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Bill Kuckuck Named to Head
Tyson's International Division

Springdale, AR (July25, 1996)--Tyson Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: TYSNA) announced today that William F. Kuckuck has today been named Tyson's Senior Vice President for International Sales and Operations, succeeding Wayne Britt, who recently became Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the company.

Kuckuck, who has been Vice President and Managing Director for Tyson's Asia Pacific operations, based in Hong Kong, since June of 1995, has extensive experience in international business, particularly in the Pacific rim countries.

"We are delighted to have a person with Bill's background and experience take over our International Division," said Buddy Wray, Tyson's President and Chief Operating Officer. "We expect dramatic growth in the coming years for both our international sales and operations, especially in the countries of the Pacific rim. Bill is ideally suited to lead us in that direction."

Mike Morrison, Tyson's Vice President for International Sales, will now take on increased responsibilities in the international sales arena. With this change, Morrison will take charge of all Tyson's overseas sales offices now located in Honolulu, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore and Moscow.

Kuckuck, who spent twenty years with the Ralston Purina Company prior to coming to work for Tyson last year, is married and has two children. His family, now living in Hong Kong, will be moving to Northwest Arkansas in the coming months.

    Contact:
    Ed Nicholson (501) 290-4591
    Corporate Public Relations Manager
    email: nicholsone@tyson.com