US: Lower prices, higher costs hit poultry group Pilgrim's Pride

By: Sam Webb | 28 October 2011

Falling chicken prices and higher feed costs have pushed US poultry company Pilgrim's Pride to report a third-quarter loss.

just-food articles are only available to registered users and members.

Join now for increased access

There are various access options to choose from. All provide instant access to the latest news, insight and expert analysis.

If you’re already a member, login here.

Falling chicken prices and higher feed costs have pushed US poultry company Pilgrim's Pride to report a third-quarter loss.

  • Unlimited access to all the latest global food news and insight
  • Expert analysis that puts the news into context
  • Exclusive interviews with leading industry figures
  • Monthly management briefings with detailed analysis on hot topics
  • Personalised RSS feeds and email newsletters
  • 10-year archive of news, insight and intelligence
  • Discounts on just-food market research
  • Plus much more

If you’re already a member, login here

Not what you were looking for?

Search just-food:

More articles related to this one

On the money: Meat giant JBS to slow acquisition drive
Highly-acquisitive Brazilian meat group JBS has indicated it will ease off the throttle in 2012 and reduce its participation in M&A activity in the global protein sector.

BRAZIL: US poultry losses hit FY profits at meat giant JBS
Brazilian meat group JBS has reported a drop in core earnings in 2011 on the back of losses from its chicken operations, despite a jump in revenue.

US: Poultry firm Pilgrim's Pride records FY loss
US poultry producer Pilgrim's Pride has reported annual losses of over US$496m, as high chicken feed costs continued to weigh on earnings.

Market research related to this article

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Datamonitor's Pilgrim's Pride Corporation - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation - SWOT Analysis examines the company’s key business structure and operations, hi...

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) - Financial and Strategic Analysis Review

Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (Pilgrim’s Pride) is one of the leading chicken companies in the US and Mexico. The company engages in the production and distribution of poultry products in the US, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The various products offered ...

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
This comprehensive SWOT profile of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation provides you an in-depth strategic SWOT analysis of the company’s businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled by GlobalData to bring to you a clear and an unbiased view of th...

Welcome to the home of food information, insight & intelligence

Not a member? Join here

Decrease font sizeDecrease font sizeDecrease font size Increase font sizeIncrease font sizeIncrease font size Comment on this article Email this to a friend Print this page