12/16/2008 - Tyson Foods Helps Fight Hunger in Africa
Tyson Foods is working on a unique pilot project in Rwanda with Millennium Promise, a non-profit organization aimed at ending extreme global poverty.
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12/02/2008 - Bold Flavors Highlight Chicken Cooking Contest
Consumer interest in bolder-tasting foods highlighted a regional judging event for the 48th National Chicken Cooking Contest, held at Tyson World Headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas.
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11/12/2008 - Tyson Responds to Misleading Story on Chicken Production
A recent article published on-line by Natural News gives a misleading impression of Tyson chicken production.
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11/10/2008 - Tyson Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Results
Tyson Foods reported 4th quarter 2008 net earnings per share of $0.13 compared to $0.09 last year. 4th quarter sales increased $627 million, or 9.5%, versus same quarter last year.
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10/29/2008 - Tyson Foods’ Hunger Relief Blog Offers a Lift to Bay Area Food Banks, Online Community Generates 100 Tons of Food
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 29, 2008 –Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN), Bay Area Food Banks and some local bloggers have teamed up this month to initiate an online campaign to fight hunger in the Bay Area
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10/28/2008 - Tyson Foods' Monett Plant Completes Environmental Improvements
Monett, Missouri – October 28, 2008 – Tyson Foods today marked the completion of a new wastewater pre-treatment system at its Monett poultry processing plant with a special ribbon-cutting event attended by community leaders.
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10/21/2008 - Bonds Sold to Help Fund First Dynamic Fuels Plant
Special tax exempt bonds were issued and sold Tuesday to help fund a unique renewable fuels plant in Geismar, Louisiana, being constructed by Dynamic Fuels, a joint venture of Tyson Foods and Syntroleum Corporation.
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10/20/2008 - Tyson Foods Names New Director of Chaplain Services
A Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital chaplain with more than 20 years of experience is the new Director of Chaplain Services for Tyson Foods.
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10/06/2008 - Groundbreaking Initiated for Unique Renewable Fuels Plant in Louisiana
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, as well as Tyson and Syntroleum officials, took part in a special groundbreaking ceremony for a new plant in Geismar, Louisiana, that will produce high quality diesel and jet fuels from animal fats and greases
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09/29/2008 - Tyson Adds Independent Board Member
A senior executive with the 3M Company has been named to the board of directors of Tyson Foods.
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09/29/2008 - New Book Chronicles the Leadership of Don Tyson
The leadership principles that transformed a small northwest Arkansas feed and hatchery business into the world’s largest poultry company is the subject of a new book.
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09/25/2008 - Disaster Relief Convoy Hits Highway to Help Texas, Gulf States
Twenty-six truckloads of Tyson chicken and pork are headed south to restock food banks in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi affected by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
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09/24/2008 - Tyson Executive Earns Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ Honor
One of the nation’s leading Hispanic organizations has recognized an executive of Tyson Foods for her corporate leadership and commitment to the Hispanic community.
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11/12/2008 - Tyson Foods Fights Hunger to Norfolk
Today, Tyson Foods, Inc. donated 1,000 pounds of much needed chicken, beef and pork to the Norfolk Resuce Mission in Norfolk, Nebraska.
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09/18/2008 - Tyson Foods Enters Brazilian Poultry Industry
Tyson Foods is continuing the strategic expansion of its international business by investing in the Brazilian poultry industry, the company announced today
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09/10/2008 - Tyson Enters Third Poultry Joint Venture in China
As part of its continuing international expansion, Tyson Foods has finalized a joint venture agreement involving vertically integrated poultry operations in eastern China.
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09/10/2008 - Tyson Foods Prices Common Stock and Convertible Senior Notes Offerings
Tyson Foods today announced that it has priced its registered underwritten public offerings of Class A common stock and convertible senior notes due 2013.
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09/05/2008 - Tyson Foods Marks 50th Year of Poultry Production
Tyson Foods today marked its 50th year in the poultry processing industry, as well as a state workplace safety achievement, with a special event at the company’s first production plant.
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09/04/2008 - Tyson Foods Announces Offerings of Common Stock and Convertible Senior Notes
Tyson Foods intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, 20 million shares of its Class A common stock in a registered underwritten public offering.
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08/08/2008 - Labor Day Reinstated as Paid Holiday at Shelbyville, TN, Plant
Tyson Foods has reached a new agreement with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union reinstating Labor Day as one of the designated paid holidays under the contract for covered employees in the Shelbyville, Tennessee, plant.
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08/07/2008 - Tyson Foods Recalls Foodservice Chicken Due to Undeclared Allergen
Tyson Foods, Inc., in cooperation with USDA, has voluntarily recalled 51,360 pounds of uncooked, foodservice chicken due to an undeclared soy-based allergen.
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08/04/2008 - Labor Day Still Recognized at Tyson Foods
Springdale, Arkansas – August 4, 2008 – Contrary to recent reports, Labor Day is still a holiday at Tyson Foods. This issue concerns only the plant at Shelbyville, TN.
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08/01/2008 - Tyson Foods Outlines U.S. Olympic Involvement
Tyson CEO Richard L. Bond provided details of the company’s Olympic involvement at a news conference Friday, which also featured Mary Lou Retton, 1984 Olympic gymnastics champion who is serving as a spokesperson for Tyson’s U.S. Olympic Team sponsorship
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07/28/2008 - Tyson Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months Results
Tyson Foods, Inc. reported diluted earnings per share of $0.03 for the fiscal quarter ended June 28, 2008, compared to $0.31 diluted earnings per share in the same quarter last year.
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07/28/2008 - CMT One Country and Tyson Foods Team Up
With America's Second Harvest In Honor Of
A New Season of "Country Fried Home Videos"
CMT One Country and Tyson have teamed up to donate a heapin’ helping of fried chicken to America’s Second Harvest to celebrate an all-new season of the popular CMT series, COUNTRY FRIED HOME VIDEOS.
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07/15/2008 - Tyson and Syntroleum Approve Dynamic Fuels Plant Construction
Tyson Foods and Syntroleum Corporation have given final approval for plans to build and fund Dynamic Fuels’ first renewable synthetic fuels facility in Geismar, Louisiana.
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07/16/2008 - Charlotte Stengel Receives Tyson Foods Hunger All-Star of the Month Award
Since 1947 thousands of hungry residents in the Cairo, New York, area have received nutritious meals because of Charlotte Stengel’s tireless advocacy in the fight against hunger.
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07/08/2008 - Tyson Foods, Team Members Donate to China Earthquake Relief
Tyson Foods has donated $50,000 to the Red Cross Society of China to help the victims of the May earthquake in China.
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06/30/2008 - Tyson Foods Enters Joint Venture in India
Mumbai, India – June 30, 2008 – The leadership of Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is taking another step in the effort to expand the company’s international presence.
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06/26/2008 - Tyson to Sell Canadian Beef Operation to XL Foods
June 25, 2008 -- Brooks, Alberta, Canada – A preliminary agreement has been reached to sell one of Canada’s largest beef processing operations.
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07/07/2008 - Tyson Foods Honors Bob and Bill Boyer as Hunger All-Stars
Bob and Bill Boyer dedicate themselves each week to helping the hungry in Lima. Today Tyson Foods recognized the difference that Bob and Bill’s volunteer work has made in the lives of families in Ohio.
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07/07/2008 - Tyson Foods Continues Commitment to Atlantic County’s Hungry
For the eighth consecutive year, Tyson Foods is donating a truckload of products to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey in conjunction with Professional Chef's Week.
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07/07/2008 - Tyson Foods Honors Ann Bumgardner as a Hunger All-Star
Each week, more than 3,000 hungry residents in Raleigh receive a meal that includes fresh and nutritious foods because of the passion and tenacity that Ann Bumgardner brings to the fight against hunger.
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06/27/2008 - Tyson Foods, LULAC Partnership Offers Help to the Hungry Through Donation to Houston Food Bank
Tyson Foods has donated a truckload of products to the Houston Food Bank through the Tyson/ LULAC/ A2H partnership.
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06/09/2008 - Tyson Foods Promotes Leatherby to Chief Financial Officer
Dennis Leatherby has been promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer of Tyson Foods, Inc.
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06/04/2008 - Strategic Plan Benefits Tyson’s Beef, Pork and By-Product Efforts
Tyson executives addressed the company's strategic progress at the Stephens Inc. Spring Investment Conference in New York City.
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06/03/2008 - Results of Avian Influenza Test Indicate No Risk to Human Health
Tyson Foods is working cooperatively with the USDA and the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission to manage a flock of breeder hens that has been exposed to a low pathogenic strain of avian influenza.
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06/02/2008 - Tyson to Withdraw Qualified Raised Without Antibiotics Chicken Label
Due to uncertainty and controversy over product labeling regulations and advertising claims, Tyson Foods has notified the USDA it is voluntarily withdrawing its qualified Raised Without Antibiotics chicken label.
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06/02/2008 - U.S. Beef Processors to Offer Temporary Beef Labeling Program for South Korea
In response to the concerns of some South Korean consumers, several U.S. beef processors have offered to voluntarily implement a temporary labeling program.
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05/22/2008 - Tyson and Alpha Kappa Alpha Provide Leadership Training for Undergraduate Students
Tyson Foods, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. once again partnering to provide leadership training for some of America’s best and brightest minority female college students.
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05/21/2008 - USDA Issues Health Alert for 800 Pounds of Ground Beef
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for 808 pounds of ground beef produced by Tyson Fresh Meats and sold by a Medford, Oregon, grocery store.
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05/21/2008 - Tyson Foods Selects Van Bebber as General Counsel
David L. Van Bebber has been promoted to executive vice president and general counsel of Tyson Foods.
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05/21/2008 - Tyson Foods’ Delivers a Helping Hand to Siouxland
Efforts to feed the hungry in the Siouxland area have received a boost from Tyson Foods, Inc. The company’s President and Chief Executive Officer today announced the donation of a truckload of much needed protein to the Food Bank of Siouxland.
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05/15/2008 - National TV Campaign to Promote Tyson Fresh Chicken through Summer Grilling Season
Plans to drive retail consumption of Tyson fresh chicken during the summer grilling season will include a national, multi-million dollar TV campaign.
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05/12/2008 - Tyson Chief Financial Officer Accepts New Position
The Chief Financial Officer of Tyson Foods, Inc. is leaving the company to accept a similar position with the nation’s largest retail pharmacy chain
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04/25/2008 - Tyson President and CEO Supports Petition to Relax Ethanol Mandate
Tyson President and CEO Richard L. Bond supports Texas Governor Rick Perry’s request for a 50 percent waiver from the federal renewable fuel standard (RFS) mandate for ethanol produced from grain.
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05/02/2008 - Tyson Foods’ One Day Hunger Relief Stretches 170 Miles and 120,000 Meals for Iowa Agencies
Tyson Foods, Inc. today delivered more than 15 tons of protein in Iowa to the Food Bank of Iowa, Upper Des Moines Opportunity in Storm Lake and The Lord’s Cupboard in Alta.
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04/30/2008 - Tyson Foods, LULAC Partnership Offers Help to the Hungry Through Donation to North Texas Food Bank
The Tyson/LULAC/A2H partnership announced donation of more than 15 tons of much needed protein to the North Nexas Food Bank today, as part of its 1 million pound, three-year commitment to fight hunger together.
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04/22/2008 - Tyson to Appeal Chicken Advertising Injunction
Tyson Foods pledges to continue providing consumers with chicken raised without antibiotics that impact antibiotic resistance in humans, despite a legal challenge by two competitors.
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04/18/2008 - Tyson Plant Consolidation to Improve Efficiency
Production will be discontinued at the Tyson plant in York, Nebraska, as part of an ongoing effort to improve production efficiency.
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04/21/2008 - Tyson Foods Donates More Than 15 Tons of Protein to Greater Chicago Food Depository Helping Meet the Demands on Area Hunger Relief Agencies
To help meet the increasing demand for nutritious food, Tyson Foods today delivered more than 15 tons of protein -- including chicken, beef and pork -- to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
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03/31/2008 - Tyson Foods Issues New Sustainability Report
While all companies are focused on the economics of their business, a growing number are also monitoring their social and environmental performance. This includes Tyson Foods, which today issued a new corporate responsibility report.
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04/01/2008 - Tyson Foods Honors Dan McClosky as “Hunger All-Star of the Month”
For more than nine years, Oakland resident Dan McClosky has worked tirelessly to help feed the hungry in the Bay area. For his efforts, Tyson Foods, Inc. has named McClosky a “Hunger All-Star of the Month.”
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03/18/2008 - Tyson Ethics Program Ranks Among the Best
A ranking of the ethics and compliance programs of federal government contractors, lists Tyson Foods, Inc. among the best.
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03/13/2008 - Tyson Foods, LULAC Partnership Offers Help to the Hungry in Latino Community through Donation to San Antonio Food Bank Network
Tyson Foods and LULAC have announced a donation of more than 15 U.S. tons of much needed protein to the San Antonio Food Bank.
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02/29/2008 - Changing Consumer Demands Drive Tyson Product Changes
Changing consumer demand is resulting the in the development of new products by Tyson Foods. However, it is also resulting the discontinuation of an existing product line and closing of a plant.
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02/19/2008 - Tyson Foods Strategically Positioned for Additional Success
Despite the impact of escalating grain prices and other market-related challenges, Tyson Foods, Inc. is strategically positioned for future success, the company’s president and chief executive officer reported today. Richard L. Bond spoke Tuesday at the
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02/19/2008 - Tyson Foods Makes Food Donation in Honor of CAGNY Conference
Dick Bond, CEO of Tyson Foods, Inc. today announced the donation of a truckload of much needed protein to the Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc. and the Daily Bread Food Bank in West Palm Beach. Mr. Bond made the stop as part of his visit to
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02/08/2008 - Tyson Board Appoints Lead Independent Director, New Compensation Committee Chair
The board of directors of Tyson Foods continues to enhance the company’s corporate governance structure. At its most recent quarterly meeting the board appointed a Lead Independent Director and a new chairman of its Compensation Committee, and also estab
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02/06/2008 - Tyson Finalizes Plans for Restructured Operations at Emporia
Officials at Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. have finalized plans for restructured operations at the company’s Emporia, Kansas, beef plant and have released a transition schedule.
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02/06/2008 - Tyson Foods Exceeds 50 Million Pound Milestone in Fight Against Hunger
Today at the Arkansas Capitol, Tyson Foods, Inc. officials announced a donation of 50,000 pounds of much needed protein to the Arkansas Foodbank Network. With this gift, Tyson has now donated more than 50 million pounds of food to hunger relief agencies s
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02/01/2008 - Tyson Shareholders Elect Ten Directors at Annual Meeting
Shareholders of Tyson Foods, Inc. today elected ten members to the Board of Directors at the company’s 45th annual meeting. Tyson officials also announced plans to significantly expand its poultry business in China through a joint venture with a Chinese
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01/30/2008 - Tyson Begins Scaling Back Operations at Emporia Beef Plant
Tyson Foods is beginning to implement previously announced plans to restructure operations at its Emporia, Kansas, beef plant. Second shift slaughter operations will end today, while second shift processing will cease Friday, giving affected workers more
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01/28/2008 - Tyson Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results
Tyson Foods today reported $0.10 diluted earnings per share for the first fiscal quarter ended December 29, 2007, compared to $0.16 diluted earnings per share in the same quarter last year.
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01/25/2008 - Tyson Wins Court Victory Against Poultry Competitors
Tyson Foods has won a court victory over several poultry industry competitors seeking to disrupt the company’s retail chicken advertising program
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01/25/2008 - Tyson to Restructure Beef Operations at Emporia, Kansas
As part of a strategy to optimize its commodity meat business, Tyson Foods is restructuring operations at its Emporia, Kansas, beef plant
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01/23/2008 - Mary Lou Retton Teams Up with Tyson Foods in a Quest for America's Gold Medal Mom
Tyson Foods, Inc., a Proud Sponsor of the 2008 and 2010 U.S. Olympic Teams, has announced a partnership with Olympic gymnastics champion, Mary Lou Retton, in a nationwide search for the mom most deserving of the title, "Gold Medal Mom(TM)."
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01/23/2008 - Luminex and Tyson Foods Sign Collaboration Agreement
Luminex Corporation and Tyson Foods have reached a collaboration agreement, to create faster, more accurate and cost-effective food safety and animal health tests.
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01/22/2008 - Millennium Promise and Tyson Foods Launch Unique Partnership
Millennium Promise and Tyson Foods, Inc. have announced their collaboration in the fight against poverty by launching a six-month corporate service fellowship.
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01/22/2008 - Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Honors Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods, Inc. has received the 2008 Corporate Award for Community Service from the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission.
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01/18/2008 - Tyson Shareholder Lawsuit is Settled
A shareholder derivative lawsuit against certain current and former directors of Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) and the Tyson Limited Partnership has been settled, the company reported today, subject to obtaining court approval.
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01/17/2008 - Six Flags and Tyson Foods Announce 2008 Sponsorship Alliance
Six Flags, Inc. has reached a supply and sponsorship agreement with Tyson Foods, Inc.
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01/17/2008 - Tyson Investigating Anti-Meat & Poultry Organization Claims
The Tyson Foods, Inc. Office of Animal Well-Being is investigating allegations by an anti-meat and poultry organization of improper animal handling at two of the company’s poultry plants.
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01/09/2008 - Tyson Foods’ Donation on Popular TV Program Achieves Greatest Impact on Brand Opinion for 2007
A Tyson Foods, Inc. protein donation during ABC’s popular reality show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” last fall not only made a lasting impression on consumers but achieved the greatest impact on brand opinion for 2007.
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01/08/2008 - Kemin and Tyson Form Strategic Alliance to Produce Flavor-Enhancing Ingredients for Pet Foods
Kemin Industries, Inc. and Tyson Foods, Inc. have formed a strategic alliance to develop, manufacture, market and sell liquid and dry flavor-enhancers known as palatants, to the North American pet food market.
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01/04/2008 - Tyson Names New Group Vice President, Consumer Products
Donnie Smith, a long-time senior executive of Tyson Foods, has been named the new Group Vice President of Consumer Products.
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