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Tyson Foods has confirmed it will cease operations at its prepared foods facility in Rome, Georgia, citing changes that have made the site no longer viable.

The company said the plant had been operating under a single-customer model, which had become unsustainable following recent developments.

Tyson acknowledged the impact on employees and the local community, adding that it is "encouraging impacted team members to apply for other roles within the company".

The company is also working with state and local partners to support employees during the transition. No further details on timelines or the number of jobs affected were disclosed.

Separately, Tyson said in a recent SEC filing that Phillip Thomas has been appointed chief accounting officer, effective 6 April 2026. He replaces Lori Bondar, who is stepping down from the role but will remain as senior vice president to support the transition. She plans to retire before the end of the current fiscal year.

Thomas previously served in the role from July 2020 to December 2023 and has been vice president and controller at Tyson for the past six years. He has also held senior finance roles at Tyson since 2008.