Tyson Foods, Inc.
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest food companies with leading brands such as Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Sara Lee®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells® and State Fair®. It is a recognized market leader in chicken, beef and pork as well as prepared foods, including bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, pizza crusts and toppings, tortillas and desserts. The company supplies retail and foodservice customers throughout the United States and approximately 130 countries. Tyson Foods was founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, whose family has continued to lead the business with his son, Don Tyson, guiding the company for many years and grandson, John H. Tyson, serving as the current chairman of the board of directors. The company currently has approximately 113,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
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08-30-17
Tyson Foods Deploys Disaster Relief Operations to Houston
In response to historic flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Tyson Foods will send teams to prepare meals for those affected by and responding to the disaster. A cook site will be set up at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Conroe, Texas, and free, hot meals will be provided onsite ...
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07-20-17
Founder of Food Pantry Initiative Named a National ‘Hero‘
Tyson Foods, Inc. has recognized Jessica McClard, founder and operator of the nonprofit organization Little Free Pantry, for her outstanding efforts in creating an innovative and unique idea to feed people in need.
McClard, a 42-year-old Arkansas native, is the fourth person honored as a
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05-22-17
Tyson Foods Teams with World Resources Institute on Industry Leading Environmental Goals for its Supply Chain
As part of its deeper commitment to sustainable food production, Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) today announced a collaboration with the World Resources Institute (WRI) to develop industry leading, science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) and outcome-based water conservation targets for its operations a...
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05-03-17
Tyson Foods and Cobb-Vantress Partner with OneEgg to Launch Sustainable Egg Farm in Haiti
Accessing the most basic necessity to sustain life is a challenge for many people in the island nation of Haiti. Hunger is chronic as one hundred thousand children under five years of age suffer from malnutrition in part due to the lack of access to animal protein. In an effort to help combat hun...
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04-26-17
Tyson Foods Commits to New, Sustainable Approach to a Better Workplace
As part of Tyson Foods’ (NYSE: TSN) focus on sustainable food production at scale, the company has committed to expanded efforts to create a better workplace at its production facilities.
“We believe sustainability is about continuous improvement and solutions that last, and this includes ...
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11-29-16
Founder of Meal Delivery Service for Chicago Cancer Patients Named a National ‘Hero’
Tyson Foods, Inc. has recognized Courtney White, founder and operator of nonprofit organization Culinary Care, for her outstanding efforts to provide nutritious meals to cancer patients and their families. White, a 27-year-old Chicago native,...
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06-18-16
12-Year-Old Food Pantry Founder Recognized as a National "Hero"
Tyson Foods and the City of Goldsboro today publically recognized 12-year-old resident, Mackenzie “Kenzie” Hinson for her extraordinary efforts fighting hunger in the community. Hinson, founder and operator of Goldsboro’s Make a Difference Food ...