Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
Food and Beverage ManufacturingSouth Dakota, United States501-1000 Employees
Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. is a mid-sized meat production company based in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, operating within the food and beverage manufacturing sector. The business participates in community and foodservice collaborations that extend its reach into meal programs and local commerce, including partnerships that provide meat bundles and gift cards to support charitable initiatives such as Perry Lutheran Homes Meals on Wheels in 2023. In March 2024, Tyson Fresh Meats announced the permanent closure of its pork packing plant in Perry, Iowa, resulting in about 1,300 job losses. The company has also been involved in other 2023 activity through partnerships and community efforts, including donations of pork loins via IPPA and a foodservice collaboration with Chef's Roll.