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Mar 08, 2021, 13:41 ET Nathan's Famous® And Andy Cohen "Get Along Famously" In New Video Campaign

Earlier this year, Nathan's Famous®, the iconic New York-based hot dog brand, teamed up with another pop-culture icon from the Big Apple, Andy Cohen, ...

Mar 08, 2021, 10:00 ET Smithfield Employees, Local Volunteers Serve Hot Meals to More Than 2,500 'Hometown Heroes' Across Southeast North Carolina

Since Jan. 27, Smithfield Foods, Inc. has served hot meals to more than 2,500 healthcare workers and first responders across southeast North Carolina ...

Feb 26, 2021, 11:30 ET Truckload of Smithfield Foods Products En Route to North Carolina Food Bank Following Devastating Tornado, Winter Storm

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is dispatching a truck carrying nearly 40,000 pounds of protein to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina to aid...

Feb 26, 2021, 11:30 ET Truckload of Smithfield Foods Products En Route to Kentucky Food Bank to Aid Ongoing Recovery from Winter Storm Uri

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is expediting a truckload of protein donations to God's Pantry Foodbank, a Feeding America food bank in Lexington serving...

Feb 22, 2021, 09:30 ET NAMI Awards Smithfield Foods for Environmental Achievements

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce that the company's Orange City, Iowa; Springdale, Ohio; Lincoln, Neb. and Cudahy, Wisc. facilities...

Feb 19, 2021, 10:39 ET Smithfield Foods Dispatching Truckloads of Protein to Texas Food Banks in Response to Winter Storm Uri

In response to Winter Storm Uri, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is expediting two truckloads of donations carrying a combined 300,000 servings of protein to...

Feb 16, 2021, 08:43 ET Smithfield Foods Commemorates Football's Biggest Game of the Year with Donations to Kansas City, Tampa Bay Food Banks

This week, Smithfield Foods, Inc. will donate a total of 80,000 pounds of protein, the equivalent of 240,000 servings, to Feeding America food banks...

Feb 08, 2021, 08:30 ET Smithfield Foods Earns Silver LEED Certification at Maryland Distribution Center

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce that its distribution center in North East, MD has received Silver Leadership in Energy and...

Jan 29, 2021, 08:30 ET Smithfield Foods Commits to Reducing Sodium and Sugar 10%, Cleaner Labeling Across Products by 2025

Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced companywide health and wellness goals as part of its wide-ranging commitment to sustainability and continuous...

Jan 07, 2021, 08:00 ET Smithfield Foods' President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis Organ Appoints New Executive Leadership Team

Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced new executive leadership appointments following Dennis Organ's recent assumption of the president and chief...

Dec 15, 2020, 10:00 ET Smithfield Foods Provides $300,000 Grant to Hampton Roads Workforce Council

Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced the donation of $300,000 to the Hampton Roads Workforce Council (HRWC), a non-profit organization that...

Dec 09, 2020, 10:05 ET Dominion Energy, Smithfield Foods complete first-of-its-kind renewable natural gas project in Utah

Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) and Smithfield Foods, Inc., announced today they have completed the first renewable natural gas (RNG) project through their...

Dec 01, 2020, 14:28 ET Smithfield Foods Matches Donations to Feeding America for Giving Tuesday

Today, in recognition of Giving Tuesday, Smithfield Foods launched a weeklong donation matching campaign in support of Feeding America. For every...

Nov 24, 2020, 10:51 ET Smithfield Foods Commits $300,000 to Heritage STEM Camps Foundation to Increase Participation Among Minority Women

Today, Smithfield Foods announced a commitment of $300,000 through 2021 to support Heritage STEM Camps Foundation (HSCF), a not-for-profit...

Nov 23, 2020, 11:03 ET Smithfield Foods Donates More Than 38,000 Pounds of Protein to Local Food Bank During "Scouting for Food" Annual Food Drive

This weekend, Smithfield Foods, Inc. donated more than 38,000 pounds of protein to Feed More as part of the Heart of Virginia Council of the Boy...

Nov 20, 2020, 15:57 ET Smithfield Foods Contributes 80,000-Pound Protein Donation for 24th Annual Mayflower Marathon Food and Fund Drive

Smithfield Foods, Inc. today donated more than 75,000 pounds of protein to mark the 24th Annual Mayflower Marathon food drive, benefitting the...

Nov 13, 2020, 09:00 ET Smithfield Foods' Facilities Receive Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is excited to share that its Crete, Neb.; Kinston, N.C.; and Sioux Falls, S.D. facilities have been recognized by The...

Nov 12, 2020, 10:00 ET Smithfield Foods Announces $500,000 Grant to Support Education Pipeline for Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences

Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today that it has committed $500,000 to a two-year partnership with Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and ...

Nov 09, 2020, 10:00 ET Smithfield Foods Launches "Helping Our Heroes" Initiative Supporting U.S. Veterans

Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced the launch of Helping Our Heroes, a new initiative that expands upon the company's long-standing commitment...

Oct 30, 2020, 15:13 ET Smithfield Foods Donates Nearly 30,000 Pounds of Protein to Louisiana Foodbank in Wake of Hurricane Zeta

Smithfield Foods, Inc. has donated nearly 30,000 pounds of protein to Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana to aid ongoing...

Oct 27, 2020, 21:04 ET Pure Farmland™ Presents $10,000 To Raleigh City Farm As Part Of Its Pure Growth Project

Earlier today, Pure Farmland™ recognized Raleigh City Farm in Raleigh, N.C. and its positive impact in the community through a check donation of...

Oct 20, 2020, 16:32 ET Pure Farmland™ Presents $20,000 To Norris Square Neighborhood Project As Part Of Its Pure Growth Project

Earlier today, Pure Farmland™ recognized Norris Square Neighborhood Project in Philadelphia, Pa. and its positive impact in the community through a...

Oct 19, 2020, 10:15 ET Smithfield Foods Announces Planned Retirement of President and Chief Executive Officer Kenneth M. Sullivan in 2021

Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced that Kenneth M. Sullivan, president and chief executive officer, will retire from the company, effective in...

Oct 09, 2020, 09:00 ET Smithfield Foods' Wilson, N.C. Facility Recognized with Manufacturing Leadership Award for Water Reduction Efforts

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been recognized by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) as a 2020 Manufacturing...

Oct 06, 2020, 09:00 ET Pure Farmland™ Awards $100,000 To Local Gardens and Farms

Pure Farmland™ is proud to present the recipients of the 2020 Pure Growth Project grant program. After receiving 167 applications from community...