Tyson Foods has revealed its intention to merge its Prepared Foods business division with the company’s Growth organization.
As per Tyson’s statement, the integrated entities will maintain their emphasis on “brand establishment, operational efficiency, and expanding market reach.” At the same time, they will emphasize improving swiftness and flexibility through collaborative endeavors.
Melanie Boulden, presently serving as the Chief Growth Officer at Tyson Foods, is assuming the added responsibility of Group President of Prepared Foods. Tyson has stated that this move is in direct alignment with the company’s vision and strategy, which centers on generating value, sustaining growth, and improving the customer and consumer experience.
Boulden will now oversee Tyson Foods’ diverse array of products, catering to its retail, foodservice, and e-commerce offerings, which encompass well-known brands like Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, and Ball Park.
Boulden said, “Creating a more unified team across Prepared Foods and Growth empowers us to anticipate and respond to business challenges and opportunities with greater impact. As we continue to build for the future, we remain committed to fostering the customer and consumer-centric approach that will drive us forward and help us deliver results against our strategy.”
Donnie King, president and CEO of Tyson Foods, added, “I am fully confident we have the right enterprise leadership team in place to drive growth across our entire business. The categories we operate in present unique challenges, and as the industry leader, we believe our strategy and structure position us to win in today’s marketplace.”
