Tyson Foods, Inc. to Present at BMO Farm to Market Conference

SPRINGDALE, Ark., April 30, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN) will present at the BMO Capital Markets 2013 Farm to Market Conference in New York on Tuesday, May 14, at 8 a.m. Eastern. Donnie Smith, president and chief executive officer, and Noel White, senior group vice president of fresh meats, will be the speakers.

The webcast may be viewed at BMO's conference website http://www.bmocm.com/conferences/farmtomarket2013/webcast/ or accessed from the company's website http://ir.tyson.com.

Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), 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 was founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, whose family has continued to be involved with son Don Tyson leading the company for many years and grandson John H. Tyson serving as the current Chairman of the Board of Directors. Tyson Foods 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.  The company provides products and services to customers throughout the United States and approximately 130 countries.  It 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 Foods 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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