Cause

Climate

Environmental pressure, fossil-fuel divestment, corporate accountability.

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Objective

Protect Rivers and Lakes

Targets

Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods is one of the largest meat processing companies in the United States, selling chicken, beef, and pork products under the Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Ball Park, and other consumer brands. Its products are found in virtually every U.S. grocery store.

Why this is a target

Tyson is one of the most recognizable meat brands in the U.S. with direct consumer sales at grocery stores nationwide. Consumers can switch to competing brands or reduce meat consumption. The water pollution record is well-documented, and the company has faced multiple legal actions.

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Alternatives

Applegate Farms (B Corp certified, no antibiotics, humane animal practices) Niman Ranch (humanely raised, sustainable family farms, no antibiotics) Bell & Evans (air-chilled chicken, certified humane, no antibiotics) Diestel Turkey Ranch (heritage breeds, certified humane, sustainable practices) Beyond Meat (plant-based, significantly lower water and land use) Impossible Foods (plant-based protein, strong environmental mission) Tofurky (independent, B Corp certified, plant-based options) Field Roast (plant-based meats, lower environmental footprint) Local farmers markets and CSA programs (direct-to-consumer, reduces industrial runoff) Local butchers sourcing from regional sustainable farms Farmer Direct Foods (farmer-owned cooperative, transparent sourcing) Organic Valley (farmer-owned cooperative, certified organic, strong environmental standards) White Oak Pastures (regenerative agriculture, no industrial runoff practices)

Do your own research. We provide sources so you can verify and decide for yourself.

Pledges you can make

I pledge to i will leave a one-star review of tyson foods products on grocery retailer websites easy

Public reviews influence purchasing decisions and are visible to both consumers and retailers. Negative review volume signals declining consumer sentiment and can impact product placement and sales.

I pledge to i will stop buying tyson-branded chicken, beef, and pork products for 30 days medium

Tyson Foods' core retail revenue comes from branded meat products sold in grocery stores. A 30-day pause directly reduces their consumer revenue and signals demand decline to retailers who track sell-through rates.

I pledge to i will switch from tyson-owned brands to a competitor brand for all poultry purchases medium

Tyson controls brands including Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Ball Park, Hillshire Farm, and State Fair. Permanently switching to competitors like Perdue, Foster Farms, or store-brand alternatives removes recurring revenue from their brand portfolio.

I pledge to i will stop buying jimmy dean, ball park, and hillshire farm products medium

These sub-brands represent significant processed meat revenue for Tyson Foods. Withdrawing from these product lines across multiple categories amplifies economic pressure beyond just the core Tyson chicken brand.

I pledge to i will ask my local grocery store to stock non-tyson meat alternatives and tell them why medium

Retailers respond to shopper requests and use purchasing data to make stocking decisions. Visible consumer preference for alternatives signals to store buyers that Tyson shelf space could be reduced.

I pledge to i will permanently eliminate all tyson foods-owned brands from my household grocery purchases hard

A permanent, whole-household boycott covering all Tyson-owned brands — including Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Ball Park, Hillshire Farm, Aidells, and State Fair — delivers sustained revenue loss and sends the strongest possible consumer signal.