Tyson Foods, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

SPRINGDALE, Ark., May 11, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), at a meeting on May 8, 2009, declared the
quarterly dividend of $.04 per share on Class A common stock and $.036 per share
on Class B common stock, payable on September 15, 2009 to shareholders of record
at the close of business on September 1, 2009.

About Tyson Foods

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 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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