Economic Development

After nearly seven decades of providing trusted quality food products to health conscious consumers, we at Tyson Foods often look back at a proud heritage that began when John Tyson drove a truckload of Arkansas chickens to Chicago for a $235 profit. The standards our founder set for innovation and customer service have made Tyson Foods the world's largest protein producer. Today, his grandson, John, as Chairman of the Board and CEO, is following in his grandfather's and father's steps by growing our company through the same high standards. Over the years, Tyson Foods has experienced a steady growth, with such highlights as the 1989 acquisition of Holly Farms, the 1998 purchase of Hudson Foods, and in 2001, when IBP joined the Tyson Foods family. Today, Tyson Foods is the largest provider of protein products on the planet, the world leader in producing and marketing beef, pork, and chicken.