Tyson Foods Invests in Bowling Green, Kentucky with State-of-the-Art Facility

February 14, 2022 Tyson Foods, Inc.

Tyson Foods leadership, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and city officials from Bowling Green broke ground on the site of Tyson’s new $355 million bacon production facility.  Once operational in late 2023, the 400,000 square foot facility will employ 450 people and help meet growing demand for the company’s iconic Wright® and Jimmy Dean® brands.

Tyson Foods Continues Growth of Wright and Jimmy Dean Brands with Investment in Kentucky

November 10, 2021 Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods will invest $355 million to build a state-of-the-art bacon plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, company officials announced today. The project is part of Tyson’s commitment to meet increasing retail and foodservice demand for bacon products to deliver against its strategy of accelerating long-term growth aligned to consumer trends. The new facility is expected to create 450 jobs with production beginning in late 2023.

Tyson Foods Supports Early Childhood Literacy in Silvis, Ill.

October 14, 2021 Tyson Foods  

The team behind Star Ranch Angus® beef, a Tyson Foods fresh meats brand, recently presented a grant for $8,000 to the Silvis School District in Silvis, Ill. The grant is intended to benefit students and early literacy efforts in the district. 

Tyson Foods and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Launch Retail Rib Offering

September 20, 2021 Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants

Tyson Foods and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit are exploring new ways to meet the continued growing consumer demand for function and convenience without sacrificing quality and flavor.  Today, the two companies announce a new retail cook-in-bag rib product featuring the restaurant chain’s three most popular barbecue flavor profiles. The product line represents Dickey’s first fresh meats partnership and is expected to be available for retailers in early 2022. 

Tyson Foods Unveils Hillshire Farm SNACKED! to Meet Growing Demand for Kids Snacking

September 9, 2021 Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods is taking on the $1 billion kids refrigerated, pre-packaged snack category with a new kids snack – Hillshire Farm® SNACKED! Building upon its powerhouse portfolio of protein brands and success in adult snacking, Hillshire Farm SNACKED! will give parents a versatile, on-the-go snack pack made with quality, trusted ingredients – made just for kids.