Powering Americans to Eat Healthier, Tyson Becomes First Major National
Protein Company to Complete Removal of Trans Fat From Products
SPRINGDALE, Ark., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tyson Foods
(NYSE: TSN) announced today that it has completed the process of removing
trans fat from its fully cooked breaded poultry retail and "child nutrition"
school foodservice products. The initiative, announced in February 2004 with
Tyson branded breaded chicken products, including nuggets, patties and
tenders, is now complete. While Tyson chicken, beef and pork are naturally
low in trans fat, the company changed its recipes to offer a healthier choice
without sacrificing taste and quality.
Tyson ZERO trans fat products are available on supermarket shelves
nationally. Easy, delicious and powerful recipes are available on the back of
every package and by visiting http://www.tyson.com .
"Tyson's long-standing commitment to nutrition, and desire to power
consumers with quality, healthy food is an industry benchmark," said Hal
Carper, Tyson's senior vice president of corporate research and development.
"Spurred on by increased consumer awareness and current scientific data, Tyson
took the industry lead in removing trans fat from our retail and 'child
nutrition' school foodservice products."
All retail poultry packaging now reflects the "zero grams of trans fat"
message change to consumers. Additionally, the nutrition panel has been
expanded to include detailed information on polyunsaturated and
monounsaturated fat. Tyson is the first national processor and marketer of
meat protein to accomplish this goal. The removal of trans fat from consumer
products comes one year ahead of FDA labeling regulations.
"Tyson Foods has long promoted well-balanced eating practices, moderation,
and physical activity to power healthy lifestyles," added Tyson chief
marketing officer Bob Corscadden. "We feel this initiative is in keeping with
the latest Dietary Guidelines and will help consumers make informed food
choices."
Tyson Foods, Inc., founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale,
Arkansas, is the world's largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and
pork and the second-largest food company in the Fortune 500. The company
produces a wide variety of protein-based and prepared food products, which are
marketed under the "Powered by Tyson(TM)" strategy. Tyson is the recognized
market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves, providing
products and service to customers throughout the U.S. and more than
80 countries. Tyson has approximately 114,000 Team Members employed at more
than 300 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world.
SOURCE Tyson Foods, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Gary Mickelson of Tyson Foods, Inc.,
+1-479-290-6111
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