Cal-Maine Foods acquires Tyson Foods' closed plant in Missouri for egg production expansion.

Cal-Maine Foods, the largest US egg producer, has completed the acquisition of a closed Tyson Foods processing plant, hatchery, and feed mill in Dexter, Missouri. The company intends to repurpose the assets for shell egg and egg product production, with plans to work with local contract growers. Cal-Maine aims to expand operations and strengthen supply and distribution capabilities in the region.