Tyson Foods, Inc. describes itself as a modern, multi-national, protein-focused food company producing approximately 20% of the beef, pork and chicken in the United States, with brands including Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, Wright, Aidells and State Fair. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, it trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TSN and had approximately 133,000 team members on 27 September 2025.
Jeff Schomburger is President and Chief Executive Officer. Outside the US, Tyson lists operations in China, Europe, Malaysia, Mexico, the Middle East and Thailand, including a European innovation centre in Ashford, UK.
Food Engineering ranks Tyson Foods No. 7 in its 2026 Top 100 Food and Beverage Companies, with food sales of $54,441 million for the year to October 2025.