The Business of Food

Tyson to close 2 chicken plants, cutting 1,700 jobs

Tyson Foods is shutting down two poultry processing plants in Van Buren, Ark. and Glen Allen, Va. and laying off 1,700 workers as the largest U.S. chicken producer seeks to improve operations.

Subway says it's considering selling

Subway is considering the possibility of selling, the company said Tuesday. It did, however, note "there is no indication of timing or assurance that a sale will occur."

Costco to sell Beyond Meat's steak product

Beyond Meat Inc. announced in a Tuesday blog post that its steak product would be available this month for shoppers at select Costco locations around the country.