EXHIBIT 10.34
                             RETIREMENT AGREEMENT

            This  Retirement  Agreement (this "Agreement"), effective as of the
latest  date signed below ("Effective  Date"),  is  between  David  Van  Hoose,
including  any executor, administrator, heir, assign, and anyone else acting by
or for him or  on  his  behalf  ("Van Hoose"), and Pilgrim's Pride Corporation,
including   any  agent,  officer,  director,   employee,   affiliate,   parent,
subsidiary,  division,  successor  or  assign  of  Pilgrims  Pride  Corporation
("Pilgrim").

            Van  Hoose  is  the  President,  Chief Executive Officer, and Chief
Operating  Officer  of  Pilgrim  and is an at-will  employee  of  Pilgrim.   In
exchange for Van Hoose's promises  and  representations made in this Agreement,
Pilgrim agrees to provide certain payments  and benefits to Van Hoose, to which
Van Hoose is not otherwise entitled except as set forth in this Agreement.

            Van Hoose and Pilgrim agree that  this  Agreement constitutes their
full and entire agreement and is intended completely,  permanently and amicably
to  terminate  any and every legal claim, duty or obligation  existing  between
them as of the Effective  Date  of this Agreement, except as otherwise provided
in this Agreement.  This Agreement  can  be  modified  only  by  a statement in
writing signed by both Van Hoose and Pilgrim.

            In consideration of the promises and mutual agreements  hereinafter
set  forth,  the adequacy and sufficiency which is hereby acknowledged  by  Van
Hoose and Pilgrim, Van Hoose and Pilgrim agree to the following terms:

I.    STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT UNTIL MARCH 29, 2003.

1. Immediately  upon  the  Effective  Date, (a) Van Hoose shall retain only the
   title of Chief Executive Officer and shall remain a Director of Pilgrim, and
   in his capacity as an officer of Pilgrim  shall  have  only those duties and
   responsibilities as are specifically assigned to him by the Pilgrim Board of
   Directors ("Board") and (b) the Board within its sole discretion  may change
   or  terminate,  at any time prior to March 29, 2003, and for any reason  (1)
   his title and position  as  an  officer,  or (2) any or all of his duties or
   responsibilities as an officer or employee.   Further,  upon  request by the
   Board,  Van Hoose shall resign his position as a Director of Pilgrim.   From
   the Effective  Date  until March 29, 2003, Van Hoose shall devote all of his
   time and efforts to his  duties  for  and  the  business  of  Pilgrim as are
   assigned to him, and shall not undertake work or employment, whether  as  an
   employee  or  independent  contractor,  for any other person or entity.  Any
   action by Pilgrim or the Board pursuant to  this  paragraph  with respect to
   Van  Hoose  shall  not  relieve Pilgrim of its other obligations and  duties
   under this Agreement.

2. From the Effective Date until  March  29,  2003,  Van Hoose will continue to
   receive his current salary and benefits, but he shall  not  receive  any Key
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II.   VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT AND TERMINATION

3. Van Hoose agrees to voluntary retire from Pilgrim as of March 29, 2003,  and
   he  agrees  that  his  employment with Pilgrim will permanently terminate at
   that time.

4. Notwithstanding the above,  Van  Hoose shall become a contract consultant to
   Pilgrim for a period of three years  beginning  March  29,  2003  and ending
   March 29, 2006 (the "Consultancy"), and will perform such consulting  duties
   as may be directed by Pilgrim from time to time.  Van Hoose's Consultancy to
   Pilgrim  shall  terminate  on  March 29, 2006 unless the Board exercises its
   option to renew this Consultancy  for  any  particular period of time, which
   the  Board may do at its sole discretion, but  in  no  event  may  any  such
   renewals  extend  beyond  March 29, 2008.  Nothing herein shall prohibit Van
   Hoose from acting as an employee  for  another  person  or entity during the
   Consultancy.

5. During  the  period of his Consultancy, Van Hoose shall be  paid  $13,888.89
   (Thirteen Thousand  Eight Hundred and Eighty Eight Dollars and No Cents) per
   month, with the first  scheduled  payment  on  or  about April 29, 2003 (the
   "Consultancy Payments").  Van Hoose shall be reimbursed,  according  to  the
   Pilgrim   Expense   Reimbursement  Policy,  for  any  expenses  incurred  in
   performing his duties  as a consultant.  In the event that Van Hoose becomes
   physically or mentally disabled  or  incapacitated  such  that  he  can  not
   perform  the  consulting  duties assigned to him by Pilgrim for a continuous
   period  of 60 days, then Pilgrim's  obligation  to  make  payments  for  the
   remainder of any such Consultancy shall terminate.

6. It is agreed and Van Hoose acknowledges that no withholding of taxes will be
   made by Pilgrim  with respect to the Consultancy Payments and the payment in
   Section 7 below and  that Van Hoose is solely responsible for paying any and
   all  taxes,  including  but  not  limited  to  all  Social  Security,  self-
   employment, federal income  taxes,  and  any other applicable federal, state
   and local taxes, including all penalties,  interest  and late payments, that
   may apply to the Consultancy Payments and the payment  in  Section  7.   Van
   Hoose further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Pilgrim from any and all
   liability  that  may result in the event the Internal Revenue Service or any
   other governmental  authority  or  a  court  of  competent  jurisdiction may
   characterize  the Consultancy Payments or the payments in Section  7(A)  and
   (B) as taxable income or wages.

III.  ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS AND BENEFITS ACCORDED TO VAN HOOSE

7. Pilgrim agrees  to  pay  Van Hoose the sum of $1,300,000. (One Million Three
   Hundred Thousand Dollars and  No  Cents)  on  the Effective Date.  Van Hoose
   acknowledges that he is not entitled to receive,  and  has no right or claim
   to  receive,  this  payment  except  as  provided in this Agreement  and  in
   consideration of his promises and representations made in this Agreement.

      Van  Hoose  acknowledges  that  he  must  continue  to  comply  with  all
      requirements   and   restrictions  to  which  he  is   subject,   whether
      individually or in his  capacity  as  Chief  Executive  Officer  or  as a
      Director  of Pilgrim, pursuant to applicable state and federal securities
      laws.

8. Pilgrim will continue  to  provide  Van Hoose with health insurance and life
   insurance benefits until March 29, 2003.   Upon  Van  Hoose's  retirement on
   March  29,  2003, Van Hoose will be eligible for continued medical,  dental,
   and vision benefits through the Consolidated Omnibus Benefits Reconciliation
   Act (COBRA),  if  Van  Hoose  makes  a  timely election and payment for such
   benefits.  Benefit continuation information  through  COBRA  and an election
   form will be sent to Van Hoose upon his qualification date.

9. In  the  event  Van Hoose desires to sell his current home at 204  Turnberry
   Street, Mount Pleasant,  Texas,  Van Hoose may request that Pilgrim purchase
   such property by giving written notification  to  Pilgrim  at  the office of
   Chief  Financial  Officer.  Upon timely request, Pilgrim agrees to  purchase
   this home from Van  Hoose  for  the cash sum of $625,000.00 (Six Hundred and
   Twenty  Five  Thousand Dollars and  No  Cents),  less  usual  and  customary
   seller's expenses  (e.g. Title Policy, survey, documentary fees, filing fees
   and pro-rated taxes),  provided  such written request is received by Pilgrim
   within 12 months of the Effective Date.  The parties agree to use reasonable
   efforts to close any sale made pursuant  to this paragraph within 45 days of
   the date Pilgrim receives the written request, assuming no incurable defects
   in title to the property.

10.In the event Van Hoose desires to sell his  farm  property located in Shelby
   County, Texas, Van Hoose may request that Pilgrim purchase  such property by
   giving written notification to Pilgrim at the office of the Chief  Financial
   Officer.  Upon timely request, Pilgrim agrees to purchase this property from
   Van  Hoose  for  the  cash  sum  of  $1,200,000.00  (One Million Two Hundred
   Thousand Dollars and No Cents), less usual and customary  seller's  expenses
   (e.g.  Title  Policy,  survey,  documentary  fees, filing fees and pro-rated
   taxes), provided that such written request is  received by Pilgrim within 12
   months of the Effective Date. The parties agree  to  make reasonable efforts
   to close any sale made pursuant to this paragraph within 45 days of the date
   Pilgrim receives the written request, assuming no incurable defects in title
   to the property and assuming no material problems related  to  environmental
   contamination on the property.

11.Pilgrim  will  reimburse  Van  Hoose  for  reasonable  and  customary moving
   expenses,  in  the event that Van Hoose sells his home and relocates  within
   one year of the  Effective Date.  To qualify for reimbursement, all expenses
   submitted for reimbursement  must  be supported by verifiable documentation,
   such  as receipts, invoices, or other  documentation,  and  Van  Hoose  must
   obtain  and  submit  for  approval  in advance by Pilgrim a minimum of three
   competitive bids for the cost of moving household and personal items.



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IV.   OBLIGATIONS TO PILGRIM

      A.    CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE

12.Van Hoose agrees that Pilgrim owns or  has rights to valuable, confidential,
   and proprietary information and trade secrets.   Van  Hoose  agrees  that he
   shall  not  disclose  to  any  person  or  entity  without  express  written
   authorization  of  Pilgrim  any  proprietary  or  confidential  information,
   whether  written  or  oral,  received,  gained or known by Van Hoose in  the
   course of his performance of services and  work  for  Pilgrim,  nor shall he
   make use of any such confidential information on his own behalf or on behalf
   of any other person or entity.  Van Hoose also agrees to use all  reasonable
   safeguards  to  prevent  the unauthorized disclosure of such proprietary  or
   confidential  information.    Van   Hoose's  obligations  of  non-disclosure
   pursuant to this Agreement are permanent  and exist indefinitely.  Pilgrim's
   confidential and proprietary information shall  not include information that
   is in the public domain or becomes publicly available without breach of this
   Agreement or any other obligation of confidentiality.

      A.    Such confidential or proprietary information  of  Pilgrim includes,
            but is not limited to: all information or ideas in  whatever  form,
            tangible  or  intangible  (written, oral, photographic, electronic,
            magnetic or otherwise), pertaining in any manner to the business of
            Pilgrim,  including,  but  not   limited  to,  products,  services,
            systems, methods, designs, specifications,  scientific or technical
            knowledge  or  techniques,  information  concerning   customers  or
            potential    customers    and   their   requirements,   strategies,
            negotiations of contracts, price lists, pricing policies, financial
            information, marketing information,  mailing  lists, employee data,
            supplier   data,  internal  cost  and  profit  information,   legal
            information,  and  all  other  materials or information relating to
            Pilgrim's business.

13.Van Hoose agrees that the provisions of Section  12  are  essential  for the
   protection  of  Pilgrim and that any breach or threatened breach would cause
   immediate and irreparable damage to Pilgrim, for which Pilgrim would have no
   adequate remedy at  law.  Accordingly, Van Hoose agrees that in the event of
   any breach or threatened  breach  hereof, Pilgrim may, without limitation on
   any other rights Pilgrim may have,  obtain  a  temporary  restraining order,
   preliminary  injunction,  or other form of equitable relief to  enforce  the
   provisions  herein,  and  may  do  so  prior  to  the  commencement  of  any
   arbitration proceeding provided  for under this Agreement.  Van Hoose agrees
   that because of the uncertainty inherent  in quantifying money damages for a
   breach  of the provisions of Section 12, and  in  the  event  of  a  breach,
   Pilgrim may  terminate Van Hoose's Consultancy and recover from Van Hoose as
   liquidated damages,  in  addition  to its equitable remedy of injunction, an
   amount equal to any monies due but not  yet  paid  to  Van  Hoose under this
   Agreement, specifically the weekly payments referenced in Section  5 of this
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      B.    CONTINUING ASSISTANCE TO PILGRIM AND INDEMNIFICATION

14.Van  Hoose shall provide full assistance to and cooperation with Pilgrim  in
   connection  with  the product recall controversy and investigation currently
   being conducted, and  any  other  litigation  or  investigation on which the
   Company requests his assistance, concerning alleged  presence of Listeria at
   Pilgrims' production facilities or any other matter.   Such  assistance  and
   cooperation  shall  include,  but  not  be  limited  to,  providing truthful
   testimony on behalf of Pilgrim in connection with any civil, administrative,
   or other legal proceeding which has or may be brought by or against Pilgrim.

15.Pilgrim  agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Van Hoose if  he  is  made  a
   party or threatened  to  be  made  a  party  to  any  threatened, pending or
   completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal administrative
   or  investigative  by  reason  of  the fact that he served as  an  employee,
   officer  or  director of Pilgrim or by  his  continued  service  under  this
   Agreement as an  Officer or Director of Pilgrim, against expenses, attorneys
   fees,  judgments,  fines   and  amounts  paid  in  settlement  actually  and
   reasonably incurred by him in connection with the action, suit or proceeding
   if Van Hoose acted in good faith  and  in  a  manner  in which he reasonably
   believed to be in and not opposed to the best interest of Pilgrim.

V.    MUTUAL RELEASE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE

16.Van Hoose settles, releases and waives all claims, liens, demands, causes of
   action, obligations, damages and liabilities of any kind,  known or unknown,
   that  Van  Hoose  ever  had, now has or may hereafter claim to have  against
   Pilgrim or any of its agents,  officers,  directors,  employees, affiliates,
   assigns,   parents,  subsidiaries,  divisions,  successors  or   any   other
   representative  acting  for or on behalf of Pilgrim as of the Effective Date
   of this Agreement, including,  but not limited to, all claims arising out of
   or  from his employment with or termination  from  Pilgrim,  all  claims  of
   unlawful  discrimination,  harassment  or  retaliation under state, local or
   federal law (including but not limited to, the  Texas  Workers  Compensation
   Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Older Workers' Benefit Protection
   Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Texas Commission
   on  Human  Rights  Act,  Civil  Rights  Act  of  1991,  and  Americans  with
   Disabilities   Act);   any   claim   for   unpaid  wages,  bonuses,  expense
   reimbursements, vacation, profit sharing pay-out, stock options, or employee
   benefits; any rights or causes of action that Van Hoose has as a shareholder
   of Pilgrim; all claims for any violation of  any  other  federal,  state  or
   local  statute,  ordinance  or regulation, or the Constitution of the United
   States or the State of Texas;  any  claims  of  personal  injury or contract
   breach; any and every other claim arising under the common  law of the State
   of Texas or any other jurisdiction; and all claims for attorneys' fees.  Van
   Hoose further covenants not to sue Pilgrim for any claim or cause  of action
   arising  out  of  his  employment,  any change in his title or duties as  an
   officer of Pilgrim, or the
   termination of his employment.  Nothing  herein  shall  be  construed as (1)
   releasing Pilgrim from its obligations in this Agreement or its  obligations
   to perform this Agreement, or (2) waiving any right of Van Hoose to  enforce
   the performance of, or seek redress for any breach of, this Agreement

17.Pilgrim  hereby  settles,  releases,  and waives all claims, liens, demands,
   causes of action, obligations, damages and liabilities of any kind, known or
   unknown, that Pilgrim ever had, now has  or  may  hereafter  claim  to  have
   against  Van  Hoose  or  any  of his agents, officers, directors, employees,
   affiliates, assigns, successors or any other representative acting for or on
   behalf of Van Hoose as of the Effective  Date  of  this Agreement, including
   but not limited to any claims arising out of his employment  with Pilgrim or
   separation from Pilgrim, any claims under any employment or other  agreement
   executed by Van Hoose and Pilgrim, all claims for any violation of any other
   federal,   state   or   local  statute,  ordinance  or  regulation,  or  the
   Constitution of the United  States  or  the  State  of  Texas; any claims of
   personal injury or contract breach; and all claims for attorneys' fees.  and
   any and every other claim arising under the common law of the State of Texas
   or  any  other  jurisdiction.   Nothing  herein  shall be construed  as  (1)
   releasing  Van  Hoose  from  his  obligations  in  this  Agreement   or  his
   obligations  to  perform this Agreement, or (2) waiving any right of Pilgrim
   to enforce the performance  of,  or  seek  redress  for  any breach of, this
   Agreement .

VI.   MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

18.This Agreement contains all the promises and understandings  of  the parties
   and supersedes any prior agreements or previous communications (whether oral
   or written) between Pilgrim and Van Hoose.  There are no other agreements or
   understandings   besides   this   Agreement,   and  Van  Hoose  and  Pilgrim
   specifically   disclaim  any  reliance  on  any  promises,   statements   or
   understandings that are not specifically set forth in this Agreement.

19.Neither Van Hoose  nor  Pilgrim  shall  disclose  to  any  person  the facts
   surrounding this Agreement, or any of the terms of this Agreement.  The only
   exceptions  to  this  confidentiality  provision  are  that  the parties may
   disclose  the  fact  of  this  Agreement  or  its  terms to their respective
   attorneys,  and Pilgrim may make such disclosure of this  Agreement  or  its
   terms as it deems  necessary  in  SEC  filings,  earnings  releases or other
   filings  or  statements  made  pursuant to applicable securities  laws.   In
   addition, either party or its attorneys  may  make  such  disclosure  as  is
   necessary  to  their  respective tax attorneys, accountants, or advisors for
   the purposes of taking tax positions and preparing tax returns.

20.Van Hoose and Pilgrim agree  that  they and their agents will respond to any
   inquiry  concerning  the  terms  or existence  of  this  Agreement  only  by
   reference to the press releases attached  hereto as Exhibit "A" "B" and "C".
   Van Hoose and Pilgrim agree that no other public  statement or press release
   shall  be  given or issued by either of them without  advance  agreement  in
   writing by both  parties, except that Pilgrim may disclose this Agreement or
   its terms as it deems  necessary  in SEC filings, earnings releases or other
   filings or statements made pursuant to applicable securities laws.

21.Van Hoose and Pilgrim agree that they  will  not  make any written or verbal
   statements, cause, participate, or encourage others  to  make any written or
   verbal statements, that either publicly or privately defame,  disparage,  or
   in any way publicly criticize or call into question the personal or business
   reputation, practices, or conduct of Van Hoose or Pilgrim.

22.Pilgrim  and Van Hoose acknowledge that the consideration given by the other
   pursuant to  this  Agreement  is  adequate  and  sufficient  to  make  their
   respective obligations under this Agreement final and binding.

23.Pilgrim  and  Van  Hoose  acknowledge  that  neither  is  relying  upon  any
   representations of the other or the other's attorneys but instead is relying
   upon  his  or  its  own evaluation of the facts.  Van Hoose acknowledges and
   agrees that, in deciding  to  execute  this  Agreement, Van Hoose has relied
   entirely  upon  his  own judgment, and advice of  an  attorney  of  his  own
   choosing, that he has  read  this  Agreement,  and that he has executed this
   Agreement voluntarily and with full understanding  of its terms and effects.
   With respect to Van Hoose's release and waiver of claims  under  the Federal
   Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA), Van Hoose acknowledges that he
   has  been given twenty one days to consider the release and waiver  of  such
   claims,  and  that  he  may revoke his consent to such waiver and release of
   claims by notifying Pilgrim  in  writing  within  seven days of the date Van
   Hoose signs this Agreement.  Should Van Hoose exercise  his  right to revoke
   his  consent  to the waiver and release of claims under the ADEA,  then  Van
   Hoose shall not  receive, and Pilgrim shall be relieved of its obligation to
   pay or provide, any  of the compensation or benefits listed in paragraphs 5,
   9, 10, and 11, but Van  Hoose's  promises, obligations and duties under this
   Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

24.The provisions of this Agreement are  severable.   If  a  court of competent
   jurisdiction  rules  that  any  provision  of this Agreement is  invalid  or
   unenforceable, such a ruling will not affect  the validity or enforceability
   of any other provision of this Agreement, and the  Agreement shall be deemed
   to be modified and amended so as to be enforceable to  the  extent permitted
   by the law.

25.This  Agreement  shall be governed by and construed in accordance  with  the
   laws  of  the  State   of   Texas,   the  principles  of  conflict  of  laws
   notwithstanding.  Venue for enforcement  of  this Agreement shall be in Camp
   County, Texas.

26.Van Hoose hereby agrees that any and all claims,  disputes  or controversies
   between  Van  Hoose  and  Pilgrim  relating to his employment with  Pilgrim,
   termination thereof, this Agreement,  and the parties obligations to perform
   as provided in this Agreement shall be resolved by final binding arbitration
   in  accordance  with  the  rules  of the American  Arbitration  Association.
   Judgment upon the award rendered by  the  arbitrator  or  arbitrators may be
   entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.  The Arbitrator  shall  be
   selected  from  a  panel  provided  by the American Arbitration Association.
   Venue for any such arbitration proceeding  shall  be in Dallas County, Texas
   or such other place as may be mutually agreed upon by Van Hoose and Pilgrim.

      VAN  HOOSE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT HIS SIGNATURE  TO  THIS  AGREEMENT
      CONSTITUTES  A  WAIVER  OF  HIS  RIGHT  TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY MATTERS
      SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

27.All statements in this Agreement are contractual and not mere recitals.

28.This Agreement may be signed in multiple originals, each of which shall have
   full force and effect.

            SIGNED on the dates indicated below.

                                           Pilgrim's Pride Corporation



                                           By:   _________________________

                                           Date: _________________________


                                                 __________________________
                                                  David Van Hoose

                                           Date: __________________________



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                                   EXHIBIT A

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Rick Cogdill
Chief Financial Officer, Pilgrim's Pride
(903) 855-4205

              PILGRIM'S PRIDE ANNOUNCES THE PENDING RETIREMENT OF
                   DAVID VAN HOOSE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
                AND PROMOTION OF O.B. GOOLSBY TO PRESIDENT AND
                            CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

PITTSBURG, TX - November 11, 2002 - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE:CHX)
announced  today the pending retirement of David  Van  Hoose,  Chief  Executive
Officer
and the promotion  of  O.B.  Goolsby,  currently  executive  vice  president of
prepared food
operations, to president and chief operating officer of Pilgrim's Pride.

      The  leadership  at Pilgrim's Pride expressed its gratitude to Van  Hoose
for his
many years of dedicated  service  to  the  company,  and,  in  particular,  its
appreciation of his
experience,  judgment  and  leadership  in  addressing  the  opportunities  and
challenges the
company  has  faced.  Van  Hoose  will take an active role in the transition of
responsibility
in the next several months and will serve the company as a consultant following
his
retirement. No successor has yet been named for the position of chief executive
officer.

      "My 14 years at the company have  been  extremely  fulfilling,  and  as I
prepare to
make  changes  in  my  own  life,  I  will  continue  to work hard to make sure
Pilgrim's Pride
is  in  a position to grow and succeed," said Van Hoose.  "I  look  forward  to
assisting the
company to ensure a smooth and orderly transition to new management."

      In  his  new role, Goolsby will report to Van Hoose, who will continue in
his
position as chief executive officer and as a director of the company, until his
retirement,
which will occur on March 29, 2003.

      "With more  than  20  years of experience at Pilgrim's Pride, Mr. Goolsby
brings
with him a wealth of knowledge  and  experience,"  said Bo Pilgrim, founder and
chairman
of the board of Pilgrim's Pride. "We are confident that  this  broad  range  of
experience, in
addition  to O.B.'s longstanding dedication to the company, will enable him not
only to
maintain, but  to  enhance  the  reputation of Pilgrim's Pride as a world class
organization."

      "I am very proud to have been  selected  to  serve in this role," Goolsby
said.
"Pilgrim's Pride is a company filled with excellent  people  and I look forward
to serving
our customers and consumers with continued commitment to quality, service and
integrity."

      Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second largest poultry producer in the
United
States -- the third largest in chicken and fifth largest in turkey  --  and  is
the second largest
chicken company in Mexico. Pilgrim's Pride employs more than 24,500 persons and
operates  processing  and  further  processing  plants,  distribution  centers,
hatcheries and
feed mills in Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia,
West
Virginia and Mexico.

      Products  are sold to foodservice, retail and frozen entr{e'}e customers.
The
Company's primary  distribution is through retailers and restaurants throughout
the United
States and in the Northern and Central regions of Mexico and to the foodservice
industry
nation-wide in both countries.


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                                   EXHIBIT B


Message from Mike Murray, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing

In the event we were  unable  to  reach you directly by phone, we would like to
take this opportunity to share with  you  news  regarding changes in our senior
management.  The pending retirement of David Van  Hoose  has been announced, as
well  as  the  promotion of O.B. Goolsby, current executive vice  president  of
Prepared Foods Operations, to president and COO of Pilgrim's Pride.

On March 29, 2003,  David  will  end his 14-year tenure with Pilgrim's Pride as
CEO, COO, president and director,  and  begin  his new role as a consultant for
the  company.  He will continue to serve as CEO and  director  of  the  company
until his retirement.

After  joining  the  Pilgrim's  Pride  family in 1988 as senior vice president,
Texas Processing, David went on to serve  as  senior  vice  president, director
general and eventually president of Mexico Operations.  He has  served  in  his
current role since 1998.

We  are  pleased  to announce O.B.'s promotion to president and COO.  He brings
with him a wealth of  knowledge and experience gained during more than 20 years
with  Pilgrim's Pride including  serving  as  vice  president,  Prepared  Foods
Operations  (1986-92);  senior vice president, Prepared Foods Operations (1992-
98) and executive vice president,  Prepared  Foods Operations (since 1998).  In
addition to this, O.B. spent 13 years (1969-81)  in various sales, distribution
and plant operations positions throughout the company.

We  are confident that O.B.'s broad range of experience,  in  addition  to  his
longstanding  dedication  to  the company, will enable him and his team members
not only to maintain, but to enhance,  Pilgrim's  Pride's reputation as a world
class food company.

O.B. will continue to report to David in the interim  until a new CEO is named.
A press release regarding these developments has been issued  and  is available
on  the Pilgrim's Pride website at www.pilgrimspride.com.  We will continue  to
share additional information with you in the coming days.

In the  meantime, we'd like to extend our gratitude to our valued customers and
thank you  for  your  continued  support  over the past several weeks.  We look
forward  to  continuing  to  provide you with the  same  quality,  service  and
products you have come to expect from Pilgrim's Pride.

If  you have any questions, please  do  not  hesitate  to  contact  your  sales
representative.

Best regards,
Mike Murray



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                                   EXHIBIT C

>  -----Original Message-----
> From:     Jane Brookshire
> Sent:Monday, November 11, 2002 8:19 PM
> To: _All E-Mail Users
> Subject:  Message from Bo Pilgrim, Chairman
>
>
> I would like to take this opportunity to share with you news regarding
> changes in our senior management. This evening, Pilgrim's Pride announced
> the pending retirement of David Van Hoose, Chief Executive Officer and the
> promotion of O. B. Goolsby, currently executive vice president of prepared
> food operations, to president and chief operating officer of Pilgrim's
> Pride.
>
> On March 29, 2003, David will end his 14-year tenure with Pilgrim's Pride
> as CEO, COO, president and director, and begin his new role as a
> consultant for the company.  He will continue to serve as CEO and director
> of the company until his retirement.
>
> After joining the Pilgrim's Pride family in 1988 as senior vice president,
> Texas Processing, David went on to serve as senior vice president,
> director general and eventually president of Mexico Operations.  He has
> served in his current role since 1998.
>
> We are pleased to announce O.B.'s promotion to president and COO.  He
> brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience gained during more
> than 20 years with Pilgrim's Pride including serving as vice president,
> Prepared Foods Operations (1986-92); senior vice president, Prepared Foods
> Operations (1992-98) and executive vice president, Prepared Foods
> Operations (since 1998).  In addition to this, O.B. spent 13 years
> (1969-81) in various sales, distribution and plant operations positions
> throughout the company.
>
> We are confident that O.B.'s broad range of experience, in addition to his
> longstanding dedication to the company, will enable him and his team
> members not only to maintain, but to enhance, Pilgrim's Pride's reputation
> as a world class food company.
>
> This evening's press release is attached below.  We will be sharing
> additional information with you in the coming days.
>
> In the meantime, we'd like to once again extend our gratitude to our
> Partners and thank you for your continued support.  Your hard work and
> dedication  are  greatly appreciated.  I pray that God will continue to bless
us.



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