Articles tagged under: Tyson Foods
Tyson to Meet Vax Deadline
Published October 27, 2021
Tyson Foods has announced 96 percent of its workforce is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In early August, Tyson said it would require the vaccination by November 1st. Tyson Foods is one of the world’s largest food companies and one the…Beef Supply Chain Issues Highlighted on Capitol Hill
Published July 29, 2021
The fire at the Holcomb, Kansas packing plant, the JBS cyberattack and COVID-19 resulted in a historic spread between live animal prices and retail meat prices. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, saying…Tyson Foods Replaces CEO
Published June 2, 2021
Tyson Foods has a new Chief Executive Officer. Former CEO Dean Banks stepped down from the role and is succeeded by Donnie King, the company’s former chief operating officer. According to Tyson Foods, Banks left the company for personal reasons.…Meat Packers Respond to COVID Investigation
Published February 1, 2021
In response to letters from the House Subcommittee on the COVID Crisis, Tyson Foods said the top priority will always be the health and safety of their people. Smithfield Foods Chief Administrative Officer Kiera Lombardo said Smithfield Foods has taken…Lawmakers Investigate Meat Packing Plant COVID Outbreaks
Published February 1, 2021
The House Subcommittee on the COVID Crisis is investigating the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on meatpacking industry workers. In letters sent to JBS USA, OSHA, Smithfield Foods and Tyson Foods, the subcommittee said meatpacking companies refused to take basic…A Settlement in Chicken Price-Fixing Case
Published January 12, 2021
The two largest U.S. chicken producers have settled with the government, resolving a legal fight over allegations of price fixing. Tyson Foods has not disclosed the settlement figure, but Pilgrim’s Pride paid $75 million to settle the civil claims. Neither…Tyson Profits Increase
Published November 17, 2020
Tyson Foods finished the fourth quarter with net income of $692 million. That’s up from $369 million one year ago. That upswing was seen despite the additional expenses associated with the pandemic. Labor issues continue for the meat processor with…Tyson Food’s Quarterly Earnings Exceed Expectations
Published November 16, 2020
Tyson Food’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings exceeded expectations, thanks to strong beef and pork demand. The $11.46 billion in sales for the fiscal fourth quarter are an increase from last year’s $10.88 billion. Net income for the company is at $692…Tyson Touts Sustainability
Published September 10, 2020
Tyson Foods has announced it plans to work with a third-party sustainability verification program for cattle producers. The program verifies farmers and ranchers are using best management practices to care for animals, the environment and people. With this decision, Tyson…