TYSON FOOD SERVICE NEARS COMPLETION OF TRANS-FAT REMOVAL PLAN

FOR FOOD SERVICE BREADED POULTRY PRODUCTS

SPRINGDALE, Ark. ─ Effective this month, Tyson Foods, Inc. will complete the conversion to zero trans fat oils in the production of virtually all of the company’s food service breaded poultry products.  This means most Tyson food service breaded poultry products will contain zero grams of trans fat per serving.  The accomplishment is part of Tyson’s strategic transition to zero trans fats, which began in 2004 with fully cooked breaded poultry retail products and “child nutrition” school food service products. 

Keeping with its tradition of being first to offer cutting edge innovation, Tyson Foods is making this move in response to consumer and operator interest in products with reduced trans-fat content.  While Tyson^® chicken products are naturally low in trans-fat, it can be found in certain added ingredients, such as cooking oils—which led to the company’s decision to reformulate its entire breaded poultry portfolio.  Research conducted by Tyson revealed no taste, texture or visual differences between the newly formulated products and the company’s current product lines.

“We know today’s consumers are more health-conscious than ever,” said Sylvia Wulf, Tyson vice president of Food Service marketing.  “And that awareness applies whether eating at home or away from home.  As America’s leading protein manufacturer, we believe strongly in taking a leadership role to deliver consumer-driven product innovations that address the needs of today’s food service industry.  Our goal is to provide operators with a wide array of food options and the information needed to make relevant menu decisions.”

For more information regarding zero grams trans fat food service breaded poultry products from Tyson Foods, please contact John Scroggins at john.scroggins@noble.net or by phone at 417-875-5118.

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