Tyson Foods Lauded as R&D Team of the Year by Food Processing Magazine

On May 17, 2017, in Springdale, Arkansas, Tyson Foods, Inc. revealed that its food research and development team had been awarded the title of "2017 R&D Team of the Year" by Food Processing, a trade publication for professionals in the food and beverage industry. Over 1,500 readers of Food Processing cast their votes for Tyson Foods' R&D team in the large company category (companies with sales exceeding $1 billion) in the magazine's 9th annual online survey. The full article can be found on the Food Processing website. Craig Bacon, the senior vice president of R&D at Tyson Foods, expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating, "We are both honored and grateful to be acknowledged as the R&D Team of the Year by our industry colleagues. Our exceptional team of professionals is dedicated to innovating and creating fresh, accessible, sustainable, and inspiring products that are loved by consumers." The R&D team at Tyson Foods, consisting of nearly 300 chefs, food scientists, sensory scientists, packaging and process engineers, regulatory experts, and registered dietitians, operates from two cutting-edge R&D centers. Over the past ten years, this team has generated $25 billion in total sales through product innovation. The team's contributions, from the Taco Bell Naked Chicken Chalupa to Tyson® Tastemakers to Jimmy Dean Delights® Frittatas, play a crucial role in Tyson Foods' mission to sustainably feed the world with a rapidly expanding portfolio of protein-rich brands. About Tyson Foods Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, is among the largest food companies globally, boasting leading brands such as Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Sara Lee®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, and State Fair®. The company is a recognized leader in the chicken, beef, and pork markets, as well as in prepared foods, including bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, pizza crusts and toppings, tortillas, and desserts. Tyson Foods serves retail and foodservice customers across the United States and in roughly 115 countries worldwide. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, the company remains family-led, with his son, Don Tyson, having guided the company for many years, and his grandson, John H. Tyson, currently serving as chairman of the board of directors. Tyson Foods employs approximately 114,000 team members at over 400 facilities and offices globally. Upholding its Core Values, Code of Conduct, and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson Foods is committed to operating with integrity and trust, creating value for its shareholders, customers, and team members, and serving as responsible stewards of the animals, land, and environment entrusted to it. ### Media Contact: Caroline Ahn, 312-614-6047, caroline.ahn@tyson.com