Tyson Foods Faces Shareholder Pressure for Stronger Commitment to Sustainable Packaging

Jan 22, 2024

Leading up to Tyson Foods’ annual shareholders meeting on February 8, a nonprofit corporate sustainability watchdog is intensifying its efforts to encourage the food processor to embrace a circular economy for packaging.

Tyson Foods has recommended rejecting a proposal put forth by As You Sow, submitted a month prior, asserting that the company is actively working to reduce plastic and packaging waste. The board contends that the proposed assessment and reporting are unnecessary, considering their current practices and disclosures.

In a proxy statement, Tyson officials stated, “The Company shares proponents’ concerns for reducing plastic pollution and is already engaged in efforts to improve packaging sustainability as well as providing public disclosure on progress on these initiatives.” However, a recent filing by As You Sow argues that Tyson’s efforts are inadequate, claiming that the company lacks substantive packaging data in the public domain, putting it at risk of violating Extended Producer Responsibility (ERP) laws.

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Video: You Be The Judge: Evaluating 8 Breeding Rams!

It's time for some honest feedback here at Ewetopia Farms! Today, we’re showing you all eight rams we used for breeding this year. Instead of just presenting them, we thought it would be fun to create a “Ram Report Card” — where we point out both their strengths and areas for improvement.

But here’s the twist: you be the judge! In the comments, let us know what you like about each ram and what you think could be improved. No ram is ever perfect, but every one of them brings something valuable to the flock. By sharing perspectives, we all learn more about what to look for in good breeding stock.

At Ewetopia Farms, we raise registered Suffolk and Polled Dorset sheep, focusing on high-quality genetics, structure, and friendly temperaments. Evaluating breeding rams is part of the bigger picture of building stronger flocks — and we’re excited to share the process with you.

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