Smithfield Foods

At Smithfield Foods, supporting the communities where our employees live, work and raise their families is at the heart of what we do—and Sioux Falls, SD is no exception. This week, we proudly joined forces with other agricultural leaders and employers to celebrate Ag Day in the area. During the event, we showcased our consumer-favorite brands and highlighted the daily efforts we take to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees.

Through our collaboration with the DeGood Foundation (Dolly Parton Imagination Library), Smithfield Foods recently teamed up with the Luter Family YMCA to host a storybook scavenger hunt for families engaged in the Imagination Library program. This special event welcomed young readers, ages 0-5, to the YMCA, where our dedicated Smithfield employees transformed beloved stories into enchanting experiences. Together, we’re proud to nurture young minds and contribute to building brighter futures for our communities.

As a global protein company and packaged meats leader, we're thrilled to share that our St. Charles facility recently donated over 90,000 pounds of Genoa salami to the Northern Illinois Food Bank. This protein-packed contribution will help ensure our local community members facing food insecurity have access to nutritious options. As Ashton Williams, plant manager, says, "Being a positive presence in the St. Charles community is vitally important to us and our relationship with the Northern Illinois Food Bank is key to ensuring we’re meeting the needs of our local community members."

In 2024, Smithfield Foods generously donated $50,000 to A Place at the Table in Raleigh, NC, to support affordable access to nutritious food through their innovative pay-what-you-can café and food truck. With the food truck now rolling and the café bustling, many of our dedicated employees spent Friday connecting with individuals where they are while fulfilling our mission to provide good food.

Today on Employee Appreciation Day, and every day, we celebrate the dedication and commitment our employees bring to our farms, facilities, distribution centers and offices. It's because of their hard work that we've become a leader in packaged meats, a driver of innovation and a beloved brand for many.

Smithfield Foods' Keller Watts recently sat down with Nasdaq to talk about how we're innovating today for tomorrow's tastes. At Smithfield, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We're constantly developing new products that not only meet the evolving needs and preferences of our consumers but also push the boundaries of what's possible in food.

Smithfield Foods' Isham Jay Bennett recently sat down with Nasdaq to discuss the core principles that guide our actions and drive our commitment to continuous improvement: Responsibility, Operational Excellence and Innovation. These principles underpin every aspect of our business and encourage our team members to bring forward new ideas and solutions, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit that keeps us at the forefront of our industry.?More below.

At Smithfield, we're dedicated to strengthening the educational fabric of our communities. This week, 16 of our committed team members participated in a "clean and care day" at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia. This comprehensive youth service organization operates in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Franklin, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, and on the Eastern Shore, helping young people in grades K-12 reach their full potential. Through programs that emphasize career and academic preparedness, healthy lifestyles and good character and citizenship—shared priorities with Smithfield—we work together to make a lasting impact.

Today, we're tipping our hats (and helmets) to our team members in Monmouth, IL as they have once again demonstrated their incredible generosity by supporting the United Way of Greater Warren County (UWGWC) this year. With the addition of Smithfield’s Employee Matching Gift Program, the total charitable donation exceeded $158,000, making it the largest donation UWGWC has ever received from Monmouth.

Smithfield Foods' CEO Shane Smith recently sat down with The Wall Street Journal. Get the full story here: https://bit.ly/4hOAHMP