Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods is a multinational food company that specializes in protein production, accounting for approximately 20% of the beef, pork, and chicken consumed in the United States. The company offers a diverse range of products, including raw chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods, under well-known brands such as Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, BallPark, and Aidell’s. Chicken and beef are its largest segments, each representing roughly one-third of U.S. sales, while prepared foods make up about 20% of total sales. Tyson Foods serves various customers, including national restaurant chains across different dining categories, as well as foodservice clients such as schools, military bases, hospitals, and nursing homes. Although Tyson has some international sales, this segment contributes only 5% of its total revenue. The company actively pursues acquisitions to expand its reach, focusing on international markets and the food-service sector.

Jim Kever

Director

Christopher Langholz

President, International Business

Wes Morris

President

Amy Tu

President

John W. Tyson

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Whitmore, Justin

Executive Vice President Corporate Strategy and Chief Sustainability Officer

23 past transactions

Protix

Corporate Round in 2023
Protix is an industrial-scale producer of insect proteins and lipids, focusing on providing sustainable and organic alternatives for animal feed. By utilizing a variety of food scraps, including those from meat, fish, and dairy products, the company cultivates high-quality proteins that contribute to a more balanced food system. Protix aims to support the transition toward sustainable agriculture by offering low-impact protein options enriched with essential micro-nutrients, thereby addressing the growing demand for environmentally friendly feed solutions.

Williams Sausage

Acquisition in 2023
Williams Sausage is a company that specializes in the production and distribution of breakfast foods. It offers a range of products, including fresh and fully cooked sausage, bacon, and sandwiches, catering to both retail and foodservice customers. By focusing on quality and convenience, Williams Sausage aims to meet the demands of consumers seeking ready-to-eat and easy-to-prepare breakfast options.

Tanmiah Food

Corporate Round in 2022
Tanmiah Food Company is a producer and supplier of poultry and other meat products. They offer raw, calibrated chicken breasts that are delicious, consistently sized, and individually wrapped to give a tenderised frozen whole chicken breast, perfect to complement any meal.

Agriculture Development Company

Corporate Round in 2022
Agriculture Development Company producers of poultry in the GCC region, selling under the brand name Tanmiah.

Supreme Foods Processing

Acquisition in 2022
Supreme Foods Processing provides a variety of added-value and cooked meats.

Food Bank of Iowa

Grant in 2022
Food Bank of Iowa provides food that helps Iowa children, families, seniors, and veterans lead full and active lives, strengthening communities. They distribute it through their statewide partner network, which includes food pantries, meal sites, shelters, schools, and others. Food is also distributed through three programs directly serving Iowans.

UPSIDE Foods

Series C in 2022
UPSIDE Foods, founded in 2015 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in the production of cultivated meat derived directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach allows the company to offer real meat, poultry, and seafood while significantly reducing the resource consumption typically associated with conventional meat production, including water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods focuses on creating products such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company's mission is to provide consumers with clean, humane, and sustainable food options, free from harmful chemicals.

Dindings Supreme

Corporate Round in 2021
Dindings Poultry Integration operates under the management of Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (MFM). Its core operations of poultry integration incorporates modern technology in infrastructure, microbiological laboratories and bio-security measures. This includes health management monitoring to produce high-quality, healthy poultry products for our consumers.

Believer

Convertible Note in 2021
Believer Meats is a biotechnology company based in Jerusalem, focused on revolutionizing meat production through innovative cellular agriculture technology. Founded in 2018, the company aims to create animal-free meat by utilizing distributive manufacturing processes that produce fat and muscle cells without the need to raise or harvest animals. By prioritizing food safety and reducing ecological impact, Believer Meats seeks to provide healthier and more sustainable alternatives to traditional animal-based foods. Their technology has been developed by a team of award-winning biologists and bioengineers, complemented by the expertise of renowned chefs from Jerusalem's culinary scene, bringing a unique blend of scientific and culinary innovation to the field of alternative proteins.

UPSIDE Foods

Series B in 2020
UPSIDE Foods, founded in 2015 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in the production of cultivated meat derived directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach allows the company to offer real meat, poultry, and seafood while significantly reducing the resource consumption typically associated with conventional meat production, including water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods focuses on creating products such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company's mission is to provide consumers with clean, humane, and sustainable food options, free from harmful chemicals.

BRF

Acquisition in 2019
BRF is one of the world’s largest food companies. It has more than 105,000 employees, 35 industrial units in Brazil, 13 plants abroad (six in Argentina, one in the U.K., one in the Netherlands, two in Thailand and one in the United Arab Emirates) and 40 distribution centers. It currently exports products to more than 120 countries.

Keystone Foods

Acquisition in 2018
Keystone Foods is a global food services company that supplies the world’s finest consumer brands with high-quality, fresh and frozen animal protein products including poultry, beef, pork and fish. It also makes some of consumers’ favorite foods including beef patties, chicken fillets and patties, nuggets, wings, and more. As a Marfrig Global Foods' company, Keystone is a well-positioned industry leader with unparalleled global assets. Its reach and breadth of resources allow the company to be nimble and create tailored programs for customers while maintaining a superior commitment to corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and the protection of the customers’ brands. Keystone Foods was established in 1970 and is based in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Smart Chicken

Acquisition in 2018
Smart Chicken, based in Waverly, Nebraska, specializes in producing high-quality chicken products. The company is recognized for its commitment to safety and quality, employing sustainable and humane farming practices. Smart Chicken utilizes a unique air-chilling process to ensure its chicken is fresh and free from contaminants. Its product range includes air-chilled fresh chicken, boneless skinless breasts, tenderloins, party wings, and boneless skinless thighs, catering to various consumer preferences and culinary needs.

American Proteins

Acquisition in 2018
American Proteins, a poultry protein and lipids conversion company, processes allied poultry by-products into feed supplements. The company offers pet food and feed grade poultry protein meals, pet food and feed grade poultry fats, and poultry feather meals, as well as fat blends and protein feed supplements. It also offers analytical chemistry services, including wastewater, drinking water, nutritional values, feed and ingredient, mineral contents, soil, and other testing services, as well as mircobiologics and pesticide screening services. The company serves poultry, livestock, aqua-culture, and pet food industries in the United States and internationally.

Beyond Meat

Series G in 2017
Beyond Meat, Inc. is a food company that specializes in manufacturing and selling plant-based meat products both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, the company offers a diverse range of products, including burgers, sausages, ground beef, chicken, and meatballs, under various trademarks. Beyond Meat aims to address key global issues such as human health, climate change, resource constraints, and animal welfare by providing alternatives to traditional meat. Its products are crafted from simple, non-GMO ingredients, offering nutritional benefits such as higher or comparable protein levels, no cholesterol, and reduced saturated fat, without the use of antibiotics or hormones. The company distributes its offerings through a variety of channels, including grocery stores, mass merchandisers, convenience stores, restaurants, and schools.

UPSIDE Foods

Series A in 2017
UPSIDE Foods, founded in 2015 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in the production of cultivated meat derived directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach allows the company to offer real meat, poultry, and seafood while significantly reducing the resource consumption typically associated with conventional meat production, including water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods focuses on creating products such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company's mission is to provide consumers with clean, humane, and sustainable food options, free from harmful chemicals.

Beyond Meat

Series F in 2016
Beyond Meat, Inc. is a food company that specializes in manufacturing and selling plant-based meat products both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, the company offers a diverse range of products, including burgers, sausages, ground beef, chicken, and meatballs, under various trademarks. Beyond Meat aims to address key global issues such as human health, climate change, resource constraints, and animal welfare by providing alternatives to traditional meat. Its products are crafted from simple, non-GMO ingredients, offering nutritional benefits such as higher or comparable protein levels, no cholesterol, and reduced saturated fat, without the use of antibiotics or hormones. The company distributes its offerings through a variety of channels, including grocery stores, mass merchandisers, convenience stores, restaurants, and schools.

Hillshire Brands

Acquisition in 2014
Hillshire Brands Company is a prominent player in the packaged food industry, specializing in branded foods with annual sales nearing $4 billion. The company's extensive portfolio features well-known brands such as Jimmy Dean, Ball Park, Hillshire Farm, State Fair, Sara Lee frozen bakery, and Chef Pierre pies, in addition to artisanal offerings like Aidells, Gallo Salame, and Golden Island Jerky. Hillshire Brands focuses on producing processed meats, sausages, and various packaged food products, catering to a diverse consumer base. Originally part of Sara Lee Corporation, the company rebranded itself following a strategic spinoff in 2012, allowing it to concentrate on its core food business. With approximately 9,000 employees, Hillshire Brands continues to be a leader in its sector.

Bosco's Pizza

Acquisition in 2014
Back in 1988, when Bosco’s Carry-Out Pizzeria first opened its doors, no one had any idea that the little corner pizzeria would become a national phenomenon! Today, they produce and distribute millions of Bosco Sticks and Bosco Pizza throughout the United States every week. In 1995, Bosco’s launched the first commercially-made frozen stuffed crust pizza. One day, a short while later, the cheese filled crust came off a slice of stuffed crust pizza and they realized - these would make great breadsticks! Thus, the Bosco Stick was born. They now offer a variety of delectable filled breadsticks and tasty pizza to our customers.

Don Julio

Acquisition in 2013
Don Julio Foods, founded in 1994 by Craig Fisher, operates from Woods Cross, Utah, specializing in the production of potato chips, tortilla chips, dips, salsa, and pretzels. With over two decades of experience in the food industry, Fisher initially focused on creating a line of staple products that became prominent in grocery stores across the Intermountain West. In 2002, he and his son Nate established a tortilla manufacturing facility in Clearfield, Utah, which now operates continuously to produce fresh Southwest tortillas for local markets. The company expanded by acquiring Clover Club Foods, a historic brand where Fisher began his career, aiming to revitalize it in its original home state. Don Julio Foods remains committed to delivering quality products while maintaining strong ties to its roots in the Utah community.

IBP

Acquisition in 2001
IBP, Inc., the largest beef packer and number two pork processor in the U.S

Hudson Foods Company

Acquisition in 1997
Hudson Foods Company of Rogers, Arkansas, was a beef processor that was involved in what was then the largest recall of food in United States. The plant was in Columbus, Nebraska. The company recalled over 25 million pounds of ground beef.
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