Dean Banks named President of Tyson Foods

November 12, 2019 Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods announced that its board of directors has named independent director Dean Banks, 46, president of the company, effective December 20, 2019.

Tyson Settles With Government Over Fraudulent Inspection Records

Tyson Foods has reached a $ 1-million settlement with the federal government after the meat giant alleged that a Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspector lied about her work and forced the company to throw out thousands of pig carcasses.

Tyson Foods Launches Pact Brand Refrigerated Snack Bites with Functional Benefits

September 20, 2019 Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) today launched a new line of functional refrigerated protein snacks under its new brand, Pact®, created to help people harness the natural benefits of food.

Tyson Foods Names John R. Tyson Chief Sustainability Officer

September 11, 2019 Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) announced today the appointment of John R. Tyson as Chief Sustainability Officer, effectively immediately. He will report to Noel White, President and CEO of Tyson Foods. Justin Whitmore, who has been serving as Tyson Foods’ Chief Sustainability Officer since 2017, will now turn his full attention to leading Tyson Foods’ growing alternative protein business.

Tyson Ventures Invests in New Wave Foods

September 5, 2019 Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods, Inc. through its corporate venture subsidiary, Tyson Ventures, has completed an investment in New Wave Foods®. Based in San Francisco, New Wave Foods is focused on producing plant-based shellfish and plans to have a shrimp alternative ready for food service operators in early 2020.