Food Pioneers

Innovation drives us forward today, but it's been part of our story from the beginning. For decades, Tyson Foods has continuously evolved, improving the food people rely on every day.

History of Innovation

In the 1960s, our Tyson’s Pride® Rock Cornish Game Hen hit supermarket shelves as one of the earliest branded poultry products. Since then, we’ve continued to bring innovative food products into homes and restaurants, every day and everywhere. A product like Jimmy Dean® Simple Scrambles® microwaveable eggs is a prime example of our continued efforts to innovate in unique, consumer-focused ways.

Pioneering Food Discovery

Making Mealtime Easier

In 1976, we introduced our first truly innovative convenience product: the Ozark Fry chicken patty. Restaurants and other foodservice businesses loved the versatility, and as needs and demands changed, we did too. We took our chicken further, cutting it into strips, breaded nuggets and filets, and created everything from popcorn chicken nuggets to boneless wings.

Fresh Beef & Pork Innovations

In the late 1960s, Iowa Beef Packers, a small company in Denison, Iowa, revolutionized the industry. By shipping vacuum-packed beef sections in boxes, the company (soon to be known as IBP, Inc.) greatly reduced shipping costs. Since acquiring IBP, Inc. in 2001, our goal has been to deliver the best and freshest meats to customers. We are doing that today with products like fresh, thick-cut Wright® Brand Bacon, Jimmy Dean® Breakfast Sausages and premium Ball Park® 100% beef burgers.

Convenience Consumers Want

Consumers are always looking for quality and value, whether they are purchasing food to serve at home or on the go. With changing lifestyles, the demand for convenience has grown in importance. By the end of the 1960s, we moved from selling ice-pack poultry to offering families deep-chill Tyson Country Fresh Chicken. We now make 9 of the top 10-selling frozen prepared chicken products in the U.S. and offer more convenient protein options, like our newest Tyson® Chicken Cups.

Putting our Best Protein Forward

Since our start, we’ve been pioneering protein and exploring new ways to offer more options and fresher choices to customers. From the flavorful meatballs and sausages of aidells® to the delicious artisanal snack options from Hillshire Snacking®, we have every meal and in-between meal covered.