Smithfield Foods

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: http://bit.ly/4hOAHMP

Smithfield Foods: A grunting, rooting, squealing marvel of efficiency... Last week, Shane Smith, president & CEO, took our company public and now he's ready to tackle his biggest challenge yet with the best team in the business: getting Americans to eat more pork. As our industry produces over $50 billion worth of bacon, chops, and hams annually—far more than Americans consume—we're on a mission to entice U.S. consumers to fill up their fridges and freezes with our innovative products, packaging options and flavor profiles.

On Tuesday, leaders from Smithfield Foods rang the Nasdaq opening bell and took over Times Square, marking our return to the public market for the first time in a decade. Smithfield Foods is now trading on Nasdaq's Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SFD.

Since 1936, Smithfield Foods has been a staple on breakfast, lunch and dinner plates for millions of Americans and people around the world. Today, we're no longer just a food company — we've evolved into a clear leader in packaged meats, uniquely positioned to creatively meet the many flavor, occasion and packaging preferences of today's — and tomorrow's — consumers. And now, we’re proudly listed on Nasdaq.

Yesterday, Shane Smith, president & CEO, sat down with Nasdaq to discuss our return to the U.S. stock market and position as a packaged meats leader with a diverse and recognizable brand portfolio, an impressive roster of blue-chip customers and very strong financial position. When asked what makes him most proud to work at Smithfield, however, his answer was simple, "the people".