Tyson Foods, startup incubators to shape the future of food
The partnership will combine Tyson’s expertise with the energy, innovation and entrepreneurialism of startup culture.
Tyson Foods, Springdale, Ark., announced an agreement to work with two business incubators, Plug and Play, Sunnyvale, Calif., and 1871, Chicago, to develop the future of the industry by combining Tyson’s expertise with the energy, innovation and entrepreneurialism of startup culture.
“Our collaboration with Plug and Play and 1871 are examples of how we are adopting new growth models to innovate faster than consumers and markets are changing,” says Sally Grimes, group president prepared foods, Tyson Foods. “By partnering with these organizations and combining Tyson Foods’ resources, capabilities and team members with the energy and innovation coming out of Silicon Valley and Chicago, we can have a positive impact on the industry and the food system.”