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What does Tyson Foods own?
Tyson Foods' consumer brands include Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Ball Park, Hillshire Farm, Sara Lee Deli, Aidells, Wright Brand, and State Fair. The company also sells chicken, beef, and pork to retailers and foodservice operators under the Tyson and IBP Trusted Excellence trade brands and under private label arrangements.

Is Tyson Foods publicly traded?
Yes. Tyson Foods trades on NASDAQ under ticker symbol TSN. The company has been publicly traded since 1963. The Tyson family retains voting control through Class B shares held by Tyson Limited Partnership.

Who founded Tyson Foods?
Tyson Foods was founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson in Springdale, Arkansas, as a poultry hauling business. The company was built into a national processor by his son Don Tyson. The Tyson family remains the controlling shareholder.

Where is Tyson Foods headquartered?
Tyson Foods is headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, USA, where the company was founded. The company maintains processing facilities across approximately 100 plants in the United States, concentrated in the Midwest, Mid-South, and Southeast.

How many brands does Tyson Foods own?
Tyson Foods' major consumer brands number approximately eight: Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Ball Park, Hillshire Farm, Sara Lee Deli, Aidells, Wright Brand, and State Fair. The company also markets products under trade and private label brands for foodservice customers.

Who owns Tyson Foods?
Tyson Foods is publicly traded but controlled by the Tyson family through Tyson Limited Partnership, which holds Class B super-voting shares. Institutional investors including Vanguard and BlackRock hold significant Class A share positions. No single outside investor holds a controlling stake.