Tyson Foods, Inc. is an American multinational corporation, based in Springdale, Arkansas, that operates in the food industry. The company is the world’s second-largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and pork after JBS S.A.
It annually exports the largest percentage of beef out of the United States. Together with its subsidiaries, it operates major food brands, including Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, Wright Brand, Aidells, and State Fair.
Tyson Foods ranked No. 79 in the 2020 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue. The company was established by John W. Tyson in 1935.
Is Tyson the biggest meat company?
The company is the world’s second-largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and pork after JBS S.A. It annually exports the largest percentage of beef out of the United States.
Does Tyson use real chicken?
Yes. All chickens raised for Tyson-branded products available in the United States are raised and processed in the United States.