evidence: Tyson Foods has invested in insect-protein supplier Protix and plans to build a partnership US production facility primarily to serve the pet-food market. [...] Tyson Foods and Protix have also entered a joint venture to establish and operate an insect-ingredients factory, which will be located in the "continental United States", the Jimmy Dean and Hillshire Farm brands owner said in a statement. [...] Kees Aarts, the CEO of Protix, added: "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.