Hudson Foods Company

Hudson Foods Company

Company type	Public
Industry	Food processing
Founded	1972
Founder	James T. Hudson
Defunct	1997
Fate	Acquired by Tyson Foods
Key people	James T. Hudson (Founder)
Products	Poultry, Beef, Frozen foods

Hudson Foods Company was an American food processing company that operated from 1972 until its acquisition by Tyson Foods in 1997. The company was founded by James T. Hudson and was headquartered in Rogers, Arkansas. Hudson Foods was primarily involved in the production of poultry, beef, and frozen foods.

History

Hudson Foods Company was established in 1972 by James T. Hudson. The company quickly grew to become a significant player in the food processing industry, specializing in the production of poultry and beef products. By the 1990s, Hudson Foods had expanded its operations to include a wide range of frozen foods.

In 1997, Hudson Foods became embroiled in a major food safety scandal involving the contamination of its beef products with E. coli bacteria. The incident led to one of the largest food recalls in U.S. history at the time, involving over 25 million pounds of ground beef. The recall severely damaged the company's reputation and financial standing.

Following the recall, Hudson Foods was acquired by Tyson Foods, one of the largest food processing companies in the world. The acquisition marked the end of Hudson Foods as an independent entity.

Products

Hudson Foods Company was known for its wide range of food products, including:

• Poultry products
• Beef products
• Frozen foods

Headquarters

The company's headquarters were located in Rogers, Arkansas, a city known for its significant role in the food processing industry.

Acquisition by Tyson Foods

In 1997, following the E. coli contamination scandal, Hudson Foods was acquired by Tyson Foods. The acquisition allowed Tyson Foods to expand its product line and market reach, incorporating Hudson Foods' existing operations and facilities.

See also

• Tyson Foods
• Food safety
• Food recall
• E. coli
• Rogers, Arkansas

Related pages

• Tyson Foods
• Food safety
• Food recall
• E. coli
• Rogers, Arkansas