Executive Summary For Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods, Inc. Executive Summary

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July 30, 2014

Tyson Foods, Inc. Executive Summary

Tyson Foods is dedicated to producing value for its shareholders, customers, and employees. The company also makes every effort to be faith-friendly, offer a safe work environment, and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. It is the vision of Tyson Foods, Inc. to be the world’s first choice for protein solutions, while maximizing shareholder value, living their Core Values, and fostering a fun place to work (Tyson Foods).

Tyson Foods, Inc., who’s headquarters are located in Dakota Dunes, SD and Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest marketers of poultry, pork and beef, the second-largest food production company (Tyson Foods). The company produces various protein-based products, as well as prepared food products. Observed as the market front-runner in the retail and foodservice markets, Tyson’s innovation continues to yield profits for its stakeholders.

Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, the Tyson family has remained involved in everyday business. John H. Tyson, grandson of founder John Tyson oversees operations sitting as the current Chairman of the Board of Directors. Tyson Food’s products and services stretch to 130 countries around the world and a plethora of

The Cherokee plant, which Tyson Foods leases, has been producing processed meats since 1965. It currently makes deli meats, hams, Canadian bacon, and hot dogs. The Buffalo facility produces hot dogs, sausage, and hams. It first opened in 1969 and operated as Russer Foods until 1999, when it was acquired by IBP. Santa Teresa makes a variety of cooked products including dinner meats, diced ham, and roast beef. The facility was built by John’s Brothers and opened in the spring of 1982. It became part of IBP in 1994 (Smith,