Release Details

GREELEY, Colo., April 10, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE:PPC) announced today that it will host its first quarter 2012 earnings conference call and webcast on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 6:00 a.m. MDT (8:00 a.m. EDT). Pilgrim's management team will comment on the company's financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 25, 2012.

Investors and analysts are encouraged to pre-register for the webcast by using the link below. Participants who pre-register will be given a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. Pre-registration may be completed at any time, including up to and after the call start time.

To pre-register, go to:

http://services.choruscall.com/links/ppc120427.html

The pre-registration link may also be accessed by logging in through the "Investor" section of our website at www.pilgrims.com and clicking on the link under "Upcoming Events."

Participants who would like to join the call but have not pre-registered can do so on the day of the event by dialing +1 (877) 270-2148 within the U.S. or +1 (412) 902-6510 internationally and requesting the "Pilgrim's Pride Conference." Please note that to submit a question to management during the call, participants must be logged in via telephone. Questions submitted in advance are welcome and may be sent via email to Rosemary Geelan at rosemary.geelan@pilgrims.com.

A replay of the webcast will be available on Pilgrim's website approximately two hours after the call concludes and can be accessed through the "Investors" section of www.pilgrims.com. The webcast will be available for replay through July 27, 2012.

About Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

Pilgrim's employs approximately 39,500 people and operates chicken processing plants and prepared-foods facilities in 12 states, Puerto Rico and Mexico. The Company's primary distribution is through retailers and foodservice distributors. For more information, please visit www.pilgrims.com.

CONTACT: Rosemary Geelan
         Investor Relations
         (970) 506 - 8192