Customers and Consumers | Pilgrim's Sustainability Report

2021 Key Facts and Figures

100%

of our U.S. and European facilities are Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certified

Global Product Integrity Scorecard

launched across all operations

1,515

global Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) team members

>6,100

customers in over 100 countries are served by Pilgrim’s

Aligning to the SDGs

For more than seven decades, Pilgrim’s has produced safe, wholesome, high-quality food products enjoyed by consumers around the globe. Our commitment to excellence begins with exceptional quality-control standards that are integrated throughout our operations. Pilgrim’s primary distribution channels are through retailers, foodservice distributors and restaurants, as well as the export of our products globally.

We are proud to provide our customers and consumers with choices that meet their nutritional needs and ethical expectations. From traditional, antibiotic-free and organic products to customized and consumer-ready prepared foods, we employ the same high standards of excellence to provide a safe and enjoyable eating experience.

Fueled by consumer insights and market research, we continue to invest in the innovation and diversity of our product offerings. Our product portfolio closely aligns with consumer trends and needs, and we continue to inspire new products and packaging solutions, while maintaining the high-quality standards our consumers have come to expect and enjoy.

Our 2021 Stories

Learn more about how we’re making food safety, quality and transparency a priority for our customers and consumers.

Pilgrim’s UK Brings Home the Bacon…Awards

Pilgrim's UK

Pilgrim’s UK was recently awarded “Best Bacon Product” for their Co-op Air Dry Cured Smoked Back Bacon Rashers during the Meat Management Meat Industry Awards 2021. This was the product’s second consecutive award in this category. Pilgrim’s UK faced stiff competition but ultimately triumphed, taking home the award during the ceremony hosted by English football icon…

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Pilgrim’s Sees Success in Partnership with Instacart, CommerceIQ

Pilgrim's US

In response to the growing popularity of online marketplaces and delivery services among retail brands such as Instacart, Pilgrim’s sought an additional partnership to help push more online sales their way. Pilgrim’s was placing ads within the Instacart marketplace, however, after consulting with E-commerce analytics platform and Instacart Ads partner, CommerceIQ (CIQ), they have seen…

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Pilgrim’s UK Receives Groceryaid Gold Award

Pilgrim's UK

GroceryAid has recognized the continued hard work and support of Pilgrim’s UK over the last year by once again awarding the business its coveted Gold award. The business previously achieved Gold status and thanks to the efforts and dedication of the team, the charity awarded Pilgrim’s UK its highest possible honor for another year. The…

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Center of Innovation & Technology for Excellence

Pilgrim's USA

Pilgrim’s and JBS USA have created the Center of Innovation & Technology for Excellence (“CITE”). This initiative is an example of the company’s commitment to embrace new tools and technologies that would have an impact on our competitive advantage, especially in the areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics Process Automation (RPA),…

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