Springdale, Arkansas

Tyson Foods Joins McDonald’s in Mutual Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

SPRINGDALE, Ark., July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) one of the worlds leading protein producers, announced today that it has joined the McDonalds Mutual Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (MCDEI).

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  • SPRINGDALE, Ark., July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) one of the worlds leading protein producers, announced today that it has joined the McDonalds Mutual Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (MCDEI).
  • So, we are proud to have our commitment be reflected in McDonalds Mutual Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, said John R. Tyson, chief sustainability officer at Tyson Foods.
  • McDonalds and Tyson Foods have a long history together, and we look forward to maximizing our collective efforts to contribute to a more equitable future.
  • Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is one of the worlds largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein.

Feed the Children, Tyson Foods and Americold Launch 10-City Tour to Help Feed Families in Rural Communities Across the U.S.

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

SPRINGDALE, Ark., June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Feed the Children, Tyson Foods and Americold are partnering to launch an Alliance to Defeat Hunger with a 10-city tour across the United States to help feed families in rural communities.

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  • SPRINGDALE, Ark., June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Feed the Children, Tyson Foods and Americold are partnering to launch an Alliance to Defeat Hunger with a 10-city tour across the United States to help feed families in rural communities.
  • Feed the Children and Tyson Foods have partnered for 19 years to provide protein to families across the country.
  • In each city, Feed the Children, Tyson and Americold will hold distribution events with local community partners for over 1,200 people.
  • Were proud to be a part of this tour that will help so many families in rural communities across the United States, said Debra Vernon, senior director, corporate social responsibility, Tyson Foods.

Tyson Foods Announces Donnie King to Succeed Dean Banks as President and CEO

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

SPRINGDALE, Ark., June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) announced today that Chief Operating Officer Donnie King has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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  • SPRINGDALE, Ark., June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) announced today that Chief Operating Officer Donnie King has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • Current President and CEO Dean Banks is leaving the company and board for personal reasons.
  • We want to express our appreciation to Dean for his contributions as a board member and executive.
  • Being a part of Tyson Foods has been a very rewarding experience, said Banks.

Tyson Foods, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Friday, May 14, 2021

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  • Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company has 139,000 team members.
  • Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.

Tyson Foods to Vaccinate Thousands of Iowa Workers

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Monday, March 1, 2021

SPRINGDALE, Ark., March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) will offer free, onsite COVID-19 vaccinations to thousands of frontline team members at its Iowa plants this week.

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  • SPRINGDALE, Ark., March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) will offer free, onsite COVID-19 vaccinations to thousands of frontline team members at its Iowa plants this week.
  • Weve been working with Matrix Medical, Hy-Vee and health department officials across Iowa to prepare for this moment and were ready, said Tom Brower, senior vice president of Health and Safety for Tyson Foods.
  • In preparation for vaccinations, Tyson Foods has been providing expert resources and education about the vaccine to team members.
  • Tyson Foods continues to experience success in its efforts to protect workers from the virus.

Energy Technology Executive Elected to Tyson Foods Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

SPRINGDALE, Ark., Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maria Claudia Borras has been elected to the board of directors of Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN), the company announced today.

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  • SPRINGDALE, Ark., Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maria Claudia Borras has been elected to the board of directors of Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN), the company announced today.
  • Were pleased to welcome Maria to the Tyson Board, said Chairman John Tyson.
  • Im excited to join the board and look forward to contributing to Tyson Foods ongoing efforts to sustainably feed people in the U.S. and across the world, said Borras.
  • Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is one of the worlds largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein.

Tyson Foods to Launch New Career Development Program for Frontline Workers

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Thursday, February 4, 2021

SPRINGDALE, Ark., Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. is launching Upward Pathways, an in-plant career development program that provides frontline team members with job skills training and workforce certifications at no cost.

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  • SPRINGDALE, Ark., Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. is launching Upward Pathways, an in-plant career development program that provides frontline team members with job skills training and workforce certifications at no cost.
  • The goal of Upward Pathways is to identify and grow the untapped talent in our frontline workforce, said Green.
  • The program represents a strategic effort to bolster career advancement efforts by maximizing the expertise, loyalty, and powerful diversity of our frontline workers.
  • The partnership with Tyson and the Upward Pathways program will help develop a model to help people advance in their careers using education and career coaching as a tool for success.

Rockline Receives 13 Million Safe Work Hours Award at Springdale Facility

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

SPRINGDALE, Ark., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rockline Industries announced that the Arkansas Department of Labor has recognized its Springdale, Ark.

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  • SPRINGDALE, Ark., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rockline Industries announced that the Arkansas Department of Labor has recognized its Springdale, Ark.
  • campus with an award for exceptional safety, achieving 13 million safe work hours without a lost time accident (LTA) on Dec. 2, 2020.
  • This milestone puts Rockline Industries' Northwest Arkansas (NWA) facility in elite company.
  • Rockline employs nearly 2,500 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin, Arkansas, NewJersey,Tennessee and England.For more information on Rockline Industries, visit www.rocklineind.com .

Megan Britt to Lead Investor Relations for Tyson Foods

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

SPRINGDALE, Ark., Dec. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) has named Megan Britt as the companys new Vice President of Investor Relations.

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  • SPRINGDALE, Ark., Dec. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) has named Megan Britt as the companys new Vice President of Investor Relations.
  • Britt will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of investor relations, including shareholder communications, financial media relations and internet and intranet investor content.
  • Britt has almost 15 years of experience in roles in finance, including investor relations, investment management, decision analysis and corporate strategy.
  • Were pleased to have Megan join our team as we continue to position Tyson Foods for long-term growth, said Glendinning.

Tyson Fresh Meats Temporarily Idles Columbus Junction, Iowa, Pork Plant Following Operations Malfunction

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

SPRINGDALE, Ark., Dec. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Fresh Meats is temporarily idling production at its Columbus Junction, Iowa, pork plant due to a mechanical malfunction in the refrigeration system Tuesday evening.

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  • SPRINGDALE, Ark., Dec. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Fresh Meats is temporarily idling production at its Columbus Junction, Iowa, pork plant due to a mechanical malfunction in the refrigeration system Tuesday evening.
  • No one was hurt; however, company officials currently believe plant operations could be down for a few days as the team evaluates and mobilizes repairs.
  • Were grateful to the plant management for quickly and efficiently evacuating team members from the building and keeping them safe first and foremost, stated Steve Stouffer, Group President, Tyson Fresh Meats.
  • Tyson Foods, Inc., (NYSE: TSN) is one of the worlds largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein.