The meat processor has cut costs from its operation and slowed processing speeds to get the most from record-low cattle ...

On Friday, April 17, 2020, more than a dozen Iowa elected officials asked Tyson to close the pork processing plant because of the spread of the coronavirus among its workforce of nearly 3,000 people.

Since the Tyson Foods pork processing plant in Perry closed in June 2024, some former employees have pivoted to new careers. But the 8,000-person community is still recovering and working to fill ...

Among the latest was the closure Wednesday of Tyson Foods' huge pork-processing plant in Waterloo, Iowa, after over 180 workers tested positive.

Tyson Food announced in March 2024 that it close would its Perry pork processing plant, leaving nearly 1,300 workers without jobs.

During his visit, Tyson spoke to area leaders who also toured the pork processing facility. Tyson addressed concerns about the meat industry, which has been struggling as of late.

On Friday, April 17, 2020, more than a dozen Iowa elected officials asked Tyson to close the pork processing plant because of the spread of the coronavirus among its workforce of nearly 3,000 people.

On Friday, April 17, 2020, more than a dozen Iowa elected officials asked Tyson to close the pork processing plant because of the spread of the coronavirus among its workforce of nearly 3,000 people.