NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES

The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on June 19, 2017, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

[  X  ] 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(3)  That on June 7, 2017 the instruments representing the securities comprising the entire class of this security came to evidence, by operation of law or otherwise, other securities in substitution therefore and represent no other right except, if such be the fact, the right  to receive an immediate cash payment.

Pursuant to the and offer to purchase and merger agreement between AdvancePierre Foods Holdings, Inc. and DVB Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc. which became effective on June 7, 2017, each outstanding share of common stock of AdvancePierre Foods Holdings, Inc. not previously tendered was converted into $40.25 in cash.

The Exchange also notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that as a result of the above indicated conditions this security was suspended from trading on June 8, 2017.