SPRINGDALE, Ark., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) will hold both its first quarter 2010 earnings conference call and its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Friday, February 5. The earnings call will be at 9 a.m. Eastern (8 a.m. Central). The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be at 11 a.m. Eastern (10 a.m. Central).


    Earnings Call Information
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    Date: Friday, February 5
    Time: 9 a.m. Eastern (8 a.m. Central)
    Toll Free Number: 800-369-3307
    Toll Number (outside U.S.): 517-308-9037
    Pass Code: Tyson Foods
    Leader's Name: Ruth Ann Wisener

    A telephone replay will be available approximately one hour after the
     call ends.
    Replay Toll Free Number: 866-376-2419
    Replay Toll Number (outside U.S.): 203-369-0297

    Webcast (live and replay) http://ir.tyson.com

    Shareholders Meeting Information
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    Date: Friday, February 5
    Time: 11 a.m. Eastern (10 a.m. Central)
    Toll Free Number: 800-369-3155
    Toll Number (outside U.S.): 773-756-4713
    Pass Code: Tyson Foods
    Leader's Name: Ruth Ann Wisener

    A telephone replay will be available approximately one hour after the
     meeting ends.
    Replay Toll Free Number: 866-415-2343
    Replay Toll Number (outside U.S.): 203-369-0688

    Webcast (live and replay) http://ir.tyson.com

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 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.

CONTACT: Ruth Ann Wisener, 479-290-4235

Web site: http://ir.tyson.com

SOURCE Tyson Foods, Inc.