evidence: Tyson Foods and Protix will also set up a joint venture for the operation and construction of an insect ingredient facility in the continental United States. [...] "Our partnership with Protix represents the latest strategic investment by Tyson Foods in groundbreaking solutions that drive added value to Tyson Foods’ business," said John R. Tyson, chief financial officer of Tyson Foods. [...] Kees Aarts, CEO of Protix, stated, "We are very excited to announce the next step in our international growth strategy. Tyson Foods’ and Protix’s strategic partnership advances our joint work towards creating high-quality, more sustainable protein using innovative technology and solutions.