Appointed chief operating officer has more than 20 years of experience with Tyson Foods, including prior leadership roles as president of the prepared foods and poultry businesses.
Tyson Foods appoints Wes Morris as chief operating officer to oversee the company’s business segments, including chicken, beef, pork, prepared foods and international.
Product development for the Tyson Pitmaster Chicken product line was led by a Tyson Foods team member senior food scientist, master barbecue cook recognized by the American Culinary Federation and former Kansas City Barbeque Society certified barbecue judge.
Tyson Foods expands its foodservice poultry portfolio with the Tyson Pitmaster Chicken line, additions to its Red Label Authentically Crispy Chicken line and new Flame Grilled Chicken Wings.
Tyson Foods is responding to consumer demand for spicy foods with three product launches: Bun Size Jalapeno Beef Franks from the Ball Park brand, Premium Hot Bacon from Jimmy Dean and Ropes and Links from Hillshire Farm.
Activation builds on the brand’s goal to help consumers achieve their protein breakfast goals while reaching new country music fans at shared cultural moments.
As the Official Breakfast Partner, Jimmy Dean has a prominent on-site presence at Stagecoach 2026, showcasing protein-forward food options for more than 85,000 attendees.
Tyson Foods plans to end operations at its Lexington, Neb., beef facility and convert its Amarillo, Texas, beef facility to a single, full-capacity shift.