Tyson Foods, Inc. · Springdale, AR United States ·(NYSE: TSN)

Think of Tyson Foods as an 800-pound chicken -- with a bullish attitude. One of the largest US chicken producers, Tyson's purchase of beef and pork giant IBP Fresh Meats made it a giant in the worldwide meat-processing industry, serving retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers in the US and more than 90 countries overseas. In addition to fresh meats, Tyson produces processed and pre-cooked meats, refrigerated and frozen prepared foods, and animal feeds. Its chicken operations are vertically integrated -- the company hatches the eggs and then supplies contracted growers with chicks and feed, and brings them back for processing when ready. Former chairman Don Tyson is the controlling owner of the company. To read the full description, subscribe now.