Rashad Jennings and Tyson Chicken Combat the "Double-Dip" Issue

Presenting the Wing-Mate, a reusable wristband for dipping sauce that establishes a personal double-dip area for every wing enthusiast. Springdale, Ark. — January 16, 2018 — It's time to call out a common personal offense happening on game days in homes nationwide – the feared double-dip. To tackle this widespread issue, Tyson Foods, the producer of top-quality, fresh and frozen chicken, collaborates with professional football player and dance champion Rashad Jennings to launch the NEW, limited-edition Tyson® Chicken Wing-Mate. An essential accessory for every game-viewing event, the Wing-Mate is a reusable wristband for dipping sauce that establishes a personal double-dip area for game day favorites like Tyson® Any’tizers® Wings, Boneless Chicken Bites, Crispy Chicken Strips and more. Loaded with blue cheese, ranch, honey mustard or ketchup, the Tyson® Chicken Wing-Mate enables everyone to customize their preferred dipping sauces and dip without judgment, as frequently as they desire. “Tyson® Any’tizers® Snacks and Crispy Chicken Strips, when paired with the right dipping sauce, are an unbeatable combination that ensures every game day gathering is a success,” stated Duke Zandstra, Senior Marketing Director for the Tyson® brand. “The Wing-Mate allows for worry-free game day hosting without concern for proper party manners. In fact, we even promote the triple dip when the Wing-Mate is in use.” Individuals interested in a chance to secure a Tyson® Chicken Wing-Mate Wristband can visit the Tyson® brand Facebook page until February 2, to share their preferred dipping sauce. A limited quantity of Wing-Mates will be randomly distributed, assisting fans in avoiding being “that person” at their upcoming game day gathering. See complete rules and regulations here: bit.ly/2DgKOLw. “The game day food is as crucial as the game itself and nothing surpasses Tyson® Any’tizers® Snacks – loaded with protein, bursting with taste and ready in no time – it's unbeatable,” expressed Rashad Jennings. “Game day has been elevated thanks to the Tyson® Chicken Wing-Mate. This reliable ‘teammate’ allows you to double-dip within the game rules and enjoy your favorite Tyson® Snacks without judgment – that’s a double victory.” For additional information on Tyson® Chicken Any’tizers® Snacks, Crispy Chicken Strips and the entire Tyson® brand product range, visit www.tyson.com. About Tyson® Chicken In the 1930s, John W. Tyson relocated his family to Arkansas and started delivering farm-raised chickens directly from his truck. From these modest beginnings, the Tyson brand expanded, discovering new methods to help feed the nation while maintaining its original belief that every family deserves to have top-quality farm-raised chicken on their table. The brand’s product range includes Tyson® Fresh and Frozen Chicken, Tyson Naturals® Chicken, Grilled & Ready® Chicken, Any’tizers® Snacks, Tyson® Chicken Nuggets and Crispy Strips. As the brand has expanded, our beliefs have remained consistent. Be good. Be humble. And always keep it real. For more information, visit www.tyson.com. About Tyson Foods, Inc. Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), one of the world’s largest food corporations and a recognized pioneer in protein. Established in 1935 by John W. Tyson and developed under three generations of family leadership, the company has a wide portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp® and State Fair®. Tyson Foods continually innovates to make protein more sustainable, customize food for everywhere it’s available and elevate the world’s expectations for how much good food can do. Based in Springdale, Arkansas, the company has 122,000 team members. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods aims to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. Visit www.tysonfoods.com. # # # Contact: Ashley La Croix, Tyson Foods, Inc., +1-312-614-8732 Laura Wanerka, MWWPR, +1-646-449-7434