Who owns Jimmy Dean?
Jimmy Dean is owned by Tyson Foods (the United States, NYSE: TSN), which has owned the brand since 9 August 2001.[1] Jimmy Dean was founded in 1969 in the United States and was independent until 2001.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Tyson Foods, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1969–2001)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Springdale, Arkansas
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1969 by Jimmy Dean
- Category
- Food › Meat, poultry & seafood › Processed & packaged meat
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: TSN
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Jimmy Dean
Jimmy Dean was founded in 1969 by the country singer and actor of the same name, who put his face on the packaging and appeared in the advertising for years. It makes breakfast sausage, sandwiches and bowls, and Tyson acquired it with Sara Lee's meat business in 2001.
Ownership timeline of Jimmy Dean
- 2001 – present Tyson Foods [1] verified
Where Jimmy Dean sits in Tyson Foods
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Jimmy Dean?
The parent company of Jimmy Dean is Tyson Foods, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Jimmy Dean American?
Yes. Jimmy Dean originated in the United States in 1969 and its owner, Tyson Foods, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Tyson Foods owned Jimmy Dean?
Tyson Foods has owned Jimmy Dean since 9 August 2001.
Who owned Jimmy Dean before Tyson Foods?
Jimmy Dean was an independent company from its founding in 1969 until Tyson Foods acquired it in 2001.
Is Jimmy Dean still owned by Tyson Foods?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Jimmy Dean is still owned by Tyson Foods. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Tyson Foods, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2025-11-10 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 10 November 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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