Tyson Fresh Meats, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods Inc. is reducing its beef production capacity due to a continued lack of available cattle. The company will permanently cease beef operations at its plant in Denison, Iowa, to better align its overall production capacity with current cattle supplies.
“This was a very difficult decision because it affects the lives of our people, their families and a community that has supported this plant for more than 50 years,” said Steve Stouffer, president of Tyson Fresh Meats. “However, the realities of the beef business have changed and we must continue to change with it to remain successful.