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About Us
Hometown roots. Global reach.
At Smithfield Foods, we’re helping to feed a world of nearly 8 billion people. We provide families with wholesome, safe and affordable food while finding new and innovative ways to minimize the impact our operations have on the planet. It’s our responsibility, and our promise. We're found on tables everywhere
What Drives Us
“Good food. Responsibly.®” is more than something we say – it's how we approach our work.
Our Principles
Our business decisions are guided by our principles. Everything we do, every action we take, starts with these.
Our History
Our Hometown Roots
Our company traces its history back to 1936, when Joseph W. Luter Sr. and his son, Joseph W. Luter Jr., opened the Smithfield Packing Company in Smithfield, Virginia.
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Recent Company News
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MARGHERITA® DEBUTS 100% ALL-NATURAL CHARCUTERIE CUTS FOR THE ULTIMATE SNACKING EXPERIENCE
Smithfield Foods Partners with Grocery Outlet to Donate Truckload of Protein
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Smithfield Foods Donates $10,000 and Several Tons of Protein to Support North Carolina Tribal Community
Smithfield Foods Delivers 34,000 Pounds of Protein to Support Disaster Relief in Northwest Iowa