Tyson Foods Recognizes Premier Carriers of the Year

Springdale, Arkansas - April 11, 2013 - Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) has named 18 of its vendor carriers as "Premier Carries of the Year" for 2013. This is the second year the company has selected carriers for the honor.

"These carriers are completely focused on who and what they want to be; they understand our business and place a premium on service," said Bryan McDuffie, director of Tyson's contract carrier division. "What's more, each of them make sound decisions and have proven their dedication to our company."

Select carriers were recognized for their continued commitment to Tyson Foods, Inc. in several key areas: service, communication, safety, innovation and for being environmental stewards. Tyson Foods has relationships with more than 100 carriers.

The following carriers received this recognition:

-Comstar Enterprises, LTD. of Springdale, Ark.

-Davis Express, Inc. of Starke, Fla.

-Decker Truck Line, Inc. of Fort Dodge, Iowa

-Distribution Solutions, Inc. of Harrison, Ark.

-Heiter Truck Line, Inc. of Spencer, Iowa

-Heyl Truck Lines, Inc. of Akron, Iowa

-J.S. Helwig & Son LLC of Terrell, Texas

-John Christner Trucking of Sapulpa, Okla.

-Johnson Feed Inc. of Canton, S.D.

-K&J Trucking, Inc. of Sioux Falls, S.D.

-Prime, Inc. of Springfield, Mo.

-Sharkey Transportation, Inc. of Quincy, Ill.

-Stevens Transport of Dallas, Texas

-Sub Zero Transportation, Inc. of Omaha, Neb.

-TW Transport Refrigerated Service of Cheney, Wash.

-TransX Group of Companies of Winnipeg, MB

-Van Wyk, Inc. of Sheldon, Iowa

-Zeitner & Sons, Inc. of Omaha, Neb.

Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest processors and marketers of chicken, beef and pork, the second-largest food production 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 and is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves. Tyson provides products and services to customers throughout the United States and more than 130 countries. The company has approximately 115,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 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.

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Contact: Worth Sparkman, worth.sparkman@tyson.com, 479-290-6358

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