Our Management Approach
Due to the nature of our business, we work with a diverse set of suppliers, from family farm partners who raise our chickens and hogs to multinational companies that manufacture and provide services for our production facilities. We work in partnership with over 18,000 suppliers to ensure the highest-quality inputs.
Recognizing that sustainability impacts vary across our supply chain, we tailor our approach based on factors such as materials, livestock species, and services provided. We prioritize long-term relationships built on trust and shared values, fostering continuous improvement in our sourcing programs, and contributing to our sustainability goals.
Pilgrim's employs a centralized procurement structure in the U.S. through our JBS USA corporate offices, with dedicated teams embedded within our global business units. This structure, led by Heads of Procurement specializing in specific product or service categories, allows us to maximize vendor relationships, ensure consistency, and leverage our scale for greater impact.
Our Management Approach
Due to the nature of our business, we work with a diverse set of suppliers, from family farm partners who raise our chickens and hogs to multinational companies that manufacture and provide services for our production facilities. We work in partnership with over 18,000 suppliers to ensure the highest-quality inputs.
Recognizing that sustainability impacts vary across our supply chain, we tailor our approach based on factors such as materials, livestock species, and services provided. We prioritize long-term relationships built on trust and shared values, fostering continuous improvement in our sourcing programs, and contributing to our sustainability goals.
Pilgrim's employs a centralized procurement structure in the U.S. through our JBS USA corporate offices, with dedicated teams embedded within our global business units. This structure, led by Heads of Procurement specializing in specific product or service categories, allows us to maximize vendor relationships, ensure consistency, and leverage our scale for greater impact.
Our Management Approach
Due to the nature of our business, we work with a diverse set of suppliers, from family farm partners who raise our chickens and hogs to multinational companies that manufacture and provide services for our production facilities. We work in partnership with over 18,000 suppliers to ensure the highest-quality inputs.
Recognizing that sustainability impacts vary across our supply chain, we tailor our approach based on factors such as materials, livestock species, and services provided. We prioritize long-term relationships built on trust and shared values, fostering continuous improvement in our sourcing programs, and contributing to our sustainability goals.
Pilgrim's employs a centralized procurement structure in the U.S. through our JBS USA corporate offices, with dedicated teams embedded within our global business units. This structure, led by Heads of Procurement specializing in specific product or service categories, allows us to maximize vendor relationships, ensure consistency, and leverage our scale for greater impact.
Our Supplier Standards
We are committed to upholding high ethical and sustainability standards throughout our supply chain. Our Supplier Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all suppliers, covering crucial areas such as human rights, labor practices, environmental responsibility, and business integrity.
To ensure food safety and quality, all suppliers providing products or services in direct contact with food must obtain certification from the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) or an equivalent body. This certification process, which we defer to organizations like GFSI to manage and refine, includes rigorous audits and verification procedures.
Our supplier evaluation process considers various factors, including compliance, risk management, quality, reliability, financial stability, and reputation. We prioritize local sourcing whenever possible to support local economies and prefer working directly with companies' local offices.
In Europe, our food contact material and packaging suppliers are required to report to Pilgrim’s Europe on the SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) platform, which requests audited social and environmental data from supply sites. All suppliers are required to provide full access at reasonable times to on-site inspection, by Pilgrim’s Europe or its designated representatives, and access to all records that might determine compliance or non-compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct. When issues are identified, corrective action plans are put in place to help improve performance.
Pilgrim’s Europe’s supplier audit program evaluates aspects such as animal welfare, human rights and responsible sourcing, ethical trade, emissions, water, waste, packaging, health and safety, and sourcing of key raw materials across our supply chain. In addition, Pilgrim’s Europe uses the SEDEX platform to manage supply chain relations and risks with both customers and suppliers.
Our Supplier Standards
We are committed to upholding high ethical and sustainability standards throughout our supply chain. Our Supplier Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all suppliers, covering crucial areas such as human rights, labor practices, environmental responsibility, and business integrity.
To ensure food safety and quality, all suppliers providing products or services in direct contact with food must obtain certification from the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) or an equivalent body. This certification process, which we defer to organizations like GFSI to manage and refine, includes rigorous audits and verification procedures.
Our supplier evaluation process considers various factors, including compliance, risk management, quality, reliability, financial stability, and reputation. We prioritize local sourcing whenever possible to support local economies and prefer working directly with companies' local offices.
In Europe, our food contact material and packaging suppliers are required to report to Pilgrim’s Europe on the SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) platform, which requests audited social and environmental data from supply sites. All suppliers are required to provide full access at reasonable times to on-site inspection, by Pilgrim’s Europe or its designated representatives, and access to all records that might determine compliance or non-compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct. When issues are identified, corrective action plans are put in place to help improve performance.
Pilgrim’s Europe’s supplier audit program evaluates aspects such as animal welfare, human rights and responsible sourcing, ethical trade, emissions, water, waste, packaging, health and safety, and sourcing of key raw materials across our supply chain. In addition, Pilgrim’s Europe uses the SEDEX platform to manage supply chain relations and risks with both customers and suppliers.
Our Supplier Standards
We are committed to upholding high ethical and sustainability standards throughout our supply chain. Our Supplier Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all suppliers, covering crucial areas such as human rights, labor practices, environmental responsibility, and business integrity.
To ensure food safety and quality, all suppliers providing products or services in direct contact with food must obtain certification from the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) or an equivalent body. This certification process, which we defer to organizations like GFSI to manage and refine, includes rigorous audits and verification procedures.
Our supplier evaluation process considers various factors, including compliance, risk management, quality, reliability, financial stability, and reputation. We prioritize local sourcing whenever possible to support local economies and prefer working directly with companies' local offices.
In Europe, our food contact material and packaging suppliers are required to report to Pilgrim’s Europe on the SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) platform, which requests audited social and environmental data from supply sites. All suppliers are required to provide full access at reasonable times to on-site inspection, by Pilgrim’s Europe or its designated representatives, and access to all records that might determine compliance or non-compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct. When issues are identified, corrective action plans are put in place to help improve performance.
Pilgrim’s Europe’s supplier audit program evaluates aspects such as animal welfare, human rights and responsible sourcing, ethical trade, emissions, water, waste, packaging, health and safety, and sourcing of key raw materials across our supply chain. In addition, Pilgrim’s Europe uses the SEDEX platform to manage supply chain relations and risks with both customers and suppliers.
Poultry Suppliers
In 2023, Pilgrim’s partnered with more than 3,700 U.S., Mexican and European poultry family farm partners who maintain our standards of excellence. While we do own a few farms in the U.S. and U.K., we mostly partner with contract farmers to provide poultry and feed, technical, and veterinary services.
We audit a subset of our U.S. family farm partners according to Animal Welfare Program requirements, conducted by internal Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organizations certified team members and third-party auditors. In Mexico, every farm is audited in compliance with government standards, including Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mexico-U.S. Commission for the Prevention of Diseases and Other Exotic Animal Diseases, Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food, Ministry of the Environment and Natural resources and State Civil Protection. In Europe, all poultry farms are Red Tractor approved and audited by independent, approved certification bodies.
For purchased meats, Pilgrim's Europe Chicken operates under a Policy for Supply Chain Assurance, ensuring products come from suppliers who meet Red Tractor or equivalent standards. Pilgrim's Europe Chicken also established a Responsible Sourcing Soy Policy. This initiative is crucial as we build trust among our customers, team members, investors, and other stakeholders. We continue to develop our Responsible Sourcing agenda and work diligently with supply chain partners to increase transparency in sourcing.
[1] We define a “family farm” as any farm organized as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or family corporation where the majority of the business is owned and controlled by a person and their relatives.
Poultry Suppliers
In 2023, Pilgrim’s partnered with more than 3,700 U.S., Mexican and European poultry family farm partners who maintain our standards of excellence. While we do own a few farms in the U.S. and U.K., we mostly partner with contract farmers to provide poultry and feed, technical, and veterinary services.
We audit a subset of our U.S. family farm partners according to Animal Welfare Program requirements, conducted by internal Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organizations certified team members and third-party auditors. In Mexico, every farm is audited in compliance with government standards, including Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mexico-U.S. Commission for the Prevention of Diseases and Other Exotic Animal Diseases, Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food, Ministry of the Environment and Natural resources and State Civil Protection. In Europe, all poultry farms are Red Tractor approved and audited by independent, approved certification bodies.
For purchased meats, Pilgrim's Europe Chicken operates under a Policy for Supply Chain Assurance, ensuring products come from suppliers who meet Red Tractor or equivalent standards. Pilgrim's Europe Chicken also established a Responsible Sourcing Soy Policy. This initiative is crucial as we build trust among our customers, team members, investors, and other stakeholders. We continue to develop our Responsible Sourcing agenda and work diligently with supply chain partners to increase transparency in sourcing.
[1] We define a “family farm” as any farm organized as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or family corporation where the majority of the business is owned and controlled by a person and their relatives.
Poultry Suppliers
In 2023, Pilgrim’s partnered with more than 3,700 U.S., Mexican and European poultry family farm partners who maintain our standards of excellence. While we do own a few farms in the U.S. and U.K., we mostly partner with contract farmers to provide poultry and feed, technical, and veterinary services.
We audit a subset of our U.S. family farm partners according to Animal Welfare Program requirements, conducted by internal Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organizations certified team members and third-party auditors. In Mexico, every farm is audited in compliance with government standards, including Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mexico-U.S. Commission for the Prevention of Diseases and Other Exotic Animal Diseases, Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food, Ministry of the Environment and Natural resources and State Civil Protection. In Europe, all poultry farms are Red Tractor approved and audited by independent, approved certification bodies.
For purchased meats, Pilgrim's Europe Chicken operates under a Policy for Supply Chain Assurance, ensuring products come from suppliers who meet Red Tractor or equivalent standards. Pilgrim's Europe Chicken also established a Responsible Sourcing Soy Policy. This initiative is crucial as we build trust among our customers, team members, investors, and other stakeholders. We continue to develop our Responsible Sourcing agenda and work diligently with supply chain partners to increase transparency in sourcing.
[1] We define a “family farm” as any farm organized as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or family corporation where the majority of the business is owned and controlled by a person and their relatives.
Branded Chicken Program Requirements
Pilgrim’s serves a broad customer base that requires diverse types of chicken products. To meet these requests, we have branded poultry products that have varying requirements and certifications to meet our compliance standards.
Branded Chicken Program Requirements
Pilgrim’s serves a broad customer base that requires diverse types of chicken products. To meet these requests, we have branded poultry products that have varying requirements and certifications to meet our compliance standards.
Branded Chicken Program Requirements
Pilgrim’s serves a broad customer base that requires diverse types of chicken products. To meet these requests, we have branded poultry products that have varying requirements and certifications to meet our compliance standards.
Requirements
Farm has passed the American Humane Certified™ Farm program assessment
Program assessment based on a list of more than 200 standards unique to chickens
Chickens have been fed 100% vegetable and grain-based diet
Chickens have never been given antibiotics
Requirements
Farm has passed the American Humane Certified™ Farm Program assessment
Certified USDA Organic
Chickens have been fed 100% vegetable and grain-based diet
Chickens have never been given antibiotics
Requirements
Chickens have never been given antibiotics
Requirements
Chickens have been fed 100% vegetable and grain-based diet
Chickens have never been given antibiotics
Requirements
Farm has passed the American Humane Certified™ Farm program assessment
Program assessment based on a list of more than 200 standards unique to chickens
Chickens have been fed 100% vegetable and grain-based diet
Chickens have never been given antibiotics
Requirements
Farm has passed the American Humane Certified™ Farm Program assessment
Certified USDA Organic
Chickens have been fed 100% vegetable and grain-based diet
Chickens have never been given antibiotics
Requirements
Chickens have never been given antibiotics
Requirements
Chickens have been fed 100% vegetable and grain-based diet
Chickens have never been given antibiotics
Requirements
Farm has passed the American Humane Certified™ Farm program assessment
Program assessment based on a list of more than 200 standards unique to chickens
Chickens have been fed 100% vegetable and grain-based diet
Chickens have never been given antibiotics
Requirements
Farm has passed the American Humane Certified™ Farm Program assessment
Certified USDA Organic
Chickens have been fed 100% vegetable and grain-based diet
Chickens have never been given antibiotics
Requirements
Chickens have never been given antibiotics
Requirements
Chickens have been fed 100% vegetable and grain-based diet
Chickens have never been given antibiotics
