Tyson Foods buys Smart Chicken owner

Tyson Foods announced its purchase of Tecumseh Farms, the ownership company behind Smart Chicken.

“Consumers want choices. More and more consumers want options for fresh, organic food that fits their lifestyles,” said Eric Schwartz, chief marketing officer of poultry for Tyson Foods, in a news release. “The Smart Chicken brand is a leader in this key organic category, and the category’s growth makes this acquisition a strategic fit for Tyson Foods.”

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Smart Chicken becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Tyson, which is keeping on its 600 employees.

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