by - September 28, 2023 10:19 am
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded a $493,521 grant to the University of Arkansas to train new workers for Arkansas’ growing biomanufacturing sector. The UA…
by - September 25, 2023 11:19 am
Melanie Boulden has been named group president of the prepared foods business at Tyson Foods in addition to her duties as chief growth officer at the company, which she began…
by - September 21, 2023 3:06 pm
A company that intends to produce 1.7 million gallons of environmentally-friendlier motor fuel has selected a contractor to build a massive facility 13 miles north of Pine Bluff in Jefferson…
by - September 19, 2023 11:10 am
Fayetteville attorney Erik Danielson gives credit to “an excellent support network” for his ability to manage his time effectively. Danielson is an investor in the medical marijuana company The Source…
by - September 10, 2023 8:22 am
Tontitown-based Central States Manufacturing Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of metal building components, has hired Jennifer Davis as chief market officer. In a news release Thursday (Sept. 7), Central States…
by - September 10, 2023 6:52 am
Lexicon Inc. announced several key promotions and strategic leadership changes to its operations. The announcements are related to key leaders in the divisions of Lexicon Industrial Constructors and Lexicon Energy…
by - September 7, 2023 11:46 am
Less than a year into his role as president of prepared foods at Tyson Foods, Stewart Glendinning is resigning effective Sept. 14. The departure was made public Thursday (Sept. 7)…
by - September 6, 2023 10:21 am
Tyson Foods is partnering with Gatik to test autonomous middle-mile product shipments. Gatik’s autonomous trucks will allow Tyson to move frozen products between Northwest Arkansas distribution centers and storage facilities….
by - September 1, 2023 12:51 pm
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in August but at a slower rate compared to July, according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). Activity has fallen for 10…
by - August 23, 2023 4:18 pm
Lexicon, Inc. has entered into a partnership with Arkansas Northeastern College (ANC) to expand a level two maintenance mechanics course for Lexicon employees. The college course is part of Lexicon…
by - August 23, 2023 2:34 pm
It’s proven to be a tough job to hold as of late. The Tyson Foods chief executive officer role has turned over four times in seven years since Donnie Smith…
by - August 18, 2023 10:35 am
Editor’s note: The State of the State series provides reports twice a year on Arkansas’ key economic sectors. The series publishes stories to begin a year and stories in July/August…
by - August 17, 2023 3:24 pm
Less than two weeks after committing to expanding its international presence after two big consecutive quarterly losses, Tyson Foods is reportedly exploring the sale of its business in China. Reuters…
by - August 16, 2023 2:16 pm
Registration for the 10th annual Open Call by Walmart is open for the virtual and in-person event slated for Oct. 24-25 in coordination with U.S. manufacturing month. Walmart took Open…
by - August 10, 2023 3:11 pm
Tyson Foods has struggled in recent quarters with its U.S. business and likely will struggle in future quarters. Still, the company is not backing away from investments and growth plans…
by - August 9, 2023 4:21 pm
Westrock Coffee Co. reported a second quarter loss of $26.8 million, more than four times a year ago, as the company ramps up for a major growth period that has…
by - August 7, 2023 5:06 pm
Tyson Foods announced Monday (Aug. 7) plans to close four chicken processing plants in North Little Rock, Noel and Dexter, Mo., and Corydon, Ind., over the next three quarters. The…
by - August 7, 2023 11:57 am
A $1.2 million grant from the Arkansas Office of Skills Development (OSD) to Arkansas Northeastern College (ANC) will help create the Arkansas Steelmaking Bootcamp. The bootcamp, a job skills initiative…
by - August 7, 2023 11:27 am
Tyson Foods on Monday (Aug. 7) reported a quarterly net income loss of $417 million, a wide swing from net income of $720 million in the year-ago quarter. The company…
by - August 3, 2023 3:45 pm
It’s another down cycle for Tyson Foods. The Springdale-based meat giant is expected Aug. 7 to report a third fiscal quarter net income of $95.3 million, well below the consensus…
