributions

United Way of Marshall County Honors AlaTrade’s Campaign Contributions

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

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AlaTrade Scholarship presentation

AlaTrade Gives First-Ever College Scholarships

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

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AlaTrade Economic Development Award Press Release

East Alabama Chamber of Commerce Presents AlaTrade with Economic Development Award Phenix City, Ala.—Recognizing commitment to growing and improving their community, the East Alabama Chamber of Commerce presented AlaTrade with the 2022 Economic Development Award at the annual meeting, which was held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Steve Pelham, the Associate Vice President for Economic

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