Recent events
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2021
SATS subsidiary collaborates with alternative-protein brands and startups
SATS announced collaborations between its wholly owned subsidiary Country Foods and alternative-protein brands and food-tech startups.
2021
Tyson Foods named Fazoli’s Supplier of the Year
At Fazoli’s 2021 National Brand Conference, Tyson Foods won the Supplier of the Year award, selected from more than 80 suppliers and partners.
2021
Tyson announces planned meat price increases
Tyson announced planned price increases for chicken, beef, and pork. The source reports increases of 19%, 33%, and 38%, respectively, during the fourth quarter of 2021.
2021
Tyson Farms reaches settlement over Alabama wastewater spill
The State of Alabama agreed to a $3 million settlement with Tyson Farms over a 2019 wastewater spill. The settlement directs money to affected communities and requires steps to mitigate the possibility of future harm.
2021
Tyson appeals remand order in employee COVID-19 lawsuit
Tyson and individual co-defendants appealed a federal district court order remanding an employee COVID-19 lawsuit to Texas state court. The employees allege they contracted COVID-19 after exposure at a Tyson poultry-processing plant and that defendants failed to enforce workplace safety measures; the district court ruled that the defendants had not established federal jurisdiction.
2021
Tyson Foods agrees to $1.5 million CFTC settlement
The CFTC approved a settlement resolving allegations that Tyson Foods exceeded soybean meal futures position limits and failed to meet related reporting and recordkeeping obligations. Tyson agreed to pay a $1.5 million civil penalty without admitting or denying the allegations.
2021
Tyson recall expanded to nearly 9 million pounds of chicken
Tyson Foods expanded its recall of ready-to-eat chicken products to nearly 9 million pounds after multiple listeriosis cases were linked to Tyson products; one death was linked to the products. The expanded recall included ready-to-eat wraps and salads made with contaminated chicken.
2021
Tyson expands chicken product recall
Tyson Foods expanded its recall to include more than 450,000 pounds of chicken products, adding batches to an initial recall of 8.5 million pounds. The products were recalled over listeria risk; the article reported an outbreak linked to Tyson products, with one death and two illnesses. Tyson said there was no conclusive evidence the products were contaminated at shipment and that it initiated the recall out of caution.
2021
Tyson Foods recalls pre-cooked chicken products
Tyson Foods recalled close to 4,500 tons of chicken products after finding bacterial contamination. The article reports that two listeriosis cases and one death were traced to pre-cooked chicken produced by Tyson Foods; the recall covered products marketed under Tyson and other labels and shipped nationwide.
2021
Stewart’s recalls products affected by Tyson chicken recall
Stewart’s Shops recalled specified prepared chicken products and Tyson fully cooked grilled chicken breast strips because of a nationwide Tyson Foods chicken recall for possible listeria. Customers could return the listed products for a full refund or exchange.
2021
Tyson expands chicken product recall
Tyson Foods expanded its chicken product recall, affecting additional coded Now and Then Chicken Riggies and Chicken Alfredo products sold by Stewart’s Shops. The article identifies possible listeria as the reason for the nationwide recall.
2021
Stewart's recalls several chicken products
Stewart's issued a recall of multiple chicken products, including specified Stewart's and Tyson items, which officials said may be contaminated with listeria.
2021
Tyson Foods recalls approximately 8.5 million pounds of chicken products
Tyson Foods announced a voluntary recall of about 8.5 million pounds of frozen and cooked chicken products that may have been contaminated with listeria. The affected products were distributed in the United States and Puerto Rico; the FSIS reported three listeriosis illnesses, including one death, in an investigation linking listeria to Tyson products.
2021
Tyson Foods recalls ready-to-eat chicken products over possible Listeria contamination
Tyson Foods recalled approximately 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. FSIS said evidence linked illnesses to precooked chicken produced at Tyson Foods; its investigation identified three illnesses, including one death.
2021
Tyson’s emissions reduction target approved by SBTi
Tyson’s emissions reduction target was approved by the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), according to the article.
2021
Tyson Foods CEO steps down and successor is named
Tyson Foods announced that CEO Dean Banks had stepped down and that longtime company executive Donnie King would replace him.
2021
First Pride launches plant-based products in Malaysia
Tyson Foods launched First Pride plant-based Bites, Nuggets and Strips for consumers in Malaysia.
2021
General Mills agrees to acquire Tyson Foods’ pet treats business
General Mills announced a definitive agreement to acquire Tyson Foods’ pet treats business for $1.2 billion in cash. The transaction includes the Nudges, Top Chews and True Chews brands and a manufacturing facility in Independence, Iowa.
2021
Dada Group and Tyson Foods establish a strategic partnership
Dada Group said it had established a strategic partnership with Tyson Foods in China's on-demand retail market.
2021
Tyson Foods announces $48 million Pine Bluff plant expansion
Tyson Foods announced a $48 million project to increase capacity on the fully cooked processing lines at its Pine Bluff poultry plant and add automated processes to product packing lines. The project is expected to be complete by late 2021.