Springdale, Ark. (September, 2011) – Ira Fingerman of Tyson Foods, Inc. was recently elected chair of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Chef & Child Foundation (CCF). ACFEF CCF focuses on the nutritional development of America’s children.

“As chair, I will continue the positive work that we have started over the last couple of years,” said Fingerman. “In this new term, CCF will focus on three key areas: focused fundraising; thinking outside of the box to develop creative new programs and initiatives; and national networking with like-minded organizations to position CCF as a nationally recognized organization in the fight against childhood obesity.”

Joseph Kraft, CEC, CCA, AAC, corporate executive chef at Morrison Management Specialists, Tucson, Ariz., was named vice chair. Fingerman and Kraft will each serve a two-year term, 2011-2013, which began July 27.

About Tyson Foods, Inc.
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest processors and marketers 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 services to customers throughout the United States and more than 90 countries. The company has approximately 115,000 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.

About ACFEF Chef & Child Foundation
The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Chef & Child Foundation (CCF) was
founded in 1989 to educate children and families in understanding proper nutrition through community based
initiatives led by ACF members, and to be the voice of the culinary industry in its fight against childhood hunger, malnutrition and obesity. CCF offers chefs numerous resources and programs, including “Chefs in the Classroom” for preschoolers through fifth-graders; “Cooking for Kids,” for third through eighth-graders; and “Hit a Homerun for Nutrition.” Each year, on October 16, CCF and ACF chapters nationwide celebrate Childhood Nutrition Day. Chef's Outreach to the Community Service Day, which is held annually in conjunction with the ACF national convention, is another anticipated community outreach event. CCF also offers many free resources to the public, such as monthly “Culinary Nutrition News” and “Ingredient of the Month” articles. For more information, visit
www.acfchefs.org/CCF. 
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Contacts
Tyson: Tiffany Vaughn, 479-290-3440, tiffany.vaughn@tyson.com
ACF: Leah Craig, 904-484-0213, lcraig@acfchefs.net