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Governance & Management

An Earth Day Message From Our CSO

As we celebrate Earth Day, I realize that because of my title as “Chief Sustainability Officer,” writing a message about today may seem trite or expected. I chose to do so anyway because I truly believe that environmental sustainability is one of the most important challenges facing all of us today. Read More

New National Academy of Science Report Highlights Global Food Security and Sustainability

On March 15th  the National Academy of Sciences, a private, non-profit society of distinguished scholars dedicated to the advancement of science and technology for the public good, released findings of a food security working group focused on finding sustainable means to feed a global population that is expected to reach unprecedented numbers during the next 50 years. Read More

Animal Care Council Quarterly Meeting

Our Animal Care Council meets quarterly to review our animal care practices, policies and techniques and to discuss how we can best adapt evolving practices to consistently deliver what we believe to be top-notch care for our animals. Read More

Meat & Poultry Honors Henry Morris

We are always thrilled when an employee’s hard work and dedication is acknowledged by others.

Henry Morris, Smithfield’s senior corporate vice president of operations and engineering, has worked in the meat industry for many years. His career path has taken him from Owens Country Sausage to Smithfield Foods. Along the way he has developed a reputation for hard work, excellence, innovation and integrity, and now a leading industry publication is taking notice. Read More

Knowlton Award Reception

Back in January, Larry Pope, our CEO, was honored with the 2012 Knowlton Award from Meatingplace magazine, a leading industry publication. According to the magazine, the award was given for his “outstanding contributions to the meat industry in the areas of leadership, enterprise, and service.” Read More

Business Ethics Think Tank Names Smithfield Foods Most Trustworthy Public Company

On Monday, we were named the most trustworthy public company in the United States by Trust Across America, a New York-based think tank that describes itself as an organization “dedicated to unraveling the complexities of trustworthy business behavior.” 

“We are honored by the recognition from Trust Across America,” said Dennis Treacy, our executive vice president and chief sustainability officer. “Every employee of Smithfield Foods and our family of companies should be proud.”

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Smithfield Hosts NAM Presentation of Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence

On March 25, we hosted a National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) event at our corporate headquarters. The event was held to present Virginia Congressman Randy Forbes with the Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence. This award was given to Congressman Forbes for his continuous support of manufacturers and their employees not only in Virginia, but across the United States. The award is nonpartisan and is given to any congressman who votes consistently in favor of manufacturers and their employees. Read More

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Congressman Randy Forbes was presented with the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence during a recognition event hosted by Smithfield Foods U.S. Congressman Randy Forbes (R-VA) answers questions from attendees at a recognition event hosted by Smithfield Foods Dennis Treacy, Smithfield's executive vice president, corporate affairs, and CSO presents Congressman Randy Forbes with the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence NAM Award Presented to Congressman Randy Forbes at Smithfield Foods Headquarters
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Congressman Randy Forbes was presented with the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence during a recognition event hosted by Smithfield Foods

Congressman Randy Forbes was presented with the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence during a recognition event hosted by Smithfield Foods

U.S. Congressman Randy Forbes (R-VA) received the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence today in recognition of his consistent support of manufacturers and their employees across the United States. The Award was presented at an event sponsored by Smithfield Foods, as a NAM member.

U.S. Congressman Randy Forbes (R-VA) answers questions from attendees at a recognition event hosted by Smithfield Foods

U.S. Congressman Randy Forbes (R-VA) answers questions from attendees at a recognition event hosted by Smithfield Foods

Congressman Forbes received the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence today in recognition of his consistent support of manufacturers and their employees across the United States. The Award was presented at an event sponsored by Smithfield Foods, as a NAM member.

Dennis Treacy, Smithfield's executive vice president, corporate affairs, and CSO presents Congressman Randy Forbes with the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence

Dennis Treacy, Smithfield's executive vice president, corporate affairs, and CSO presents Congressman Randy Forbes with the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence

Dennis Treacy holds a position on the board of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) who presented Congressman Forbes with the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence during a recognition event hosted by Smithfield Foods at their headquarters.

NAM Award Presented to Congressman Randy Forbes at Smithfield Foods Headquarters

NAM Award Presented to Congressman Randy Forbes at Smithfield Foods Headquarters

U.S. Congressman Randy Forbes (R-VA)] received the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence today in recognition of his consistent support of manufacturers and their employees across the United States. The Award was presented at an event sponsored by Smithfield Foods, as a NAM member.

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