SPRINGDALE, Ark., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For the third straight
year, Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) ranks number one in the development of new
products for the foodservice industry, the company reported today.
A survey by Cognitio, a company specializing in the evaluation of new
foodservice products, measured the effectiveness of foodservice manufacturers
in introducing new products. Almost 900 foodservice operators participated in
the nationwide study.
"Tyson stands out to operators because it knows and provides what
consumers want, continually introduces new products and because of its
effective marketing," according to Cognitio's summary of the study. "As one
operator said, 'Tyson regularly develops new products that keep up with the
trends in the industry'."
Examples of new Tyson foodservice products cited in the survey include
Beef Short Ribs, Prime Rib, Beef Petite Tenders, CrossFires Grill Marked
Chicken Breast Filets, Fajita Seasoned Chicken Breast Filet Strips, Crispy
Wings of Fire, and Sticklers Chicken Skewers.
"Restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools and other customers look to
suppliers like Tyson for new products that offer quality, convenience and
innovative menu solutions, and -- most importantly -- that consumers will
crave," said Wendy Davidson, group vice president of Food Service for Tyson
Foods. "In fact, this year we've developed approximately 300 new value-added,
foodservice products. We're pleased our efforts have once again been
recognized by others in the food industry."
Tyson is followed in the rankings by McCain Foods, Kraft, Nestle, PepsiCo,
ConAgra, H.J. Heinz, Sara Lee and Hormel.
Tyson Foods, Inc., founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale,
Arkansas, is the world's largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and
pork, the second-largest food company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the
S&P 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 United
States and more than 80 countries. The company has approximately 114,000 Team
Members employed at more than 300 facilities and offices in the United States
and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member
Bill of Rights, Tyson strives to operate with integrity and trust and is
committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members.
The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment
and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
SOURCE Tyson Foods, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Gary Mickelson of Tyson Foods, Inc.,
+1-479-290-6111
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