Tyson Foods To Shut Down 4 Chicken Plants After Fall In Demand

Tyson Foods is set to close four chicken plants in three states due to a decline in demand for some of its products. This decision comes after the closure of two plants earlier this year, with difficulties in its chicken, pork, and beef departments leading to a quarterly loss of $97 million. Rising production costs in the meat industry have also contributed to Tyson's financial struggles.

Despite these challenges, chicken remains a popular product in the US, with the country's poultry production expanding. However, the majority of US chickens are raised in factory farms under cruel conditions, with Tyson-linked farms being accused of animal cruelty in the past. Recent investigations found instances of abuse at these farms, leading to calls for improved animal welfare practices.