Tyson Foods to Accelerate Brand Growth by Investing in Virginia
Tyson Foods plans to invest $300 million to establish a state-of-the-art fully-cooked plant in Danville, Virginia, creating nearly 400 jobs. This facility, expected to be operational by spring 2023, will focus on producing premium quality Tyson branded chicken products. The initiative aims to meet the rising consumer demand for protein and supports the company's growth strategy. Tyson has committed to purchasing 60 million pounds of Virginia-grown chicken over three years, highlighting its long-term investment in the region.
- Investment of $300 million to build a new facility.
- Creation of nearly 400 jobs in Danville, Virginia.
- Commitment to purchase 60 million pounds of Virginia-grown chicken.
- Facility expected to enhance Tyson's market position in fully-cooked chicken products.
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Nearly 400 jobs to be created by
DANVILLE, Va., Aug. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) will invest
“As consumers actively look to add more protein to their diets, Tyson is uniquely positioned as a category leader to meet that growing demand,” said Noelle O’Mara, President, Prepared Foods for Tyson Foods. “Our continued focus on consumer driven innovation will accelerate this momentum and our investment in Danville-Pittsylvania County will help drive the long-term growth of the iconic Tyson brand.”
The company will construct a 325,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, primarily for the production of premium quality, fully-cooked Tyson branded chicken products, including Any’tizer® Snacks and Chicken Nuggets. The company has committed to purchase 60 million pounds of Virginia-grown chicken over the next three years. The facility will be built in Cane Creek Centre, an industrial park jointly owned by the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
“When corporate partners reinvest in the Commonwealth, it is a strong endorsement of the many attributes that make Virginia the best state for business,” said Virginia Governor Ralph Northam. “Tyson Foods has been a major employer in Virginia for more than five decades and continues its growth trajectory with this new operation in Danville-Pittsylvania County, creating hundreds of quality jobs for the citizens of Southern Virginia. We look forward to many years of success.”
A video demonstrating the processes at a Tyson fully-cooked poultry facility can be found here.
“Our company has been successfully working in the Commonwealth of Virginia for decades,” said David Bray, Group President of Poultry for Tyson Foods. “We’re thankful for the invitation to become a part of the Danville and Pittsylvania County communities, the support from both state and local leaders, and the presence of such a strong workforce in the region.”
The company employs more than 2,000 people across Virginia with an annual payroll of more than
It will be several months before the company will hire team members, but people who want to work for Tyson Foods are encouraged to frequently check the Tyson Foods Careers website.
About Tyson Foods, Inc.
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under three generations of family leadership, the company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp®, and State Fair®. Tyson Foods innovates continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it’s available and raise the world’s expectations for how much good food can do. 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. Visit TYSONFOODS.COM to learn more.
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