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Tyson Named Clark Food Supplier of the Year

by John Scroggins

TYSON FOODS, INC. NAMED 2005 CLARK FOOD SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (May 5, 2006)—Tyson Foods, Inc. has been named the 2005 Food Category Supplier of the Year by Clark National, Inc., a broadline foodservice, paper, and janitorial/sanitation products distributor headquartered in suburban Chicago. The award was accepted by Greg Racine, a region sales manager for The Tyson Food Service Group, during Clark National’s annual purchasing conference in New Mexico.

“All Clark Foodservice and Clark Products Divisions participated in our Supplier of the Year selection process,” explained Chris Healy, vice president of purchasing for Clark. “Suppliers were nominated for consideration and evaluated on various criteria, including sales and merchandising support, product quality, service, and on-time delivery. We’re pleased to recognize our partner’s significant contribution to our success.”

Tyson received similar recognition from Clark last year.

About Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods, Inc. [NYSE: TSN], 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 food products, which are marketed under the “Powered by Tyson™” 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.