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| 8543 | Tyson Foods announces new Wright® Brand Premium Smoked Sausage Links | Tyson Foods, a world class food company and recognized leader in protein, has announced the launch of Wright Brand Premium Sausage Links. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Known for its superior, hand-cut, real wood smoked bacon since 1922, Wright Brand, which is owned by Tyson Foods, continues its tradition of quality, offering consumers a bold and fresh taste with smoked sausage links. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The new product line includes three distinct varieties: </p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Wright Brand Applewood Premium Sausage Links - A subtly sweet, smoky flavor </li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Wright Brand White Cheddar & Bacon Premium Sausage Links - Rich cheddar complemented by real bacon pieces </li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Wright Brand Bacon, Cheddar & Jalapeño Premium Sausage Links - Bold and spicy, bursting with authentic jalapeño flavor </li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As a global leader in protein, Tyson Foods has crafted the new Wright Brand links in response to consumer demand for high-quality smoked meat products that provide an exceptional eating experience. Both the Wright Brand Applewood Premium and White Cheddar & Bacon sausage links pack 13 grams of protein per serving, while the Bacon, Cheddar & Jalapeño flavor delivers 12 grams, making these savory sausages a delicious and protein-rich option for grilling. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The new Wright Brand links are available now at select US stores, with a nationwide rollout planned for fall 2025. Tyson Foods is excited to bring this product to market, continuing to build on its legacy of delivering high-quality, delicious food products to consumers. </p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-06-04 00:10:01 | 2025-08-13 12:02:08 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 5626 | Tyson Foods breaks ground on Caseyville prepared foods facility expansion | Tyson Foods has officially broken ground on an expansion project at its Caseyville prepared foods facility that will increase automation and create 250 new jobs. Tyson Foods leadership, along with state and local officials, celebrated the $180 million investment project that will help meet growing demand for Tyson Foods’ iconic Hillshire Farm® and Jimmy Dean® branded products. The first line is expected to begin production this fall with the expansion set to be completed in the summer of 2023. | <p> </p> <p>“We’re thrilled to celebrate the expansion of our Caseyville prepared foods plant, creating new job opportunities for those in the community and keeping ease and efficiency in mind for our current team members,” said Noelle O’Mara, Group President, Prepared Foods, Tyson Foods. “With automated warehousing and robotics at the heart of the project, we’re looking forward to its full completion.</p> <p>The project will be completed in phases with the majority of work being complete by summer 2023. The Caseyville plant currently produces Hillshire Farm® and Jimmy Dean® products and the 170,000 square foot expansion will specifically allow a larger production of grab-n-go snacking and breakfast items.</p> <p>The groundbreaking ceremony brought together representatives from Tyson Foods leadership, the City of Caseyville and the state, including Governor J.B. Pritzker.</p> <p>“I am thrilled to celebrate the expansion of Tyson Foods’ Caseyville facility thanks to our EDGE credit program,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Tyson will be expanding their regional footprint by 170,000 square feet and over 250 new jobs with a total investment of $180 million in this community. Tyson’s decision to expand in Illinois speaks to our strengths in manufacturing, our world-class infrastructure, and our abundant — and highly talented — workforce.”</p> <p>The Caseyville facility employs 293 team members and paid more than $10 million in wages during its 2021 fiscal year. This builds on a significant economic impact generated with over $933 million in the state of Illinois. Tyson Foods recently raised total compensation for team members, including raising hourly wages at the facility to at least $21 an hour.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-08-08 04:53:44 | 2025-08-13 07:19:59 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 1263 | Tyson Foods buys American Proteins and AMPRO Products | Tyson Foods announced it is buying the poultry rendering and blending assets of American Proteins, and AMPRO Products. | <p>The acquisition is expected to enable Tyson Foods to recycle more animal products for feed, pet food and aquaculture, among other things, and expand its presence in the growing animal feed ingredient business.</p> <p>The agreement is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval.</p> <p>“Rendering plays a key role in growing our business and helping us deliver on our sustainability goals,” said Tom Hayes, president and CEO. “Through this important business, no part of the animal goes to waste, and we can recycle valuable ingredients into feed for pets and aquaculture.”</p> <p>Rendering is an environmentally friendlier way to keep animal products out of landfills and potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to the NATIONAL RENDERERS ASSOCIATION, rendering’s contribution to carbon emission reduction in the U.S. and Canada is equivalent to removing more than 12 million cars from the road annually.</p> <p>“This acquisition is a great complement to our existing business, gives us the ability to render raw materials in a region we don’t currently serve, and better positions us to meet the competitive, fast-growing national and global demand for animal protein,” said Doug Ramsey, group president of poultry for Tyson Foods.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-05-15 16:29:02 | 2025-08-13 03:11:14 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6451 | Tyson Foods completes acquisition of Williams Sausage Company | Tyson Foods, Inc. completed the previously announced acquisition of Williams Sausage Company, Inc. of Union City, Tenn., furthering the company’s strategy to increase its capacity and product portfolio. To ensure the continuity of business operations, Emily Billingsley, Roger Williams’ daughter, will be responsible for the company’s operations. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">"This acquisition aligns with our strategy to win with customers, augments our manufacturing capabilities, and expands our product portfolio", said Stewart Glendinning, group president, Prepared Foods for Tyson Foods. "Williams Sausage Company brings real strengths in its brand, facilities, and direct store delivery network that make this a logical and welcome addition to our Prepared Foods business".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Our family has enjoyed 65 years of success thanks to dedicated team members, great customers, and fantastic suppliers that have allowed us to build a quality food company", said Williams Sausage Company President and CEO Roger Williams. "We’re grateful to find a new partner in Tyson Foods, a company that understands the important legacy of family businesses and is committed to supporting a smooth transition for all stakeholders".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We are honored that Williams Sausage Company is entrusting us with their 65-year legacy and a portfolio of value-added brands for retail and food service customers", said Glendinning.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Williams Sausage Company employs approximately 500 team members and produces fresh and fully cooked sausage, bacon, and sandwiches for retail and food service customers.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-26 00:10:01 | 2025-08-13 04:35:53 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 2455 | Tyson Foods enters partnership to accelerate sustainable food production | Tyson Foods has partnered with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to develop and deploy initiatives in order to support the company's sustainability strategy and help meet increasing consumer demand for more sustainable grown food. | <p>Tyson announced that the first project of this partnership is focused on land stewardship and aims to pilot and scale agriculture practices on 500,000 acres of corn that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), improve water quality and maximize farmer profitability. This effort will also help Tyson meet its LAND STEWARDSHIP GOAL of working with farmers to improve environmental practices across two million acres of corn production by 2020.</p> <p>The pilot will use cloud-based agricultural technologies from MYFARMS and FARMERS BUSINESS NETWORK (FBN), both of which collect information on agricultural production practices while protecting data privacy. Insights from the analysis of that data will inform sustainability practices at the field level.</p> <p>“If the largest U.S. food company can prove the viability of farming practices that are good for the planet and for profits, it would be a game changer,” noted JENNY AHLEN, director of the EDF+BUSINESS supply chain program. “We’re using scientific analysis to measure the benefits of sustainable farming practices, help companies like Tyson evaluate the impact of their sustainability initiatives, and inspire transparency across the supply chain.”</p> <p>MyFarms and FBN will work to enroll farmers in the initial sustainable agriculture project. FBN will be providing this opportunity to its 7,600 members, who span nearly 30 million acres, and are looking for new ways to continue their commitment to sustainable agriculture. Farmers enrolled in MyFarms will also have the opportunity to pilot a new scientific method, based on extensive scientific research compiled by EDF, for calculating nitrogen loss. Excessive nitrogen application is a primary water quality concern, contributes to agricultural GHG emissions, and is a source of lost income for farmers.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-01-18 12:54:10 | 2025-08-13 08:44:47 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 2850 | Tyson Foods exits Beyond Meat business | The company plans to launch its own alternative protein product soon and expects to conduct market testing this summer. | <p>Tyson Foods decide to exit its Beyond Meat investment and sold its 6.5% stake in the plant-based protein products business just before public offering planned for this week. "Tyson Ventures is pleased with the investment in Beyond Meat and has decided the time is right to exit its investment", announced the meat producer in an e-mail, according to Bloomberg.<br />Also, the company informed that has a plan to launch its own alternative protein product and market tests are going to be conducted this summer. Tyson Foods paid $23 million for the stake owned in Beyond Meat. Beyond Meat seeks to raise as much as $184 million in an IPO and if that happens the market value of the company will reach $1.2 billion.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-05-01 20:09:47 | 2025-08-12 23:28:10 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 434 | Tyson Foods expands chicken production in Western Tennessee | Tyson Foods will invest 300 million dollars in the construction of a new chicken production facility in the the City of Humboldt, which is part of Gibson County in western Tennessee. | <p> </p> <p>The $300 million project is expected to create more than 1,500 local jobs once the new complex begins operations in late 2019 and will help the company meet strong consumer demand for its chicken.</p> <p>The new plant will produce pre-packaged trays of fresh chicken for retail grocery stores nationwide and is expected to process 1.25 million birds per week, increasing Tyson Foods’ overall production capacity by the same amount. The payroll and payments to farmers from the new operation, along with its purchase of grain and utilities, is expected to generate an annual economic benefit to the state of Tennessee of $150 million.</p> <p>“This is an historic day for Humboldt, Gibson County and West Tennessee,” Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes said. “I want to thank Tyson Foods for their commitment to our community and region. The significant job creation and capital investment that will result from this project will have a positive impact on our community that will last for many years, and I could not be more excited about the future of Humboldt and Gibson County.”</p> <p>“Many years of dedicated work from countless Gibson County citizens and volunteers have laid the foundation for the arrival of this day,” Gibson County Mayor Tom Witherspoon said. “There is not a doubt in my mind that Tyson Foods’ tremendous job creation and capital investment will have a long lasting, positive impact in Gibson County that will ring in a new era of economic growth bringing opportunity for all of our citizens.”</p> <p>“Our company has been successfully producing chicken in Tennessee for more than 45 years, so we’re pleased to expand our presence in the state with this major investment,” said Doug Ramsey, group president of Poultry for Tyson Foods. “We’re grateful for the invitation to become part of Humboldt and Gibson County. The location is attractive to us because of the strong support we’ve received from state and local leaders, the existing industrial park and availability of labor, as well as access to feed grains produced in the region.”</p> <p>Tyson Foods chose western Tennessee over potential sites in other states; however, company officials say some of those other sites will remain under consideration for future poultry production expansion.</p> <p>This is the second major economic development project Tyson Foods has initiated in Tennessee this year. In August, the company announced an $84 million expansion of its Union City operations, which is expected to create about 300 jobs, which is in addition to the more than 1,000 jobs currently at the facility.</p> <p><em>Photo Source: Tyson Foods</em></p> | 1 | Industry | 2017-11-21 14:40:09 | 2025-08-13 06:38:12 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 3476 | Tyson Foods gets clearance to China for all poultry plants | The company will take orders and ship the first batches at the beginning of 2020. | <p>Tyson Foods has received the export certification to China for all of its poultry plants, according to a recent report published by Reuters. In a statement for the agency, Hli Yang, a Tyson spokeswoman, said that the company expects first orders at the beginning of 2020 and is ready to ship the first batches of poultry from some of the 36 plants owned by Tyson.<br />China has lifted a 5-year ban for US poultry in November and the industry expects high volumes to be exported in the Asian country which faces an animal protein shortage due to the ASF crisis.<br />China is an important market for US poultry producers and other major players in the industry, with values up to $50 million per company before the ban. Due to the animal protein shortage in the Chinese market volumes and prices could be even higher in 2020. "The products specifically that would move to China, can't really answer since we've not had access for quite some time. However, it's likely going to be some form of dark meat and wings ... as well as the paws," said Noel White, president and chief executive officer Tyson Foods.<br />At the same time, demand for poultry in the domestic market is expected to increase, with per capita consumption reaching 44 kilograms, according to the National Chicken Council.<br />Brazil, another important supplier of poultry in the Chinese market, reported an increase of 28% poultry exports, in terms of volume, in China for 2019. The Asian country also imports poultry from Poland and Spain.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-12-18 07:54:25 | 2025-08-13 06:45:09 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5055 | Tyson Foods invests $ 355 million in a bacon factory in Kentucky | Tyson Foods has announced that it will invest $ 355 million to build a 400,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA. | <p>The factory will produce Jimmy Dean and Wright Brand's bacon-based products and is expected to create 450 full-time jobs. According to Kentucky Governor <strong>Andy Beshear</strong>, it is "one of the largest investments in Warren County history".</p> <p>Tyson Foods currently employs more than 3,900 people across Kentucky and has operations in Claryville, Albany and Robards.</p> <p>Noelle O’Mara, group president of prepared foods for Tyson Foods, said in a statement "we are excited to be a part of the Warren County and Kentucky communities that will help us continue to provide the iconic Wright Brand and Jimmy Dean products our consumers and customers desire,”</p> <p>"As people actively look to add more protein to their diets, Tyson is uniquely positioned as a category leader to meet that growing demand,” O'Mara said.</p> <p>The company's investment in the food sector is in addition to those made in the beverage sector and in agritech in Kentucky. Here the Group owns more than 350 facilities. The opening of the plant is scheduled for the end of 2023.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2021-11-03 08:08:00 | 2025-08-13 09:48:09 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 1198 | Tyson Foods invests $2.2m in Israeli startup | Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, is investing $2.2 million in a startup based in Israel to develop affordable meat in a laboratory. | <p>Future Meat Technologies is a Jerusalem-based biotechnology company that is looking to produce cost-efficient, non-GMO directly from animal cells. The process of growing meat in a laboratory that does not imply raising or harvesting of live animals. The startup will develop a new generation of manufacturing technology that enables the cost-efficient production of fat and muscle cells, the core building blocks of meat.</p> <p>Tyson Ventures is investing in this startup alongside with the Neto Group, one of the largest food conglomerates in Israel, S2G Ventures, a Chicago-based venture capital fund, BitsXBites, China’s first food technology venture capital fund, and Agrinnovation, an Israeli investment fund founded by Yissum, the Technology Transfer Company of The Hebrew University. New York based HB Ventures also joined the round.</p> <p>“It is difficult to imagine cultured meat becoming a reality with a current production price of about $10,000 per kilogram,” said Prof. Yaakov Nahmias, the company’s founder and Chief Scientist. “We redesigned the manufacturing process until we brought it down to $800 per kilogram today, with a clear roadmap to $5-10 per kg by 2020.”</p> <p>“This is our first investment in an Israel-based company and we’re excited about this opportunity to broaden our exposure to innovative, new ways of producing protein,” said Justin Whitmore, Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Chief Sustainability Officer of Tyson Foods. “We continue to invest significantly in our traditional meat business but also believe in exploring additional opportunities for growth that give consumers more choices.”</p> <p>Future Meat Technologies expects to use the funds to establish its engineering activities and increase its biological research. The company is currently recruiting engineers, chefs and scientists.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-05-03 06:47:54 | 2025-08-13 06:32:36 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 1787 | Tyson Foods is buying Keystone Foods for $2.16 Billion | Tyson Foods is acquiring Keystone Foods business from Marfrig Global Foods for $2.16 billion. | <p>The latest investment in Keystone is part of its growth strategy and expansion of its value-added protein capabilities.</p> <p>The acquisition includes six processing plants and an innovation center in the U.S. with locations in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Furthermore, Tyson Foods will also own eight plants and three innovation centers in China, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia.</p> <p>Tyson Foods expects the acquisition to be accretive to GAAP EPS in the third year and accretive to adjusted EPS in the first year excluding transaction-related costs as well as the incremental depreciation and amortization associated with the transaction.</p> <p>The company expects to generate annual synergies of approximately $50 million by the third year of the acquisition, driven by operational efficiencies, procurement savings, distribution and supply network optimization and other opportunities.</p> <p>“Keystone is a leading global protein company and will be a great addition to Tyson Foods,” said Tom Hayes, president and CEO of Tyson Foods. “This acquisition will expand our international presence and value-added production capabilities and help us deliver more value to our foodservice customers. Keystone provides a significant foundation for international growth with its in-country operations, sales and distribution network in high growth markets in the Asia Pacific region as well as exports to key markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. We look forward to serving customers with these additional capabilities and to welcoming Keystone’s dedicated team members to the Tyson Foods family.”</p> <p>Keystone Foods is based in West Chester. The company supplies chicken, beef, fish and pork to some of the world’s leading quick-service restaurant chains, as well as retail and convenience store channels. Its portfolio includes chicken nuggets, wings and tenders; beef patties; and breaded fish fillets.</p> <p>Keystone Foods employs nearly 11,000 people and has an annual revenue of $2.5 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $211 million in the last 12 months ending June 30, 2018, excluding non-controlling interest and other adjustments.</p> <p>During the same period, the company generated approximately 65% of its revenue from U.S.-based production and the remaining 35% from its Asia Pacific plants.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-08-21 09:57:25 | 2025-08-13 00:33:30 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 1366 | Tyson Foods is investing in a new plant in Western Tennessee | The US meat processing and packaged food group Tyson Foods has announced it will build a new chicken processing plant in Humboldt, the largest city in Gibson County in western Tennessee, having received the support of local and state authorities. | <p>The approximately $300 million project is expected to create more than 1,500 local jobs once the new complex begins operations, currently expected to be in late 2019.<br /> <br />“The company’s decision to bring 1,500 new jobs will have an incredible impact on the local economy,” said U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08). “I thank Tyson Foods president and CEO, Tom Hayes, and the entire Tyson Foods team for continuing to invest in the great citizens and communities of West Tennessee.”</p> <p>The plant will be located within the Gibson County Industrial Park and will produce pre-packaged trays of fresh chicken for retail grocery stores nationwide. It is expected to process 1.25 million birds per week, increasing Tyson Foods’ overall production capacity by the same amount. The payroll and payments to farmers from the new operation, along with its purchase of grain and utilities, is expected to generate an annual economic benefit to the state of Tennessee of approximately $150 million.</p> <p>This is the second major economic development project Tyson Foods has initiated in Tennessee within the last year. In August, 2017, the company announced an $84 million expansion of its Union City operations, which is expected to create about 300 jobs, in addition to the more than 1,000 jobs currently at the facility.</p> <p>Tyson Foods also announced it is providing Gibson County with a $500,000 community grant along with plans for a local steering committee to decide how the money will be used. The steering committee will be comprised of community leaders and Tyson Foods team members.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-06-04 10:43:07 | 2025-08-12 18:13:39 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6363 | Tyson Foods launches new health and well-being platform | As part of a new initiative designed to build a healthier workforce, Tyson Foods Inc. has introduced a special digital tool to help its team members improve their health and well-being. | <p>Approximately 120,000 people employed by the company in the U.S. now have access to a technology platform provided by Limeade, an immersive employee well-being innovator. The platform, which is available on a voluntary basis and can be accessed by computer or through a mobile app, delivers personalized activities and resources that support emotional, physical, financial and work well-being.</p> <p>The Limeade platform is the cornerstone of the new "Living Well at Tyson Foods" initiative that infuses health and wellness into the workplace. The app includes the designation of specified team members as well-being champions across the company, monthly working wellness webinars, and other programs.</p> <p>"We started the ‘Living Well at Tyson Foods’ initiative because we care about our team members and believe the Limeade platform will enhance our efforts to promote a culture of well-being", said Dr. Claudia Coplein, chief medical officer, Tyson Foods. "Our company’s success depends on our people and this initiative will place well-being at the heart of the team member experience, infusing health and wellness into the workplace".</p> <p>The Limeade platform operates in 19 languages and serves as a centralized health benefits hub for team members. It includes information on preventative health activities, connections to internal Tyson Foods well-being programs and access to a library of educational resources. Users can choose whether to engage in a variety of activities through the platform, such as syncing the platform to their personal fitness trackers, taking interactive quizzes and connecting with other members through its social capabilities.</p> <p>The platform, along with access to full health care benefits on day one of employment, is another example of Tyson Foods’ ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of its team members. Others include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Longer parental leave: Earlier this year, the company announced it has invested more than $20 million to offer longer parental leave, additional mental health support and other wellness and health plan benefits at no additional cost to team members.</p> </li> <li> <p>Health centers: Tyson Foods continues to pilot seven health centers that offer team members and their families easier access to high-quality healthcare and, in most cases, at no cost.</p> </li> <li> <p>Prescription drug savings: In 2021, the company partnered with Rx Savings Solutions to provide a free, confidential online tool that gives team members and their covered dependents ways to pay less for the medications covered through the company’s health plan.</p> </li> </ul> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-19 00:25:52 | 2025-08-13 07:51:12 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 4232 | Tyson Foods launches plant-based products in Europe | <p>At the beginning of this week, Tyson Foods announced the European launch of its plant-based protein brand, Raised & Rooted, the first expansion of the brand outside the US. "We’re thrilled to be launching Raised & Rooted in Europe, where there is a growing number of consumers who are adopting flexible diets. Our unique capabilities in R&D and innovation, combined with our international footprint and infrastructure makes us uniquely positioned to be a European market leader in alternative protein," declared Brett Van de Bovenkamp, president of Tyson Foods Europe.<br />The European Raised & Rooted range, which include five varieties of plant-based products, will be introduced through foodservice customers across Europe. Major foodservice and retail operators have already embraced the alternative protein segment, which is estimated to be a multi-billion-dollar category and continues to grow. <br />In the US, the brand has seen rapid growth since last year and gained a larger market share in the first half of the year due to disruptions appeared in meat sector. "Our Raised & Rooted™ brand has seen rapid growth since launching in the US last year. Our plant-based nuggets and tenders are now sold in 10,000 stores and online, and we look forward to our continued growth. Our expertise in this category, paired with our European innovation centers positions us well to serve global markets. We are leveraging Tyson’s deep capabilities to make plant-based protein more accessible and affordable for more people around the world," explains Justin Whitmore, executive vice president of alternative protein at Tyson Foods.<br />The plant-based products, which are produced in the Netherlands with locally sourced premium ingredients, are non-GMO, non-palm oil, egg-free and contain no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. The multilingual packaging for the products contains a total of eight languages, addressing the language and labeling needs of customers. The plant-based products are packaged in a recyclable 60% bio-based plastic material, informed the company in a press release.</p> | 1 | Market | 2020-11-10 08:14:21 | 2025-08-13 00:48:09 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 4366 | Tyson Foods lesson: Don't bet on COVID-19 | Seven managers at an Iowa pork plant fired after investigating allegations that they took bets on how many employees would catch COVID-19. | <p>Tyson Foods Inc said it had fired seven managers at an Iowa pork plant after investigating allegations that they took bets on how many employees would catch COVID-19.<br />The independent investigation, led by former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, came in response to a lawsuit filed by the son of a worker at a Tyson facility in Waterloo, Iowa, who died in April of complications from the virus.<br />The lawsuit claimed that plant managers misled workers about COVID-19, bet on workers catching the virus and allowed sick employees to continue working.<br />Tyson in November suspended the employees accused of wagering at the Waterloo facility - its largest U.S. pork plant, according to Reuters news agency.<br />The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the meatpacking industry, infecting thousands of workers at slaughterhouses hit by outbreaks.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-12-18 11:19:24 | 2025-08-12 11:05:53 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 3372 | Tyson Foods names Dean Banks as president of the company | Banks was selected from the company's board of directors and will become president of Tyson Foods starting December 20, 2019. | <p>Tyson Foods announced that its board of directors has named independent director Dean Banks, 46, president of the company, effective December 20, 2019. Noel White, 61, currently president and chief executive officer, will continue as CEO. In his new role, Banks will report to White and oversee the company’s business segments. Banks will remain a member of the Tyson Foods board and will be considered a non?independent director.</p> <p>Banks brings deep leadership experience and a background in entrepreneurship, innovation and technology to Tyson Foods. He joins the Tyson Foods enterprise leadership team from X, an Alphabet Inc. company (formerly known as Google), where he has been a member of the leadership team since 2016 and started and led multiple projects.</p> <p>John Tyson, chairman of the board of directors, said, “I have gotten to know Dean well over the past several years, particularly during his two years on our board, where he has demonstrated that he is a thoughtful leader who respects and appreciates the historical Tyson Foods culture. As the board reflected on its talent acquisition and development pipeline, it became apparent, given Dean’s strong cultural fit with our organization and unique leadership experience and background in innovation and technology, that we could benefit from his distinctive abilities and personality on our enterprise leadership team. Dean brings a unique skillset and broad experience – including serving as a Marine, an entrepreneur, a start?up investor, and a technologist – that will augment our next generation of leadership as it shapes the future of our company.”</p> <p>Noel White said, “At a time of unprecedented change in the protein industry, we’re focused on capitalizing on our diversified business model and innovation to execute our growth strategy. As we increasingly integrate advanced technologies into our operations, we’re pleased to add a leader of Dean’s caliber to our leadership team. From his service on the Tyson Foods board, Dean has developed a keen understanding of our business to go with his deep knowledge of the technologies and innovations that can help unlock opportunities now and in the future. I look forward to working closely with Dean as we drive Tyson Foods’ global growth in the future.”</p> <p>Dean Banks said, “In the two years that I have had the privilege of serving on the Tyson Foods board, I have been impressed with the company’s forward?thinking leadership and the ability of such a venerable institution to adapt and thrive as a modern food company. I have had the opportunity to work with many cutting?edge, innovative companies during my career, and I look forward to bringing my skills and experience to Tyson Foods on a full?time basis. I am honored to join Noel and his team as we continue to take bold actions to drive growth for the company now and into the future, and I look forward to returning to the heartland when my family and I relocate to Springdale in the near future.”<br />Since 2016, Dean has been a project lead and a leadership team member for X, the research and development arm of Alphabet Inc. He joined the board of Tyson Foods in 2017, and serves on two committees ? the Governance and Nominating Committee, which is responsible for various governance activities and identifying qualified candidates to be on the Tyson Foods board, and the Strategy and Acquisitions Committee, whose primary purpose is to assist the Tyson Foods board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to long?term strategy as well as decisions regarding investments, acquisitions and divestitures. Dean also serves on the Board of biotechnology company Vergent Bioscience, which develops molecular imaging probes for life science research and development, where he was previously CEO.</p> <p>Dean was previously managing partner of SEED Ventures, a group investing in and developing early stage healthcare technologies. He also has served as a consultant to Cleveland Clinic Innovations, CEO of Occelerator, SVP of Business Development and Strategic Marketing at OrthoHelix, co?founder and CEO of Connective Orthopedics, and Vice President at Highland Capital Partners.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-11-11 07:19:47 | 2025-08-12 14:04:46 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 1927 | Tyson Foods names new CEO and president | Noel White is the new leader of the company, effective September 30, and is replacing Tom Hayes, who is stepping down for "personal reasons". | <p>Tyson Foods is making a change at the top of the executive chain of command by naming Noel White as the new CEO and president of the company, effective September 30. White is to replace Tom Hayes, CEO since just late 2016, who is stepping down for “personal reasons,” the company said in a statement.<br />Until now, Noel White was the president of beef, pork and International division inside the group, reports <a href="https://www.porkbusiness.com/article/tyson-names-new-president-ceo">Pork Business</a> magazine. "Noel is a proven leader who has played an integral role in our enterprise leadership team for many years. He has run our beef, pork, and poultry businesses and is now helping Tyson Foods capitalize on international opportunities", said John Tyson, chairman of Tyson’s board of directors.<br />Tyson Foods is the largest meat processor in the US, hiring 122,000 people in its seven beef plants, six pork plants and 37 chicken facilities.<br />White declared himself honoured by the nomination and insisted that thanks to "the company’s strong portfolio of fast-growing brands, diverse capabilities, exceptional enterprise leadership team and dedicated team members, we are well-positioned for continued success."</p> <p> </p> <p>(<em>Photo source: </em>Supplierty<em> News</em>)</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-09-19 07:02:50 | 2025-08-13 09:48:44 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 377 | Tyson Foods names Stewart Glendinning CFO | Tyson Foods appointed Stewart F. Glendinning Chief Financial Officer, effective February 10, 2018. Dennis Leatherby, who has served Tyson Foods as Chief Financial Officer since 2008, will remain in that capacity until that date. | <p> </p> <p>The company said that in order to ensure a smooth transition, Glendinning will join the company on December 11, 2017, and Leatherby will stay with the company until April 2018.</p> <p>Glendinning joins Tyson Foods from Molson Coors Brewing Company, where he served as President & CEO, International. He began his career at Molson Coors in 2005 as Chief Financial Officer, UK and subsequently held the positions of Global Chief Financial Officer, President & CEO, UK and President & CEO, Canada. Prior to that, Glendinning served in senior financial positions with The Hackett Group and KPMG, according to a press release.</p> <p>“Stewart’s background in both finance and operations will be an important asset to our team as we continue Tyson Foods’ transformation to a modern food company,” said Tom Hayes, President and CEO of Tyson Foods. “In the past year, we have made great progress in building our strategy to grow through differentiated capabilities, deliver ongoing financial fitness through continuous improvement and to sustain our company and our world for future generations. Stewart’s expertise will add depth and dimension as we continue to focus on providing sustainable food at scale to deliver value to all of our stakeholders."</p> <p>“During his 28 years at Tyson Foods, especially his almost decade as CFO, Dennis has been a critical factor in our growth, helping guide the strategic repositioning of the company and our acquisition program during his tenure,” added Mr. Hayes. “On behalf of our board, our executive team and the entire Tyson Foods family, I want to thank him for his countless contributions during his long and distinguished tenure.”</p> | 1 | Industry | 2017-11-09 07:00:12 | 2025-08-13 04:50:20 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6936 | Tyson Foods opens innovative new fully-cooked food production plant in Virginia | Tyson Foods has officially opened a new $300 million fully-cooked food production facility in Danville, Virginia, delivering on its strategy of accelerating long-term growth, operating as efficiently as possible and investing in its poultry business. It is one of the company’s most-automated plants to date, marking the deployment of innovation pilots and prototypes at scale. | <p>The 325,000-square-foot facility represents a significant investment in the local community and will produce approximately four million pounds of premium quality, fully-cooked poultry products weekly to meet the increasing demand for iconic <em>Tyson®</em> brand products, both in retail and foodservice.</p> <p>Located in the Cane Creek Centre, a local business park owned by the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County, the facility has created nearly 400 new jobs for the southeastern Virginia region.</p> <p>"Danville represents a significant commitment to the region and we take our responsibility to enhance the communities where we live and work seriously. This plant is also a significant step toward our ongoing goal of operational excellence by investing in innovative technology and automation", said Donnie King, president and CEO, Tyson Foods. "This facility delivers on our commitment to ensuring best in class service for our customers and accelerating our long-term growth".</p> <p>The Danville facility is one of the company’s most highly-automated plants to date, featuring high-speed automated case packing lines and high-speed robotic case palletizing units. The technology helps to maximize operational efficiency and increase overall team member safety. It also includes a product inspection process that incorporates metal detection, X-ray and vision grading to ensure consumers receive high-quality products.</p> <p>The Danville facility is the company’s first at-scale integration of wearable armband devices to improve worker health, safety and productivity. The award-winning solution, for every frontline team member, integrates technology featuring sensors that relay environmental data to safety managers to better identify risk exposures.</p> <p>"The combination of our team and technology at Danville will strengthen our ability to better meet demand for retail and foodservice fully-cooked Tyson brand products", said Wes Morris, group president, Poultry, Tyson Foods. "The Danville plant incorporates the latest technology that brings real-time intelligence to our processes, products and workplace experience for team members".</p> <p>"The new Danville plant by Tyson Foods means nearly 400 new jobs for Virginians in Southside in a modernized environment built for the 21<sup>st</sup> century,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “The Commonwealth’s business climate, infrastructure, and skilled workforce facilitate a long-term partnership with Tyson Foods, and we thank the company for reinvesting in Virginia with its operation in Danville-Pittsylvania County".</p> <p>Tyson Foods works diligently to ensure team members have the tools and resources they need to be successful. The company has partnered with Danville Community College to create a Maintenance Technology training program to support the growing field of industrial maintenance with competitive pay and many opportunities throughout the company.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-12-05 00:15:53 | 2025-08-13 08:43:04 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 4075 | Tyson Foods opens medical clinics next to meat factories | The measure aims to better protect workers in processing plants owned by the American company. | <p>Tyson Foods holds a 20% share of the US combined market of pork, poultry and beef but the recent COVID-19 crisis has put the processing giant under pressure as several of its plants have been forced to halt the operations due to the large number of COVID-19 infections reported among workers.<br />Now, the company intends to open medical facilities next to some of its plants in order to increase the protection for the employees. Tyson said it would initially set up clinics near seven of its plants, including in Storm Lake, Iowa, and Holcomb, Kansas, in a pilot program. The clinics would open early next year, providing primary care to thousands of Tyson workers and their families.<br />“Some of our frontline team members aren’t using their health plan benefits, and others don’t seek care until there’s a crisis,” said Johanna Söderström, Tyson’s chief human resources officer. “We want to change that by providing access to care that can help detect health conditions early and promote healthy habits.”</p> <p>Although Tyson has broader goals for its clinics, Söderström said the pandemic reinforced how important this plan is. The clinics will help educate workers about the coronavirus and address underlying conditions that could make the virus more dangerous. Meatpacking plant workers have been particularly susceptible to the coronavirus because they often stand shoulder-to-shoulder carving up meat.<br />At least 17,700 meatpacking workers in the U.S. have been infected or exposed to the virus and 115 have died, according to data released by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-09-04 10:25:14 | 2025-08-13 08:42:59 | Details Edit Delete |
