SPRINGDALE, Ark. (July 11, 2011)— Tyson K12 introduced its brand new Tyson Power Upz™ Ultimate Sausage Sandwich at its first ever Tyson Innovation Premiere in Nashville. The individually wrapped breakfast sandwich includes whole-grain pancakes layered with savory, all- dark- meat commodity chicken breakfast sausage, fluffy grilled egg and American cheese.
Research shows that students age 13-18 rank pancakes as one of their top choices for breakfast breads and sausage as one of the most common breakfast proteins . At the same time, kids age 6-17 rank breakfast sandwiches as their #1 choice when choosing a morning meal, which makes the Ultimate Sausage Sandwich the ultimate choice.
“We strive to provide commercially-inspired products kids crave that meet nutrition and convenience needs,” said Andy Lubert, VP and General Manager of the Tyson Government Business Unit.
The Ultimate Sausage Sandwich comes fully cooked, frozen and oven and microwave ready, as do the other following convenient
Tyson® breakfast products:
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Tyson Power Upz™ Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich
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Tyson Power Upz™ Chicken Sausage Biscuit
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Tyson®
Right Size™ Breaded Chicken Filet with Biscuits in the Box
For more information about Tyson’s full line of breakfast solutions, menuing ideas and other helpful materials for school foodservice directors, visit www.TysonK12.com, contact your local Tyson Food Service sales representative or call 1-800-24-TYSON (1-800-248-9766).
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN-News), 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.
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