Gary Mickelson
Gary Mickelson
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We temporarily withdrew the line last year. We were trying to blend this product line into our regular operations and found it to be too inefficient. We're now evaluating whether we want to establish dedicated operations to service this market.
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There have been reports of higher-than-usual absenteeism at some locations.
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We seek trademarks and patents to protect the development and use of brand names, product formulas and various operational technology.
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We question whether the unionized inspectors' alleged safety concerns are genuine,
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We at Tyson support comprehensive immigration reform and support our Team Members' right to express themselves on this important matter.
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The products are expected to complement the traditional offering in the retail meat case and also meet the demands of the natural foods retailer.
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We're hopeful this unfortunate matter can be quickly resolved so we can continue rebuilding our export business in Japan. Our shipments to Japan have been steady since the market reopened. However, as expected, volumes have been limited because of Japan's import restrictions.
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We're hopeful there will be sufficient law enforcement support to allow this to happen. A bus carrying some management workers was prevented from entering the plant earlier this morning. In fact, picketers blocked the entrance and broke out some of the windows on the bus.
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We believe companies should not be placed in the role of policing who has proper work documentation.
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There is no affect to area pork producers in the slightest way. The demand for pork from local farmers is still as high as ever.
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Such a practice is not consistent with our position on animal welfare, which calls on contract poultry producers to serve as stewards of the birds they raise for our company.
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Some of our plants are not scheduled to operate Monday, due to multiple reasons including market conditions and the planned immigration rally.
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Because the trial has begun the judge has asked both sides to refrain from making any public comments about the case at this time.
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However, it remains premature for us to make additional comment, especially since ConAgra has not yet issued any formal information detailing what is for sale.