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USA: Tyson Foods invests in Mississippi plant

July 20, 2022
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

US multinational food firm Tyson Foods has announced that the expansion of its Forest, Mississippi plant is now complete. According to sources, the facility’s expansion covers the chicken-related production capacity due to the increase in demand for protein. The expansion provides new automation technology and capacity designed for higher efficiency processing of chickens for both food service and retail. The expansion was implemented amidst Tyson Foods’s supply issues in order …

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Saudi Arabia: Tyson Foods buys stake in Tanmiah Food Company

July 8, 2022
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Food, Mergers & Acquisitions, Middle East & Africa

Tyson Foods and Tanmiah Food have signed a strategic partnership in which Tyson Foods will acquire 15% of stakes in Tanmiah subsidiary Agriculture Development Company (ADC) and 60% equity in Supreme Foods Processing Company. Tyson Foods is a recognized leader in protein, whilst Tanmiah is a producer of fresh and value-added poultry and other meats, animal feed, health products, and a foods brand franchise operator. According to sources, the deal …

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USA: Tyson Foods to invest $208m in rendering facility in Alabama

April 25, 2022
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

US multinational food firm Tyson Foods is investing $208 million in a new facility in Hanceville, Alabama, closed to the company’s last rendering facility, which was destroyed in a fire last year. According to sources, the new 121,000 sq. ft rendering facility will be serving many of the state’s poultry processors and others in neighbouring states. The rendering process is said to reduce waste by cooking and breaking down the …

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USA: Tyson to invest $61 million in Vicksburg facility

October 13, 2021
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest meat firms, has announced an investment of $61 million in its poultry facility in Vicksburg,  MS, according to a FoodBev report. The expansion, which is expected to be completed by next summer, will allow Tyson to increase poultry production capacity and create nearly 50 new jobs. The facility in Vicksburg makes fully cooked chicken products for both foodservice and retail customers. David Bray, …

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USA: Tyson Foods to build new facility in Virginia

August 27, 2021
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest meat firms, has announced an investment of $300 million to construct a new plant in Virginia. According to a company statement, the project is part of Tyson Foods’ commitment to meet increasing demand and deliver on its strategy of accelerating long-term growth. The 325,000 sq ft facility, which is expected to be up and running by spring of 2023, will create around 400 new jobs and will produce …

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USA: General Mills acquires Tyson Foods’ pet treats business

May 17, 2021
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Mergers & Acquisitions, North America, Pet Care

US food giant General Mills has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Tyson Foods’ pet treats business. According to General Mills’ press release, the move is part of the company’s strategy to reshape its portfolio for growth by adding an ‘attractive’ business to the fast-growing pet platform. Bethany Quam, General Mills group president, pet segment said: “Pet food is a high-growth category, fueled by the humanization of …

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USA: Tyson Foods to invest $48 million in a facility expansion

April 23, 2021
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest meat firms, announced the investment of $48 million in the expansion of a poultry facility in Arkansas. According to company’s press release, the investment will add extra capacity to the plant’s fully cooked processing lines and will add automated processes to product packing lines. The Pine Bluff facility and related operations were built by Tyson Foods in 1991, produce fully cooked chicken products …

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USA: Tyson Foods to invest $425 million in a new poultry complex

April 9, 2021
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

American international food corporation, Tyson foods has invested $425 million in a new poultry complex in Tennessee. Located in Gibson County, the 370,000 square foot facility includes a processing plant, feed mill, and hatchery, and it will produce pre-packaged trays of fresh chicken for retail grocery stores. The facility is expected to employ more than 1,500 employees by 2023. Donnie King, chief operating officer and group president at Tyson Foods …

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USA: Tyson Foods to expand sandwich plant

February 6, 2020
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

Tyson Foods, the US firm predominantly active in the meat sector, is said to be investing $27 million to increase capacity at a factory in Caseyville, IL, USA that makes processed foods. The investment will see 100 new jobs created and three new production lines added, enabling Tyson Foods to increase capacity by 16 million pounds (around 7,250 tonnes) per year. The Landshire Sandwiches plant was acquired by Tyson Foods in …

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USA: Golden Island Jerky factory to close following sale to Jack Links

January 20, 2020
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Food, Mergers & Acquisitions, North America

A factory in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA that manufactured products under the Golden Island Jerky brand is set to close following the sale of the company to meat snacks firm Jack Links, according to a report in the Orange County Register. The decision to close the factory was announced in December, and Jack Links has now confirmed it intends to absorb production of Golden Island Jerky into its four existing factories elsewhere …

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Brazil: Tyson Foods to take 40% stake in Grupo Vibra

September 3, 2019
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Food, Latin America, Mergers & Acquisitions

Tyson Foods, the US meat processor, has announced it has reached a deal to take a 40% stake in Brazilian poultry firm Grupo Vibra for an undisclosed sum. Describing the deal as “part of its global growth strategy”, Tyson Foods said its stake in Grupo Vibra would give it more flexibility in serving customers in key global markets, noting that nearly 98% of protein consumption growth is expected to come from outside the …

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USA: Tyson Foods forays into meat alternatives

June 17, 2019
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Food, North America, Products

Tyson Foods, the US meat firm, has announced its first major foray into plant-based foods with the launch of its new Raised & Rooted brand, and a range of vegetarian and blended products. The initiative makes Tyson Foods the largest US meat producer to enter the alternative protein segment with its own products, the company said in a statement. The initial products under the Raised & Rooted brand include plant-based nuggets as …

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USA: Tyson Foods plans $300 million Utah production plant

May 14, 2019
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

Tyson Fresh Meats, a subsidiary of meat firm Tyson Foods, is investing almost $300 million to build a new meat production plant in Utah, USA, according to media reports. The new unit, which is to be built in the Salt Lake City area, will reportedly be a 400,000-square-foot case-ready plant which will take large cuts of beef and pork and convert them into steaks, chops, roasts and ground meat for …

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USA: Tyson Foods launches Yappah! brand targeting food waste

June 8, 2018
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Food, North America, Products

Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest meat firms, has announced the launch of a new brand called Yappah! in a bid to combat food waste. Yappah! Protein Crisps are described as being crafted from “rescued” and “upcycled” vegetable and grain-based ingredients that might otherwise go to waste. The brand is the first created by Tyson Innovation Lab, a specially-selected team responsible for developing innovative products. According to Tyson Fooods, …

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USA: Tyson Foods to sell Sara Lee Frozen Bakery and Van’s businesses

June 5, 2018
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Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

US meat processor Tyson Foods has entered into an agreement to sell its Sara Lee Frozen Bakery and Van’s business to private equity firm Kohlberg & Co as part of its strategy to focus on its protein business. The deal, terms of which were not disclosed, include the Chef Pierre, Bistro Collection and Van’s brand and the license to use Sara Lee in certain markets.  The agreement also includes the sale …

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USA: Ajinomoto to acquire Circle Foods

March 16, 2018
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Food, North America, Products

Ajinmoto, the leading Japanese food producer, is to acquire the Circle Foods business from US meat company Tyson Foods, Just Food reports. “Tyson Foods has entered an agreement with Ajinomoto Windsor to sell our Circle Foods operations. We anticipate this transaction to be completed this spring, and are working with Ajinomoto Windsor on a transition plan for operations”, the company is quoted as saying. “Our primary focus will be to …

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USA: Tyson Foods acquires AdvancePierre for $4.2 billion

June 12, 2017
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Food, Mergers & Acquisitions, North America

US meat processor Tyson Foods has concluded the acquisition of AdvancePierre for an approximate transaction value of $4.2 billion. With a workforce of 4,500, AdvancePierre makes snacks and ready-to-eat sandwiches, generating revenue of $1.6 billion in 2016. According to Tom Hayes, president and chief executive officer of Tyson Foods, the merger of Tyson and AdvencePierre Foods is expected to generate synergies of about $200 million during the next three years. …

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USA: Tyson Foods plans to sell three non-protein business

April 28, 2017
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Tyson Foods, a US-based  multinational food manufacturer, has announced plans to sell three non-protein business as part of its strategy to focus on protein-packed brands. Last February, Tyson Foods announced its intention to grow its portfolio of protein packed brands and is now planning to sell its Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, Kettle and Van’s businesses. These companies produce frozen desserts, breakfast bars and cereal, waffles, sauces and sides. “Through our ongoing …

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USA: Tyson Foods to expand Iowa fresh meats plant

September 29, 2016
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

Tyson Foods subsidiary Tyson Fresh Meats is expanding its case-ready beef and pork plant in Council Bluffs, IA, USA with a $27 million investment, according to a report in Food Business News. The move will see 55,000 sq ft of extra space added at the site for new production lines and warehousing and is set to increase capacity for the manufacture of fresh ground beef, beef and pork cuts and meal …

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USA: Tyson Foods invests in manufacturing capability

September 5, 2016
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

US meat processor Tyson Foods has announced an expansion of its manufacturing capability with investment in new and existing facilities in Arkensas and North Carolina. In Green Forest, Arkensas, the firm has broken ground on a $136 million, 200,000 sq ft poultry processing plant next to an existing factory at the site. The new plant is said to include additional production lines and equipment to increase capacity and efficiency, meaning that goods …

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USA: Tyson Foods to close Buena Vista plant

April 1, 2015
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Food, North America

US meat producer Tyson Foods has announced plans to reorganise its business in South Georgia, USA, including the discontinuation of its Buena Vista plant and reduced operations at its facility in Dawson. According to the company, the planned Buena Vista closure is “due to a combination of factors including changing product needs, the age of the facility and the prohibitive cost of its renovation”. The decision will affect around 190 …

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USA: Tyson Foods Inc to invest $110 million in Georgia plant

February 2, 2015
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Food, North America

Tyson Foods Inc, one of the world’s largest beef, pork, prepared foods and poultry producers, has announced that it is to invest $100 million dollars at its site in Georgia, USA to maximise efficiency and meet growing demand for its products. The plant currently produces chicken for foodservice customers, but will now convert to supply  fresh tray pack chicken to meet the needs of regional retail customers, the company said. …

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Brazil: JBS acquires Tyson Foods’ poultry business

August 13, 2014
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Food, Latin America

Brazilian food giant JBS has announced that it is to acquire the business of poultry of Tyson Foods in Mexico and Brazil for $575 million. The announcement of the acquisition comes a month after Tyson and JBS battled for control of the American company Hillshire Brands, with the latter finally winning out. JBS said that the Mexican business – Tyson de Mexico – would be acquired for $400 million through …

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USA: Hillshire Brands on verge of Tyson Foods merger

June 20, 2014
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Food, North America

After previous reports that Hillshire Brands would merge with Pinnacle Foods Group, the former has recently announced that the company’s board of directors have suggested terminating the agreement and instead moving forward with acquiring Tyson Foods, Inc for around $8.5 billion. This decision puts the the ball back in Pinnacle Food’s court, according to Food Business News. In a statement, Hillshire Brands said:“In accordance with the terms of the Pinnacle …

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