Recent Developments
While much of the company’s history has been devoted to developing America’s premier chicken brand, each generation of family leadership brings with it a greater vision of the brand’s future. Today that vision, inspired by third-generation Chairman John Tyson, is one of a total-protein brand — a brand that proudly powers the world and provides people with the protein sustenance they need to live their lives and achieve their dreams. On a quest to fulfill Mr. Tyson’s vision, in 2001 the company acquired the assets of the world’s largest beef and pork producer, IBP, Inc., and launched itself into turning commodity beef and pork into value-added meal solutions in much the same way it does chicken. To assure the best service globally, the company also has established ventures in China, Russia, Mexico, Canada, and Central America to augment exports to its international customers.
