USA: Tyson Foods to build new facility in Virginia
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 […]
USA: General Mills acquires Tyson Foods’ pet treats business
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 […]
USA: Tyson Foods to invest $48 million in a facility expansion
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 […]
USA: Tyson Foods to invest $425 million in a new poultry complex
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 […]
USA: Tyson Foods to expand sandwich plant
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 […]
USA: Golden Island Jerky factory to close following sale to Jack Links
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 […]
Brazil: Tyson Foods to take 40% stake in Grupo Vibra
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 […]
USA: Tyson Foods forays into meat alternatives
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 […]
USA: Tyson Foods plans $300 million Utah production plant
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 […]
USA: Tyson Foods launches Yappah! brand targeting food waste
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 […]