SPRINGDALE, Ark. (July 2009)—Cash in on the exploding category of mini sandwiches with new Tyson® Charbroil Beef Patties. Mini sandwiches have grown on menus 183% during the past year,[1] and mini burgers were the number one appetizer/starter in the National Restaurant Association’s Chef’s Survey: What’s Hot in 2009 survey. 

In today’s tough economy, consumers are looking to cut back without cutting out on activities, which has brought about renewed enthusiasm for sharing. Menu items such as “Bistro Charbroiled Sliders & Fries” create a social and shareable environment. Tyson Beef Patties are fully cooked 1-oz. charbroiled beef patties and have been proven highly versatile menu favorites optimized to deliver higher perceived value and lower food cost.

For more information about Tyson Charbroil Beef Patties or other Tyson Value Collection products, visit www.tysonfoodservice.com, contact your Tyson Food Service sales representative or call 1-800-24 TYSON.

About Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods, Inc. founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Ark., 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 107,000 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. 

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