SPRINGDALE, Ark. --Sandwiches continue to grow in popularity on menus--in the third quarter of 2009, more than 5,000 sandwiches were menued, with family-dining and quick-serve restaurants leading the way. Tyson Food Service introduces new Tyson® Deli Slices™ meats, making it simple for operators to create great-tasting sandwiches. This presliced solution reduces the concerns for employee and food safety and offers a higher-yield product with less waste, therefore reducing costs. The three quality tiers of popular turkey, ham and beef deli meats provide a quality sandwich base ready for customization by the operator or customer.

"As an industry leader, Tyson Food Service is committed to making continuous product improvements and enhancements that meet our customers' and consumers' needs for convenient, great-tasting products," said Rodger Starnes, vice president of food service marketing and customer development, Tyson Foods, Inc. With Tyson Foods' food-safety model, Tyson® Deli Slices meats offer operators the opportunity to feature deli meats with a cleaner label for their high-quality, deli-fresh sandwiches."

With no need to slice meats, operators have the opportunity to spend valuable time creating signature dishes and to expand menu offerings. Quality ingredients are used to deliver a lean and gluten-free product. Tyson Foods' food-safety model and use of natural antimicrobials offer a safe quality product with a cleaner label. Most varieties of Tyson® Deli Slices meats are also lower in sodium. Offered in new 2-lb. stacked packaging with easy-open peel, operators can keep a variety of Deli Slices meats in stock, expanding signature sandwich offerings and overall menu options.

With three quality tier options, Tyson® Deli Slices meats offer the right deli meat for every operation.

The Deli Slices meats Premium tier includes top-quality varieties, such as Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Black Forest Ham and top round Roast Beef. The Favorites tier offers a variety of sliced deli meats, including Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Honey Ham, Pastrami and more. The Basics tier offers operators cost-effective options, including Oven Roasted Turkey, Cooked Ham and Roast Beef.

Expand on the traditional sandwich to meet the growing need for new regional and global flavor combinations with a variety of recipes, such as "Santa Fe Turkey," "Roast Beef Nicoise" or "Swiss Alpine Ham Panini."

For Tyson® Deli Slices product specifications and on-trend menuing ideas, visit www.tysonfoodservice.com, contact your Tyson Food Service sales representative, or call 1-800-24-TYSON (1-800-248-9766).

About Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN-News), founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Ark., 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 service to customers throughout the United States and more than 90 countries. The company has approximately 117,000 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.