AlaTrade Foods

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at AlaTrade! 🎄 Our processing locations are down today so all of our employee-owners can enjoy the holiday. May your Christmas be filled with love, warmth, and cherished moments with those who matter most.

🎵Deck the halls with poultry goodness, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la! 🎵 As families gather to celebrate the holidays, we’re reminded of the important role poultry plays in so many festive meals. At AlaTrade, we’re proud to process the products that make these moments special!

At AlaTrade, we’re proud of the strong work culture our employee-owners create every day. With over a decade of experience, Alethia Love shares how mutual respect and teamwork make AlaTrade a great place to work. 🐓

This Thanksgiving, as you enjoy a delicious serving of Chicken and Dressing, remember the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to bring quality poultry to your table!  Whether it’s through toll processing or co-packing for direct distribution, AlaTrade is committed to ensuring our products meet the standards of the top foodservice companies across the nation, as well as supporting the poultry industry as a whole. We're wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with family, flavor, and gratitude! 🍂

From start to finish, AlaTrade prioritizes excellence every step of the way! 🐓

On November 12th, AlaTrade was honored to receive the Helping Hands Award at Shepherd's Cove's Heart of Hospice Banquet! This award is a tribute to our incredible volunteers, especially our Camp Hope team, who "exhibit the core standards of the Shepherd's Cove Foundation by donating time, talent, and treasures." Stacey Johnson, Bereavement Director at Shepherd’s Cove, presented us with this award, recognizing the commitment and care that AlaTrade brings to the hospice community. We are deeply grateful to our volunteers, whose selflessness and dedication allow AlaTrade to meaningfully support the Shepherd's Cove mission. Thank you for helping us make a difference every day. 💜💙

In honor of October’s Employee Ownership Month, BMO is proud to support employee-owned client AlaTrade Foods, Inc., an Alabama-based poultry processor. “BMO’s relationships in the poultry and protein industries and focus on helping ESOPs succeed has set our sights on growth and building futures for the current and next generation of employee owners.” – Andrea Elrod, CFO. ESOP owned since 2021, AlaTrade prides itself on giving back to the people who make the company great. Learn more how the company has transformed the lives of many of its employee owners at: http://spr.ly/6045SrPYL

Exciting news! AlaTrade’s VP of Operations, Kevin Parnell, is attending PACK EXPO International in Chicago this week. Known as the event "where you’re sure to find the packaging and processing solutions you need," PACK EXPO is an incredible opportunity for AlaTrade to foster industry connections and stay on top of cutting-edge trends.

Giving back to our community! 💙 Recently, AlaTrade had the privilege of joining United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley at St. Anne Community Outreach Center in Columbus, GA. Volunteers helped prepare bags with food, personal items, and clothing for those in need. It was a rewarding experience, and we’re proud to support such an important cause through United Way’s volunteer opportunities.

Happy Employee Ownership Month! 🎉✨ At AlaTrade, we are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company! This means that everyone who works here has a share in the company, thanks to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The more AlaTrade grows, the more our employee-owners benefit. 💸 What does this mean? Our team doesn’t just work for the company—we own it! Every employee gets shares in AlaTrade at no cost, and as the company succeeds, the value of those shares can grow. This is a great way to share our success and support each other. Together, we are building a better future for our employees, customers, and community. 🐓