SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc., has announced a $50,000 contribution to Growth4VA, a campaign of the Virginia Business Higher Education Council that...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce a $210,000 donation to BoysGrow, a Missouri-based nonprofit program focused on mentoring Kansas City’

SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 30, 2018 — A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled unanimously Monday that the trial judge’s gag order in the North Carolina hog...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce a key step toward achieving zero-waste-to-landfill status across its North Carolina processing...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce a $50,000 donation to the North Carolina Future Farmers of America (FFA) to support expansion of...

RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Feed More, a hunger-relief organization serving 34 cities and counties in Central Virginia, unveiled a new...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc., and Isle of Wight County Schools unveiled a new Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) fieldhouse for...

GRAYSON, KY., October 4, 2018 — Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced a $1.2 million expansion at its Grayson, Kentucky facility which will increase production capacity by 20 percent. To meet...

CUDAHY, Wis., Oct. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This October marks the start of the 130th anniversary of the signature Sweet Apple-Wood Smoked flavor of Patrick Cudahy®, perfected well over a...

The Globe Gazette celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Smithfield Foods' Mason City, IA meat processing facility. This facility employs nearly 300 North Iowans and has a rich history in the...

SMITHFIELD, Va., September 18, 2018 — Smithfield Foods, Inc. employees continue to work around the clock to provide care to our animals and assess the impact of Hurricane Florence to the...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. today shared that the company is fully prepared for the potential impact of Hurricane Florence, specifically in North...

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over 230 barbecue teams across the country will get the chance to win an additional $6,000 in prize money at the 39th American Royal World...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield®, in conjunction with Big Poppa Smokers, is proud to celebrate competition barbecue and announce the second annual Smithfield BBQ Classic

SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., has once again donated $50,000 to the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank to...

Enterprise, Utah's Business Journal, recognized Smithfield Foods for honoring several of its facilities and employees with Environmental and Sustainability Awards for their innovation and...

CUDAHY, Wis., Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patrick Cudahy®, The Home of Sweet Apple-Wood Smoked Flavor, has concluded yet another amazing year at the Wisconsin State Fair. For the 19th...

CRETE, Neb., Aug. 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce a continued partnership with TeamMates, a mentoring program serving Crete Middle and High School...

CUDAHY, Wis., Aug. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patrick Cudahy® is returning to Central Park to celebrate the 19th Annual Patrick Cudahy Day at the Wisconsin State Fair on Friday, August 10 from...

WTKR highlights the Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, and the organizations $75,000 donation to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to fund a proof of...

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., is pleased to announce a $75,000 donation to the United Network for...

MONMOUTH, Ill., July 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce that its Monmouth, Illinois facility has been honored with the Veterans Employment & Education...

Sara Brown, writer for Pork Business, quotes Ken Sullivan, Smithfield Foods president and chief executive officer, in this article about genuine Smithfield ham. "While we have closed the original...

Thank you to our consumers for the outpouring of love for our Genuine Smithfield Ham! Contrary to recent media reports, we are not discontinuing our Genuine Smithfield Ham. In fact, we have always...

SMITHFIELD, Va., July 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recent media reports regarding Smithfield Foods, Inc. closing its smokehouse that produces Genuine Smithfield Ham in Smithfield, Virginia, are...

SMITHFIELD, Va., June 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce that Glenn Nunziata, executive vice president and chief financial officer for the company, has been...

ESPN features a $500,000 donation from the Smithfield Foundation to Victory Junction, a children’s camp committed to enriching the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious...

SMITHFIELD, Virginia (May 8, 2018) — At Smithfield Foods, the care and safety of our animals is a top priority. As with all concerns regarding our animals’ well-being and in an abundance of...

SMITHFIELD, Virginia (April 27, 2018)—We are extremely disappointed by the verdict. We believe the outcome would have been different if the court had allowed the jury to (1) visit the...

SMITHFIELD, Virginia (April 26, 2018)—We are extremely disappointed by the verdict. We will appeal to the Fourth Circuit, and we are confident we will prevail. We believe the outcome would have...

Elisha Sauers of the Virginia Pilot writes about the importance of how Smithfield Foods fulfilled their promise to phase out “gestation crates” across all U.S. farms. Pregnant sows on...

Meatingplace features an article, written by Rita Jane Gabbett, about Smithfield Foods virtual reality video, featuring their group housing system for pregnant sows. Read the story.

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc.—a global food company that is also the world's largest hog producer and pork processor—and its facility in Salt Lake...

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WH Group Limited, the world's largest pork company, is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary Smithfield Foods, Inc., the renowned U.S....

SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We are extremely disappointed that Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) has chosen to disparage Smithfield — its lead sponsor — after five years...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today it will join Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) as a primary team sponsor beginning in 2018. The new driver who...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., is pleased to announce a continued partnership with the national...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today it will build a new distribution center and expand its blast cell cold storage capabilities at its...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced the full acquisition of Kansas City Sausage Company, LLC, the leading U.S. pre-rigor sausage producer and...

SMITHFIELD, Va. and EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced a strategic partnership with an investment of $25 million in Chef'd, a...

CUDAHY, Wis., Aug. 10, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patrick Cudahy®, The Home of Sweet Apple-Wood Smoked Flavor, is returning to Central Park at Wisconsin State Fair Park on Friday, August 11 from...

SMITHFIELD, Virginia (July 7, 2017) — At Smithfield Foods, the care and safety of our animals is a top priority. In an abundance of concern for our animals’ wellbeing, we immediately launched...

Wavy 10 On Your Side features an article, written by Emily Satchell, about Smithfield Foods $68,000 donation to homeless veterans in the state of Virginia. Read the story.

SMITHFIELD, Va., June 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce that Paul Kafer, vice president of engineering, has been named the 2017 Operations Executive of the...

SMITHFIELD, Va., June 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of Pini Group's packaged meats companies in Poland. These companies...

John Reid Blackwell, writer for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, delves into the details of Smithfield Bioscience. Read the story.

Bob Sims, writer for Meat + Poultry, covers the announcement of Smithfield Foods creation of Smithfield Bioscience, a program that develops and supports “a range of biotechnology solutions in...

Bloomberg released an article, written by Mario Parker, about how Smithfield Bioscience is joining a venture to see how hog byproducts can be used in human organ transplants. Read the story.

SMITHFIELD, Va., March 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce that Keira Lombardo, senior vice president of corporate affairs, has been named a member of the...

Senior Associate of entira, Barney Bernstein, writes about how Smithfield Foods purchased two grain elevators in Ohio. This move was done to put Smithfield in a better position to manage the...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., March 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc., the world's largest hog producer and pork processor, was awarded the NASCAR Partner Award with Richard Petty...

Andy Hanacek, writer for The National Provisioner, releases a cover story on how Smithfield Foods is on the dawn of a golden age, embracing a “company-wide culture of innovation to drive its...

The Daily Press takes a closer look at how Smithfield Foods $3 million-dollar donation benefits Smithfield High School students. Read the story.

SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the "Company") today announced the closing of its previously announced senior notes offering of $400 million aggregate...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the "Company") today announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase any and all of...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the "Company") today announced it intends to commence a private offering to eligible purchasers, subject to market and...

Oscar Rousseau, writer for GlobalMeat news, covers Smithfield Foods and their long-term commitment to improving animal welfare. Read the story.

SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 03, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced the completion of the acquisition of Clougherty Packing LLC, parent company of Farmer John and Saag's...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 03, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced that Fitch Ratings, a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research, has assigned Smithfield...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Dec. 05, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today the appointment of Tim Zimmer to Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Zimmer will lead Smithfield's...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 21, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has begun the process to acquire Clougherty Packing LLC from Hormel Foods Corporation....

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 21, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield and Big Poppa Smokers proudly announce an elite list of the nation's best competition barbecue pitmasters, 24 of which will be...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 21, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Sunday, Smithfield celebrated the culmination of two exciting race activations during the 2016 race weekend finale at Homestead-Miami...

LEBANON, Tenn., Nov. 18, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CB Old Country Store®, a leading provider of traditional, country-style classics in the supermarket, partnered with Kroger and the United Service...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 18, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield closes out the 2016 racing season by hosting a series of events to celebrate the Homestead-Miami Speedway championship race weekend....

Dear Smithfield Family, Smithfield has a long history of supporting military families through volunteerism, food and charitable donations and partnerships. I am proud of the ways our employees...

CUDAHY, Wis., Nov. 04, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patrick Cudahy®, the Home of Sweet Apple-Wood Smoked Flavor, is once again delivering innovative and exciting products that families, and a new...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 19, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, all Smithfield Foods processing facilities and farms in North Carolina have returned to normal operations, and while floodwaters reached...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 17, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of WH Group Limited (HKEX:288), announced today that the company has changed the date for its...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 13, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods employees continue to work around the clock to determine the impact of the extraordinarily high levels of rain in North Carolina...

In an article released by Feed Navigator, writer Aerin Einstein-Curtis writes about how Smithfield Foods is expanding feed grain operations in Ohio. Read the story.

SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 07, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced that the company is fully prepared for the potential impact of Hurricane Matthew, specifically in North...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 07, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of WH Group Limited (HKEX:288), announced today that the company intends to file its Quarterly...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 03, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce that Stewart Leeth, vice president of regulatory affairs and chief sustainability officer, has been...

SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 21, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Smithfield Foods announced the expansion of its grain purchasing and handling operations by adding facilities in Harpster and Morral,...

Megan Pellegrini, a writer for The Provisioner, mentions Smithfield Foods as a leader in worker safety and training. Read the story.

Stewart Leeth, vice president of regulatory affairs and chief sustainability officer at Smithfield Foods, shared his opinion on standardized units of measure for antibiotic treatment in Randy...

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 2, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To celebrate International Bacon Day on Saturday, Sept. 3, Farmland, a brand of Smithfield Foods, is partnering with Royals Hall of Fame member...

CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Krakus, "The True Imported Polish Ham," is donating $2,500 to the Illinois State Department of the Polish Legion of American Veterans to help them...

CUDAHY, Wis., Aug. 18, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patrick Cudahy®, The Official Bacon of the Green Bay Packers, is excited to bring its Sweet Apple-Wood Smoked Flavor to Lambeau Field. The Pack...