Tyson Foods reported fourth-quarter earnings that came in ahead of estimates, as well as a rosier forecast for 2013.

Tyson K-12 introduced nine new foodservice products for school menus, including Crispitos® Pepperoni Filled Tortillas, Whole Grain Tempura Nuggets and an industry first: Chicken Pepperoni.

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit to block the sale of a Tyson Foods Inc. plant in Harrisonburg, Va., to George's Inc., saying the deal could hurt competition for farmers in the area.

Tyson Foods Inc. has donated more than 270,000 pounds of food as part of disaster relief efforts in several states affected by devastating storms, company officials reported.

Tyson Foods Inc. has announced plans to lay off between 60 to 80 employees at its facility in Emporia, Kan. The plant has nearly 1,000 employees and produces specialty products, reports KTKA News.

“For Tyson, sustainability is extremely real. It is not just environmental management. Environmental management is only one piece of the pie,” commented Kevin Igli,

George’s Inc. has signed a letter of intent to buy the Tyson Foods Inc. poultry complex in Harrisonburg, Va., officials from both companies announced.