Tyson Foods is a prominent food processor and marketer based in Springdale, Arkansas, specializing in chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods. Founded in 1935, it has grown to become one of the largest companies in its sector, providing products and services to customers in the United States and over 90 countries. Tyson Foods also supplies protein to numerous national restaurant chains across various dining categories. In addition to its core operations, Tyson Ventures, the company's venture capital arm, focuses on investing in innovative companies within the food and agriculture sectors. This includes efforts to commercialize alternative proteins, address food insecurity and waste, and enhance resource application and safety in the food supply chain. Tyson Ventures seeks to support startups and mature companies that align with these goals, promoting advancements in food production, packaging, and distribution.
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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.