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Tyson Foods posts 4Q loss on beef charge

Published: November 23, 2009 5:19 PM
By The Associated Press  EMILY FREDRIX (AP Food Industry Writer)

Quick ReadTyson Foods reports 4Q loss on charge in beef business, analysts worry about chicken into 2010

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyson Foods Inc. said it made strides in the meat business this year and predicts more improvements next year, but analysts worry the company's all-important chicken business is lagging others in the industry.

The world's largest meat producer, based in Springdale, Ark., said on Monday a hefty impairment charge in its beef business left it with a loss for the fourth quarter....

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