Tyson Foods is committed to working with sustainability-focused startups

SPRINGDALE, ARC. – Tyson Ventures, a venture capital division of Tyson Foods, Inc., is hosting events for entrepreneurs focused on sustainable development and new business operators to present ideas to improve the sustainability of the food system.

Tyson’s first-ever Demo Day will be held on July 11 for selected startups. The goal is to identify innovative technologies that Tyson will invest in and use as part of its sustainable development practices.

On Demo Day, a group of executives from Tyson will first hear virtual claims from selected companies and narrow down the number of candidates eligible to advance to the next stage. To be considered for the Demo Day, potential participants can apply at tysonfoods.com/tyson-demo-day before the May 15 deadline. sustainability goals that focus on issues such as food waste, animal welfare, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water management.

“After the demo day, select startups will have the opportunity to work with senior management and Tyson Foods’ partners on groundbreaking ideas to help grow the company’s sustainability,” said Tyson, adding that Tyson Ventures has invested more than $ 100 million in new food technologies. and solution-oriented startups focused on the food industry.

“We want to play our part and help develop the innovations that we believe will have the greatest impact on our food system,” said John R. Tyson, President of Tyson Ventures, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer for Sustainability of Tyson Foods. “We are absolutely committed to working towards a more sustainable food future and are working with future visionaries in this space.”