Tyson Foods, Inc. has been given an “Outstanding Achievement” award in the “Most Innovative Company” category from Consumer Goods Technology (CGT), an integrated media organization that covers the consumer goods industry. The company was one of six companies honored at CGT’s second annual Growth & Innovation Forum. Nominations came from consumer goods executives, industry analysts, consultants and technology vendors and the winners were selected by CGT’s Editorial and Research Advisory Boards. Tyson was chosen because of the company’s investment in research and development (R&D) staff and facilities, as well as the processes needed to help drive new product innovation.