by - August 1, 2013 4:16 pm
Appeals court sides with 6 Tyson workers
An appeals court in Milwaukee overturned a lower court decision on donning and doffing protective clothing filed by six workers at Tyson Foods in Wisconsin. Tyson will have to pay…
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by - July 30, 2013 7:43 pm
Cobb Vantress inks deal for major stake in China firm
Tyson Foods’ subsidiary Cobb-Vantress said it signed a joint venture agreement with China-based Hubei Tong Xing Agriculture Co., an integrated chicken company. The Siloam Springs-based poultry breeder will produce and…
by - July 17, 2013 6:15 pm
Tyson names new director over chaplain program
Michael Tarvin was recently named director of chaplain services for Springdale-based Tyson Foods. Tarvin will be responsible for leading more than 120 workplace chaplains employed by the multinational meat giant….
by - July 16, 2013 6:23 pm
Pork virus: No real impact to prices expected
The Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, also known as PED, that has infected swine farms in Arkansas and 13 other states is not expected to have a major impact on hog…
by - July 2, 2013 12:33 pm
Lower corn prices send Tyson shares higher
Shares of Tyson Foods continue to rally on lower corn prices and slightly better outlook for the balance of this year. Tyson shares were trading at $26.42 on Tuesday morning…
by - June 26, 2013 10:52 am
Arkansas poultry exports banned by three Asian countries
China announced earlier this week it would ban the imports of poultry raised in Arkansas after a recent small incidence of Avian Influenza among a breeder operation in Scott County….
by - June 18, 2013 9:15 am
Tyson details assistance given to Moore, Okla.
Tyson Foods said its disaster relief teams served more than 80,000 meals to survivors and rescue workers in the aftermath of last month’s devastating tornado in Moore, Okla. The meat…
by - June 9, 2013 9:52 pm
Meat processors continue consolidation
Meat giant JBS, parent company of Pilgrim’s Pride, said it will pay as much as $3 billion in cash and assumed debt of Seara Brasil poultry to expand its footprint…
by - June 3, 2013 10:44 am
Tyson acquires assets of ethnic food company
Tyson Foods Inc. on Monday continued to accelerate the expansion of its value-added foods portfolio acquiring of the assets of Circle Foods. This deal is in line with Tyson’s efforts…
by - May 21, 2013 12:55 am
Tyson Foods to focus on hiring more military veterans
Tyson Foods Inc. held a military summit on Monday (May 20) during which recently separated soldiers toured the company and interviewed for jobs. The summit is part of the company’s…
by - May 21, 2013 12:17 am
Tyson Foods names advisory panel
Tyson Foods has formed an independent farm animal well-being advisory panel to provide guidance to the company's FarmCheck program, an initiative designed to ensure responsible care and over well-being of…
by - May 14, 2013 3:14 pm
Tyson and Wal-Mart honor WW II veterans
More than 70 World War II veterans will visit memorials dedicated in their honor during a trip to Washington, D.C., on Saturday, May 18, as part of the sixth Northwest…
by - May 9, 2013 11:43 am
Tyson Foods declares dividend
Springdale-based Tyson Foods will pay a cash dividend of 5 cents per share for the recent quarter to its Class A investors. Class B common stock, held by the Tyson…
by - May 6, 2013 3:39 pm
Tyson’s bio-fuel venture burning cash
Tyson Foods' bio-fuels plant in Geismar, La., has been idle for six months, as the company continues to mull its operational feasibility, according to Jim Lochner, chief operating officer for…
by - April 18, 2013 12:55 pm
The Poultry Federation gets new home thanks to Tyson family
The Poultry Federation announced the opening of the Don & Randal Tyson Conference Center as part of its new building today (April 18). The announcement was made by Marvin Childers,…
by - April 17, 2013 9:41 pm
Tyson makes large chicken gift to Arkansas Rice Depot
Tyson Foods Inc. donated 27,240 pounds of chicken today (April 17) to the Arkansas Rice Depot in conjunction with the statewide food bank’s new freezer dedication and open house. Tyson…
by - April 11, 2013 8:15 am
Tyson recognizes ‘Premier Carriers’
Tyson Foods Inc. has named 18 of its vendor carriers as “Premier Carries of the Year” for 2013. This is the second year the company has selected carriers for the…
by - April 5, 2013 4:38 pm
Beef packers shuffle: JBS acquires competitor’s property
JBS S.A. announced plans to complete its acquisition of Brooks, Alberta-based XL Foods' US beef processing operations. The plant located in Brooks was formerly owned by JBS USA competitor, Tyson…
by - April 5, 2013 1:42 pm
Tyson Foods resolves EPA concerns over ammonia releases
Tyson Foods has agreed to pay almost $4 million in civil penalties to settle alleged violations related to eight accidental releases of anhydrous ammonia that happened over a four-year span…
by - April 3, 2013 3:56 pm
Tyson Foods recalls chicken due to allergen
Tyson Foods recalled approximately 127,000 pounds of uncooked breaded chicken tenderloins and uncooked chicken tenderloin fritters because the products contain soy, a known allergen, which was not declared on the…