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Virginia Peninsula Foodbank has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for 18 consecutive years. Our vision is to inspire hope by leading the effort for a hunger-free and properly nourished community. For more information, visit us online at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4310545-1&h=1329073689&u=https%3A%2F%2Fhrfoodbank.org%2F&a=www.hrfoodbank.org\">\u003Cstrong>www.hrfoodbank.org\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nSince 1981, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore has proudly provided more than 400 million meals to our neighbors in need. Serving eleven cities and counties where one in ten neighbors are food insecure, we play a vital role in the fight against hunger by collecting, storing, and distributing nutritious food. In addition, we focus on long-term solutions towards self-sufficiency by addressing the root causes of hunger. Our mission is supported by a dedicated network of volunteers, generous donors, and compassionate community partners. Together, we strive to ensure that no one in our community goes to bed hungry. To learn more, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4310545-1&h=900923958&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodbankonline.org%2F&a=foodbankonline.org\">\u003Cstrong>foodbankonline.org\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> or find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and TikTok.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":505},"asset","Images",[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":508},"PDF",[],{"system":510,"elements":516},{"id":511,"name":512,"codename":513,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":514,"last_modified":515,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"2c8e8401-905a-42a3-9df1-8ce0b8260471","Smithfield Commonwealth Clash Marks Its Fourth Year of Food Donations for Virginia Communities with Over 250,000 Servings of Protein","smithfield_commonwealth_clash_marks_its_fourth_yea",[],"2024-11-15T14:19:07.6134373Z",{"headline":517,"url_slug":518,"sub_headline":520,"sub_headline_1":522,"summary":523,"contact":524,"release_date":525,"category":528,"html":533,"content":534,"images":558,"pdf":569},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":512},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":519},"smithfield-commonwealth-clash-marks-its-fourth-year-of-food-donations-for-virginia-communities-with-over-250-000-servings-of-protein",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":521},"Donations Headed to Local Food Banks Ahead of Historic \nUVA vs. VT Football Game at Lane Stadium",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":526,"display_timezone":527},"2024-11-15T14:05:00Z","America/Chicago",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":529},[530],{"name":531,"codename":532},"Brands","brands",{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":535,"links":555,"modular_content":556,"value":557},{"f14122c6-7bf3-459e-afbc-4c56ccbb714a":536,"b3b15897-1a62-4f80-a8a2-34284c8e30ef":542,"6d682e48-f8db-445b-bf6a-887b81ad627a":545,"9f105949-c94d-4227-90e0-71f247e69ef3":550},{"image_id":537,"description":538,"url":539,"width":540,"height":541},"f14122c6-7bf3-459e-afbc-4c56ccbb714a","Smithfield donated 60,000 pounds of protein to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Feeding Southwest Virginia ahead of the Commonwealth Clash football game.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/e40310db-910f-46fd-974e-e5f385ecd521/Smithfield_Foods_Donates.jpg",400,267,{"image_id":543,"description":538,"url":544,"width":540,"height":541},"b3b15897-1a62-4f80-a8a2-34284c8e30ef","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/7735f753-687c-4ded-9319-326387caed70/Smithfield_Foods_Donation_Truck.jpg",{"image_id":546,"description":547,"url":548,"width":540,"height":549},"6d682e48-f8db-445b-bf6a-887b81ad627a","Blue Ridge Area Food Bank logo","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/da8fc0a5-57ea-410d-840d-24b75f51c98c/Blue_Ridge_Area_Food_Bank.jpg",123,{"image_id":551,"description":552,"url":553,"width":540,"height":554},"9f105949-c94d-4227-90e0-71f247e69ef3","Feeding Southwest Virginia logo","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/6deae92a-e655-4fcd-a4fe-0b7059dea06a/Feeding_Southwest_Virginia.jpg",247,{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4304260-1&h=2228951766&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfield.com%2F&a=Smithfield\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>® marked the upcoming Commonwealth Clash football game between the University of Virginia (UVA) and Virginia Tech (VT) with a substantial food donation to support Virginia communities. As the presenting sponsor of the Commonwealth Clash, and as a part of Smithfield's Helping Hungry Homes® initiative, two trucks were packed and dispatched from the company's headquarters with food donations totaling more than 60,000 pounds of protein – one heading to Blue Ridge Area Food Bank near Charlottesville, Virginia, and the other to Feeding Southwest Virginia near Blacksburg, Virginia. These donations will benefit the communities in both areas, helping provide resources to those in need ahead of the Clash game.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"f14122c6-7bf3-459e-afbc-4c56ccbb714a\" data-image-id=\"f14122c6-7bf3-459e-afbc-4c56ccbb714a\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/e40310db-910f-46fd-974e-e5f385ecd521/Smithfield_Foods_Donates.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"f14122c6-7bf3-459e-afbc-4c56ccbb714a\" data-image-id=\"f14122c6-7bf3-459e-afbc-4c56ccbb714a\" alt=\"Smithfield donated 60,000 pounds of protein to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Feeding Southwest Virginia ahead of the Commonwealth Clash football game.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"b3b15897-1a62-4f80-a8a2-34284c8e30ef\" data-image-id=\"b3b15897-1a62-4f80-a8a2-34284c8e30ef\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/7735f753-687c-4ded-9319-326387caed70/Smithfield_Foods_Donation_Truck.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"b3b15897-1a62-4f80-a8a2-34284c8e30ef\" data-image-id=\"b3b15897-1a62-4f80-a8a2-34284c8e30ef\" alt=\"Smithfield donated 60,000 pounds of protein to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Feeding Southwest Virginia ahead of the Commonwealth Clash football game.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"6d682e48-f8db-445b-bf6a-887b81ad627a\" data-image-id=\"6d682e48-f8db-445b-bf6a-887b81ad627a\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/da8fc0a5-57ea-410d-840d-24b75f51c98c/Blue_Ridge_Area_Food_Bank.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"6d682e48-f8db-445b-bf6a-887b81ad627a\" data-image-id=\"6d682e48-f8db-445b-bf6a-887b81ad627a\" alt=\"Blue Ridge Area Food Bank logo\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"9f105949-c94d-4227-90e0-71f247e69ef3\" data-image-id=\"9f105949-c94d-4227-90e0-71f247e69ef3\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/6deae92a-e655-4fcd-a4fe-0b7059dea06a/Feeding_Southwest_Virginia.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"9f105949-c94d-4227-90e0-71f247e69ef3\" data-image-id=\"9f105949-c94d-4227-90e0-71f247e69ef3\" alt=\"Feeding Southwest Virginia logo\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>\"The Commonwealth Clash is about more than just sports,\" remarked Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. \"It's an opportunity for us to come together as a community and lend support to those who need it most. We're proud to contribute to local food banks and make an impact in these communities.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The event, held at Smithfield's facility, brought together representatives of UVA and VT and the food banks, fostering both community spirit and a shared purpose of service. By encouraging fans of both schools to rally behind this cause, Smithfield highlighted the deeper meaning of the Commonwealth Clash – a rivalry that dates back more than 125 years.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The football game will take place at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, on Nov. 30. Smithfield urges fans of both teams to consider donating to their local food banks to further this collective effort.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"To once again be a part of the community-supported initiative surrounding the Commonwealth Clash, the ones who ultimately win are the residents of southwest Virginia,\" said Pamela Irvine, president and CEO for Feeding Southwest Virginia. \"We are thankful for the support leading up to the holidays to provide much-needed center-of-the-plate protein.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Smithfield truly understands the impact that this generous donation will provide to the residents of our community,\" said Michael McKee, CEO of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. \"We are grateful for their continued support to alleviate hunger in our area.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Virginia Tech Athletics is honored to team up with Smithfield and support their impactful Helping Hungry Homes initiative,\" said Brad Wurthman, executive associate athletic director/external affairs and advancement for Virginia Tech. \"As a longtime partner of the Hokies and the presenting sponsor of the Commonwealth Clash, Smithfield demonstrates their deep commitment to making a difference in our communities. Their generous food donation ahead of the Clash is a meaningful way to support Virginia families and underscores the power of collaboration in addressing food insecurity. We're proud to join Smithfield in their efforts to help our neighbors in need and to bring positive change to communities across the Commonwealth.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Virginia Tech Athletics appreciates the continued partnership and commitment from Smithfield to our surrounding communities as well as our athletics department.  Their support is vital to helping those in need, and we look forward to seeing the growing impact Smithfield makes each year,\" Tyler Jones, deputy athletics director for Virginia Tech. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nSmithfield® isn't only a leading provider of high-quality pork products. We're a leading provider of the most important part of any meal: premium, high-quality meat. And we take our meat duties seriously. After all, the rest of the meal is just a side dish. Smithfield products were first introduced in 1936 in Smithfield, Virginia, by people who lived for the love of meat. Today, the Smithfield brand stands for craftsmanship, authenticity, and pure passion as we continue to give meat-lovers across the country the deliciousness they crave: our classic bacon, slow-smoked holiday hams, hand-trimmed ribs, marinated fresh pork, smoked meats, and even more meaty magic. All Smithfield products not only meet our customers' high flavor standards but also meet the highest quality and safety standards in the industry. All while being produced right here in the USA. To learn more about the Smithfield portfolio of products, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4304260-1&h=4060232359&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfield.com%2F&a=www.Smithfield.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.Smithfield.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4304260-1&h=2498450706&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsmithfieldbrand%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4304260-1&h=3496302608&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldbrand%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4304260-1&h=416934055&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldbrand%2F&a=X+(formally+known+as+Twitter)\">\u003Cstrong>X (formally known as Twitter)\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. Smithfield® is a brand of Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods  \u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nThe Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief organization serving Western and Central Virginia. Founded in 1981, the Food Bank serves 25 counties and 8 cities through distribution centers in Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Winchester, and its headquarters in Verona. Each month, the Food Bank supports an average of 148,200 guest visits, reaching record numbers of Virginians through a network of nearly 400 community partners—food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and program sites. As a partner food bank of Feeding America®, the nation's largest hunger-relief organization, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank pledges to continue innovating and adapting to secure, store, and distribute more food to more individuals, families, children, and seniors experiencing hunger. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4304260-1&h=2646562321&u=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__http%3A%2Fwww.brafb.org__%3B!!M_VjBzFLF8g!P0u0fkGnbpk_mfYIHMGx3cGEgGK38lBPKrNIosny_Qb9epJpuwr4XBRGVF1z9ih4T8X-cG5-orQ_cBxhluBNVg%24&a=www.brafb.org\">\u003Cstrong>www.brafb.org\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Feeding Southwest Virginia Food Bank\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nFeeding Southwest Virginia is a partner of Feeding America. For the last four decades, the Food Bank's ultimate mission has been to nourish neighbors, engage community partners, and develop solutions to address food insecurity. The primary function of the Food Bank is to secure and distribute large quantities of food for our neighbors. Approximately $34 million worth of food and grocery related products are channeled annually through more than 400 food pantries and meal programs throughout our 26-county and nine-city service region. Visit feedingswva.org for more information.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":559},[560],{"name":561,"description":562,"type":563,"size":564,"url":565,"width":566,"height":567,"renditions":568},"Smithfield_Commonwealth_Clash_Logo.jpg","Smithfield Commonwealth Clash logo","image/jpeg",10607,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/29773dcb-8a6c-4ddd-80d8-b9485b1ce53a/Smithfield_Commonwealth_Clash_Logo.jpg",199,100,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":570},[],{"system":572,"elements":578},{"id":573,"name":574,"codename":575,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":576,"last_modified":577,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"962e3285-3abc-4fae-b028-2f289f6d27b6","Smithfield Foods Statement on Settlement with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry","smithfield_foods_statement_on_settlement_with_minn",[],"2024-11-14T16:28:15.3866395Z",{"headline":579,"url_slug":581,"sub_headline":583,"sub_headline_1":584,"summary":585,"contact":586,"release_date":588,"category":590,"html":595,"content":596,"images":601,"pdf":603},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":580},"Smithfield Foods Statement on Settlement with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry ",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":582},"smithfield-foods-statement-on-settlement-with-minnesota-department-of-labor-and-industry",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":587},"Ray Atkinson\nSmithfield Foods, Inc.\n(757) 576-1383\nratkinson@smithfield.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":589,"display_timezone":527},"2024-11-14T16:30:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":591},[592],{"name":593,"codename":594},"Featured","featured",{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":597,"links":598,"modular_content":599,"value":600},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smithfield, Va., Nov. 14, 2024\u003C/strong> — Smithfield Foods, Inc., today issued the following statement regarding a settlement with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>More than a year ago, on April 13, 2023, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) conducted an on-site inspection of Smithfield’s St. James, Minnesota, food production facility. Following this inspection, DLI claimed that Smithfield employed 11 underage individuals at the facility at some point between April 13, 2021 and April 13, 2023, and served Smithfield with a compliance order on July 26, 2023.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield contested DLI’s claims and denies that we knowingly hired anyone under the age of 18 to work in our St. James facility. We have not admitted liability as part of this settlement; however, in the interest of preventing the distraction of prolonged litigation, we have agreed to settle this matter.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield is committed to maintaining a safe workplace and complying with all applicable employment laws and regulations. We wholeheartedly agree that individuals under the age of 18 have no place working in meatpacking or processing facilities. As a matter of policy, Smithfield Foods, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not employ anyone under the age of 18 to work in any of our processing facilities. Additionally, we require our suppliers, including our third-party sanitation service providers, to follow this policy.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield screens all individuals we hire through E-Verify, a federal system that validates employment eligibility of U.S. citizens and non-citizens based on records available to the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. Unfortunately, E-Verify does not prevent incidences of identity theft or document fraud or detect all such incidences when they occur.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Each of the 11 alleged underage individuals passed the E-Verify system by using false identification. Each used a different name to obtain employment with Smithfield than the name by which DLI identified them to Smithfield.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Because identity theft and fraud are prevalent in the U.S. labor force, Smithfield has taken proactive steps to enforce our policy prohibiting the employment of minors, including: \u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n \u003Cli>Consistent and increased communications within the company to reinforce our policy prohibiting the employment of minors, which emphasize that all our employees – especially supervisors – are responsible for enforcing this prohibition and for raising any concerns about underage workers.\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Additional signage at our processing facilities with reminders that all employees must be over the age of 18 and stressing the importance of vigilance and reporting any concerns.\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Refresher training for all human resources staff on I-9 procedures, detecting identity fraud among job candidates and new hires, and detecting document irregularities and informational inconsistencies that might suggest that a candidate or new hire is under the age of 18.\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>I-9 audits conducted as part of our internal program of human resources audits. \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Visual inspection protocols for all shifts with enhanced visual screening for temporary workers and employees of third-party sanitation contractors. The inspection protocols require, among other things, that temporary and contract sanitation workers be issued a Smithfield ID badge with a photo of the worker only after their identify is confirmed. Our on-site security staff, as well as Smithfield managers, compare workers’ faces to the photos on their badge IDs. \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Annual Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) audits, including during third shifts when sanitation contractors are present at the facility. \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Continuing to have in place and publicize a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that prohibits all human rights abuses, including the employment of minors.\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Distributed an enhanced policy specifically targeting the prohibition against underage labor and making all employees, particularly supervisors and above, responsible for reporting any violations of that policy.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>With our temporary labor agency partners and our sanitation contractors, we have:  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n \u003Cli>Reinforced Smithfield’s expectation of full compliance with all work eligibility laws, including maintaining and enforcing a robust system for detecting identity theft and fraud. \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Expressed our expectation that all agencies and contractors will use E-Verify. \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Advised them of Smithfield’s visual inspection protocols. \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Reviewed contractor procedures to ensure compliance with work eligibility laws.\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Negotiated contractual provisions documenting these expectations. \u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>All of these measures are consistent with the best practices for workforce age verification put forth by the Meat Institute. Smithfield will continue to follow these practices and will actively seek new safeguards and solutions.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and Supplier Code of Conduct may be viewed \u003Ca href=\"https://smithfieldfoods.com/about-us/policies-disclosures/\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Meat Institute’s Meat and Poultry Industry Best Practices Workforce Age Verification guidance may be found \u003Ca href=\"https://www.meatinstitute.org/sites/default/files/documents/Meat%20Institute-Final%20Draft%20Age%20Verification%20Best%20Practices.pdf\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":602},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":604},[],{"system":606,"elements":612},{"id":607,"name":608,"codename":609,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":610,"last_modified":611,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"a92843fa-7b5a-4b02-b5b2-836749bbb8c9","Smithfield Foods Earns Top Military Veteran Employer Awards","smithfield_foods_earns_top_military_veteran_employ",[],"2024-11-11T16:41:05.1437757Z",{"headline":613,"url_slug":614,"sub_headline":616,"sub_headline_1":617,"summary":618,"contact":619,"release_date":620,"category":622,"html":625,"content":626,"images":636,"pdf":638},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":608},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":615},"smithfield-foods-earns-top-military-veteran-employer-awards",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":621,"display_timezone":527},"2024-11-11T16:32:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":623},[624],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":627,"links":633,"modular_content":634,"value":635},{"00277aa9-9891-4638-9ca9-13e5fc679a4e":628},{"image_id":629,"description":630,"url":631,"width":497,"height":632},"00277aa9-9891-4638-9ca9-13e5fc679a4e","Cory Wasinger, financial planning and analysis analyst for Smithfield Foods and Air Force veteran, participates in Military Missions in Action’s Homes for Healing program that delivers gently-used furniture and household goods to veterans and active-duty service members and their families.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/5be0cf03-b51f-48d1-b22a-c0b282d015b5/Smithfield_DSC00902.jpg",333,{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods was recognized as a top military veteran employer by Forbes, Military Times and Military Friendly® for its commitment to veteran employment, career development opportunities and resources to help veterans transition to civilian life.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"00277aa9-9891-4638-9ca9-13e5fc679a4e\" data-image-id=\"00277aa9-9891-4638-9ca9-13e5fc679a4e\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/5be0cf03-b51f-48d1-b22a-c0b282d015b5/Smithfield_DSC00902.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"00277aa9-9891-4638-9ca9-13e5fc679a4e\" data-image-id=\"00277aa9-9891-4638-9ca9-13e5fc679a4e\" alt=\"Cory Wasinger, financial planning and analysis analyst for Smithfield Foods and Air Force veteran, participates in Military Missions in Action’s Homes for Healing program that delivers gently-used furniture and household goods to veterans and active-duty service members and their families.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>\"Smithfield is immensely grateful to the military veterans and their families who have selflessly served our country,\" said Jay Bennett, chief human resources officer for Smithfield Foods. \"It's an honor to be recognized for our veteran programs and initiatives, and we are committed to providing resources and support to veterans throughout their transition from active duty to civilian life.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Forbes \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4299448-1&h=2234822944&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fcompanies%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F%3Flist%3Dbest-employers-for-veterans&a=selected\">\u003Cstrong>selected\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> Smithfield as one of America's Best Employers for Veterans 2024 for its commitment to support veterans in the workplace. Selections are determined by a survey sent to more than 24,000 veterans on criteria such as salary, career advancement, civilian transition support services and benefits.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In addition, Military Times \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4299448-1&h=2485955644&u=https%3A%2F%2Fbestforvets.militarytimes.com%2Frankings%2Femployers%2Fy2024%2F&a=recognized\">\u003Cstrong>recognized\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> Smithfield as a Best for Vets 2024 Employer for its efforts to recruit, retain and support the veteran community through transition services. The survey is a comprehensive annual ranking of the country's best employers and organizations with military-connected programs and benefits. Military Times previously recognized Smithfield as a Best for Vets Employer in 2019, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4299448-1&h=3729053168&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2020-09-17-Smithfield-Foods-Receives-Best-for-Vets-Employers-Award-for-Second-Consecutive-Year%2F&a=2020\">\u003Cstrong>2020\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4299448-1&h=366423687&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2021-11-04-Smithfield-Foods-Receives-Best-for-Vets-Employers-Award-for-Third-Consecutive-Year%2F&a=2021\">\u003Cstrong>2021\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4299448-1&h=3912203982&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fsmithfield-recognized-as-best-agriculture-employer-for-vets%2F&a=2023\">\u003Cstrong>2023\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield also earned a spot on the Military Friendly® Employers list for 2025. The recognition is awarded based on an organization's commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Helping Our Heroes, Smithfield's veteran engagement program, honors the service and sacrifice of American veterans and their families. The program prioritizes veteran employment and career development and strengthens veterans' community and family support systems. Additionally, Smithfield Salutes, an employee business resource group, provides resources for employees with prior military service and helps active-duty personnel transition to civilian life.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4299448-1&h=1764957807&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fsmithfield-foods-donates-25-000-to-support-military-missions-in-action%2F&a=supports\">\u003Cstrong>supports\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> Military Missions in Action, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting veterans with disabilities, homeless veterans and members of armed forces and their families. Smithfield employees also volunteer to support the organization during its Homes for Healing program, which provides new or gently-used furniture and household goods to veterans and active-duty service members and their families in need of establishing housing stability.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield's programs to support veterans, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4299448-1&h=2821120898&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fcareers%2Fveterans%2F&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fveterans\">\u003Cstrong>smithfieldfoods.com/veterans\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":637},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":639},[],{"system":641,"elements":647},{"id":642,"name":643,"codename":644,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":645,"last_modified":646,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"5b242fc7-ca17-457b-9317-d53b924bb479","State Fair Event Draws 18 Truckloads of Most-Needed Food and Supplies to Support Helene Relief","state_fair_event_draws_18_truckloads_of_most_neede",[],"2024-10-29T17:59:18.0957808Z",{"headline":648,"url_slug":649,"sub_headline":651,"sub_headline_1":653,"summary":654,"contact":655,"release_date":656,"category":658,"html":661,"content":662,"images":672,"pdf":674},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":643},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":650},"state-fair-event-draws-18-truckloads-of-most-needed-food-and-supplies-to-support-helene-relief",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":652},"Food Bank supporters join Smithfield Foods to send the equivalent of 280,000+ meals to Western NC",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":657,"display_timezone":527},"2024-10-28T05:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":659},[660],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":663,"links":669,"modular_content":670,"value":671},{"045b66e2-c092-42ec-a320-0dccd7ffa9c5":664},{"image_id":665,"description":666,"url":667,"width":540,"height":668},"045b66e2-c092-42ec-a320-0dccd7ffa9c5","Hunger Relief Day check presentation","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/e558a26e-7706-49e1-822a-361a702e70f6/IMG_1484.JPG",266,{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>RALEIGH, NC \u003C/strong>– The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina (the Food Bank) is pleased to announce the total donations raised during Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day at the N.C. State Fair.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"045b66e2-c092-42ec-a320-0dccd7ffa9c5\" data-image-id=\"045b66e2-c092-42ec-a320-0dccd7ffa9c5\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/e558a26e-7706-49e1-822a-361a702e70f6/IMG_1484.JPG\" data-asset-id=\"045b66e2-c092-42ec-a320-0dccd7ffa9c5\" data-image-id=\"045b66e2-c092-42ec-a320-0dccd7ffa9c5\" alt=\"Hunger Relief Day check presentation\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>On Thursday, October 24, fairgoers from across the state donated six items of food, particularly items that are most needed in the wake of Hurricane Helene, in exchange for free admission. Thanks to their generosity, 18 truckloads of food and supplies will be headed to Western North Carolina to support our sister food banks. The event raised enough food to provide more than 175,000 meals and with a donation of 500,000 servings of protein from Smithfield Foods, the event raised the equivalent of more than 280,000 meals.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>This year, food collected during Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day will be donated to our sister food banks responding to the disaster in Western North Carolina. The devastation of Hurricane Helene is amplifying the hunger crisis in our state that already existed.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“We’re so grateful for the generosity of the community during Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day,” said Charlie Hale, interim CEO for the Food Bank. “The existing hunger crisis and the extensive damage from Hurricane Helene means our friends and neighbors need the support more than ever before and will for some time.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“North Carolinians’ generosity and willingness to help others in times of need is truly inspiring,” said Steve Evans, vice president of community development for Smithfield Foods. “Smithfield Foods is honored to do our part alongside our community by serving as the presenting sponsor of Hunger Relief Day, as well as donating 500,000 servings of essential protein to help our Western North Carolina neighbors as they continue to recover and rebuild from Hurricane Helene.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Over the 30-year history of Hunger Relief Day donations from fairgoers and sponsors such as Smithfield Foods have added up to more than 6.7 million pounds of food for the Food Bank. The community can learn more about the Food Bank’s recovery efforts and how they can continue to support by visiting foodbankcenc.org/Helene.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Among the largest anti-hunger organizations in the United States, the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina works every day to provide food to people in need while advancing long-term solutions to end hunger in our communities. The Food Bank and our Branch locations serve as the central hub of a network of 700+ partner programs throughout our 34- county region — including no-cost food markets, pantries, meal sites, and a host of initiatives serving children, adults, and seniors. Together, we’re working to overcome hunger and create an environment where everyone in North Carolina can thrive. Stay connected at foodbankcenc.org and @foodbankcenc on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":673},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":675},[],{"system":677,"elements":683},{"id":678,"name":679,"codename":680,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":681,"last_modified":682,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"357da39f-4203-4868-9073-0e9a4c483778","Smithfield Foods Partners with United Supermarkets to Donate 15 Tons of Protein to South Plains Food Bank","smithfield_foods_partners_with_united_supermarkets",[],"2024-10-18T14:36:48.8267969Z",{"headline":684,"url_slug":685,"sub_headline":687,"sub_headline_1":688,"summary":689,"contact":690,"release_date":691,"category":693,"html":696,"content":697,"images":706,"pdf":708},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":679},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":686},"smithfield-foods-partners-with-united-supermarkets-to-donate-15-tons-of-protein-to-south-plains-food-bank",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":692,"display_timezone":527},"2024-10-17T20:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":694},[695],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":698,"links":703,"modular_content":704,"value":705},{"bcd085b9-e635-4d4c-86d6-dad533af268a":699},{"image_id":700,"description":701,"url":702,"width":540,"height":541},"bcd085b9-e635-4d4c-86d6-dad533af268a","Brian Gordon, senior director of sales, Smithfield Foods; Scott Nettles, director of meat and seafood, United Supermarkets; and Dina Jeffries, CEO, South Plains Food Bank, announce the protein donation that will help take a bite out of hunger in West Texas.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/3cd7a3ff-6104-4897-a1dd-2a49e5db1bf6/Smithfield_4.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, in partnership with \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4281179-1&h=1693025996&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unitedsupermarkets.com%2F&a=United+Supermarkets\">\u003Cstrong>United Supermarkets\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, donated more than 30,000 pounds of pork products to \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4281179-1&h=736384192&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spfb.org%2F&a=South+Plains+Food+Bank\">\u003Cstrong>South Plains Food Bank\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> in Lubbock, Texas, to provide nutritionally important protein for West Texans experiencing food insecurity.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"bcd085b9-e635-4d4c-86d6-dad533af268a\" data-image-id=\"bcd085b9-e635-4d4c-86d6-dad533af268a\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/3cd7a3ff-6104-4897-a1dd-2a49e5db1bf6/Smithfield_4.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"bcd085b9-e635-4d4c-86d6-dad533af268a\" data-image-id=\"bcd085b9-e635-4d4c-86d6-dad533af268a\" alt=\"Brian Gordon, senior director of sales, Smithfield Foods; Scott Nettles, director of meat and seafood, United Supermarkets; and Dina Jeffries, CEO, South Plains Food Bank, announce the protein donation that will help take a bite out of hunger in West Texas.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>\"Smithfield's Helping Hungry Homes initiative is focused on supporting neighbors in need, feeding the hungry and fighting food insecurity,\" said Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. \"By teaming up with United Supermarkets, we can deepen the impact and difference that South Plains Food Bank is making for residents in West Texas.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Donated food items included bacon, ham, tenderloins and meatballs, which will provide more than 120,000 servings to help take a bite out of hunger in West Texas.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"United Supermarkets is honored to collaborate with Smithfield's Helping Hungry Homes initiative to support the South Plains Food Bank. As we approach the holiday season, this donation comes at a crucial time to aid all 19 counties served by the South Plains Food Bank,\" said Scott Nettles, meat and seafood director for United Supermarkets. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>South Plains Food Bank serves 19 counties in West Texas and has helped provide food to more than 50,000 households facing hunger this year. Established in 1983, the organization operates several programs such a mobile food pantry, children's program and senior food box program.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"We are incredibly grateful for this generous pork donation from Smithfield Foods. Protein is one of the most needed but often hardest-to-secure items for our neighbors, and this donation will make a significant impact in providing nutritious meals to families in need. Thanks to partners like Smithfield Foods, we are able to continue our mission of ensuring no one in our community goes hungry,\" said Dina Jefferies, CEO of The South Plains Food Bank.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield's hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes®, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states since 2008. Smithfield donated 30.2 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. in 2023 and has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield's programs to support local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4281179-1&h=2893822445&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\">\u003Cstrong>smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About The United Family\u003C/strong>®\u003Cbr>\nIn its 108th year of operation, United Supermarkets, LLC – d.b.a. The United Family® – is a Texas-based grocery chain with stores in 54 communities across Texas and New Mexico. A self-distributing company with headquarters and distribution centers in Lubbock, The United Family currently operates 99 retail grocery stores under four unique banners: United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos, and Albertsons Market. It also operates 39 convenience stores under three unique banners: United Express, Market Street Express, and Albertsons Market Express. The United Family also includes ancillary operations R.C. Taylor Distributing, USM Manufacturing, and Llano Logistics. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albertsons Companies, Inc. For more information, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4281179-1&h=2196242328&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftheunitedfamily.com%2F&a=www.theunitedfamily.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.theunitedfamily.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About South Plains Food Bank\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nThe South Plains Food Bank, Inc. Is a humanitarian resource responsible for securing, growing, processing, and distributing food to charitable organizations and people in need. The South Plains Food Bank, Inc. also strives to provide opportunities for people to break out of the poverty cycle. We are committed to alleviating hunger and giving hope to the hungry through our Children's Feeding Programs, Mobile Pantry and Farm, Orchard, and GRUB. Visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4281179-1&h=2044253395&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spfb.org%2F&a=www.spfb.org\">\u003Cstrong>www.spfb.org\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> for more information, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Contact:\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nRay Atkinson\u003Cbr>\nSmithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr>\n(757) 576-1383\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ca href=\"mailto:ratkinson@smithfield.com\">\u003Cstrong>ratkinson@smithfield.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":707},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":709},[],{"system":711,"elements":717},{"id":712,"name":713,"codename":714,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":715,"last_modified":716,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"e16ae128-9bb5-42de-9c9d-fd40fcc5283f","Smithfield Foods and its Employees Donate More than 600,000 Pounds of Food During Hunger Action Month","smithfield_foods_and_its_employees_donate_more_tha",[],"2024-10-09T12:40:34.8379485Z",{"headline":718,"url_slug":719,"sub_headline":721,"sub_headline_1":723,"summary":724,"contact":725,"release_date":726,"category":728,"html":731,"content":732,"images":747,"pdf":749},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":713},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":720},"smithfield-foods-and-its-employees-donate-more-than-600-000-pounds-of-food-during-hunger-action-month",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":722},"\nDonated food items to benefit local food banks across the country",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":727,"display_timezone":527},"2024-10-09T12:30:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":729},[730],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":733,"links":744,"modular_content":745,"value":746},{"7c5c480b-92af-4eb5-8fb8-50d665fe290d":734,"8c007357-766b-425b-8099-bf89ae1928f5":739},{"image_id":735,"description":736,"url":737,"width":540,"height":738},"7c5c480b-92af-4eb5-8fb8-50d665fe290d","Left to right: Kat Gregory, senior fleet dispatcher, Smithfield Foods; AJ Mcrae, diversity, culture and engagement specialist, Smithfield Foods; Rashaun Chambers, senior fleet dispatcher, Smithfield Foods; and Rachel Alexander, associate customer service specialist, Smithfield Fields, load collected nonperishable items into the Foodbank of Southeast Virginia and the Eastern Shore’s truck.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/f967c152-8e0f-41b6-a7e3-5cfd5ea9a79c/Suffolk.jpg",439,{"image_id":740,"description":741,"url":742,"width":540,"height":743},"8c007357-766b-425b-8099-bf89ae1928f5","Left to right: Anel Coellar Sanchez, human resources generalist, Smithfield Foods; Renee Lynch, administrative assistant, Smithfield Foods; and Kara Thex, administrative assistant, Smithfield Foods, pack donated food items into boxes for the Laverne Food Pantry in Laverne, Oklahoma.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/8a8ec3b5-bc34-4fba-b06b-e79e8b37169f/Laverne.jpg",560,{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods employees collected more than 32,000 pounds of food and grocery items for the companywide food drive during \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4273854-1&h=2137973090&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.feedingamerica.org%2Ftake-action%2Fhunger-action-month&a=Feeding+America%27s+Hunger+Action+Month%C2%AE\">\u003Cstrong>Feeding America's Hunger Action Month®\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, a 28% increase from the previous year. The donated items are equivalent to more than 27,000 meals.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"7c5c480b-92af-4eb5-8fb8-50d665fe290d\" data-image-id=\"7c5c480b-92af-4eb5-8fb8-50d665fe290d\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/f967c152-8e0f-41b6-a7e3-5cfd5ea9a79c/Suffolk.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"7c5c480b-92af-4eb5-8fb8-50d665fe290d\" data-image-id=\"7c5c480b-92af-4eb5-8fb8-50d665fe290d\" alt=\"Left to right: Kat Gregory, senior fleet dispatcher, Smithfield Foods; AJ Mcrae, diversity, culture and engagement specialist, Smithfield Foods; Rashaun Chambers, senior fleet dispatcher, Smithfield Foods; and Rachel Alexander, associate customer service specialist, Smithfield Fields, load collected nonperishable items into the Foodbank of Southeast Virginia and the Eastern Shore’s truck.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"8c007357-766b-425b-8099-bf89ae1928f5\" data-image-id=\"8c007357-766b-425b-8099-bf89ae1928f5\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/8a8ec3b5-bc34-4fba-b06b-e79e8b37169f/Laverne.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"8c007357-766b-425b-8099-bf89ae1928f5\" data-image-id=\"8c007357-766b-425b-8099-bf89ae1928f5\" alt=\"Left to right: Anel Coellar Sanchez, human resources generalist, Smithfield Foods; Renee Lynch, administrative assistant, Smithfield Foods; and Kara Thex, administrative assistant, Smithfield Foods, pack donated food items into boxes for the Laverne Food Pantry in Laverne, Oklahoma.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>In addition to the food items collected by its employees, Smithfield donated more than 600,000 pounds of protein to food banks in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Virginia throughout the month of September. Equivalent to more than 2.4 million servings, these donations will help fight hunger in local communities across the country.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Smithfield Foods employees rise to the challenge every year during Hunger Action Month,\" said Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. \"Smithfield is proud to do our part to help alleviate hunger in local communities where our employees live, work and raise their families.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Hunger Action Month is a nationwide effort to raise awareness about hunger in America and inspire action. Smithfield's employee food drive donations will benefit nearby food banks to help address food insecurity across the United States.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"For people facing hunger, donations of protein are valuable during Hunger Action Month and all throughout the year,\" said Erika Thiem, chief supply chain officer for Feeding America. \"The unwavering commitment and generous support from Smithfield and their team members is vital to our mission to help end hunger.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield supports the Feeding America network of local food banks throughout the year with its signature hunger-relief initiative program, Helping Hungry Homes®. This program has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein in all 50 U.S. states since 2008. Smithfield donated 30.2 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. in 2023 and has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Feeding America\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nFeeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4273854-1&h=1148307973&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.feedingamerica.org%2F&a=FeedingAmerica.org\">\u003Cstrong>FeedingAmerica.org\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> to learn more.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":748},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":750},[],{"system":752,"elements":758},{"id":753,"name":754,"codename":755,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":756,"last_modified":757,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"414dac85-f69f-4c68-8f81-8717245a2391","FARMLAND® LAUNCHES MAPLE BACON-FLAVORED CIDER FOR THE FALL SEASON IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MINNEAPOLIS' NUMBER 12 CIDER","farmland__launches_maple_bacon_flavored_cider_for_",[],"2024-10-07T17:22:40.5037084Z",{"headline":759,"url_slug":760,"sub_headline":762,"sub_headline_1":764,"summary":765,"contact":766,"release_date":767,"category":769,"html":772,"content":773,"images":788,"pdf":797},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":754},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":761},"farmland-launches-maple-bacon-flavored-cider-for-the-fall-season-in-partnership-with-minneapolis-number-12-cider",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":763},"In Celebration of National Pork Month and National Cider Month this October, the Limited-Edition Flavor Will Be Available at Number 12 Cider's Taproom, While Supplies Last",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":768,"display_timezone":527},"2024-10-07T16:09:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":770},[771],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":774,"links":785,"modular_content":786,"value":787},{"33400f04-bfa8-44dc-8feb-9be55e256d84":775,"d9726b0c-ee6e-461a-89cb-c0c0d1b4e917":779},{"image_id":776,"description":777,"url":778,"width":540,"height":541},"33400f04-bfa8-44dc-8feb-9be55e256d84","Farmland® Partnered with Minneapolis’ Number 12 Cider to Create a Limited-Edition Maple Bacon-Flavored Cider During National Pork Month and National Cider Month in October.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/b2e876f2-9498-4706-b870-fc6407b063d9/Smithfield_Foods_Maple_Bacon_Flavored_Cider_Image.jpg",{"image_id":780,"description":781,"url":782,"width":783,"height":784},"d9726b0c-ee6e-461a-89cb-c0c0d1b4e917","Number 12 Cider","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/faede86c-653c-47d9-8b58-e75625261c88/Number_12_Cider.jpg",300,273,{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Everything's better with bacon, including cider! That's why this October – both National Cider Month and National Pork Month – \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4272034-1&h=394714035&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffarmlandfoods.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=Farmland%C2%AE\">\u003Cstrong>Farmland®\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is joining forces with popular Minneapolis-based, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4272034-1&h=2943727073&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnumber12cider.com%2F&a=Number+12+Cider\">\u003Cstrong>Number 12 Cider\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> to introduce a limited-edition Maple Bacon-flavored Cider. Starting Oct. 7, cider lovers age 21+ can try the unique, limited-time offering served on tap at Number 12 Cider, while supplies last.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"33400f04-bfa8-44dc-8feb-9be55e256d84\" data-image-id=\"33400f04-bfa8-44dc-8feb-9be55e256d84\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/b2e876f2-9498-4706-b870-fc6407b063d9/Smithfield_Foods_Maple_Bacon_Flavored_Cider_Image.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"33400f04-bfa8-44dc-8feb-9be55e256d84\" data-image-id=\"33400f04-bfa8-44dc-8feb-9be55e256d84\" alt=\"Farmland® Partnered with Minneapolis’ Number 12 Cider to Create a Limited-Edition Maple Bacon-Flavored Cider During National Pork Month and National Cider Month in October.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"d9726b0c-ee6e-461a-89cb-c0c0d1b4e917\" data-image-id=\"d9726b0c-ee6e-461a-89cb-c0c0d1b4e917\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/faede86c-653c-47d9-8b58-e75625261c88/Number_12_Cider.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"d9726b0c-ee6e-461a-89cb-c0c0d1b4e917\" data-image-id=\"d9726b0c-ee6e-461a-89cb-c0c0d1b4e917\" alt=\"Number 12 Cider\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>Farmland's Maple Bacon-flavored Cider boasts a one-of-a-kind flavor that embodies the essence of the Midwest, using locally sourced apples, maple syrup and natural smoked bacon flavoring for the perfect balance of sweet, savory and smoky. Each 12 oz. on-tap pour will cost $8. For those looking to take the Maple Bacon-flavored Cider home to pair with Farmland bacon, cans will be available for purchase in a four-pack at Number 12 Cider's taproom for $12 beginning in mid-October, while supplies last.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Keeping the celebration going all month long, Farmland's Maple Bacon-flavored Cider will be front-and-center during Number 12 Cider's sixth Anniversary Party on Saturday, Oct. 19. Get there early because the first 50 people age 21+ to order the limited-time offering will receive their glass for free, along with a coupon for Farmland bacon. Attendees can expect photo opportunities, live music and limited-edition wood-fired pizzas using Farmland bacon, including \"The Turk\" and the \"Holla Hawaiian\" pizzas. The event will take place at Number 12 Cider's taproom located at 614 N. 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 from 12 p.m.-11 p.m. CT, with live music from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. CT.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"At Farmland, we are committed to developing wholesome, quality and trustworthy products for our consumers throughout America's heartland and beyond. Partnering with Number 12 Cider, one of Minneapolis's top cider producers, on this unique limited-edition Maple Bacon-flavored Cider is just one way we can connect further with and celebrate the Midwestern community,\" said Clara Meschini, associate brand manager for Farmland. \"This one-of-a-kind blend of sweet and savory perfectly taps into the fall season, and we're excited for our bacon fans to try it out.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"We are excited to be partnering with Farmland for the delicious limited-edition Maple Bacon-flavored Cider,\" said Steve Hance, co-founder at Number 12 Cider. \"Our customers are always looking to try out new, unique flavor blends and this ultimate fall beverage is sure to wow with its combination of fresh apples, maple and smoked bacon flavors.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Farmland has a history of making great tasting products – ranging from bacon to specialty cut ham and sausage – that are tender, flavorful, and made with quality ingredients. All products are prepared and packaged in the USA and contains no MSG or artificial flavors, so you can feel good about incorporating them into any meal, morning, noon or night.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @FarmlandFoods and visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4272034-1&h=3016416975&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmlandfoods.com%2F&a=www.farmlandfoods.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.farmlandfoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> for recipe inspiration.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Farmland and Number 12 Cider encourage consumers of legal drinking age to celebrate responsibly.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Farmland\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nFounded in 1959, Farmland is the maker of high-quality, flavorful meats. Rooted in rich traditions of America's heartland, Farmland is committed to a strong work ethic, community, substance over flash, and wholesome, quality food that people feel good about serving. Farmland's robust portfolio of products includes varieties of bacon, sausage, ham and lunch meat. For more information about our products and recipe inspiration, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4272034-1&h=2032551385&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffarmlandfoods.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=www.FarmlandFoods.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.FarmlandFoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> or follow us on Facebook (\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4272034-1&h=3226287217&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFarmlandFoods&a=%40FarmlandFoods\">\u003Cstrong>@FarmlandFoods\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>), Instagram (\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4272034-1&h=2851865456&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffarmlandfoods%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=%40farmlandfoods\">\u003Cstrong>@farmlandfoods\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>) or Twitter (\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4272034-1&h=2398771064&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ffarmlandfoods&a=%40FarmlandFoods\">\u003Cstrong>@FarmlandFoods\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>). Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Number 12 Cider\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nNumber 12 Cider is named after the Minnesota State Fair Blue-Ribbon cider crafted by founders Steve and Colin. That award-winning cider was sourced from unknown, wild-picked apple varieties and could not be reproduced, yet Number 12 Cider strives to create that same magic with every cider it makes. A traditional cider-maker located in the heart of Minneapolis, Number 12 Cider strives to reinvent tradition one cider at a time. With 30 years of cider making experience, Number 12 Cider brings a fresh cider experience to Minneapolis. Opening our doors in 2018 + becoming Minneapolis North Loop's largest cidery. Number 12's taproom offers 16 lines of distinctive ciders, made using centuries-old techniques. The taproom offers a relaxed, cozy but modern atmosphere.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods \u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":789},[790],{"name":791,"description":792,"type":563,"size":793,"url":794,"width":497,"height":795,"renditions":796},"Farmland_Logo.jpg","Farmland logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)",24978,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/5e6dda0f-d396-40a2-b87f-7be979c3344d/Farmland_Logo.jpg",227,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":798},[],{"system":800,"elements":806},{"id":801,"name":802,"codename":803,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":804,"last_modified":805,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"63dd9e02-f2ff-4985-8bd9-a5ef32c56490","Smithfield Foods Supports Disaster Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina","smithfield_foods_supports_disaster_relief_efforts__63dd9e0",[],"2024-10-08T12:41:37.9492291Z",{"headline":807,"url_slug":808,"sub_headline":810,"sub_headline_1":812,"summary":813,"contact":814,"release_date":815,"category":817,"html":820,"content":821,"images":831,"pdf":833},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":802},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":809},"smithfield-foods-supports-disaster-relief-efforts-in-western-north-carolina",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":811},"Company donates more than 30,000 pounds of protein to Mercy Chefs to serve free, hot meals to Hurricane Helene flooding victims, first responders and volunteers",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":816,"display_timezone":527},"2024-10-04T16:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":818},[819],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":822,"links":828,"modular_content":829,"value":830},{"3b8e7df2-d69a-476e-b7de-3a4c4526be95":823},{"image_id":824,"description":825,"url":826,"width":497,"height":827},"3b8e7df2-d69a-476e-b7de-3a4c4526be95","Smithfield Foods volunteers load nonperishable items and supplies to support neighbors impacted by Hurricane Helene.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/d6235f67-70fc-403d-b57a-b2a5ae381605/Smithfield_Foods_Helene_Donation.jpg",334,{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods delivered more than 30,000 pounds of protein to \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4270993-1&h=3656638041&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmercychefs.com%2F&a=Mercy+Chefs\">\u003Cstrong>Mercy Chefs\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, a Virginia-based nonprofit disaster and humanitarian relief organization, to support Western North Carolina communities and residents recovering from Hurricane Helene.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"3b8e7df2-d69a-476e-b7de-3a4c4526be95\" data-image-id=\"3b8e7df2-d69a-476e-b7de-3a4c4526be95\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/d6235f67-70fc-403d-b57a-b2a5ae381605/Smithfield_Foods_Helene_Donation.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"3b8e7df2-d69a-476e-b7de-3a4c4526be95\" data-image-id=\"3b8e7df2-d69a-476e-b7de-3a4c4526be95\" alt=\"Smithfield Foods volunteers load nonperishable items and supplies to support neighbors impacted by Hurricane Helene.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>\"Devastation across Western North Carolina has left many residents displaced from their homes without basic essentials like water and electricity, leaving them wondering where their next meal may come from,\" said Steve Evans, vice president of community development for Smithfield Foods. \"Through our partnership with Mercy Chefs, we are deploying support to our neighbors who are suffering from the catastrophic impacts of the hurricane.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Donated food items included ribs, tenderloins and pork chops, and will provide more than 120,000 servings of protein.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Mercy Chefs' mobile kitchen, capable of serving up to 20,000 hot meals a day, is providing free food in Asheville, North Carolina, to anyone in the community in need. The team is also distributing meals to those unable to make it to the base of operations. To donate or find out how to volunteer locally, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4270993-1&h=3397558568&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmercychefs.com%2Fdonate-helene&a=mercychefs.com%2Fdonate-helene\">\u003Cstrong>mercychefs.com/donate-helene\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Mercy Chefs is bringing hope in the form of a hot meal to those who are hurting and have found themselves in an unimaginable place after Hurricane Helene,\" said Gary LeBlanc, founder and CEO for Mercy Chefs. \"This is some of the worst devastation I have witnessed in nearly 20 years of responding to disasters. Thanks to the support from Smithfield Foods, we can nourish thousands of residents and emergency workers across Western North Carolina, reminding them that they are not forgotten during this challenging time.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>North Carolina Pork Council also donated $5,000 to Mercy Chefs for recovery assistance.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"There is an overwhelming need for supplies and resources in Western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene's aftermath,\" said Roy Lee Lindsey, CEO for the North Carolina Pork Council. \"We're proud to partner with Smithfield Foods and Mercy Chefs to provide free, hot meals to flooding victims, first responders and volunteers as the community continues to recover from this tragic disaster.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In addition, employees at Smithfield's Tar Heel, North Carolina, facility collected more than 795 pounds of nonperishable food items that will be distributed by Clarkton Volunteer Fire Department to disaster victims. North Carolina is home to approximately 10,000 Smithfield employees and their families and is a large footprint of Smithfield's operations.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield has also coordinated with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture to dispatch two refrigerated commercial trucks and 24 pallets of water to aid in recovery efforts.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield's hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes®, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states since 2008. Smithfield donated 30.2 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. in 2023 and has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield's programs to support local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4270993-1&h=879117297&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\">\u003Cstrong>smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Mercy Chefs\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\n Mercy Chefs is a 501c3 founded in 2006 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The organization exists to provide professionally prepared, restaurant-quality meals to victims, volunteers, and first responders in natural disasters and national emergencies and partners with existing ministries with food service in underserved communities around the country. Since its founding, Mercy Chefs has served 27 million meals. In 2020, Mercy Chefs founder Gary LeBlanc was recognized by Southern Living Magazine as a \"Hometown Hero,\" and Mercy Chefs was named the 2020 Small Business of the Year in the nonprofit category by Inside Business and the Hampton Roads Chamber. In 2015, it received both the Virginia Governor's Volunteerism Award and the Hampton Roads Volunteer Achievement Award for its service.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4270993-1&h=1070863446&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmercychefs.com%2F&a=MercyChefs.com\">\u003Cstrong>MercyChefs.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About North Carolina Pork Council\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nThe North Carolina Pork Council is the voice of North Carolina's pork industry, representing pork producers and the partners who support them. North Carolina is the nation's third largest pork producer with 2,300 farms that raise 12 million hogs each year. North Carolina's pork industry supports 44,000 jobs and contributes more than $10 billion to the state's economy. Learn more at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4270993-1&h=1166925596&u=https%3A%2F%2Fncpork.org%2F&a=ncpork.org\">\u003Cstrong>ncpork.org\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":832},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":834},[],{"system":836,"elements":842},{"id":837,"name":838,"codename":839,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":840,"last_modified":841,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"13b8b733-e830-4752-a692-5d0518e3b472","Smithfield Culinary Introduces Smithfield Select Bacon, the Game-Changing, Fully Cooked Bacon for Foodservice Operators","smithfield_culinary_introduces_smithfield_select_b",[],"2024-10-01T13:45:24.8624663Z",{"headline":843,"url_slug":844,"sub_headline":846,"sub_headline_1":847,"summary":848,"contact":849,"release_date":850,"category":852,"html":855,"content":856,"images":870,"pdf":880},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":838},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":845},"smithfield-culinary-introduces-smithfield-select-bacon-the-game-changing-fully-cooked-bacon-for-foodservice-operators",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":851,"display_timezone":527},"2024-10-01T13:34:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":853},[854],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":857,"links":867,"modular_content":868,"value":869},{"ec5f5f92-34bc-4b05-8b86-0b62c45ecaaa":858,"50ecafee-793c-48d0-947e-1a697bcd8030":863},{"image_id":859,"description":860,"url":861,"width":498,"height":862},"ec5f5f92-34bc-4b05-8b86-0b62c45ecaaa","Smithfield Select Bacon","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/0148b66b-5498-4658-8781-378344b8748d/Smithfield_Select_full_color_logo_positive_Logo.jpg",238,{"image_id":864,"description":865,"url":866,"width":540,"height":783},"50ecafee-793c-48d0-947e-1a697bcd8030","Smithfield Select Bacon is ideal for a wide range of culinary creations – from classic breakfast platters to satisfying sandwiches.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/c59439d2-7885-4712-a4ac-646b079e2892/Smithfield_Select_RTE_Bacon_BLT_FF1.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4267938-1&h=2015253265&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldculinary.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Culinary\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Culinary\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, a leading producer of premium proteins, launched Smithfield Select Bacon, a fully cooked ready-to-eat option, as the latest addition to the company's platinum line of superior bacon products. This innovative offering is designed to provide an unparalleled sensory experience while significantly reducing time, labor and costs for foodservice operators. Smithfield Select Bacon delivers the rich flavor, appealing appearance and mouthwatering aroma of freshly cooked bacon without the hassle.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"ec5f5f92-34bc-4b05-8b86-0b62c45ecaaa\" data-image-id=\"ec5f5f92-34bc-4b05-8b86-0b62c45ecaaa\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/0148b66b-5498-4658-8781-378344b8748d/Smithfield_Select_full_color_logo_positive_Logo.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"ec5f5f92-34bc-4b05-8b86-0b62c45ecaaa\" data-image-id=\"ec5f5f92-34bc-4b05-8b86-0b62c45ecaaa\" alt=\"Smithfield Select Bacon\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"50ecafee-793c-48d0-947e-1a697bcd8030\" data-image-id=\"50ecafee-793c-48d0-947e-1a697bcd8030\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/c59439d2-7885-4712-a4ac-646b079e2892/Smithfield_Select_RTE_Bacon_BLT_FF1.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"50ecafee-793c-48d0-947e-1a697bcd8030\" data-image-id=\"50ecafee-793c-48d0-947e-1a697bcd8030\" alt=\"Smithfield Select Bacon is ideal for a wide range of culinary creations – from classic breakfast platters to satisfying sandwiches.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield Culinary's insights reveal that foodservice operators have traditionally faced the challenge of balancing convenience with the quality of flavor consumers demand. With the introduction of Smithfield Select Bacon, there's no longer a need to choose between efficiency and taste.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"We developed Smithfield Select Bacon in response to the growing need for premium quality fully cooked bacon that not only satisfies the senses but also alleviates the workload in busy kitchens,\" said Edward Wayda, marketing director at Smithfield Culinary. \"These ready-to-eat options allow operators to delight their guests with high-quality, flavorful bacon in a fraction of the time and with minimal mess.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Consumers have an irresistible appetite for bacon, with over 71% of diners agreeing that \"everything tastes better with bacon,\" according to a recent Smithfield Culinary \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4267938-1&h=155986681&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.prnewswire.com%2Fnews-releases%2Feverything-taste-better-with-bacon-says-71-of-diners-according-to-smithfield-culinary-survey-in-celebration-of-international-bacon-day-302231716.html&a=Guest+Check+survey\">\u003Cstrong>Guest Check survey\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. As consumer demand for bacon continues to soar, Smithfield Select Bacon enables foodservice operators to meet these cravings while optimizing back-of-house operations. The bacon can be heated in the microwave or on a flat top, ensuring quick and easy preparation. Operators can now deliver the same superior flavor and value they've come to expect from Smithfield Culinary, in a more convenient, ready-to-serve format.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Product Highlights:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Consistent Quality:\u003C/strong> Each slice of thick-cut bacon is fully cooked to golden-brown perfection, ensuring a flawless outcome every time. Its rich color, satisfying crunch, savory taste and irresistible aroma all contribute to a traditional bacon experience that diners crave and operators value.\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Ready in Seconds:\u003C/strong> Smithfield Select Bacon eliminates the need for time-consuming preparation and clean-up, allowing chefs to simply heat and serve. The unparalleled convenience reduces back-of-house labor and enables staff to focus on other vital tasks to enhance the consumer experience. \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Versatility:\u003C/strong> Ideal for a wide range of menu applications – from classic breakfast platters to satisfying sandwiches and more – the ready-to-eat bacon has a savory, Umami flavor that compliments a variety of culinary creations. \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Sustainable Shelf Life:\u003C/strong> Operators can depend on freshness with Smithfield Select Bacon's 360-day shelf-life.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield Select Fully Cooked Bacon is part of Smithfield's platinum line of premium bacon products, which also features ready-to-cook premium bacon items including Smithfield Honey Cured Bacon, Smithfield Pepper-Encrusted Bacon and Smithfield Log Smoked Bacon. Smithfield Select Bacon is available in 14/18 Style and 18/22 Style.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To explore the complete line of platinum-level bacon, recipe inspirations and more, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4267938-1&h=1519316313&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldculinary.com%2Fsmithfield%2F&a=smithfieldculinary.com%2Fsmithfield%2F\">\u003Cstrong>smithfieldculinary.com/smithfield/\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. Foodservice operators interested in Smithfield Select Bacon product samples or rebate opportunities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4267938-1&h=3016703070&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldculinary.com%2Fsmithfield%2Fsample-request%2F&a=smithfieldculinary.com%2Fsmithfield%2Fsample-request%2F\">\u003Cstrong>smithfieldculinary.com/smithfield/sample-request/\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Culinary\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nWith a dedication to culinary arts, innovation, and industry-leading sustainability, Smithfield Culinary leverages passionate chefs, culinary partners and R&D to produce high-quality products that inspire chefs and consumers alike. Foodservice brands within the Smithfield Culinary portfolio feature Smithfield® and Margherita® and Smoke'NFast®. Smithfield Culinary is the foodservice business unit of Smithfield Foods. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4267938-1&h=1934969590&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldculinary.com%2F&a=SmithfieldCulinary.com.\">\u003Cstrong>SmithfieldCulinary.com.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/strong> \u003Cbr>\nSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. 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With hog production operations located in Laverne, Oklahoma, we continually look for ways to give within the local community, and we are grateful to also have broader opportunities like this one to make a huge impact across the state.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Each September, the Feeding America network of food banks celebrate Hunger Action Month (H.A.M.) to mobilize volunteers and solicit donations in a continued effort to reduce food insecurity.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to encouragement from Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur in 2021 when noticing pork’s potential spotlight thanks to the H.A.M. acronym, Oklahoma Pork has worked with our members to encourage large scale donations like this one during September over the past four years.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“There’s so much to celebrate here,” shared Kylee Deniz, Oklahoma Pork’s executive director. “We have a fantastic champion of our state’s livestock producers in Secretary Arthur. We have incredibly generous members like Cathy and her team at Smithfield Foods. And, we have an inspiring partner in the Regional Food Bank who will deploy this massive donation across our state in record time.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield’s donation, equivalent to 132,000 servings of protein, included nutritious pork products of hams, bacon and more. The semi-truck full of food will be made available to the Regional Food Bank’s network of partners in communities throughout 53 central and western Oklahoma counties.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"We are so grateful for this generous collaboration. This is the perfect end to Hunger Action Month and will help provide thousands of nutritious meals to rural and urban communities across central and western Oklahoma,” said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Oklahoma Pork Council and Smithfield Foods encourage other pork producers to find opportunities to donate food, funds, or time to the Regional Food Bank or local feeding partners across the state. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.regionalfoodbank.org/ways-to-give/\">Click here to learn more.\u003C/a>  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>### \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Oklahoma Pork Council\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Oklahoma Pork Council, a farmer-led organization, represents the interests of all Oklahoma pig farmers. From large-scale commercial operators to first-time 4-H and FFA exhibitors, we hope every Oklahoman who raises pigs has been positively impacted by our mission. Partially funded by federally collected Pork Checkoff dollars, Oklahoma Pork promotes pork consumption, funds research, and educates consumers about the pork industry. For more information about this or any other programs of the Oklahoma Pork Council visit www.okpork.org or call 405-232-3781.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":916},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":918},[],{"system":920,"elements":926},{"id":921,"name":922,"codename":923,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":924,"last_modified":925,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"107bb207-6af7-4251-8f5e-64fe6764c33f","Smithfield Foods Establishes New GHG Reporting Framework","smithfield_foods_establishes_new_ghg_reporting_fra",[],"2024-09-27T12:49:40.5180613Z",{"headline":927,"url_slug":928,"sub_headline":930,"sub_headline_1":932,"summary":933,"contact":934,"release_date":935,"category":937,"html":942,"content":943,"images":948,"pdf":950},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":922},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":929},"smithfield-foods-establishes-new-ghg-reporting-framework",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":931},"More than 23 Million Dekatherms of Methane Capture Expected Through Biogas Joint Ventures by 2035",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":587},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":936,"display_timezone":527},"2024-09-27T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":938},[939],{"name":940,"codename":941},"Sustainability","sustainability",{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":944,"links":945,"modular_content":946,"value":947},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smithfield, Va., Sept. 27, 2024\u003C/strong> – Smithfield Foods has established a new greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting framework based on significant changes to the company’s operational footprint, improved data collection and reporting capabilities, and changes to Smithfield’s GHG calculation methodology.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“Smithfield was the first major company in our industry to adopt and report a comprehensive sustainability program more than 20 years ago, and we’re proud of our continuing track record in environmental stewardship,” said Stewart Leeth, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. “This new framework will provide production-based metrics for our customers to better understand the environmental impact of the food they trust us to produce.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Current GHG accounting rules under the Greenhouse Gas Protocol require companies to recalculate their baseline GHG footprint when there are significant changes in operational structure and calculation methodology. Together, these changes have made comparison to the company’s 2010 baseline and measurement against its prior targets not meaningful.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield’s footprint has changed significantly as it has streamlined and optimized operations to focus on the North American market. These changes include the carve-out of its European operations, closure of a large manufacturing facility in California, addition of new manufacturing facilities in Ohio and Tennessee, and the reduction of farm operations in Missouri, Utah, Arizona, California and the East Coast that has reduced its hog production output by nearly 20%.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Data collection, analysis and reporting capabilities have also vastly improved since Smithfield originally established a 2010 baseline.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield’s new reporting framework will utilize the improved data to calculate its GHG inventory in alignment with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the international standard for GHG accounting. The company’s framework centers on two areas: methane capture on farms and GHG intensity.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Methane capture:\u003C/strong> Smithfield will report the total amount of methane (metric tons of CO2e) captured on its company-owned and contract farms.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>GHG intensity:\u003C/strong> Smithfield will report metric tons of CO2e emitted per hundredweight, or 100 pounds of product produced.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield continues to further cutting-edge work in methane capture and manure-to-energy conversion with its joint venture partners Monarch Bioenergy and Align RNG. Smithfield co-founded these ventures in 2018 to develop biodigester projects that capture methane from manure on farms and convert it to clean, renewable energy.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Renewable natural gas (RNG) derived from biogas has an extremely low carbon intensity (CI) score and is carbon-negative, with digesters on farms capturing significantly more GHG emissions from biomass than are released from the RNG’s end use. Smithfield’s recalculation of its operational GHG footprint and revision of its carbon reduction goals also reflect revised accounting of biogas emission reductions attributable to these joint ventures. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The framework announced today, which will be implemented starting with Smithfield’s 2024 sustainability report to be published next year, will better quantify Smithfield’s GHG reductions using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol accounting standards and reflects the company’s continued commitment to measuring and reducing its impact on the environment.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Today, Smithfield and its biogas joint venture partners have captured more than 3.5 million dekatherms (MMBtu) of methane, or 1.37 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO2e), on farms since 2019 and expect to capture an additional 20 million MMBtu (7.84 MMTCO2e) by 2035.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":949},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":951},[],{"system":953,"elements":959},{"id":954,"name":955,"codename":956,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":957,"last_modified":958,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"151a15c8-0e20-4f4f-958a-1dfa94f226bc","Smithfield Foods Donates Grain Bin Rescue Systems to 12 Local Fire Departments","smithfield_foods_donates_grain_bin_rescue_systems_",[],"2024-09-11T13:52:54.7996975Z",{"headline":960,"url_slug":962,"sub_headline":964,"sub_headline_1":965,"summary":966,"contact":967,"release_date":968,"category":970,"html":973,"content":974,"images":979,"pdf":989},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":961},"Smithfield Foods Donates Grain Bin Rescue Systems to 12 Local Fire Departments ",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":963},"smithfield-foods-donates-grain-bin-rescue-systems-to-12-local-fire-departments",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":969,"display_timezone":527},"2024-09-11T14:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":971},[972],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":975,"links":976,"modular_content":977,"value":978},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smithfield, Va., September 11, 2024\u003C/strong> – Smithfield Foods donated 12 lifesaving grain bin rescue systems to local fire departments servicing nearby feed mills and grain elevators. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“Employee safety is a top priority at any farm or feed mill,” said Steve Evans, vice president of community development for Smithfield Foods. “Many local fire and rescue departments operate on limited budgets and resources, so we are proud to do our part to ensure first responders have essential tools to quickly and effectively respond to life-threatening situations like grain bin entrapment.” \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> The following fire departments received a grain rescue system:  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n \u003Cli>Yuma Fire Department – Yuma, Colorado \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Liberty Fire Department – LaPaz, Indiana \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Bethany Fire Department – Bethany, Missouri \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Mercer Fire Department – Princeton, Missouri \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Compton Junction Fire Department – Nevada, Missouri \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Trenton Fire Department – Trenton, Missouri \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Bladenboro Fire Department – Bladenboro, North Carolina \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Washington County Emergency Management – Creswell, North Carolina \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Laurinburg Fire Department – Laurinburg, North Carolina \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Warsaw Fire Department – Warsaw, North Carolina \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Dillon Fire & Emergency Management Services – Dillon, South Carolina \u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Surry County Emergency Management – Waverly, Virginia \u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>The grain bin rescue system called the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.greatwallofrescue.com/\">Great Wall of Rescue\u003C/a> increases survival rates in the event of grain bin entrapment. The lightweight wall sections work by being placed around the entrapped victim. Once inserted, the Great Wall of Rescue will stop the flow of free-flowing grain towards the victim and block any additional pressure that may be created from rescuers. Rescuers can begin removing the grain around the victim and inside the tube to allow the victim to exit.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield’s programs to support its local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/sustainability/helping-communities/\">smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/strong> \u003Cbr>\nSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. \u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":980},[981],{"name":982,"description":983,"type":563,"size":984,"url":985,"width":986,"height":987,"renditions":988},"Warsaw Fire Department (1) (1).jpg","Smithfield Foods employees donate the Great Wall of Rescue to the Warsaw Fire Department to aid in grain bin entrapments.",304737,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/385d6a16-e7bd-4cd8-bbb2-fa709ad9d00c/Warsaw%20Fire%20Department%20%281%29%20%281%29.jpg",1078,720,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":990},[],{"system":992,"elements":998},{"id":993,"name":994,"codename":995,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":996,"last_modified":997,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"8ff91e9e-2d8d-45a2-99e9-f86995fc655f","SMITHFIELD SUPPORTS FOODBANK OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA AND THE EASTERN SHORE AT NORFOLK TIDES GAME","smithfield_supports_foodbank_of_southeastern_virgi",[],"2024-09-11T00:50:28.6534271Z",{"headline":999,"url_slug":1001,"sub_headline":1003,"sub_headline_1":1005,"summary":1006,"contact":1007,"release_date":1008,"category":1011,"html":1014,"content":1015,"images":1020,"pdf":1022},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1000},"SMITHFIELD SUPPORTS FOODBANK OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA AND THE EASTERN SHORE WITH PROTEIN DONATION AND CANNED FOOD DRIVE AT NORFOLK TIDES GAME",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1002},"smithfield-supports-foodbank-of-southeastern-virginia-and-the-eastern-shore-with-protein-donation-and-canned-food-drive-at-norfolk-tides-game",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":1004},"The Smithfield Hunger Relief Day brings baseball and the community together to fight food insecurity",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1009,"display_timezone":1010},"2024-09-10T18:30:00Z","America/New_York",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1012},[1013],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1016,"links":1017,"modular_content":1018,"value":1019},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 10, 2024 \u003C/strong>– \u003Ca href=\"http://www.smithfield.com/\">Smithfield\u003C/a>\u003Csup>® \u003C/sup>partnered with the Norfolk Tides to bring more to the community than a fun day at the ballpark — it brought the community together to benefit the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore as a part of the Smithfield Hunger Relief Night at the Tides. As an extension of Smithfield’s Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> program, the brand donated over 26,000 pounds of protein — more than 105,000 servings — to the food bank to aid in hunger relief efforts for children, seniors and families. Baseball fans also rallied together to donate nonperishable food as they entered Harbor Park, with volunteers collecting more than 300 pounds of canned goods to benefit those fighting food insecurity locally.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“Smithfield is proud to support the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore with this protein donation, and the community and our volunteers really stepped up to collect an incredible supply of nonperishable items,” said Brendan Smith, chief marketing officer at Smithfield Foods. “We’re honored to partner with the Norfolk Tides on this initiative to help fight food insecurity in our area.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore serves eleven cities and counties across Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore, where one in 10 neighbors are food insecure or living with hunger. With the help of hundreds of community organizations and pantry partners, the foodbank provided more than 20 million nutritious meals last year.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>With one in five children in the U.S. experiencing food insecurity, hunger remains a serious issue in many communities, especially during summer months and the back-to-school season.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“The support Smithfield has provided for Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is remarkable, from bringing the food drive initiative to us to providing much-needed center-of-the-plate protein,” said Chris Tan, president & CEO, Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. “Smithfield has been a huge supporter of the local community in so many ways and we’re thankful for their partnership.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“Being a part of the Smithfield Hunger Relief Night at the Norfolk Tides and hosting this incredible food drive shows how well our community bands together,” said Joe Gregory, general manager, Norfolk Tides. “We’re proud to partner with Smithfield to support the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield's hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states since 2008. Smithfield donated nearly 28 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. in 2023 and has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smithfield\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/strong>Smithfield \u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> isn’t only a leading provider of high-quality pork products. We’re a leading provider of the most important part of any meal: premium, high-quality meat. And we take our meat duties seriously. After all, the rest of the meal is just a side dish. Smithfield products were first introduced in 1936 in Smithfield, Virginia, by people who lived for the love of meat. Today, the Smithfield brand stands for craftsmanship, authenticity, and pure passion as we continue to give meat-lovers across the country the deliciousness they crave: our classic bacon, slow-smoked holiday hams, hand-trimmed ribs, marinated fresh pork, smoked meats, and even more meaty magic. All Smithfield products not only meet our customers’ high flavor standards but also meet the highest quality and safety standards in the industry. All while being produced right here in the USA. To learn more about the Smithfield portfolio of products, please visit \u003Ca href=\"http://www.Smithfield.com\">www.Smithfield.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/SmithfieldBrand/__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!MUL_w3d1nze0sZrRXVBKW8olk_Haf1SyLGLijHUomMIsijCa9J7Rj1ptTLPjuCfTi_cfHbQIWKUqAZFiyNjjK9I$\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/smithfieldbrand/__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!MUL_w3d1nze0sZrRXVBKW8olk_Haf1SyLGLijHUomMIsijCa9J7Rj1ptTLPjuCfTi_cfHbQIWKUqAZFiY7DW57c$\">Instagram\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/x.com/smithfieldbrand/__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!MUL_w3d1nze0sZrRXVBKW8olk_Haf1SyLGLijHUomMIsijCa9J7Rj1ptTLPjuCfTi_cfHbQIWKUqAZFit6mbyz8$\">X\u003C/a> (formally known as Twitter). Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> is a brand of Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods\u003C/strong>  \u003Cbr>\nSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/strong>Since 1981, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore has proudly provided more than 400 million meals to our neighbors in need. Serving eleven cities and counties where one in ten neighbors are food insecure, we play a vital role in the fight against hunger by collecting, storing, and distributing nutritious food. In addition, we focus on long-term solutions towards self-sufficiency by addressing the root causes of hunger. Our mission is supported by a dedicated network of volunteers, generous donors, and compassionate community partners. Together, we strive to ensure that no one in our community goes to bed hungry. To learn more, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/foodbankonline.org/__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!MUL_w3d1nze0sZrRXVBKW8olk_Haf1SyLGLijHUomMIsijCa9J7Rj1ptTLPjuCfTi_cfHbQIWKUqAZFi-G7UoFI$\">foodbankonline.org\u003C/a> or find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and TikTok.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1021},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1023},[],{"system":1025,"elements":1031},{"id":1026,"name":1027,"codename":1028,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1029,"last_modified":1030,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"a21790f1-f652-466a-8185-2acd78cd3382","Eckrich® Launches the Official College Football Playoff Bracket Challenge as Season Kicks Off with Postseason Expansion","eckrich__launches_the_official_college_football_pl",[],"2024-08-28T20:00:27.7150007Z",{"headline":1032,"url_slug":1033,"sub_headline":1035,"sub_headline_1":1037,"summary":1038,"contact":1039,"release_date":1040,"category":1042,"html":1045,"content":1046,"images":1056,"pdf":1065},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1027},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1034},"eckrich-launches-the-official-college-football-playoff-bracket-challenge-as-season-kicks-off-with-postseason-expansion",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":1036},"The initiative highlights brand's dedication to celebrating both football fans and its loyal customers",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1041,"display_timezone":527},"2024-08-28T19:30:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1043},[1044],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1047,"links":1053,"modular_content":1054,"value":1055},{"2ec19871-8741-45da-96cc-713084a32fd9":1048},{"image_id":1049,"description":1050,"url":1051,"width":497,"height":1052},"2ec19871-8741-45da-96cc-713084a32fd9","Eckrich creates a real 12-pronged Sausage Bracket Skewer for the Official CFP Bracket Challenge","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/b894c2cf-1058-4625-8923-a635c64317fb/bracket_skewer_pr.jpg",281,{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4242494-1&h=3604189766&u=https%3A%2F%2Feckrich.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=Eckrich\">\u003Cstrong>Eckrich\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>®, the Official Smoked Sausage and Deli Meat of the College Football Playoff (CFP), is sponsoring the official new bracket challenge for the upcoming tailgate season in celebration of the playoff's expansion from four to 12 teams. Contestants will compete against one another by predicting the 12 seeds in the 2024-25 College Football Playoff Bracket to earn points with the chance to win bragging rights and prizes. This shift marks the first-ever use of a bracket for college football, and Eckrich is commemorating this milestone with a special promotion.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"2ec19871-8741-45da-96cc-713084a32fd9\" data-image-id=\"2ec19871-8741-45da-96cc-713084a32fd9\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/b894c2cf-1058-4625-8923-a635c64317fb/bracket_skewer_pr.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"2ec19871-8741-45da-96cc-713084a32fd9\" data-image-id=\"2ec19871-8741-45da-96cc-713084a32fd9\" alt=\"Eckrich creates a real 12-pronged Sausage Bracket Skewer for the Official CFP Bracket Challenge\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cbr>\nAs the title sponsor of the Official CFP Bracket Challenge, Eckrich® is also creating a real 12-pronged Sausage Bracket Skewer, a one-of-a-kind grilling tool that will be awarded to lucky fans who participate in the challenge by filling out a bracket, providing a fun, practical way to enjoy game day. In addition, the selected fan who fills out their bracket correctly will win a trip to the 2025 CFP National Championship in Atlanta, Georgia.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Eckrich® has always been dedicated to enhancing the game day experience. The Official College Football Playoff Bracket Challenge underscores our commitment to bringing college football fans and Eckrich® consumers together for an unforgettable tailgating experience,\" said Lauren Talbert, senior director of marketing for Eckrich®. \"As this year's title sponsor of the Official CFP Bracket Challenge, we couldn't be prouder to kick off another exciting season.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>ESPN sports journalists Marty Smith and Molly McGrath join the brand with videos to help explain the new bracket format, which kicked off on Aug. 24, coinciding with the start of the college football season.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Eckrich® continued its partnership with adam&eveDDB New York and Signature Sports Group to bring the Official College Football Playoff Bracket Challenge to life.  The agency developed the \"Just Add Eckrich®\" campaign with the latest 30-second spot, \"No Time to Cook Tailgate,\" which humorously portrays the high-pressure chaos of a cooking competition that can often be felt at your weekly tailgate party. The chef delivers a fully cooked delicious smoked sausage, highlighting how Eckrich® makes game day an easy win.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Eckrich® has been synonymous with college football for years. Our hope is the Eckrich® Bracket Skewer brings people together on game days to predict which teams make it to playoff. Twelve sausages to represent 12 different teams should make for a delicious debate,\" said Jason Ashlock, executive creative director for adam&eveDDB New York.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information on the Eckrich® CFP Bracket Challenge and to fill yours out today, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4242494-1&h=2814240724&u=https%3A%2F%2Fofficialcfpbracketchallenge.com%2Fcfp%2Fcfpbracket24a%2Fpromo&a=OfficialCFPbracketChallenge.com\">\u003Cstrong>OfficialCFPbracketChallenge.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. The campaign will run through January 20, 2025, the date of the CFP National Championship. To learn more about Eckrich®, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4242494-1&h=2081508526&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eckrich.com%2F&a=www.Eckrich.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.Eckrich.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and follow Eckrich® on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4242494-1&h=552924659&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEckrichMeats%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4242494-1&h=1066241581&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FEckrichMeats%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&a=X\">\u003Cstrong>X\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4242494-1&h=2924371027&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Feckrichmeats%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN\u003C/strong>. \u003Cstrong>A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING A PRIZE. \u003C/strong>Open to individual, legal residents of U.S. 18 years of age or older and the age of majority in their jurisdiction of primary residence. Contest begins 8/24/24 at 12:00:00 AM ET and ends 11/12/24 at 11:59:59 PM ET. Odds of winning random drawing will be determined by the number of eligible entries received in each entry period. Void outside the U.S. and where prohibited. Official Rules, including entry details and prize descriptions available at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4242494-1&h=1969842717&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.officialcfpbracketchallenge.com%2F&a=www.OfficialCFPBracketChallenge.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.OfficialCFPBracketChallenge.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. Sponsored by Smithfield Packaged Meat Sales Corp., 111 Commerce St., Smithfield, VA 23430.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Eckrich\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nFounded by Peter Eckrich in 1894, Eckrich has a rich heritage starting from a small meat market in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to one of the most recognized regional premium deli and meat brands on the market today. Through it all, Eckrich meats have been recognized for their great taste and supreme quality, craftsmanship, care, and pride. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4242494-1&h=1655656678&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eckrich.com%2F&a=www.Eckrich.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.Eckrich.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4242494-1&h=1943795698&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEckrichMeats&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4242494-1&h=1700094096&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Feckrichmeats&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4242494-1&h=1751720086&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Feckrichmeats&a=X\">\u003Cstrong>X\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter. Eckrich is a brand of Smithfield Foods. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ABOUT ADAM&EVEDDB\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nWe are a creative agency based in New York, San Francisco, London, & Berlin. We believe in the power of creativity to unlock business advantage. We are an agency that puts feeling first across every part of the communications journey. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1057},[1058],{"name":1059,"description":1060,"type":563,"size":1061,"url":1062,"width":877,"height":1063,"renditions":1064},"Eckrich_CFB_Logo.jpg","Eckrich® logo",6917,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/ba65264e-690b-4e32-86e4-6f08a384587b/Eckrich_CFB_Logo.jpg",87,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1066},[],{"system":1068,"elements":1074},{"id":1069,"name":1070,"codename":1071,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1072,"last_modified":1073,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"3bd8a04d-9379-4064-8714-3463533e60cd","Smithfield Foods Carves Out European Business","smithfield_foods_carves_out_european_business",[],"2024-08-27T13:58:43.2215925Z",{"headline":1075,"url_slug":1076,"sub_headline":1078,"sub_headline_1":1079,"summary":1080,"contact":1081,"release_date":1082,"category":1084,"html":1087,"content":1088,"images":1093,"pdf":1095},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1070},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1077},"smithfield-foods-carves-out-european-business",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":587},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1083,"display_timezone":527},"2024-08-27T12:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1085},[1086],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1089,"links":1090,"modular_content":1091,"value":1092},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smithfield, Va., August 27, 2024\u003C/strong> – Smithfield Foods announces the carve out of its European operations, effective today, to further accelerate the unique growth opportunities of both businesses. Smithfield Foods and Morliny Foods, previously known as Smithfield Europe, will remain subsidiaries of WH Group.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Over the last decade, Smithfield Foods has transformed its North American business by growing and significantly expanding the profit contribution from its higher-margin Packaged Meats segment while improving the cost structure and commodity market exposure in its Fresh Pork and Hog Production segments. Smithfield expects to continue to drive North American growth by building Packaged Meats share through product innovation, leveraging a well-recognized brand portfolio that spans consumer price points, continually optimizing its operations and through investments enabled by stable cash flows and a strong balance sheet.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield Foods’ North American presence includes a majority stake in Altosano, previously known as Granjas Carroll de México, a joint venture in Mexico and one of the nation’s leading suppliers of fresh pork.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Morliny Foods has adopted a region-specific growth strategy to address a more fragmented European market with different market dynamics than in North America. The business supplies fresh pork and poultry and packaged meats across the continent from operations in Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Spain and the U.K. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“It’s the right time to establish our North American and European operations as stand-alone businesses empowered to execute distinct strategies addressing different market environments and opportunities,” said Shane Smith, president and CEO of Smithfield Foods. “In doing so, we provide our respective management teams with increased decision-making agility, optimizing the performance and prospects for each business.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“We will benefit by being a nimbler competitor with a focused strategy addressing the European food market,” said Luis Cerdan, CEO of Morliny Foods. “We are confident this step will accelerate growth opportunities for our people and our company.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\n Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Morliny Foods \u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\n Morliny Foods is a leading European food producer. We sustainably produce packaged meat and fresh pork and poultry products for the international markets with operations in Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Spain and the U.K.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About WH Group Limited \u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\n WH Group is the largest pork company in the world with the top market share in China, the United States and markets in Europe. It owns many well-recognized and trusted brands and is differentiated by global market leadership in all segments of the pork value chain, including packaged meats, fresh pork and hog production. The group conducts its operations through Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development Co., Ltd., the largest animal protein company in Asia, Smithfield Foods in North America and Morliny Foods. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://wh-group.com/html/index.php\"> www.wh-group.com\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1094},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1096},[],{"system":1098,"elements":1104},{"id":1099,"name":1100,"codename":1101,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1102,"last_modified":1103,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"c90abcc8-df91-4440-87aa-37b0b1af0c7c","Smithfield Foods Donates $150,000 in Grant Funding to the National FFA Organization","smithfield_foods_donates__150_000_in_grant_funding",[],"2024-08-14T13:05:57.2613888Z",{"headline":1105,"url_slug":1106,"sub_headline":1108,"sub_headline_1":1110,"summary":1111,"contact":1112,"release_date":1113,"category":1115,"html":1118,"content":1119,"images":1124,"pdf":1126},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1100},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1107},"smithfield-foods-donates-150-000-in-grant-funding-to-the-national-ffa-organization",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":1109},"First round of annual grant funding to support 21 local FFA chapter activities and operational needs",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1114,"display_timezone":527},"2024-08-14T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1116},[1117],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1120,"links":1121,"modular_content":1122,"value":1123},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods donated $150,000 in annual grant funding to support local chapters and members of the National FFA Organization.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"FFA provides students with valuable learning opportunities and resources to succeed in their communities,\" said Steve Evans, vice president of community development for Smithfield Foods. \"We're proud to partner with FFA so that future leaders have the experiences and skills necessary to help create a brighter future.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The first round of grants totaling $75,000 was awarded to 21 local FFA chapters in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and North Carolina, with the next round to be distributed in October.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>As a corporate partner of the National FFA Organization, Smithfield has committed to providing annual funding for Smithfield's chapter grants program. The chapter grants program was launched in spring 2024 and offers FFA members the opportunity to experience and take part in activities in which they otherwise would not be able to.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"National FFA is grateful for Smithfield's partnership and commitment to impacting local chapters and members,\" said Molly Ball, president of the National FFA Foundation and chief marketing officer of the National FFA Organization. \"The $150,000 in grant funding that Smithfield is providing to local FFA chapters across the country will expand access to educational opportunities and provide the resources needed for them to thrive.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Grant recipients will use the funds towards chapter activities, operational needs and community service projects that support unique and innovative ideas aligning with Smithfield's focus areas of hunger relief, education and community vitality.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The second round of grant applications will open on Aug. 15, and the awards will be announced in October. Learn more and apply for Smithfield's chapter grants program through the National FFA Organization \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4232389-1&h=3604246578&u=https%3A%2F%2Fform.jotform.com%2F240725353613048&a=here\">\u003Cstrong>here\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield is committed to developing the next generation of leaders through donations to schools and education programs and providing scholarship assistance for 1,500 students globally by 2025. Last year, the company funded more than $2.5 million in education programs and awarded scholarships of more than $740,000 to 13 schools in seven states for the 2023–2024 school year. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4232389-1&h=471961842&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\">\u003Cstrong>smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4232389-1&h=1036052759&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" to feed a growing world population. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4232389-1&h=1151203113&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">\u003Cstrong>brands\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Gwaltney® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4232389-1&h=3348950543&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4232389-1&h=3151187052&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4232389-1&h=3029127751&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">\u003Cstrong>X\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4232389-1&h=2293364115&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">\u003Cstrong>LinkedIn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4232389-1&h=388163751&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4232389-1&h=3504861829&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">\u003Cstrong>Threads\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About National FFA Organization\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nThe National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,027,200 student members as part of 9,235 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4232389-1&h=3841935600&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdev-ffa-dot-org.pantheonsite.io%2F&a=FFA.org\">\u003Cstrong>FFA.org\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and on Facebook and Twitter.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About National FFA Foundation\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nThe National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations, and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders, and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4232389-1&h=1431459377&u=http%3A%2F%2Fffa.org%2FGive&a=FFA.org%2FGive\">\u003Cstrong>FFA.org/Give\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1125},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1127},[],{"system":1129,"elements":1135},{"id":1130,"name":1131,"codename":1132,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1133,"last_modified":1134,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"7ec008f7-a621-4aa2-8b0e-cc32f7fbf505","Smithfield Foods and Feed the Children Distribute Food and School Supplies in Local Communities","smithfield_foods_and_feed_the_children_distribute_",[],"2024-08-07T15:16:58.8026645Z",{"headline":1136,"url_slug":1137,"sub_headline":1139,"sub_headline_1":1141,"summary":1142,"contact":1143,"release_date":1144,"category":1146,"html":1149,"content":1150,"images":1159,"pdf":1161},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1131},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1138},"smithfield-foods-and-feed-the-children-distribute-food-and-school-supplies-in-local-communities",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":1140},"Smithfield donates $100,000 and thousands of pounds of food to host resource rallies and help fight food insecurity",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1145,"display_timezone":527},"2024-08-07T15:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1147},[1148],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1151,"links":1156,"modular_content":1157,"value":1158},{"d1f1c399-c2f8-4026-820f-79dad1a591c6":1152},{"image_id":1153,"description":1154,"url":1155,"width":910,"height":910},"d1f1c399-c2f8-4026-820f-79dad1a591c6","Smithfield Foods and Feed the Children employees help distribute food and school supplies to local children and families at the resource rally in Crete, Nebraska, on Aug. 6.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/d9e16aee-f3d6-4b27-8ea1-7f5815f315ae/Smithfield_Foods_and_Feed_the_Children_Employees.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods is teaming up with leading anti-hunger organization Feed the Children this back-to-school season to provide children and families with wholesome food items, backpacks, shelf-stable food, household essentials and more in three communities where Smithfield Foods operates as a local employer.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"d1f1c399-c2f8-4026-820f-79dad1a591c6\" data-image-id=\"d1f1c399-c2f8-4026-820f-79dad1a591c6\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/d9e16aee-f3d6-4b27-8ea1-7f5815f315ae/Smithfield_Foods_and_Feed_the_Children_Employees.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"d1f1c399-c2f8-4026-820f-79dad1a591c6\" data-image-id=\"d1f1c399-c2f8-4026-820f-79dad1a591c6\" alt=\"Smithfield Foods and Feed the Children employees help distribute food and school supplies to local children and families at the resource rally in Crete, Nebraska, on Aug. 6.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>Together, the organizations are holding three resource rallies, each serving approximately 400 families, to help take a bite out of hunger in local communities. The first rally was held in Crete, Nebraska, on Aug. 6, and future rallies are planned in Monmouth, Illinois, on Aug. 13, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Aug. 26. The rallies are made possible by a $100,000 donation from Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield Foods is also donating thousands of pounds of much-needed protein to the families served at the events, including products such as Smithfield® bacon, hams, ribs and loins.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Having access to safe and wholesome food is key to starting the school year off on the right foot,\" said Steve Evans, vice president of community development for Smithfield Foods. \"We're proud to partner with Feed the Children to ensure that local children and families have the support they need for success in and out of the classroom.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Children cannot thrive unless their basic needs are met,\" said Travis Arnold, president and CEO of Feed the Children. \"A widespread issue like childhood hunger will only be solved when enough people work together. Partners like Smithfield Foods are vital to our mission as we serve communities across the U.S.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>At each of these events, families will receive a 25-pound box of shelf-stable food including canned vegetables, macaroni and cheese and cereal. Families will also receive a 15-pound box of household essentials containing items such as shampoo, laundry detergent, razors and toothpaste. In addition, children will receive backpacks that contain a variety of school supplies such as notebooks, folders, glue sticks, crayons, pens and pencils as well as a shelf-stable meal kit.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>With one in five children in the U.S. experiencing food insecurity, hunger remains a serious issue in many communities, especially during summer months and the back-to-school season. With the cost of supplies steadily increasing, it can be difficult for many families to send their children to school with the materials they need to learn and grow in the classroom.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield also recently donated $500,000 to fund \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4227657-1&h=3482512823&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fsmithfield-foods-donates-500-000-to-feed-nc-children-during-summer-months%2F&a=SUN+Bucks\">\u003Cstrong>SUN Bucks\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> in North Carolina, a newly established, permanent USDA program that provides food assistance to children and families during the summer, and $100,000 \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4227657-1&h=867699454&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fsmithfield-foods-donates-100-000-to-two-pay-what-you-can-cafes-in-missouri-and-north-carolina%2F&a=to+two+pay-what-you-can+caf%C3%A9s\">\u003Cstrong>to two pay-what-you-can cafés\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> in Missouri and North Carolina.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield's hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes®, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states, as well as in Poland, Romania and Mexico, since 2008. Smithfield donated nearly 28 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. in 2023 and has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4227657-1&h=3513697641&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" to feed a growing world population. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4227657-1&h=2821970775&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">\u003Cstrong>brands\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Gwaltney® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4227657-1&h=724746865&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4227657-1&h=1467834386&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4227657-1&h=1478688313&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">\u003Cstrong>X\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4227657-1&h=1679809005&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">\u003Cstrong>LinkedIn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4227657-1&h=4220306649&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4227657-1&h=1011474171&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">\u003Cstrong>Threads\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Feed the Children\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nFeed the Children is a leading nonprofit committed to ending childhood hunger. The organization believes that no child should go to bed hungry, and so it provides children and families in the U.S. and around the world with the food and essentials kids need to grow and thrive. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Through its programs and partnerships, the organization feeds children today while helping their families and communities build resilient futures. In addition to food, Feed the Children distributes household and personal care items across the United States to help parents and caregivers maintain stable, food-secure households. Internationally, it expands access to nutritious meals, safe water, improved hygiene, and training in sustainable living. As responsible stewards of its resources, Feed the Children is driven to pursue innovative, holistic, and child-focused solutions to the complex challenges of hunger, food insecurity, and poverty.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For children everywhere, the organization believes that having enough to eat is a fundamental right. Learn how you can help create a world without childhood hunger at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4227657-1&h=2318844115&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.feedthechildren.org%2F&a=feedthechildren.org\">\u003Cstrong>feedthechildren.org\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1160},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1162},[],{"system":1164,"elements":1170},{"id":1165,"name":1166,"codename":1167,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1168,"last_modified":1169,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"48769e65-88c9-4e4e-9487-af58dbf8cfb6","Smithfield Foods Supports North America's Largest Environmental Education Program with $89,000 in Sponsorships","smithfield_foods_supports_north_america_s_largest__48769e6",[],"2024-08-02T14:06:16.9623537Z",{"headline":1171,"url_slug":1172,"sub_headline":1174,"sub_headline_1":1176,"summary":1177,"contact":1178,"release_date":1179,"category":1181,"html":1184,"content":1185,"images":1194,"pdf":1196},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1166},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1173},"smithfield-foods-supports-north-america-s-largest-environmental-education-program-with-89-000-in-sponsorships",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":1175},"2024 event theme highlights importance of renewable energy for a sustainable future",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1180,"display_timezone":527},"2024-08-02T14:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1182},[1183],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1186,"links":1191,"modular_content":1192,"value":1193},{"94295384-a9b6-45cd-a5e2-cea540a09311":1187},{"image_id":1188,"description":1189,"url":1190,"width":497,"height":632},"94295384-a9b6-45cd-a5e2-cea540a09311","Ohio students collaborate to complete an environmental module.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/c2884666-85d6-4d61-87fe-74251f291d1c/SmithfieldFoods_Ohio.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods is sponsoring the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4224838-1&h=4091905100&u=https%3A%2F%2Fenvirothon.org%2F2024-ny%2F&a=2024+National+Conservation+Foundation+(NCF)-Envirothon+Competition\">\u003Cstrong>2024 National Conservation Foundation (NCF)-Envirothon Competition\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, an international environmental and natural resource problem-solving competition that builds leadership experience for high school students, with $89,000 in funding.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"94295384-a9b6-45cd-a5e2-cea540a09311\" data-image-id=\"94295384-a9b6-45cd-a5e2-cea540a09311\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/c2884666-85d6-4d61-87fe-74251f291d1c/SmithfieldFoods_Ohio.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"94295384-a9b6-45cd-a5e2-cea540a09311\" data-image-id=\"94295384-a9b6-45cd-a5e2-cea540a09311\" alt=\"Ohio students collaborate to complete an environmental module.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>\"Empowering youth through educational programs and competitions like NCF-Envirothon is key to solving the planet's most pressing environmental challenges such as the need to create clean, renewable energy,\" said Stewart Leeth, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. \"Sustainability has been a long-term priority for Smithfield, and we're proud to support Envirothon to inspire students to take action in their local communities.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield provided $30,000 to be awarded as scholarships to the top three teams in the national competition, as well as an additional $59,000 to support 51 state competitions held across the country earlier this year.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"The NCF-Envirothon and student teams from across the world competing this year are grateful for Smithfield's continued support of the National Conservation Foundation and our programs,\" said Jeremy Peters, NCF executive director. \"Smithfield's sponsorship helps support the 50,000 high school students globally who participate each year and makes it possible to provide opportunities like NCF-Envirothon at the global level and in many of our partner states.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The 2024 NCF-Envirothon competition topic is renewable energy for a sustainable future, highlighting the ongoing work to build a vibrant renewable energy industry. Students learn about different sources of renewable energy, challenges facing the transition from traditional fossil fuels to renewables, environmental, economic and social impacts of energy consumption and how individuals can affect change in their communities.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield is a partner in two renewable natural gas (RNG) joint ventures: one with Dominion Energy, known as \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4224838-1&h=2646944857&u=https%3A%2F%2Falignrng.com%2F&a=Align+RNG\">\u003Cstrong>Align RNG\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, and a second with Roeslein Alternative Energy and TPG Rise, known as \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4224838-1&h=1167000745&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmonarchbio.com%2Fprojects&a=Monarch+Bioenergy\">\u003Cstrong>Monarch Bioenergy\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. These projects transform methane from hog manure into carbon-negative renewable natural gas (RNG) on farms.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The company's Grayson, Kentucky, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Tar Heel, North Carolina, food-processing facilities also produce biogas from wastewater that is used on-site as a replacement for natural gas or refined to create RNG that is injected into a local natural gas pipeline.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield's sustainability efforts and its 2023 sustainability impact report, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4224838-1&h=1539473253&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability\">\u003Cstrong>smithfieldfoods.com/sustainability\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4224838-1&h=724352292&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" to feed a growing world population. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4224838-1&h=1383179034&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">\u003Cstrong>brands\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Gwaltney® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4224838-1&h=3513825852&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4224838-1&h=2906593375&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4224838-1&h=2724234868&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">\u003Cstrong>X\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4224838-1&h=2656936352&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">\u003Cstrong>LinkedIn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4224838-1&h=30325908&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4224838-1&h=3322652342&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">\u003Cstrong>Threads\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About NCF-Envirothon:\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nNCF-Envirothon is a hands-on, environmental problem-solving leadership development program that includes a competition involving high school students annually throughout the U.S., Canada, China and Singapore. Participating teams complete training and testing in five natural resource categories: soils/land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife, and current environmental issues. The program combines in-class curriculum and hands-on field experience to provide an E-STEM program for students in environmental education, science, technology, engineering and mathematics.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>NCF-Envirothon works in partnership with local conservation districts and their state associations, forestry associations, educators, school officials and cooperating natural resources agencies to organize and conduct competitions on the local, regional, state and/or provincial level. Winning teams from each state and province advance to a final competition for the opportunity to compete for recognition, scholarships and prizes, as well as understanding of natural resources issues. For more information on this exciting program, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4224838-1&h=2142280443&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.envirothon.org%2F&a=www.envirothon.org\">\u003Cstrong>www.envirothon.org\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1195},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1197},[],{"system":1199,"elements":1205},{"id":1200,"name":1201,"codename":1202,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1203,"last_modified":1204,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"85c785a7-e080-4cdb-859f-384e5bfcc334","Smithfield Foods Completes Purchase of Dry Sausage Facility from Cargill","smithfield_foods_completes_purchase_of_dry_sausage",[],"2024-07-30T17:09:49.5916746Z",{"headline":1206,"url_slug":1207,"sub_headline":1209,"sub_headline_1":1210,"summary":1211,"contact":1212,"release_date":1214,"category":1216,"html":1219,"content":1220,"images":1225,"pdf":1227},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1201},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1208},"smithfield-foods-completes-purchase-of-dry-sausage-facility-from-cargill",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1213},"Contact:\nRay Atkinson\nSmithfield Foods, Inc.\n(757) 576-1383\nratkinson@smithfield.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1215,"display_timezone":527},"2024-07-31T12:30:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1217},[1218],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1221,"links":1222,"modular_content":1223,"value":1224},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smithfield, Va., July 31, 2024\u003C/strong> — Smithfield Foods has completed its purchase of a premier dry sausage production facility in Nashville, Tennessee, from Cargill. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The transaction fuels Smithfield’s strategy of continued growth in the value-added packaged meats segment, adding dry sausage production capacity of 50 million pounds per year. Production from the Nashville facility will support Smithfield’s existing portfolio of dry sausage brands including \u003Ca href=\"https://margheritameats.sfdbrands.com/en-us/\">Margherita\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://carando.sfdbrands.com/en-us/\">Carando\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://armourmeats.sfdbrands.com/en-us/\">Armour\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“With the added capacity from this facility, Smithfield is poised to continue to expand our packaged meats business in the rapidly growing dry sausage category,” said Steve France, president of packaged meats for Smithfield Foods. “We are pleased to welcome the employees at Nashville to the Smithfield team and look forward to continuing to serve the facility’s existing customers.” \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield has made formal offers of employment to all employees at the Nashville facility for the same positions they previously held, with a benefits package that includes comprehensive medical coverage, a free-tuition program and other benefits.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp># # #\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>” to feed a growing world population. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://smithfieldfoods.com/Our-Brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan’s Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"http://www.smithfieldfoods.com\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/SmithfieldFoods/\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://twitter.com/smithfieldfoods\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/smithfield-foods/\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/smithfieldfoods/\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.threads.net/@smithfieldfoods\">Threads\u003C/a>.\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1226},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1228},[],{"system":1230,"elements":1236},{"id":1231,"name":1232,"codename":1233,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1234,"last_modified":1235,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"329b168f-c8e9-4612-8487-217efa7893ed","Smithfield Foods Donates $100,000 to Two Pay-What-You-Can Cafés in Missouri and North Carolina","smithfield_foods_donates__100_000_to_two_pay_what_",[],"2024-07-29T14:18:04.9793939Z",{"headline":1237,"url_slug":1238,"sub_headline":1240,"sub_headline_1":1242,"summary":1243,"contact":1244,"release_date":1245,"category":1247,"html":1250,"content":1251,"images":1265,"pdf":1267},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1232},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1239},"smithfield-foods-donates-100-000-to-two-pay-what-you-can-cafes-in-missouri-and-north-carolina",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":1241},"Thelma's Kitchen and A Place at the Table each received a $50,000 donation that will expand access to wholesome food",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1246,"display_timezone":527},"2024-07-29T14:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1248},[1249],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1252,"links":1262,"modular_content":1263,"value":1264},{"ae38e8a6-cae7-4d38-8e7b-f1a1015366f0":1253,"868a05d3-8e91-447d-8156-0dcfcc59c8c5":1257},{"image_id":1254,"description":1255,"url":1256,"width":540,"height":783},"ae38e8a6-cae7-4d38-8e7b-f1a1015366f0","Smithfield’s Kansas City employees present a $50,000 check after volunteering at Thelma's Kitchen to help celebrate the cafe's grand reopening.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/5d6dca50-6952-41aa-bf35-293f210afbe5/Smithfield_Thelma_s_Kitchen.jpg",{"image_id":1258,"description":1259,"url":1260,"width":540,"height":1261},"868a05d3-8e91-447d-8156-0dcfcc59c8c5","Steve Evans, vice president of community development, Smithfield Foods, presents a $50,000 donation check to A Place at the Table during the ribbon cutting ceremony.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/41a18e81-ce46-401b-94dd-27c40c930926/Smithfield_Travelin_Table_Party_Finals_6.jpg",454,{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods donated $100,000 to \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4221120-1&h=3819607746&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thelmaskitchen.org%2F&a=Thelma%27s+Kitchen\">\u003Cstrong>Thelma's Kitchen\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, based in Kansas City, Missouri, and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4221120-1&h=3335692817&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftableraleigh.org%2F&a=A+Place+at+the+Table\">\u003Cstrong>A Place at the Table\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, to create affordable access to nutritious food through local pay-what-you-can café models.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"ae38e8a6-cae7-4d38-8e7b-f1a1015366f0\" data-image-id=\"ae38e8a6-cae7-4d38-8e7b-f1a1015366f0\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/5d6dca50-6952-41aa-bf35-293f210afbe5/Smithfield_Thelma_s_Kitchen.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"ae38e8a6-cae7-4d38-8e7b-f1a1015366f0\" data-image-id=\"ae38e8a6-cae7-4d38-8e7b-f1a1015366f0\" alt=\"Smithfield’s Kansas City employees present a $50,000 check after volunteering at Thelma's Kitchen to help celebrate the cafe's grand reopening.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"868a05d3-8e91-447d-8156-0dcfcc59c8c5\" data-image-id=\"868a05d3-8e91-447d-8156-0dcfcc59c8c5\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/41a18e81-ce46-401b-94dd-27c40c930926/Smithfield_Travelin_Table_Party_Finals_6.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"868a05d3-8e91-447d-8156-0dcfcc59c8c5\" data-image-id=\"868a05d3-8e91-447d-8156-0dcfcc59c8c5\" alt=\"Steve Evans, vice president of community development, Smithfield Foods, presents a $50,000 donation check to A Place at the Table during the ribbon cutting ceremony.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>\"At Smithfield, hunger relief is one of our top priorities and we're committed to doing our part to fight food insecurity in our local communities,\" said Steve Evans, vice president of community development for Smithfield Foods. \"Through the incredible work of Thelma's Kitchen and A Place at the Table, we can help ensure that no one goes hungry while fostering a culture of respect for the neighbors being served.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Thelma's Kitchen was founded by longtime Kansas City resident Thelma Altschul, who was known for feeding neighbors in need with a hot, home-cooked meal. Established more than three decades ago, Thelma's Kitchen is Kansas City's first pay-what-you-can café. The organization recently unveiled a newly renovated facility that will increase the number of meals that can be served daily. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"We are beyond excited for this next era of Thelma's Kitchen to begin and have sorely missed seeing our neighbors face-to-face every day and growing the connection within our community,\" said Chef Natasha Bailey, head chef for Thelma's Kitchen. \"A huge thank you to Smithfield Foods for helping us kickstart the grand reopening by providing meat for our menu and a $50,000 gift. Generous donations like theirs help us pay it forward for our neighbors who are food insecure.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>A Place at the Table is Raleigh's first pay-what-you-can restaurant. Founded by Maggie Kane in 2018, the organization is on a mission to build a sense of community and provide good food for all regardless of means and has served more than 200,000 meals to neighbors facing food insecurity. The organization recently expanded its operations to include a food truck called The Travelin' Table that will increase access to restaurant-quality meals and meet neighbors where they are throughout the greater Raleigh area.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"We are so grateful for the support of Smithfield and so excited to partner with them to launch The Travelin' Table, our pay-what-you-can mission on wheels,\" said Maggie Kane, founder and executive director for A Place at the Table. \"With the help of Smithfield, we get to expand our mission to serve good food and foster community, regardless of means, beyond our downtown Raleigh location.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield is committed to providing hunger relief in local communities and supports pay-what-you-can food models that will help provide access to affordable and nutritious food. Smithfield recently \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4221120-1&h=4259877260&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fsmithfield-foods-donates-100-000-to-fund-pay-what-you-can-mobile-food-market-in-north-carolina%2F&a=donated+%24100%2C000+to+Ripe+for+Revival\">\u003Cstrong>donated $100,000 to Ripe for Revival\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, a mobile food retail market that offers fresh, local and healthy food options to neighbors facing food insecurity through pay-what-you-can prices.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield's hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes®, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states, as well as in Poland, Romania and Mexico, since 2008. Smithfield donated nearly 28 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. in 2023 and has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield's programs to support local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4221120-1&h=681381230&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\">\u003Cstrong>smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4221120-1&h=159151243&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" to feed a growing world population. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4221120-1&h=1881238197&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">\u003Cstrong>brands\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Gwaltney® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4221120-1&h=4078990227&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4221120-1&h=2406470128&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4221120-1&h=2150649819&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">\u003Cstrong>X\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4221120-1&h=3154995215&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">\u003Cstrong>LinkedIn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4221120-1&h=597587259&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4221120-1&h=3831197465&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">\u003Cstrong>Threads\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Thelma's Kitchen\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nThelma's Kitchen is a social venture pay-it-forward community café run by Reconciliation Services. At Thelma's Kitchen, everyone is invited to enjoy nutritious food, cultivate a thriving community, and transform dividing lines into gathering places. Located on Kansas City's historic racial and economic dividing line, Thelma's engages neighbors facing food insecurity and other barriers to well-being and invites them to participate in building up their community. The pay-it-forward model creates an equitable service approach where any donated amount goes to support another neighbor in need. Everyone is asked to care for their neighbors, whether they can share one dollar or fifty. Thelma's Kitchen: Share a meal. Build community. Pay it forward.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>A Place at the Table\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nA Place at the Table is Raleigh's first pay-what-you-can restaurant with a mission to provide community and good food to individuals regardless of their means. A Place at the Table operates on a pay-what-you-can model, where diners have the option to choose their meals from a full menu and pay what they can afford. Diners can pay the suggested amount or more, less than the suggested, volunteer in the restaurant, utilize a place card, which grants them a free meal and can be obtained through partner nonprofits in the community, or are a food insecure family that eats at the café for free.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1266},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1268},[],{"system":1270,"elements":1276},{"id":1271,"name":1272,"codename":1273,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1274,"last_modified":1275,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"e47983ac-a65e-434a-9b4d-a1f4f7c53302","MARGHERITA® DEBUTS 100% ALL-NATURAL CHARCUTERIE CUTS FOR THE ULTIMATE SNACKING EXPERIENCE","margherita__debuts_100__all_natural_charcuterie_cu",[],"2024-07-22T14:19:16.2002199Z",{"headline":1277,"url_slug":1278,"sub_headline":1280,"sub_headline_1":1282,"summary":1283,"contact":1284,"release_date":1285,"category":1287,"html":1290,"content":1291,"images":1312,"pdf":1321},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1272},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1279},"margherita-debuts-100-all-natural-charcuterie-cuts-for-the-ultimate-snacking-experience",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":1281},"Indulge in a Delicious Summer Snack with Margherita's New Product Assortment, Including Uncured Italian Dry Salami, Uncured Pepperoni and Uncured Genoa Salami Varieties",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1286,"display_timezone":527},"2024-07-22T14:03:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1288},[1289],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1292,"links":1309,"modular_content":1310,"value":1311},{"09c665aa-3949-4d03-b79d-2c9ac1e338ee":1293,"3caa26cf-0648-4f0c-ad91-43db1804843b":1297,"f436697c-2ddd-42ce-a574-6603a670b611":1301,"92024e19-cb2a-4aa5-8b08-0552fd7e6e97":1305},{"image_id":1294,"description":1295,"url":1296,"width":540,"height":540},"09c665aa-3949-4d03-b79d-2c9ac1e338ee","Margherita® launches All-Natural Charcuterie Cuts line, including three varieties – Uncured Italian Dry Salami, Uncured Pepperoni, Uncured Genoa Salami, along with a savory duo pack of Uncured Pepperoni and Uncured Genoa Salami.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/27cf2bef-9043-4de0-a3fb-4e38af6587a0/Margherita_Duo_Pack_of_Genoa_Salami_and_Pepperoni.jpg",{"image_id":1298,"description":1299,"url":1300,"width":540,"height":540},"3caa26cf-0648-4f0c-ad91-43db1804843b","Margherita® Uncured Italian Dry Salami","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/242143ca-b699-443f-88ce-d45e216061eb/Margherita_Italian_Dry_Salami.jpg",{"image_id":1302,"description":1303,"url":1304,"width":540,"height":540},"f436697c-2ddd-42ce-a574-6603a670b611","Margherita® Uncured Pepperoni","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/8e6fab0d-21dd-4e6d-945d-0396e54f9d54/Margherita_Pepperoni.jpg",{"image_id":1306,"description":1307,"url":1308,"width":540,"height":540},"92024e19-cb2a-4aa5-8b08-0552fd7e6e97","Margherita® Uncured Genoa Salami","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/ce81ef00-5b82-4636-be8e-6d3251988d2e/Margherita_Genoa_Salami.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., July 22, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Margherita®, an expert in crafting Italian meats using the highest standards and time-honored techniques, is growing its specialty dry sausage selection with the launch of its new All-Natural Charcuterie Cuts line. Made with high-quality ingredients and authentic Italian spices, these dry sausage slices offer the perfect protein bite for curating premium snacking spreads with exceptional flavor.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"09c665aa-3949-4d03-b79d-2c9ac1e338ee\" data-image-id=\"09c665aa-3949-4d03-b79d-2c9ac1e338ee\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/27cf2bef-9043-4de0-a3fb-4e38af6587a0/Margherita_Duo_Pack_of_Genoa_Salami_and_Pepperoni.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"09c665aa-3949-4d03-b79d-2c9ac1e338ee\" data-image-id=\"09c665aa-3949-4d03-b79d-2c9ac1e338ee\" alt=\"Margherita® launches All-Natural Charcuterie Cuts line, including three varieties – Uncured Italian Dry Salami, Uncured Pepperoni, Uncured Genoa Salami, along with a savory duo pack of Uncured Pepperoni and Uncured Genoa Salami.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"3caa26cf-0648-4f0c-ad91-43db1804843b\" data-image-id=\"3caa26cf-0648-4f0c-ad91-43db1804843b\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/242143ca-b699-443f-88ce-d45e216061eb/Margherita_Italian_Dry_Salami.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"3caa26cf-0648-4f0c-ad91-43db1804843b\" data-image-id=\"3caa26cf-0648-4f0c-ad91-43db1804843b\" alt=\"Margherita® Uncured Italian Dry Salami\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"f436697c-2ddd-42ce-a574-6603a670b611\" data-image-id=\"f436697c-2ddd-42ce-a574-6603a670b611\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/8e6fab0d-21dd-4e6d-945d-0396e54f9d54/Margherita_Pepperoni.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"f436697c-2ddd-42ce-a574-6603a670b611\" data-image-id=\"f436697c-2ddd-42ce-a574-6603a670b611\" alt=\"Margherita® Uncured Pepperoni\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"92024e19-cb2a-4aa5-8b08-0552fd7e6e97\" data-image-id=\"92024e19-cb2a-4aa5-8b08-0552fd7e6e97\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/ce81ef00-5b82-4636-be8e-6d3251988d2e/Margherita_Genoa_Salami.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"92024e19-cb2a-4aa5-8b08-0552fd7e6e97\" data-image-id=\"92024e19-cb2a-4aa5-8b08-0552fd7e6e97\" alt=\"Margherita® Uncured Genoa Salami\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>The new product assortment features three varieties including Uncured Italian Dry Salami, Uncured Pepperoni, Uncured Genoa Salami, with a savory duo pack of Uncured Pepperoni and Uncured Genoa Salami. Crafted with 100% all-natural ingredients – including pork, beef and authentic spices – the All-Natural Charcuterie Cuts deliver a flawless mix of flavorings for a true Italian taste.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Conveniently pre-sliced and expertly seasoned, the dry sausage selections are an ideal staple for enhancing grazing boards and charcuterie platters, or just enjoying on their own as a protein-packed bite. Each 12 oz. pack contains 6-10 grams of protein per serving with no MSG, artificial flavorings or colorings. Pair with your favorite cheeses, fruits or a glass of wine for a top-notch snacking experience.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Margherita's All-Natural Charcuterie Cuts join the brand's lineup of traditional and specialty meats. From existing pepperoni and salami products to prosciutto and hot ham, the brand's flavorful offerings are skillfully prepared to capture old-world Italian flavor in every bite.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Catering to charcuterie board lovers and snack enthusiasts alike, our latest dry sausage offerings promise an indulgent, protein-packed bite that is great to enjoy on its own or to enhance any entertaining spread,\" said Douglas Baldwin, brand manager for Margherita at Smithfield Foods. \"As we see a continued craze in the charcuterie category, consumers can feel confident in purchasing Margherita's dry sausage slices because they're made with delicious, 100% all-natural ingredients.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Discover why Margherita's new All-Natural Charcuterie Cuts bring true Italian taste to your table. The 12 oz. packs are available now at select retailers across the country. For more information and recipe inspiration, check out the brand on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4216333-1&h=2596938282&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMargheritaMeats%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4216333-1&h=2861154478&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmargheritameats%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4216333-1&h=1481498618&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fmargheritameats%2F&a=Pinterest\">\u003Cstrong>Pinterest\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, and visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4216333-1&h=3604496215&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmargheritameats.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=www.margheritameats.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.margheritameats.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Margherita\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nMargherita fine Italian meats add inspiration to otherwise ordinary meals with a diverse selection of traditional and specialty Italian products sure to add a bold touch to any dish. The brand is known for its traditional methods and exceptional quality, supplying meats that families will love. The products are made by a team of dedicated culinary experts who turn the act of making meat products into an art. For true Italian taste, make it Margherita. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4216333-1&h=3604496215&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmargheritameats.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=www.margheritameats.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.margheritameats.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4216333-1&h=2596938282&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMargheritaMeats%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4216333-1&h=2861154478&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmargheritameats%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4216333-1&h=1481498618&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fmargheritameats%2F&a=Pinterest\">\u003Cstrong>Pinterest\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. Margherita is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4216333-1&h=534194967&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" to feed a growing world population. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4216333-1&h=1720333609&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">\u003Cstrong>brands\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Gwaltney® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4216333-1&h=3851103247&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4216333-1&h=2579795564&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4216333-1&h=2526744647&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">\u003Cstrong>X\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4216333-1&h=2863019923&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">\u003Cstrong>LinkedIn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4216333-1&h=892676775&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4216333-1&h=4075827333&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">\u003Cstrong>Threads\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1313},[1314],{"name":1315,"description":174,"type":85,"size":1316,"url":1317,"width":1318,"height":1319,"renditions":1320},"Margherita-Logo.png",17809,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/3494fa5a-9858-472e-bcdc-11112d22b6dc/Margherita-Logo.png",152,93,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1322},[],{"system":1324,"elements":1330},{"id":1325,"name":1326,"codename":1327,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1328,"last_modified":1329,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"e0e6190b-0a03-4040-b699-fe51d5651095","Smithfield Foods Partners with Grocery Outlet to Donate Truckload of Protein","smithfield_foods_partners_with_grocery_outlet_to_d",[],"2024-07-11T18:27:15.3823069Z",{"headline":1331,"url_slug":1332,"sub_headline":1334,"sub_headline_1":1336,"summary":1337,"contact":1338,"release_date":1339,"category":1341,"html":1344,"content":1345,"images":1350,"pdf":1352},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1326},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1333},"smithfield-foods-partners-with-grocery-outlet-to-donate-truckload-of-protein",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":1335},"Food donation to support Independence from Hunger® Food Drive campaign",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1340,"display_timezone":527},"2024-07-11T05:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1342},[1343],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1346,"links":1347,"modular_content":1348,"value":1349},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., July 11, 2024 /\u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.prnewswire.com/__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!N82mQ77USNXLHa6HVKJ8yzd5qFWkA3UxqXF6G-mTfx8mOiTU94aH6KHX15GMc73VilHnlUkjEpGrRYzESgHk1B0qkF6oK8KTvda3$\">\u003Cstrong>PRNewswire\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>/ -- Smithfield Foods, in partnership with Grocery Outlet, donated 41,000 pounds of protein to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank as a part of the grocery retailer's Independence from Hunger\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> Food Drive to fight food insecurity and provide important center-of-the-plate protein for family tables.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"This protein donation in partnership with Grocery Outlet will support the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to make a significant difference for our neighbors facing food insecurity,\" said Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. \"Smithfield is dedicated to strengthening our local communities, and we're joining the fight against hunger in Pennsylvania where more than 175 of our team members live and work.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The donation, including ribs, pork butts, Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> marinated tenderloins and other Smithfield pork products, will provide nearly 167,000 servings of protein to individuals facing food insecurity in 27 counties throughout Pennsylvania.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"This donation from Smithfield Foods helps us to further reach our goal during our Independence from Hunger\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> Food Drive,\" said Alejandro Alvarez Correa, chief marketing officer for Grocery Outlet. \"It's partnerships like these that make a lasting impact in our local communities.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For 78 years, Grocery Outlet has been committed to giving back to local community organizations, and the Independence from Hunger\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> Food Drive is an integral part of its commitment. Since its launch in 2011, the Independence from Hunger\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> campaign efforts have collected more than $20 million in total donations nationwide.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Independence from hunger and helping hungry homes is exactly what we're working for every day at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, and we know that thousands of our neighbors experiencing food insecurity will be grateful to receive these nutritious pork products from Smithfield Foods and Grocery Outlet,\" said Joe Arthur, chief executive officer for the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. \"We are in a hunger crisis due to persistent inflation, and we are asking others to follow the example set today by contributing generously. We need more help, more food, and more financial support than ever.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield's hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states, as well as in Poland, Romania and Mexico, since 2008. Smithfield donated nearly 28 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. in 2023 and has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield's programs to support local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4209930-1&h=1927560651&u=https*3A*2F*2Fsmithfieldfoods.com*2Fhelping-communities&a=smithfieldfoods.com*2Fhelping-communities__;JSUlJSU!!M_VjBzFLF8g!N82mQ77USNXLHa6HVKJ8yzd5qFWkA3UxqXF6G-mTfx8mOiTU94aH6KHX15GMc73VilHnlUkjEpGrRYzESgHk1B0qkF6oK_FggC94$\">\u003Cstrong>smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1351},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1353},[],{"system":1355,"elements":1361},{"id":1356,"name":1357,"codename":1358,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1359,"last_modified":1360,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"71059ee5-72e6-47af-b2bc-f5e2d91f25be","Smithfield Foods Donates $10,000 and Several Tons of Protein to Support North Carolina Tribal Community","smithfield_foods_donates__10_000_and_several_tons_",[],"2024-07-03T13:20:22.5745751Z",{"headline":1362,"url_slug":1363,"sub_headline":1365,"sub_headline_1":1367,"summary":1368,"contact":1369,"release_date":1370,"category":1372,"html":1375,"content":1376,"images":1385,"pdf":1387},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1357},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1364},"smithfield-foods-donates-10-000-and-several-tons-of-protein-to-support-north-carolina-tribal-community",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":1366},"Protein donation will take a bite out of hunger for Lumbee tribe members and neighbors facing food insecurity",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":587},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1371,"display_timezone":527},"2024-07-03T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1373},[1374],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1377,"links":1382,"modular_content":1383,"value":1384},{"c53ecbfc-69f9-499b-ab42-268745c9be52":1378},{"image_id":1379,"description":1380,"url":1381,"width":910,"height":540},"c53ecbfc-69f9-499b-ab42-268745c9be52","Smithfield Foods North Carolina employees present a check for $10,000 to the Lumbee Regional Development Association, Inc.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/36a75523-b721-40f7-a83d-044d5579c4c9/Lumbee%20Homecoming.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smithfield, Va., July 3, 2024\u003C/strong> — Smithfield Foods donated $10,000 and 30,500 pounds of protein to the Lumbee Regional Development Association, Inc. (LRDA), an organization created to provide vital services and resources for the Lumbee Indian communities to improve social and economic conditions in North Carolina. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“Addressing food insecurity in underserved areas is key to advancing vitality in local communities,” said Rhonda Campbell, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. “We applaud the Lumbee Regional Development Association for its leadership and commitment to providing North Carolina’s tribal communities with access to critical services and resources that will benefit many lives in the community.” \u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"c53ecbfc-69f9-499b-ab42-268745c9be52\" data-image-id=\"c53ecbfc-69f9-499b-ab42-268745c9be52\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/36a75523-b721-40f7-a83d-044d5579c4c9/Lumbee%20Homecoming.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"c53ecbfc-69f9-499b-ab42-268745c9be52\" data-image-id=\"c53ecbfc-69f9-499b-ab42-268745c9be52\" alt=\"Smithfield Foods North Carolina employees present a check for $10,000 to the Lumbee Regional Development Association, Inc.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>Donated food items included Smithfield® Power Bites, smoked sausage, lunch meat, bacon, ham, hot dogs, chops, ribs, tenderloins, picnics and ground pork, providing more than 122,000 servings of high-quality, nutritious protein to Lumbee tribe members and neighbors facing food insecurity. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield’s protein donation was delivered to local nonprofits during a food distribution event on June 29 hosted by LRDA during Lumbee Homecoming in Pembroke, North Carolina. Since 1968, Lumbee Homecoming has been one of the most well-attended American Indian events celebrating the tribe’s heritage, pride and culture.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Lumbee Regional Development Association is proud to sponsor the 55\u003Csup>th\u003C/sup> Lumbee Homecoming. This year, LRDA is hosting this ‘Helping Hungry Homes’ event in partnership with Smithfield Foods,” said Horace Hunt, chairman of LRDA board of directors. “Our shared mission for this event is to bring awareness to and address food insecurity in our local communities. We have invited local churches and nonprofit organizations to register to serve as distribution sites to place this food in local communities, and we are honored to partner with Smithfield to host this event.\" \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield’s hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes®, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states, as well as in Poland, Romania and Mexico, since 2008. Smithfield donated nearly 28 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. in 2023 and has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield’s programs to support local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\">smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/a>.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp># # # \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>” to feed a growing world population. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://smithfieldfoods.com/Our-Brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan’s Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"http://www.smithfieldfoods.com/\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/SmithfieldFoods/__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!JHrxlOkIQcstAi0hTJe5iYMYMGQ_sXQZ6Z94vKQQf5rnYVW4ee0VGwyVwrPpAqgBbPUrBLCnlfNcCheN0RJJ$\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/smithfieldfoods__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!JHrxlOkIQcstAi0hTJe5iYMYMGQ_sXQZ6Z94vKQQf5rnYVW4ee0VGwyVwrPpAqgBbPUrBLCnlfNcCht2vt34$\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/smithfield-foods/__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!JHrxlOkIQcstAi0hTJe5iYMYMGQ_sXQZ6Z94vKQQf5rnYVW4ee0VGwyVwrPpAqgBbPUrBLCnlfNcCow7rvHb$\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/smithfieldfoods/__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!JHrxlOkIQcstAi0hTJe5iYMYMGQ_sXQZ6Z94vKQQf5rnYVW4ee0VGwyVwrPpAqgBbPUrBLCnlfNcCpLqOiub$\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.threads.net/@smithfieldfoods__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!JHrxlOkIQcstAi0hTJe5iYMYMGQ_sXQZ6Z94vKQQf5rnYVW4ee0VGwyVwrPpAqgBbPUrBLCnlfNcCux710Q_$\">Threads\u003C/a>.\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Lumbee Regional Development Association, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Lumbee Regional Development Association, Inc. (LRDA) was created to provide services for the Lumbee Indian communities. With main offices in Pembroke, NC, LRDA has worked aggressively to improve services for members of the Lumbee Tribe. The Board of Directors for many years served as the governing body of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. The Staff and Board members of LRDA have extensive experience in human services, governmental services, operations of grant-funded programs, and Indian affairs. The Board of Directors has connections to grassroots Lumbee communities, as well as local, state, and federal governmental offices. LRDA is committed to providing a range of valuable services that assist disadvantaged Indian people. The organization works with several governmental organizations to provide services and improve social and economic conditions in Lumbee communities. LRDA's mission is to continuously assess the needs of Indian people and others in our service area, work to improve the quality of life, and develop and/or obtain resources to fill the gap in the ongoing provision of social, health, economic, housing, education, job development, and training services to meet the needs of our client population. The LRDA Board of Directors continues to support the sovereignty, traditions, culture, and values of the Lumbee people. LRDA continues to seek public input and support for its programs, services, and activities. LRDA is the main sponsor for the Lumbee Homecoming, which takes place each year around the week of the fourth of July.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1386},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1388},[],{"system":1390,"elements":1396},{"id":1391,"name":1392,"codename":1393,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1394,"last_modified":1395,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"1d1666c7-7940-4b84-ba76-a70757f08f4a","Smithfield Foods to Close Altoona, Iowa, Facility","smithfield_foods_to_close_altoona__iowa__facility",[],"2024-07-01T21:44:10.452917Z",{"headline":1397,"url_slug":1398,"sub_headline":1400,"sub_headline_1":1402,"summary":1403,"contact":1404,"release_date":1405,"category":1407,"html":1412,"content":1413,"images":1418,"pdf":1420},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1392},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1399},"smithfield-foods-to-close-altoona-iowa-facility",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":1401},"Production to be consolidated to other Smithfield facilities to increase efficiencies",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":587},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1406,"display_timezone":527},"2024-07-01T21:30:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1408},[1409],{"name":1410,"codename":1411},"Uncategorized","uncategorized",{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1414,"links":1415,"modular_content":1416,"value":1417},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smithfield, Va., July 1, 2024\u003C/strong> — Smithfield Foods will close its Altoona, Iowa, ham boning facility and consolidate production volume at other locations to improve the efficiency of its manufacturing platform. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield will provide transition assistance to 314 employees at the facility who will be affected by the closure. The company will meet with employees individually to provide additional details about the transition plan, including severance, financial incentives to assure business continuity and potential employment opportunities with Smithfield. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“We appreciate the good work our Altoona employees have done over the years and are committed to supporting every employee through this transition,” said Doug Sutton, chief manufacturing officer for Smithfield Foods. “We have been successful in retaining many of our people in positions with Smithfield during previous consolidations and will provide information about opportunities at other Smithfield locations.” \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Production from Smithfield’s Altoona facility will be consolidated into existing company facilities in Monmouth, Illinois; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Crete, Nebraska. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield employs nearly 4,000 people in Iowa at its farms and its food-processing facilities in Carroll, Denison, Des Moines, Mason City, Orange City, Sioux Center and Sioux City. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp># # # \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC31mEtATqfdfTM6-2FyUSxgNfwN3IzC8qzWXTPZgbWKrNPM0ZA_IM2Awir5f5DV8k4-2FtFdg1Q8DebGTEmEi6JWrtBKyrrYDW2NkVmKQLejp2MoSr-2FaGh4F86UQIX8rb7XjA5YHXu5uGDKFI-2BWeh9XKZPgIH0froonUd2mVowb0pbTE1umKOc2mFIbUVelPSh6SB12eLjW9wyyG-2BgeF5d6diTz1QgeQCXYHvWEBhO8g-2FDoSgp5KGkHjfuKrbpPcAYeFWPWI4MGErTa47paqh8evCTzxwR-2BvJeIQvbD9GLYA2EnkypLzjytZeceQnL4SYiIbYGq4Zdlrh-2B0l7zK9EW7WkgOCtmui4m4rrWFwafEL1mvUxcZ7C4sidqroOWQw9XidCx7zxuA-3D-3D__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!NPaN58M6UtL99V5twAcRNY7E9zmnOj_e14C2N0yI84mVG_syLUGdyP92pVHRtcbGasc_KEfQpXaObNebuFMp$\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>” to feed a growing world population. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC8-2By1RzTJFMC1U21OT0PpLy-2Frb-2Fy5IVVt-2FH96WpDSe46V0Gu_IM2Awir5f5DV8k4-2FtFdg1Q8DebGTEmEi6JWrtBKyrrYDW2NkVmKQLejp2MoSr-2FaGh4F86UQIX8rb7XjA5YHXu5uGDKFI-2BWeh9XKZPgIH0froonUd2mVowb0pbTE1umKOc2mFIbUVelPSh6SB12eLjW9wyyG-2BgeF5d6diTz1QgeQCXYHvWEBhO8g-2FDoSgp5KGkHjfuKrbpPcAYeFWPWI4MLXiD69dsQkCLYXoRSwuK7M6g9vYp3xhTMEhyOqEP-2Bp3gNFxHbKx7y3ZFFWjWkpKsp3B1Aq9DJkWoSb09D8-2FAubF2oFoVJBEKZEUN6G-2BuPidt55Uxgc8zgb8U7v-2Fc-2FYJow-3D-3D__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!NPaN58M6UtL99V5twAcRNY7E9zmnOj_e14C2N0yI84mVG_syLUGdyP92pVHRtcbGasc_KEfQpXaObOBUNpA0$\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan’s Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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Foods Delivers 34,000 Pounds of Protein to Support Disaster Relief in Northwest Iowa","smithfield_foods_delivers_34_000_pounds_of_protein",[],"2024-07-01T15:34:03.4080771Z",{"headline":1430,"url_slug":1431,"sub_headline":1433,"sub_headline_1":1435,"summary":1436,"contact":1437,"release_date":1439,"category":1441,"html":1444,"content":1445,"images":1450,"pdf":1452},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1425},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1432},"smithfield-foods-delivers-34-000-pounds-of-protein-to-support-disaster-relief-in-northwest-iowa",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":1434},"Company partners with Mercy Chefs to supply hot meals for flooding victims, first responders and volunteers",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},"Ray Atkinson, Smithfield Foods, Inc., (757) 576-1383, ratkinson@smithfield.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1440,"display_timezone":527},"2024-07-01T16:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1442},[1443],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1446,"links":1447,"modular_content":1448,"value":1449},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., July 1, 2024 /\u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.prnewswire.com/__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!N5AoCuNPp4agIviBLP-wdpuL7mgVlCfPpSVOpz31BnL8vedtPmORi7kl2gAwb66SJqsrpduL9oBYrBUqmgCcfxb0NBHvGWyRWnrv$\">\u003Cstrong>PRNewswire\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>/ -- Smithfield Foods delivered 34,000 pounds of protein to Rock Valley, Iowa, to provide free, restaurant-quality hot meals to victims, first responders and volunteers impacted by severe flooding across Northwest Iowa.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>As a local employer with more than 600 employees in nearby Sioux Center and Orange City, Iowa, Smithfield delivered the protein donation today to \u003Ca 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Donated food items included loins, ribs and pork chops, and will provide over 140,000 servings of protein.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Recent catastrophic flooding has left many of our Northwest Iowa neighbors without basic necessities like electricity, drinking water and food,\" said Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. \"By partnering with Mercy Chefs, we're able to provide support and hope for our neighbors in critical times of need as the community continues to recover from storm damage.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Beginning today, Mercy Chefs' mobile kitchen and smoker will be serving restaurant-quality meals in Rock Valley, Iowa, to anyone in the community in need. The team will also distribute meals to those unable to make it to the base of operations. To donate or find out how to volunteer locally, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4203209-1&h=2909460256&u=https*3A*2F*2Fmercychefs.com*2Fdonate-iowa-flooding-response*2F&a=mercychefs.com*2Fdonate-iowa-flooding-response__;JSUlJSUl!!M_VjBzFLF8g!N5AoCuNPp4agIviBLP-wdpuL7mgVlCfPpSVOpz31BnL8vedtPmORi7kl2gAwb66SJqsrpduL9oBYrBUqmgCcfxb0NBHvGRTXDxMO$\">\u003Cstrong>mercychefs.com/donate-iowa-flooding-response\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"As we respond to the heartbreaking disaster in Iowa, we are incredibly grateful to Smithfield Foods for standing with us,\" said Chef Gary LeBlanc, founder and CEO of Mercy Chefs. \"Their support enables us to provide thousands of high-quality, chef-prepared meals to those suffering through this crisis.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield's hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes®, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states, as well as in Poland, Romania and Mexico, since 2008. Smithfield donated nearly 28 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. in 2023 and has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield's programs to support local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4203209-1&h=1271510150&u=https*3A*2F*2Fsmithfieldfoods.com*2Fhelping-communities&a=smithfieldfoods.com*2Fhelping-communities__;JSUlJSU!!M_VjBzFLF8g!N5AoCuNPp4agIviBLP-wdpuL7mgVlCfPpSVOpz31BnL8vedtPmORi7kl2gAwb66SJqsrpduL9oBYrBUqmgCcfxb0NBHvGZB8fH6H$\">\u003Cstrong>smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4203209-1&h=1781058915&u=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com*2F&a=Smithfield*Foods*2C*Inc.__;JSUlJSslKw!!M_VjBzFLF8g!N5AoCuNPp4agIviBLP-wdpuL7mgVlCfPpSVOpz31BnL8vedtPmORi7kl2gAwb66SJqsrpduL9oBYrBUqmgCcfxb0NBHvGYFxAN5H$\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\" to feed a growing world population. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4203209-1&h=326488925&u=https*3A*2F*2Fsmithfieldfoods.com*2FOur-Brands&a=brands__;JSUlJQ!!M_VjBzFLF8g!N5AoCuNPp4agIviBLP-wdpuL7mgVlCfPpSVOpz31BnL8vedtPmORi7kl2gAwb66SJqsrpduL9oBYrBUqmgCcfxb0NBHvGR-PHX0a$\">\u003Cstrong>brands\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4203209-1&h=2423573115&u=http*3A*2F*2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com*2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com__;JSUlJQ!!M_VjBzFLF8g!N5AoCuNPp4agIviBLP-wdpuL7mgVlCfPpSVOpz31BnL8vedtPmORi7kl2gAwb66SJqsrpduL9oBYrBUqmgCcfxb0NBHvGYHat3OI$\">\u003Cstrong>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4203209-1&h=3963316248&u=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.facebook.com*2FSmithfieldFoods*2F&a=Facebook__;JSUlJSU!!M_VjBzFLF8g!N5AoCuNPp4agIviBLP-wdpuL7mgVlCfPpSVOpz31BnL8vedtPmORi7kl2gAwb66SJqsrpduL9oBYrBUqmgCcfxb0NBHvGb8w_eEZ$\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4203209-1&h=3815044659&u=https*3A*2F*2Ftwitter.com*2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X__;JSUlJQ!!M_VjBzFLF8g!N5AoCuNPp4agIviBLP-wdpuL7mgVlCfPpSVOpz31BnL8vedtPmORi7kl2gAwb66SJqsrpduL9oBYrBUqmgCcfxb0NBHvGf5zNA41$\">\u003Cstrong>X\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4203209-1&h=3747205607&u=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.linkedin.com*2Fcompany*2Fsmithfield-foods*2F&a=LinkedIn__;JSUlJSUl!!M_VjBzFLF8g!N5AoCuNPp4agIviBLP-wdpuL7mgVlCfPpSVOpz31BnL8vedtPmORi7kl2gAwb66SJqsrpduL9oBYrBUqmgCcfxb0NBHvGaAiKAd2$\">\u003Cstrong>LinkedIn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4203209-1&h=1087032531&u=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.instagram.com*2Fsmithfieldfoods*2F&a=Instagram__;JSUlJSU!!M_VjBzFLF8g!N5AoCuNPp4agIviBLP-wdpuL7mgVlCfPpSVOpz31BnL8vedtPmORi7kl2gAwb66SJqsrpduL9oBYrBUqmgCcfxb0NBHvGb9foBUt$\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4203209-1&h=2265962225&u=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.threads.net*2F*40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads__;JSUlJSU!!M_VjBzFLF8g!N5AoCuNPp4agIviBLP-wdpuL7mgVlCfPpSVOpz31BnL8vedtPmORi7kl2gAwb66SJqsrpduL9oBYrBUqmgCcfxb0NBHvGV-pm33V$\">\u003Cstrong>Threads\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Mercy Chefs\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nMercy Chefs is a 501c3 founded in 2006 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The organization exists to provide professionally prepared, restaurant-quality meals to victims, volunteers, and first responders in natural disasters and national emergencies and partners with existing ministries with food service in underserved communities around the country. Since its founding, Mercy Chefs has served 26 million meals. In 2020, Mercy Chefs founder Gary LeBlanc was recognized by Southern Living Magazine as a \"Hometown Hero,\" and Mercy Chefs was named the 2020 Small Business of the Year in the nonprofit category by Inside Business and the Hampton Roads Chamber. In 2015, it received both the Virginia Governor's Volunteerism Award and the Hampton Roads Volunteer Achievement Award for its service. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4203209-1&h=1081860897&u=https*3A*2F*2Fmercychefs.com*2F&a=MercyChefs.com__;JSUlJQ!!M_VjBzFLF8g!N5AoCuNPp4agIviBLP-wdpuL7mgVlCfPpSVOpz31BnL8vedtPmORi7kl2gAwb66SJqsrpduL9oBYrBUqmgCcfxb0NBHvGWGww0yu$\">\u003Cstrong>MercyChefs.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1451},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1453},[],{"system":1455,"elements":1461},{"id":1456,"name":1457,"codename":1458,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1459,"last_modified":1460,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"f67e5084-8b2c-47cf-aeb5-2e4a4236900e","CARANDO® INTRODUCES PREMIUM CHARCUTERIE CUTS TO ELEVATE SUMMERTIME ENTERTAINING","carando__introduces_premium_charcuterie_cuts_to_el",[],"2024-06-20T16:15:28.0297655Z",{"headline":1462,"url_slug":1463,"sub_headline":1465,"sub_headline_1":1466,"summary":1467,"contact":1468,"release_date":1469,"category":1471,"html":1474,"content":1475,"images":1496,"pdf":1505},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1457},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1464},"carando-introduces-premium-charcuterie-cuts-to-elevate-summertime-entertaining",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1470,"display_timezone":527},"2024-06-20T15:03:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1472},[1473],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1476,"links":1493,"modular_content":1494,"value":1495},{"adb8604a-71a6-4d04-b00b-b8dd5129cc7d":1477,"e6ca5871-d7f0-4e54-b412-7292ee4107a1":1481,"b454da5d-8017-4cce-b049-83c7cec073c3":1485,"f9264502-6e46-4192-84b0-b68e9532a3be":1489},{"image_id":1478,"description":1479,"url":1480,"width":540,"height":540},"adb8604a-71a6-4d04-b00b-b8dd5129cc7d","Carando® launches Premium All-Natural Dry Sausage line which includes three varieties – Italian Dry Salame, Pepperoni and Genoa Salame – along with a delicious duo pack of Genoa Salame and Pepperoni.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/11066326-2773-46e7-8a15-17d6e1ba2522/Smithfield_Carando_Duo_Pack_of_Genoa_Salame_and_Pepperoni.jpg",{"image_id":1482,"description":1483,"url":1484,"width":540,"height":540},"e6ca5871-d7f0-4e54-b412-7292ee4107a1","Carando® Italian Dry Salame","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/cba4f8cf-55fa-429f-bc41-239e1a6b6c42/Smithfield_Carando_Uncured_Italian_Dry_Salame.jpg",{"image_id":1486,"description":1487,"url":1488,"width":540,"height":540},"b454da5d-8017-4cce-b049-83c7cec073c3","Carando® Pepperoni","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/6a80c153-8a7d-480f-afc0-5bca8501b364/Smithfield_Carando_Uncured_Pepperoni.jpg",{"image_id":1490,"description":1491,"url":1492,"width":540,"height":540},"f9264502-6e46-4192-84b0-b68e9532a3be","Carando® Genoa Salame","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/98644325-7902-429b-aa83-9e742ceed4d3/Smithfield_Carando_Uncured_Genoa_Salame.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Discover the Perfect Addition to Any Gathering with Carando's New Italian Dry Salame, Pepperoni, and Genoa Salame Varieties, Made with All-Natural Ingredients\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carando®, the artisan of Classic Italian Meats, is expanding its offerings with the launch of Premium All-Natural Dry Sausage. Whether you're looking for the perfect appetizer for your weekend dinner party or craving a flavorful snack to enjoy al fresco, these savory charcuterie cuts – made from superior cuts of meat and all-natural ingredients, and conveniently pre-sliced and ready-to-plate – make for the perfect addition to any entertaining spread.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"adb8604a-71a6-4d04-b00b-b8dd5129cc7d\" data-image-id=\"adb8604a-71a6-4d04-b00b-b8dd5129cc7d\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/11066326-2773-46e7-8a15-17d6e1ba2522/Smithfield_Carando_Duo_Pack_of_Genoa_Salame_and_Pepperoni.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"adb8604a-71a6-4d04-b00b-b8dd5129cc7d\" data-image-id=\"adb8604a-71a6-4d04-b00b-b8dd5129cc7d\" alt=\"Carando® launches Premium All-Natural Dry Sausage line which includes three varieties – Italian Dry Salame, Pepperoni and Genoa Salame – along with a delicious duo pack of Genoa Salame and Pepperoni.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"e6ca5871-d7f0-4e54-b412-7292ee4107a1\" data-image-id=\"e6ca5871-d7f0-4e54-b412-7292ee4107a1\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/cba4f8cf-55fa-429f-bc41-239e1a6b6c42/Smithfield_Carando_Uncured_Italian_Dry_Salame.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"e6ca5871-d7f0-4e54-b412-7292ee4107a1\" data-image-id=\"e6ca5871-d7f0-4e54-b412-7292ee4107a1\" alt=\"Carando® Italian Dry Salame\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"b454da5d-8017-4cce-b049-83c7cec073c3\" data-image-id=\"b454da5d-8017-4cce-b049-83c7cec073c3\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/6a80c153-8a7d-480f-afc0-5bca8501b364/Smithfield_Carando_Uncured_Pepperoni.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"b454da5d-8017-4cce-b049-83c7cec073c3\" data-image-id=\"b454da5d-8017-4cce-b049-83c7cec073c3\" alt=\"Carando® Pepperoni\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"f9264502-6e46-4192-84b0-b68e9532a3be\" data-image-id=\"f9264502-6e46-4192-84b0-b68e9532a3be\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/98644325-7902-429b-aa83-9e742ceed4d3/Smithfield_Carando_Uncured_Genoa_Salame.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"f9264502-6e46-4192-84b0-b68e9532a3be\" data-image-id=\"f9264502-6e46-4192-84b0-b68e9532a3be\" alt=\"Carando® Genoa Salame\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>The new product line includes three varieties – Italian Dry Salame, Pepperoni and Genoa Salame – along with a delicious duo pack of Genoa Salame and Pepperoni. Using Carando's time-honored recipe and made with top-quality cuts of meat, the sausage is uncured and well-seasoned for a classic Italian flavor.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>As the latest premium packaged dry sausage to hit shelves, Carando's charcuterie cuts will elevate any occasion. Dried and sliced to perfection, Carando's Premium All-Natural Dry Sausage pairs effortlessly with an array of dishes – from charcuterie board creations to pizzas and sandwiches – making entertaining easy and memorable. Plus, each 5 oz. pack contains 6-10 grams of protein per serving without adding MSG, artificial flavorings and ingredients, or colorings.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Carando's Premium All-Natural Dry Sausage joins the brand's extensive line-up of Fresh Italian Meatballs, Fresh Italian Sausage Links and Ground Sausage, Classic Italian Deli Meats, Premium Dinner Hams, and Grab and Go favorites like Calzones and Rip-N-Dips.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"As experts in crafting authentic Italian meats, we're excited to introduce our Premium All-Natural Dry Sausage line, which features top-quality cuts and all-natural ingredients for unmatched flavor,\" said Michael Lewandowski, brand manager for Carando at Smithfield Foods. \"Just in time for summer entertaining, these new charcuterie cuts are perfect for elevating any meal or antipasto platter, ensuring that gatherings, big or small, are noteworthy and delicious.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Carando's Premium All-Natural Dry Sausage 5 oz. packs are available now at select retailers across the country for a suggested retail price of $5.99. For more information and recipe inspiration, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4194801-1&h=194258103&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carando.com%2F&a=www.carando.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.carando.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Carando\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nNearly a century ago, founder Pietro Carando brought the Italian tradition of sausage-making from Torino, Italy, to America. Since then, the authentic Italian deli meats, fresh meatballs and sausages, and grab-n-go options of Carando have tied the name to quality. One taste is all it takes to discover the authentic Italian difference of Carando. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4194801-1&h=3880507738&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2856513-1%26h%3D370524338%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.globenewswire.com%252FTracker%253Fdata%253DJKYbNhRXRd9qs1G7fOLtYuOmoxKQ5cUezZuXiMhfQhp8MO6jgtjZrt-8kYv-GsXZdYjbokLAJcZOZSFFGT_ePw%253D%253D%26a%3Dwww.carando.com&a=www.carando.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.carando.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> or follow us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4194801-1&h=4277620701&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcarandomeats%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> (@carandomeats) and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4194801-1&h=2937751997&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcarandomeats%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> (@carandomeats). Carando is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4194801-1&h=3502457693&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" to feed a growing world population. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4194801-1&h=2845728099&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">\u003Cstrong>brands\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Gwaltney® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4194801-1&h=715080773&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4194801-1&h=1456530982&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4194801-1&h=1502574605&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">\u003Cstrong>X\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4194801-1&h=1706188761&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">\u003Cstrong>LinkedIn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4194801-1&h=4196483821&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4194801-1&h=1038375119&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">\u003Cstrong>Threads\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1497},[1498],{"name":1499,"description":1500,"type":563,"size":1501,"url":1502,"width":877,"height":1503,"renditions":1504},"Carando_Logo_FINAL_NEW_Logo.jpg","Carando Brand Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)",7579,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/41acc683-897b-455e-9d20-07dd66bc5362/Carando_Logo_FINAL_NEW_Logo.jpg",142,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1506},[],{"system":1508,"elements":1514},{"id":1509,"name":1510,"codename":1511,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1512,"last_modified":1513,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"03ed9e0e-1c6e-4552-8294-2bb5d5d725e7","Smithfield Foods to Purchase Dry Sausage Facility from Cargill","smithfield_foods_to_purchase_dry_sausage_facility_",[],"2024-06-05T13:49:53.8146662Z",{"headline":1515,"url_slug":1516,"sub_headline":1518,"sub_headline_1":1520,"summary":1521,"contact":1522,"release_date":1523,"category":1525,"html":1528,"content":1529,"images":1534,"pdf":1536},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1510},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1517},"smithfield-foods-to-purchase-dry-sausage-facility-from-cargill",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":1519},"Expands Capacity in Fast-Growing Category",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":587},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1524,"display_timezone":527},"2024-06-06T12:15:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1526},[1527],{"name":1410,"codename":1411},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1530,"links":1531,"modular_content":1532,"value":1533},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smithfield, Va., June 6, 2024\u003C/strong> — Smithfield Foods, an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products, has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a premier dry sausage production facility in Nashville, Tennessee, from Cargill. The transaction will fuel Smithfield’s strategy of continued growth in the value-added packaged meats segment, enhancing its ability to serve growing demand for high-quality pepperoni, deli, charcuterie and other dry sausage products. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close by the end of July 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“This transaction is a testament to our continued focus on growing our packaged meats business by staying ahead of and delivering on our customers’ preferences. Dry sausage is one of our fastest-growing categories, and acquiring this facility from Cargill will better position us to improve sales, drive volume and increase our capacity to bring high-quality dry sausage products to the foodservice, industrial and retail sectors,” said Steve France, president of packaged meats for Smithfield Foods. “We look forward to serving this facility’s existing customers and welcoming a new group of team members to Smithfield Foods,” France added.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Production from the Nashville facility will support Smithfield’s existing portfolio of dry sausage brands, including Margherita, Carando and Armour, adding dry sausage production capacity of 50 million pounds per year. The U.S. retail/deli dry sausage segment is projected to grow from $4.7 billion in 2023 to $6.9 by 2030. In the foodservice segment, 65% of pizzeria operators expect gross annual sales to be up over the next 12 months, with 44% expecting sales to be up 5% or more. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield will make formal offers of employment to the approximately 160 active Cargill Nashville employees for the same positions they currently hold, with no changes to their current base pay, and provide a benefits package that includes comprehensive medical coverage, a free-tuition program and other benefits.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp># # #\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>” to feed a growing world population. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://smithfieldfoods.com/Our-Brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan’s Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"http://www.smithfieldfoods.com\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/SmithfieldFoods/\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://twitter.com/smithfieldfoods\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/smithfield-foods/\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/smithfieldfoods/\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.threads.net/@smithfieldfoods\">Threads\u003C/a>.\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1535},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1537},[],{"system":1539,"elements":1545},{"id":1540,"name":1541,"codename":1542,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1543,"last_modified":1544,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"a1e947f1-c135-4bc2-b953-ec97555d071b","Smithfield Foods Donates $500,000 to Feed NC Children During Summer Months","smithfield_foods_donates__500_000_to_feed_nc_child",[],"2024-06-04T21:55:20.918505Z",{"headline":1546,"url_slug":1547,"sub_headline":1549,"sub_headline_1":1550,"summary":1551,"contact":1552,"release_date":1553,"category":1555,"html":1558,"content":1559,"images":1569,"pdf":1571},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1541},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1548},"smithfield-foods-donates-500-000-to-feed-nc-children-during-summer-months",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1554,"display_timezone":527},"2024-06-04T21:40:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1556},[1557],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1560,"links":1566,"modular_content":1567,"value":1568},{"43124d67-d076-4d8b-ad2a-99a4b79bcd90":1561},{"image_id":1562,"description":1563,"url":1564,"width":1565,"height":632},"43124d67-d076-4d8b-ad2a-99a4b79bcd90","Left to right: Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager, Smithfield Foods; Secretary Kody H. Kinsley, North Carolina Health and Human Services; North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper; Steve Evans, vice president, community development, Smithfield Foods; and Stephen Kouba, government affairs manager, Smithfield Foods, celebrate Smithfield's $500,000 sponsorship of the SUN Bucks program.\n","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/cabb978b-e61f-48ee-b24b-a45408a46d20/Smithfield_NC_SUN_Bucks_Event.jpg",499,{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods has donated $500,000 to fund \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4183357-1&h=1997407287&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncdhhs.gov%2Fsunbucks&a=SUN+Bucks\">\u003Cstrong>SUN Bucks\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> in North Carolina, a newly established, permanent USDA program that provides food assistance to children and families during the summer.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Fighting food insecurity and hunger is a top priority for Smithfield,\" said Steve Evans, vice president, community development for Smithfield Foods. \"We're humbled to do our part in the communities where we live and work so our neighbors can continue to access healthy and nutritious food throughout the summer when schools aren't in session.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"43124d67-d076-4d8b-ad2a-99a4b79bcd90\" data-image-id=\"43124d67-d076-4d8b-ad2a-99a4b79bcd90\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/cabb978b-e61f-48ee-b24b-a45408a46d20/Smithfield_NC_SUN_Bucks_Event.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"43124d67-d076-4d8b-ad2a-99a4b79bcd90\" data-image-id=\"43124d67-d076-4d8b-ad2a-99a4b79bcd90\" alt=\"Left to right: Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager, Smithfield Foods; Secretary Kody H. Kinsley, North Carolina Health and Human Services; North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper; Steve Evans, vice president, community development, Smithfield Foods; and Stephen Kouba, government affairs manager, Smithfield Foods, celebrate Smithfield's $500,000 sponsorship of the SUN Bucks program.\n\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>Launching in summer 2024, SUN Bucks, also known as Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children (Summer EBT), will be administered by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Families will receive $120 per eligible child on a pre-loaded SUN Bucks card they can use to purchase groceries, such as fruit, vegetables and protein, at retail locations currently accepting EBT.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Good nutrition is the foundation for good health. The SUN Bucks program gives more than a million school children in North Carolina access to the healthy food they need to thrive this summer,\" said North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley. \"NCDHHS is grateful to Smithfield Foods for their contributions to SUN Bucks and for supporting our mission to improve health and well-being for all North Carolinians.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The SUN Bucks program is anticipated to feed nearly one million school-aged children in North Carolina this summer and have an estimated economic impact of $120 million.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Learn more about North Carolina's SUN Bucks program details and eligibility \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4183357-1&h=1295100948&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncdhhs.gov%2Fsunbucks&a=here\">\u003Cstrong>here\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.   \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield's hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes®, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states, as well as in Poland, Romania and Mexico, since 2008. Smithfield donated nearly 28 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. in 2023 and has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield's programs to support local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4183357-1&h=3133884768&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\">\u003Cstrong>smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4183357-1&h=2603233413&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4183357-1&h=4180723955&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">\u003Cstrong>sustainability standards\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4183357-1&h=3799461563&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">\u003Cstrong>brands\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Gwaltney® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4183357-1&h=1635137437&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4183357-1&h=490313214&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4183357-1&h=308677589&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">\u003Cstrong>X\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4183357-1&h=777726977&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">\u003Cstrong>LinkedIn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4183357-1&h=2982687029&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4183357-1&h=1980574487&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">\u003Cstrong>Threads\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1570},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1572},[],{"system":1574,"elements":1580},{"id":1575,"name":1576,"codename":1577,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1578,"last_modified":1579,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"d9a176f4-22b0-4118-b741-3fc792e42dda","Nathan’s Famous Introduces Talking Hot Dog to Promote New Brand Platform","nathan_s_famous_introduces_talking_hot_dog_to_prom",[],"2024-05-24T15:31:17.6102459Z",{"headline":1581,"url_slug":1582,"sub_headline":1584,"sub_headline_1":1586,"summary":1587,"contact":1588,"release_date":1590,"category":1592,"html":1595,"content":1596,"images":1611,"pdf":1613},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1576},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1583},"nathan-s-famous-introduces-talking-hot-dog-to-promote-new-brand-platform",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":1585},"First work from adam&eveDDB New York highlights Nathan’s Famous’ rich heritage",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1589},"Adrienne Taylor\nSmithfield Foods\nawtaylor@smithfield.com\n(757) 357-8520",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1591,"display_timezone":527},"2024-05-24T14:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1593},[1594],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1597,"links":1608,"modular_content":1609,"value":1610},{"128c6a85-42da-47d3-86e7-1d9d354551ab":1598,"30def58c-1b70-468c-bd33-962e1d55261a":1603},{"image_id":1599,"description":1600,"url":1601,"width":910,"height":1602},"128c6a85-42da-47d3-86e7-1d9d354551ab","Nathan’s Famous introduces redesigned mascot 'Frankie.'","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/f6aede35-5909-4360-bc61-16b50b3ae9e7/nathans.jpg",331,{"image_id":1604,"description":1605,"url":1606,"width":910,"height":1607},"30def58c-1b70-468c-bd33-962e1d55261a","The Nathan’s Famous brand launches new campaign highlighting ‘100% Beef, 100% New York.’","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/78e713b5-d7bb-4a92-8f54-eb889deb24ed/nathans%202.png",336,{},[],"\u003Cp>NEW YORK, MAY 24, 2024 — Smithfield Foods is proud to announce the launch of a new brand platform for Nathan’s Famous, the iconic American hot dog brand. Enjoyed since 1916, the new Nathan’s Famous platform celebrates the 100% beef hot dog’s deep roots in New York and features a talking hot dog that brings plenty of New York attitude to the table. The campaign was developed with adam&eveDDB New York, which was named the Creative Agency of Record for Nathan’s Famous and Eckrich brands in November 2023. Smithfield Foods is the exclusive licensee of the Nathan’s Famous retail business. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“Our goal is to take Nathan’s Famous to a whole new level with a new platform: ‘100% Beef, 100% New York.’ This exciting new work emphasizes our commitment to using 100% beef in our hot dogs, while paying homage to our 100+ year New York heritage,” said Lauren Talbert, senior director of marketing at Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"128c6a85-42da-47d3-86e7-1d9d354551ab\" data-image-id=\"128c6a85-42da-47d3-86e7-1d9d354551ab\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/f6aede35-5909-4360-bc61-16b50b3ae9e7/nathans.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"128c6a85-42da-47d3-86e7-1d9d354551ab\" data-image-id=\"128c6a85-42da-47d3-86e7-1d9d354551ab\" alt=\"Nathan’s Famous introduces redesigned mascot 'Frankie.'\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>The Nathan’s Famous brand and adam&eveDDB partnership extends beyond advertising. Together, they have also redesigned Nathan’s Famous’ beloved mascot, 'Frankie.' Reinvigorated with a fresh personality, the modernized version of Frankie has already made appearances at Hot Dog Eating Qualifier events, building anticipation for the upcoming Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4 in Coney Island, New York. Moving forward, Frankie will be featured across the brand's social channels, representing its updated image for the modern consumer. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Angela Cheng, Nathan’s Famous brand manager at Smithfield Foods, said, “We’re using our New York roots to refresh the brand, and that includes Frankie. We’ve always been an iconic New York brand, but now we’re showing up in more modern ways – celebrating Nathan’s great taste, appealing to people all across the country, and catching people’s attention with our talking hot dog and our mascot, Frankie, who’s full of personality and showing up in surprising ways.” \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The new Nathan’s Famous campaign kicks off with two ads: the first, a 30-second spot titled “Beef,” and the second, a 15-second spot titled “Mustard.” Both showcase the New York “born and bunned” personality of the 100% beef hot dog while celebrating the brand’s heritage in a contemporary way, and with a bit of New York attitude.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"30def58c-1b70-468c-bd33-962e1d55261a\" data-image-id=\"30def58c-1b70-468c-bd33-962e1d55261a\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/78e713b5-d7bb-4a92-8f54-eb889deb24ed/nathans%202.png\" data-asset-id=\"30def58c-1b70-468c-bd33-962e1d55261a\" data-image-id=\"30def58c-1b70-468c-bd33-962e1d55261a\" alt=\"The Nathan’s Famous brand launches new campaign highlighting ‘100% Beef, 100% New York.’\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>Jason Ashlock, executive creative director at adam&eveDDB New York said, “When it comes to hot dogs, it doesn’t get more iconic than Nathan’s Famous. They’re part of the fabric of New York, and stubborn like a true New Yorker, their recipe hasn’t changed in 100 years. That’s really what inspired the new platform.” Jason continued, “For us, there was no better spokesperson than the hot dog itself. We just had to figure out how to make it talk with a New York accent. It was such a fun character to create—both brash and endearing. A real bite of New York.” \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Mitch Horton, head of design at adam&eveDDB New York said, “We wanted the new look of Nathan’s Famous to match its icon status. Graphic, bold typography. A classic color palette inspired by its New York history but modernized. Stickers that highlight brand benefits. It’s a tightly designed collage of elements, just like you’d see walking down the streets of New York City. And of course there’s our illustrated hot dog mascot – Frankie. He’s been with the brand for a while, but we’ve redesigned him for today.” \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The spots were directed by filmmaker Pete Marquis who’s known for his work with Tubi’s ‘Interface Interruption’ for Super Bowl 57, McDonald’s ‘Menu Song’ featuring Lil Yachty, and Coors Light ‘Bear’ featuring Patrick Mahomes. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The yearlong campaign will launch in late May via a multi-channeled approach across TVC, OLV, Social, Programmatic, and Audio. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>### \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Nathan’s Famous\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Nathan’s is a Russell 2000 Company that currently distributes its products in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and 19 foreign countries through its restaurant system, foodservice sales programs and product licensing activities. For additional information about Nathan’s, please visit our website at \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.nathansfamous.com__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!NC-7UjkyG3uZfvkl6kFy-QwFYi6up6eRr8Bun8YvVpnRSK8jd6VhA4Q5ueCxJMozOMcyOOTrq-MC_eh__PLJ0a8$\">www.nathansfamous.com\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>” to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://smithfieldfoods.com/Sustainability\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://smithfieldfoods.com/Our-Brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan’s Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/SmithfieldFoods/__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!Ny--hvhTSV2tyXpMOuOAPi_dgxN_P05Un86tPuCo0PAEQadb2TLCsVBMqCsFEPJ1Cd7YYiVmb9CExIjzFj63kto$\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/smithfieldfoods__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!Ny--hvhTSV2tyXpMOuOAPi_dgxN_P05Un86tPuCo0PAEQadb2TLCsVBMqCsFEPJ1Cd7YYiVmb9CExIjz55mn9lM$\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/smithfield-foods/__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!Ny--hvhTSV2tyXpMOuOAPi_dgxN_P05Un86tPuCo0PAEQadb2TLCsVBMqCsFEPJ1Cd7YYiVmb9CExIjzcxaU5FA$\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/smithfieldfoods/__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!Ny--hvhTSV2tyXpMOuOAPi_dgxN_P05Un86tPuCo0PAEQadb2TLCsVBMqCsFEPJ1Cd7YYiVmb9CExIjz3BOod5s$\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.threads.net/@smithfieldfoods__;!!M_VjBzFLF8g!Ny--hvhTSV2tyXpMOuOAPi_dgxN_P05Un86tPuCo0PAEQadb2TLCsVBMqCsFEPJ1Cd7YYiVmb9CExIjzVzOTVdE$\">Threads\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About adam&eveDDB\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>We are a creative agency based in London, New York, San Francisco & Berlin. We believe in the power of creativity to unlock business advantage. We are an agency that puts feeling first across every part of the communications journey. We partner with brands across industries and sectors, including JetBlue, Kroger, Molson Coors, PlayStation, Unilever, PepsiCo, Lipton, Muscle Milk, International Paralympic Committee, Amazon, LIONSGATE+, Adidas, CALM, Eurostar, H&M, Marmite, Volkswagen and Mars.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1612},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1614},[],{"system":1616,"elements":1622},{"id":1617,"name":1618,"codename":1619,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1620,"last_modified":1621,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"91956950-f43a-4f3b-b8c9-fffac75ddc6d","Smithfield Foods Donates 38,000 Pounds of Food to Feed Kansas Veterans and Families","smithfield_foods_donates_38_000_pounds_of_food_to_",[],"2024-05-21T18:42:24.2647916Z",{"headline":1623,"url_slug":1624,"sub_headline":1626,"sub_headline_1":1627,"summary":1628,"contact":1629,"release_date":1630,"category":1632,"html":1635,"content":1636,"images":1646,"pdf":1648},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1618},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1625},"smithfield-foods-donates-38-000-pounds-of-food-to-feed-kansas-veterans-and-families",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1631,"display_timezone":527},"2024-05-21T17:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1633},[1634],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1637,"links":1643,"modular_content":1644,"value":1645},{"2bb20663-3de3-4006-882f-704ed4311f2e":1638},{"image_id":1639,"description":1640,"url":1641,"width":910,"height":1642},"2bb20663-3de3-4006-882f-704ed4311f2e","Tolcha Mesele, senior community development manager, Smithfield Foods, presents a donation check for more than 150,000 servings of food during Armed Forces Day Celebration event in Junction City, Kansas.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/372200d4-d1f9-47ab-9056-2f9224b7b7af/Smithfield_Foods_Donation_During_Armed_Forces_Day.jpg",231,{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Kansas Food Bank and Geary County Food Pantry will collaborate to distribute the company's protein donation to Kansas veterans and neighbors facing food insecurity\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., May 21, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods donated more than 38,000 pounds of protein to help veterans and families in Geary County, Kansas, who are facing food insecurity. Feeding America's \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4172103-1&h=3806556362&u=https%3A%2F%2Fkansasfoodbank.org%2F&a=Kansas+Food+Bank\">\u003Cstrong>Kansas Food Bank\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> will collaborate with \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4172103-1&h=2359756911&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearycountyfoodpantry.org%2F&a=Geary+County+Food+Pantry\">\u003Cstrong>Geary County Food Pantry\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> to distribute protein servings throughout the community.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"2bb20663-3de3-4006-882f-704ed4311f2e\" data-image-id=\"2bb20663-3de3-4006-882f-704ed4311f2e\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/372200d4-d1f9-47ab-9056-2f9224b7b7af/Smithfield_Foods_Donation_During_Armed_Forces_Day.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"2bb20663-3de3-4006-882f-704ed4311f2e\" data-image-id=\"2bb20663-3de3-4006-882f-704ed4311f2e\" alt=\"Tolcha Mesele, senior community development manager, Smithfield Foods, presents a donation check for more than 150,000 servings of food during Armed Forces Day Celebration event in Junction City, Kansas.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>\"At Smithfield Foods, we are on a mission to ensure that no one goes hungry, especially military veterans and families that have made the ultimate sacrifice to serve our country,\" said Steve Evans, vice president, community development for Smithfield Foods. \"We're honored to do good in this community through this food donation to take a bite of out hunger in Geary County.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The donation, which included bacon, sausage, smoked sausage, ham steaks, hot dogs and various sandwich meats, will provide over 150,000 servings of protein to individuals at risk of hunger in Geary County.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The donation was announced during the Armed Forces Day Celebration on May 18 hosted by the Military Affairs Council near Fort Riley in Junction City, Kansas. Geary County experiences the highest rate of child food insecurity and one of the highest rates of overall food insecurity in the state.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"We are deeply grateful to Smithfield Foods for their generous donation to our community and being a huge part of our Armed Forces Day event,\" said Isreal Waddell, director for Military Affairs Council for Junction City, Kansas and Geary County, Kansas. \"Their commitment to supporting our military families and combating food insecurity in Geary County is truly commendable. This donation will make a meaningful difference in the lives of the community and the men and women who have selflessly served our country.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield's hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes®, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states, as well as in Poland, Romania and Mexico, since 2008. Smithfield donated nearly 28 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. in 2023 and has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield's programs to support local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4172103-1&h=996858450&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\">\u003Cstrong>smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4172103-1&h=445359031&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4172103-1&h=2022792129&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">\u003Cstrong>sustainability standards\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4172103-1&h=1675017609&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">\u003Cstrong>brands\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Gwaltney® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4172103-1&h=3772228783&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4172103-1&h=2627208908&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4172103-1&h=2479331559&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">\u003Cstrong>X\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4172103-1&h=2952445747&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">\u003Cstrong>LinkedIn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4172103-1&h=812229127&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4172103-1&h=4155291685&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">\u003Cstrong>Threads\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1647},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1649},[],{"system":1651,"elements":1657},{"id":1652,"name":1653,"codename":1654,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1655,"last_modified":1656,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"33cbfc86-8acf-4d8d-ac8b-7ce168ba6e36","Kretschmar Premium Deli Meats and Cheeses Debuts New Made for More Campaign and Launches New Product Offerings","kretschmar_premium_deli_meats_and_cheeses_debuts_n",[],"2024-05-17T13:12:23.1776083Z",{"headline":1658,"url_slug":1659,"sub_headline":1661,"sub_headline_1":1662,"summary":1663,"contact":1664,"release_date":1665,"category":1667,"html":1670,"content":1671,"images":1686,"pdf":1688},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1653},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1660},"kretschmar-premium-deli-meats-and-cheeses-debuts-new-made-for-more-campaign-and-launches-new-product-offerings",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1666,"display_timezone":527},"2024-05-17T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1668},[1669],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1672,"links":1683,"modular_content":1684,"value":1685},{"9d619805-c343-4662-adb4-e127d2f5ca03":1673,"6e5e8304-6f88-4cbe-b8fb-9e30e6eea7fc":1678},{"image_id":1674,"description":1675,"url":1676,"width":540,"height":1677},"9d619805-c343-4662-adb4-e127d2f5ca03","Kretschmar adds Spiced Pineapple Ham and Lemon & Cracked Pepper Turkey deli items to its product portfolio to bring sweet and spicy offering to consumers.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/9e45da4e-9865-47eb-9508-114e8d16f744/Kretschmar_New_Products.jpg",156,{"image_id":1679,"description":1680,"url":1681,"width":540,"height":1682},"6e5e8304-6f88-4cbe-b8fb-9e30e6eea7fc","Kretschmar Made for More, Made to be Crowned","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/ba777339-092f-4c4c-9120-3feca8cd3d57/Kretschmar_Made_to_be_Crowned.jpg",509,{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Deli brand tells consumers to Stop Making Just Sandwiches!\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>CHICAGO, May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4169461-1&h=3312405032&u=https%3A%2F%2Fkretschmardeli.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=Kretschmar\">\u003Cstrong>Kretschmar\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>® Premium Meats & Cheeses is showing consumers that the premium deli brand is \"Made for More\" in a new campaign. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The brand has a long history of developing quality deli meats and cheeses dating back to 1883. Its impressive portfolio includes a full line of Off-The-Bone deli meats delicately sliced from the leanest, most tender cuts, while its premium Wisconsin cheeses repeatedly win in competitions worldwide. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"9d619805-c343-4662-adb4-e127d2f5ca03\" data-image-id=\"9d619805-c343-4662-adb4-e127d2f5ca03\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/9e45da4e-9865-47eb-9508-114e8d16f744/Kretschmar_New_Products.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"9d619805-c343-4662-adb4-e127d2f5ca03\" data-image-id=\"9d619805-c343-4662-adb4-e127d2f5ca03\" alt=\"Kretschmar adds Spiced Pineapple Ham and Lemon & Cracked Pepper Turkey deli items to its product portfolio to bring sweet and spicy offering to consumers.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"6e5e8304-6f88-4cbe-b8fb-9e30e6eea7fc\" data-image-id=\"6e5e8304-6f88-4cbe-b8fb-9e30e6eea7fc\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/ba777339-092f-4c4c-9120-3feca8cd3d57/Kretschmar_Made_to_be_Crowned.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"6e5e8304-6f88-4cbe-b8fb-9e30e6eea7fc\" data-image-id=\"6e5e8304-6f88-4cbe-b8fb-9e30e6eea7fc\" alt=\"Kretschmar Made for More, Made to be Crowned\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>To drive home Kretschmar's premium quality and endless recipe inspiration, the new fully integrated campaign, \"Made for More,\" launches with a tongue-in-cheek anti-sandwich message to \u003Cstrong>\"Stop Making \u003C/strong>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Just\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003Cstrong> Sandwiches\"\u003C/strong> – celebrating the idea of going places that deli meats haven't gone before. Adding elements of recipe inspiration without sandwich-heavy imagery to take meal occasions to the next level rounds out the campaign to showcase that while every other deli brand might be made for a sandwich – Kretschmar is made for more.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Most every deli brand on the market claims they make the perfect sandwich. This campaign highlights how we stand out amongst our deli competition,\" said Lauren Talbert, senior director for Kretschmar at Smithfield Foods. \"That means venturing away from the sliced bread and leaning into anything and everything else that can be done with our quality meats and cheeses. Besides, it's time to think beyond the sandwich.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The campaign includes teasers, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4169461-1&h=837258603&u=https%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2F932980089&a=30-+and+15-second+commercials\">\u003Cstrong>30- and 15-second commercials\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and custom recipe social content and in-store activations, with all the content beautifully filmed for maximum appetite appeal.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To add to its portfolio of premier deli options, \"sweetness meets heatness\" with Kretschmar introduces a bold and flavorful new line of sweet and spicy offerings including Lemon & Cracked Pepper Turkey Breast and a Spiced Pineapple Ham. To meet with evolving trends and consumer expectations, these two offerings bring \"swicy\" to the table with unique flavors among premium deli brands and are also gluten free and have no MSG.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Juicy, fruity sweetness with chili pepper notes characterize the Spiced Pineapple Ham, while the Lemon & Cracked Pepper Turkey brings a citrus, tangy sweetness with a hint of cracked black pepper to send consumers' palates abuzz.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"These two new bold flavors from Kretschmar really showcase the breadth of our premium deli line,\" said Talbert. \"We're excited to add these to our portfolio to further grow 'behind-the-glass' offerings with unique and on-trend flavors.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Kretschmar, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4169461-1&h=4283610153&u=https%3A%2F%2Fkretschmardeli.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=kretschmardeli.com\">\u003Cstrong>kretschmardeli.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4169461-1&h=3922923154&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKretschmardeli&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, or \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4169461-1&h=213984736&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fkretschmardeli%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. Kretschmar is a brand of Smithfield Foods, Inc. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Kretschmar\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nSince 1883, Kretschmar® premium deli meats and cheeses have meant quality. From our unique smoking process for hams to hand-trimmed fine cuts of beef and poultry, our full line of delicately sliced off-the-bone deli meats come from the leanest, most tender cuts and are gluten-free with no MSG or fillers. In addition, we produce more than 16 flavors of award-winning premium cheeses handcrafted by Wisconsin cheesemakers. For more information and recipes, like us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4169461-1&h=732439738&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fkretschmardeli&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> (@kretschmardeli) and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4169461-1&h=213984736&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fkretschmardeli%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> (@kretschmardeli) or visit our website at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4169461-1&h=394934570&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kretschmardeli.com%2F&a=www.kretschmardeli.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.kretschmardeli.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. Kretschmar is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4169461-1&h=1178004608&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4169461-1&h=606868726&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">\u003Cstrong>sustainability standards\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4169461-1&h=1064039102&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">\u003Cstrong>brands\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Gwaltney® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4169461-1&h=1297080378&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4169461-1&h=3223669243&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4169461-1&h=3480934352&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">\u003Cstrong>X\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4169461-1&h=4081577988&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">\u003Cstrong>LinkedIn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4169461-1&h=1825893680&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4169461-1&h=2870081298&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">\u003Cstrong>Threads\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1687},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1689},[],{"system":1691,"elements":1697},{"id":1692,"name":1693,"codename":1694,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1695,"last_modified":1696,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"c7025019-55bc-4b57-a936-0ccf79dadcbe","Smithfield Foods Donates $12,000 to Expand Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Virginia","smithfield_foods_donates__12_000_to_expand_dolly_p",[],"2024-05-15T21:13:30.9323789Z",{"headline":1698,"url_slug":1699,"sub_headline":1701,"sub_headline_1":1702,"summary":1703,"contact":1704,"release_date":1705,"category":1707,"html":1710,"content":1711,"images":1721,"pdf":1723},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1693},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1700},"smithfield-foods-donates-12-000-to-expand-dolly-parton-s-imagination-library-in-virginia",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1706,"display_timezone":527},"2024-05-15T19:41:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1708},[1709],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1712,"links":1718,"modular_content":1719,"value":1720},{"f5051cf4-4a54-4aac-b0e1-f3be8cd10651":1713},{"image_id":1714,"description":1715,"url":1716,"width":497,"height":1717},"f5051cf4-4a54-4aac-b0e1-f3be8cd10651","Left to right: Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager, Smithfield Foods, presents a $12,000 check to Kyle DeGood, founder and executive director, The DeGood Foundation, to expand early childhood literacy access in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/f608cdcb-1219-4c52-a71c-f9670683acfd/Smithfield_Donation_to_DeGood_Foundation.jpg",375,{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Company's donation will expand early childhood literacy access and impact in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, through continued partnership with The DeGood Foundation\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the second year since the expansion of \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=2385156956&u=https%3A%2F%2Fimaginationlibrary.com%2Fusa%2F&a=Dolly+Parton%27s+Imagination+Library\">\u003Cstrong>Dolly Parton's Imagination Library\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> into Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Smithfield Foods has donated $12,000 to \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=1098611992&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.degoodfoundation.org%2F&a=The+DeGood+Foundation\">\u003Cstrong>The DeGood Foundation\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, a local Imagination Library partner, to expand access of the book-gifting program for 2024.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"f5051cf4-4a54-4aac-b0e1-f3be8cd10651\" data-image-id=\"f5051cf4-4a54-4aac-b0e1-f3be8cd10651\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/f608cdcb-1219-4c52-a71c-f9670683acfd/Smithfield_Donation_to_DeGood_Foundation.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"f5051cf4-4a54-4aac-b0e1-f3be8cd10651\" data-image-id=\"f5051cf4-4a54-4aac-b0e1-f3be8cd10651\" alt=\"Left to right: Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager, Smithfield Foods, presents a $12,000 check to Kyle DeGood, founder and executive director, The DeGood Foundation, to expand early childhood literacy access in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>\"It's no secret that reading at an early age can have a profound impact on a child's life and future success,\" said Steve Evans, vice president, community development for Smithfield Foods. \"Through our partnership with The DeGood Foundation, we're able to continue expanding literacy access to all children and deepening the program impact in Isle of Wight County, bolstering our commitment to do good work in our communities.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Recent legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly supports continued expansion of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library book gifting program in Virginia. Virginia State expansion monies were approved in 2022 and renewed for the next two years. Smithfield's $12,000 donation together with the Commonwealth's $12,000 funding match would provide $24,000 to Isle of Wight County, which will help distribute books to more children, supporting early literacy development, knowledge and fundamental skills.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>This is the second year of Smithfield's support for The DeGood Foundation, following a $6,675 donation in 2023. Smithfield and the Foundation held a kick-off event in February 2023 at the Smithfield Center to celebrate and enroll local children in the program.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To date, 45% of eligible children in Isle of Wight County have been enrolled, with more than 7,600 books distributed to over 600 children in the county.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"We couldn't be more excited to continue to partner with our friends at Smithfield Foods to get more free books into the hands of more children,\" said Kyle DeGood, founder and executive director for The DeGood Foundation. \"Our expansion to Isle of Wight County, made possible by Smithfield, was one of our best performing expansions to date. We're so grateful to be working with a corporate partner that cares so much for the communities where their associates live and work.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Enrolled children will receive a free brand-new, age-appropriate book in the mail every month from the time they are born to age five. Parents and guardians can register at their local library branch or online at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=4117159200&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.degoodfoundation.org%2F&a=www.degoodfoundation.org\">\u003Cstrong>www.degoodfoundation.org\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> or \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=1871536052&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.imaginationlibrary.com%2F&a=www.imaginationlibrary.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.imaginationlibrary.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield is committed to developing the next generation of leaders through donations to schools and education programs and providing scholarship assistance for 1,500 students globally by 2025. Last year, the company funded more than $2.5 million in education programs and awarded scholarships of more than $740,000 to 13 schools in seven states for the 2023–2024 school year. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=3283315444&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability%2Fhelping-communities%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability%2Fhelping-communities%2F\">\u003Cstrong>https://smithfieldfoods.com/sustainability/helping-communities/\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=3344412660&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=2773309314&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">\u003Cstrong>sustainability standards\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=3188371914&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">\u003Cstrong>brands\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Gwaltney® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=1024174316&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=1094978191&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=1310430372&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">\u003Cstrong>X\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=1915138928&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">\u003Cstrong>LinkedIn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=3988106820&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=712029286&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">\u003Cstrong>Threads\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About The DeGood Foundation\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nFounded by Kyle DeGood in 2017, The DeGood Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, ensures that all children on the Virginia Peninsula have equitable access to positive early childhood experiences that nurture, grow, and inspire through programs such as Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Bags of Hope. The foundation believes that children can achieve by inspiring them to Dream More, Learn More, Care More, and Be More. Since 2019, the foundation has mailed over 40,000 books to children through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and has become one of the fastest growing affiliates of the Imagination Library in the state of Virginia. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=4117159200&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.degoodfoundation.org%2F&a=www.degoodfoundation.org\">\u003Cstrong>www.degoodfoundation.org\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=3690552275&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheDeGoodFoundation%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=2152654197&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fthedegoodfoundation%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=3015981310&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fthe-degood-foundation&a=LinkedIn\">\u003Cstrong>LinkedIn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Dolly Parton's Imagination Library\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nSince launching in 1995, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has become the preeminent early childhood book-gifting program in the world. The flagship program of The Dollywood Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has gifted over 200 million free books in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and The Republic of Ireland. The Imagination Library mails more than 3 million high-quality, age-appropriate books each month to enrolled children from birth to age five. Dolly envisioned creating a lifelong love of reading and inspiring children to dream more, learn more, care more and be more.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The program has been widely researched and results demonstrate the positive impact on early childhood development and literacy skills. Penguin Random House is the exclusive publisher for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. For more information, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4168132-1&h=2784857657&u=https%3A%2F%2Fimaginationlibrary.com%2F&a=imaginationlibrary.com\">\u003Cstrong>imaginationlibrary.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1722},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1724},[],{"system":1726,"elements":1732},{"id":1727,"name":1728,"codename":1729,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1730,"last_modified":1731,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"ec4b5456-6270-4da0-9393-ae71599c452b","Smithfield Foods Honored for Workforce Development Through Apprenticeship Programs","smithfield_foods_honored_for_workforce_development",[],"2024-04-24T14:14:55.4996859Z",{"headline":1733,"url_slug":1734,"sub_headline":1736,"sub_headline_1":1737,"summary":1738,"contact":1739,"release_date":1740,"category":1742,"html":1745,"content":1746,"images":1755,"pdf":1757},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1728},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1735},"smithfield-foods-honored-for-workforce-development-through-apprenticeship-programs",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1741,"display_timezone":527},"2024-04-24T14:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1743},[1744],{"name":1410,"codename":1411},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1747,"links":1752,"modular_content":1753,"value":1754},{"6ab5499f-9373-4270-81ba-7ac42ef5cfff":1748},{"image_id":1749,"description":1750,"url":1751,"width":497,"height":1717},"6ab5499f-9373-4270-81ba-7ac42ef5cfff","Left to right: Steve Evans, Vice President, Community Development, Smithfield Foods; Kristie Sauls, Executive Director of Apprenticeships and Career Development, Wayne Community College; Patty Pfeiffer, President, Wayne Community College; and Clarence Scott, Talent Development Training Specialist, Smithfield Foods.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/d0948c64-1fd4-4900-b7b2-c08e76c42b69/Smithfield_Foods_Apprenticeship_Awards.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., April 24, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods received two workforce development awards from the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) for its apprenticeship programs dedicated to developing and training the next-generation workforce.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"6ab5499f-9373-4270-81ba-7ac42ef5cfff\" data-image-id=\"6ab5499f-9373-4270-81ba-7ac42ef5cfff\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/d0948c64-1fd4-4900-b7b2-c08e76c42b69/Smithfield_Foods_Apprenticeship_Awards.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"6ab5499f-9373-4270-81ba-7ac42ef5cfff\" data-image-id=\"6ab5499f-9373-4270-81ba-7ac42ef5cfff\" alt=\"Left to right: Steve Evans, Vice President, Community Development, Smithfield Foods; Kristie Sauls, Executive Director of Apprenticeships and Career Development, Wayne Community College; Patty Pfeiffer, President, Wayne Community College; and Clarence Scott, Talent Development Training Specialist, Smithfield Foods.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield Foods, in partnership with \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4149303-1&h=977003718&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waynecc.edu%2F&a=Wayne+Community+College\">\u003Cstrong>Wayne Community College\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, was recognized by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges as an apprenticeship champion in the Workforce Development Pinnacle Awards. These awards recognize exemplary employers, businesses or industry groups that have demonstrated extraordinary engagement and firm commitment to the education and professional development of its employees and the development of North Carolina's workforce through partnerships with community colleges.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Providing valuable professional development experiences is key to opening doors of opportunity and cultivating the next-generation talent pipeline,\" said Jay Bennett, chief human resources officer for Smithfield Foods. \"We are grateful for our partnership with Wayne Community College and this recognition for our continued commitment to developing and accelerating fulfilling careers through quality education opportunities.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield and Wayne Community College collaborated to develop a customized apprenticeship model that would revolutionize Smithfield's view of training and would set the company and its employees on a trajectory to workforce success. This experiential and classroom learning model is utilized by seven other community colleges in six states to train over 70 other apprentices working at 23 Smithfield facilities.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Five years ago, Smithfield Foods came to Wayne Community College with a need to develop a pipeline for maintenance technicians,\" said Kristie Sauls, executive director of apprenticeships and career development for Wayne Community College. \"This partnership has been a game changer for Smithfield, WCC, and the apprentices we serve. Being able to recognize the work Smithfield is doing here in North Carolina and across the nation is an honor because they see the need and value of the program.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The AACC also named Smithfield and Wayne Community College as a finalist in the awards of excellence category for an outstanding college and corporate partnership. This award honors collaboration between a college and corporate partner that has achieved demonstrable, multi-year success in advancing the mission of the institution, the economic prosperity of a community, region or the nation and the learning excellence of students.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield is committed to developing the next generation of leaders by supporting education in local communities and recently \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4149303-1&h=17628438&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fsmithfield-foods-donates-1-million-for-nc-apprenticeship-program%2F&a=donated+%241+million\">\u003Cstrong>donated $1 million\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> to launch the Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) apprenticeship program to provide career pathways and college education for high school students in North Carolina.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>View the North Carolina State Board of Community College awards video \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4149303-1&h=3965973666&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dab8t3GE-PwU&a=here\">\u003Cstrong>here\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. Learn more about Smithfield's philanthropic efforts \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4149303-1&h=3366600932&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability%2Fhelping-communities%2F&a=here\">\u003Cstrong>here\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and career opportunities \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4149303-1&h=662340973&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fcareers%2F&a=here\">\u003Cstrong>here\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4149303-1&h=613566312&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4149303-1&h=1183366942&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">\u003Cstrong>sustainability standards\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4149303-1&h=1573869910&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">\u003Cstrong>brands\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Gwaltney® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4149303-1&h=3738058864&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4149303-1&h=2726421011&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4149303-1&h=2917039160&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">\u003Cstrong>X\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4149303-1&h=2447596524&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">\u003Cstrong>LinkedIn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4149303-1&h=242239192&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4149303-1&h=3384106234&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">\u003Cstrong>Threads\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Wayne Community College\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nWayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC's mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1756},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1758},[],{"system":1760,"elements":1766},{"id":1761,"name":1762,"codename":1763,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1764,"last_modified":1765,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"9a66351e-3d25-4226-a660-53ebb55ecdfc","Smithfield Foods Honored for Sustainability, Safety and Workforce Achievements","smithfield_foods_honored_for_sustainability__safet",[],"2024-04-18T13:43:24.5153275Z",{"headline":1767,"url_slug":1768,"sub_headline":1770,"sub_headline_1":1771,"summary":1772,"contact":1773,"release_date":1774,"category":1776,"html":1779,"content":1780,"images":1789,"pdf":1791},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1762},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1769},"smithfield-foods-honored-for-sustainability-safety-and-workforce-achievements",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1775,"display_timezone":527},"2024-04-18T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1777},[1778],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1781,"links":1786,"modular_content":1787,"value":1788},{"1bf18ea0-9d36-41a4-a0f6-26c9b1cbb459":1782},{"image_id":1783,"description":1784,"url":1785,"width":497,"height":632},"1bf18ea0-9d36-41a4-a0f6-26c9b1cbb459","Left to right: Eric Lassalle, Director of Environmental Affairs, Smithfield Foods; Brandon Farley, Project Engineer, Smithfield Foods, Wilson, NC; Julie Anna Potts, President and CEO, Meat Institute; Keith Bailey, Director of Environmental Affairs, Smithfield Foods; and Ron Toran, Director, Diversity, Culture & Engagement, Smithfield Foods.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/73a3834d-bd12-4bf6-9335-b1b9c7354a21/Meat_Institute_Awards.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiple Smithfield Foods U.S. facilities and locations earned awards for environmental and safety achievements in the Meat Institute's 2023 awards program.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"It's an honor to be recognized for our achievements and progress across environmental stewardship and workplace safety initiatives,\" said Stewart Leeth, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. \"Our company culture is founded on the value of continuous improvement, and earning a record-setting number of awards is a testament to our commitment to strive for good in all that we do.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"1bf18ea0-9d36-41a4-a0f6-26c9b1cbb459\" data-image-id=\"1bf18ea0-9d36-41a4-a0f6-26c9b1cbb459\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/73a3834d-bd12-4bf6-9335-b1b9c7354a21/Meat_Institute_Awards.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"1bf18ea0-9d36-41a4-a0f6-26c9b1cbb459\" data-image-id=\"1bf18ea0-9d36-41a4-a0f6-26c9b1cbb459\" alt=\"Left to right: Eric Lassalle, Director of Environmental Affairs, Smithfield Foods; Brandon Farley, Project Engineer, Smithfield Foods, Wilson, NC; Julie Anna Potts, President and CEO, Meat Institute; Keith Bailey, Director of Environmental Affairs, Smithfield Foods; and Ron Toran, Director, Diversity, Culture & Engagement, Smithfield Foods.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>Forty-six Smithfield U.S. locations received an environmental recognition award for their dedication to continuous environmental improvement, as developed and implemented by Environmental Management Systems. Forty-two plants achieved the highest tier possible in the category.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The environmental achievement award is given to companies that have gone beyond environmental compliance by designing and successfully executing innovative plant upgrades or environmental programs. Ten Smithfield facilities were recognized for their work in emissions reduction, energy conservation, packaging and/or food waste reduction, technological innovation and water conservation.  Each facility won first place in all five categories.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Forty-three Smithfield locations earned the Meat Institute's worker safety recognition award, which honors facilities that have achieved a high level of safety performance as part of their continued efforts to reduce occupational injury and illness. This year marks the highest number of Smithfield locations recognized in a single year since the inception of the Meat Institute's worker safety recognition award.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield also received a certificate of recognition for its development and implementation of its Unity & Action program, a $15 million investment established in 2020 designed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>More information about Smithfield's sustainability strategies is available at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4144685-1&h=3106352391&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability\">\u003Cstrong>smithfieldfoods.com/sustainability\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. The complete list of award winners may be viewed \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4144685-1&h=2635485839&u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com%2F2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e%2Feadbcdfb-dc6b-4ecc-a5f2-2c97723ea743%2FNAMI%2520Awards%2520List%2520FINAL.pdf&a=here\">\u003Cstrong>here\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4144685-1&h=1627273373&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4144685-1&h=48546027&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">\u003Cstrong>sustainability standards\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4144685-1&h=430122659&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">\u003Cstrong>brands\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Gwaltney® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4144685-1&h=2594324357&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4144685-1&h=3874332134&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4144685-1&h=3920757709&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">\u003Cstrong>X\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4144685-1&h=3582927897&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">\u003Cstrong>LinkedIn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4144685-1&h=1243363629&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4144685-1&h=2379817743&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">\u003Cstrong>Threads\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1790},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1792},[],{"system":1794,"elements":1800},{"id":1795,"name":1796,"codename":1797,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1798,"last_modified":1799,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"f192c1b3-229c-4576-bd3d-5aa4908daf88","Smithfield Foods Unveils Sustainability Achievements and Progress in 22nd Annual Report","smithfield_foods_unveils_sustainability_achievemen",[],"2024-05-14T14:54:04.0114312Z",{"headline":1801,"url_slug":1802,"sub_headline":1804,"sub_headline_1":1806,"summary":1807,"contact":1808,"release_date":1810,"category":1812,"html":1815,"content":1816,"images":1821,"pdf":1823},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1796},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1803},"smithfield-foods-unveils-sustainability-achievements-and-progress-in-22nd-annual-report",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":1805},"Sustainability impact report details company’s progress toward ambitious goals and targets",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1809},"Ray Atkinson\n\nSmithfield Foods, Inc.\n\n(757) 576-1383 ratkinson@smithfield.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1811,"display_timezone":527},"2024-04-15T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1813},[1814],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1817,"links":1818,"modular_content":1819,"value":1820},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smithfield, Va., April 15, 2024\u003C/strong> — Smithfield Foods released its 22\u003Csup>nd\u003C/sup> annual \u003Ca href=\"http://www.smithfieldfoods.com/2023sustainabilityreport\">sustainability impact report\u003C/a> detailing sustainability goal achievements and renewed commitments that continue to drive the production of safe, wholesome and nutritious food responsibly.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“Despite the difficult industry environment our company and industry faced in 2023, Smithfield remained resilient and made significant progress on our sustainability journey,” said Stewart Leeth, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. “We have a clear path forward that builds momentum on our 22-year commitment of being good stewards, doing good work and producing good food.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Highlights of Smithfield’s sustainability impact report include:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Good Stewards\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Animal care:\u003C/strong> Smithfield farm operations had an average performance score of 95% for internal audits and 98% on third-party audits in 2023, while its processing facilities’ average score was 99.57% on third-party audits.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Creating clean, renewable energy:\u003C/strong> Working with its joint venture partners,\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>Smithfield completed a \u003Ca href=\"https://monarchbio.com/projects\">$150 million renewable natural gas (RNG) project\u003C/a>, the largest of its kind, installing manure-to-energy technology on nearly all company-owned hog finishing farms in Missouri.* The company is on track to achieve its target to implement biogas systems on 90% of company and contract finishing farms in North Carolina and on 90% of company finishing farms in Missouri by 2030.**\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Reducing emissions:\u003C/strong> By using alternative feed ingredients, Smithfield reduced greenhouse gas emissions associated with feed by more than 100,000 tons from a 2010 baseline.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Reducing landfill waste:\u003C/strong> Smithfield reduced its production-weighted solid waste to landfills by approximately 60% compared with a 2010 baseline. Through its \u003Ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSbgLGD_9V0\">bakery upcycling program\u003C/a>, the company produced 3,500 tons of bakery meal per week, diverting more than 179,000 tons of food waste from landfills in 2023 and more than 1.1 billion pounds since January 2021.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Reducing food loss and waste:\u003C/strong> Smithfield participates in USDA’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.usda.gov/foodlossandwaste/champions\">U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions\u003C/a> initiative and has reduced food waste at its distribution centers by 30% through improvements to inventory management and product handling.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Good Work\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Giving back:\u003C/strong> Smithfield donated more than 30 million protein servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs, made nearly $37 million in cash and in-kind contributions and awarded more than $969,000 in need-based educational scholarships globally.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Diversity, culture and engagement:\u003C/strong> In 2023, Smithfield’s production facility spending with minority-owned businesses topped $83 million.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Supporting farmers:\u003C/strong> All of Smithfield's U.S. company-owned sow farms were converted to group housing several years ago, and the company supports contract farmers interested in converting their facilities to group housing. Currently 42% of U.S. contract farmers are operating group housing systems. The company’s agronomics program, SmithfieldGro, helps farmers in its supply chain reduce crop inputs and improve crop yields by investing in carbon reduction and conservation methods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Worker safety:\u003C/strong> Smithfield achieved safety incident rates below industry averages again in 2023.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Good Food\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Food safety: \u003C/strong>Smithfield’s U.S. facilities had zero product recalls in 2023.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Health and wellness:\u003C/strong> Smithfield remains on track to increase transparency of food nutrition through cleaner labels and is committed to reducing added sugars and sodium by 10% across its entire U.S. product line by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield was the first major protein company to adopt and publicly report sustainability efforts, beginning with its first sustainability impact report in 2001. The company’s sustainability program is guided by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, the IFRS Foundation's SASB Standards (SASB) and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and is grounded in seven pillars organized according to its principles for doing good.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield's 2023 sustainability impact report is available at \u003Ca href=\"http://www.smithfieldfoods.com/2023sustainabilityreport\">smithfieldfoods.com/2023sustainabilityreport\u003C/a>. To view Smithfield’s previous 21 annual sustainability impact reports, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://smithfieldfoods.com/sustainability/resource-center/archive/\">smithfieldfoods.com/sustainability/resource-center/archive/\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>* This statement has been corrected to note that the $150 million renewable natural gas (RNG) project was a joint venture, not solely a Smithfield project.\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cem> \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>** This target, established in 2018, was inadvertently misstated in a previous version of the report and has been corrected.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp># # #\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\n Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>” to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://smithfieldfoods.com/Sustainability\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://smithfieldfoods.com/Our-Brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan’s Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"http://www.smithfieldfoods.com/\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/SmithfieldFoods/\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://twitter.com/smithfieldfoods\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/smithfield-foods/\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/smithfieldfoods/\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.threads.net/@smithfieldfoods\">Threads\u003C/a>.\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1822},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1824},[],{"system":1826,"elements":1832},{"id":1827,"name":1828,"codename":1829,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1830,"last_modified":1831,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"ae302e29-af57-4d0c-9b64-957d518cd3f9","Smithfield Foods Celebrates First Anniversary of Free Tuition for U.S. Employees","smithfield_foods_celebrates_first_anniversary_of_f",[],"2024-04-08T12:45:12.5148467Z",{"headline":1833,"url_slug":1834,"sub_headline":1836,"sub_headline_1":1837,"summary":1838,"contact":1839,"release_date":1840,"category":1842,"html":1845,"content":1846,"images":1851,"pdf":1853},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1828},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1835},"smithfield-foods-celebrates-first-anniversary-of-free-tuition-for-u-s-employees",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":587},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1841,"display_timezone":527},"2024-04-08T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1843},[1844],{"name":1410,"codename":1411},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1847,"links":1848,"modular_content":1849,"value":1850},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smithfield, Va., April 8, 2024\u003C/strong> — Smithfield Foods is celebrating the first anniversary of providing free tuition for its full- and part-time U.S. employees.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>After one year, more than 85 graduates have completed a high-quality degree or certificate program, and more than 950 employees are currently enrolled and nearing graduation.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“We provide our employees with career growth opportunities that empower them to reach their full potential,” said Jay Bennett, chief human resources officer of Smithfield Foods. “This milestone anniversary underscores our commitment to investing in employees through value-added experiences that help build a fulfilling, long-lasting career at Smithfield. We congratulate our recent graduates on their accomplishments and look forward to seeing even more employees take the next steps in their careers.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield, in partnership with Guild, offers eligible employees access to learning and career growth with more than 200 degree and certificate programs that align with Smithfield’s career pathway opportunities. All programs are offered through vetted universities and education providers designed especially for working adults.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Under Smithfield’s 100% tuition covered program, U.S. employees have access to one-on-one personalized education support and career coaching as well as coverage for required textbooks and course fees.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information on Smithfield's Guild program, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://smithfield.guildeducation.com/partner/\">smithfield.guildeducation.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>” to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://smithfieldfoods.com/Sustainability\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://smithfieldfoods.com/Our-Brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan’s Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"http://www.smithfieldfoods.com/\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/SmithfieldFoods/\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://twitter.com/smithfieldfoods\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/smithfield-foods/\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/smithfieldfoods/\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.threads.net/@smithfieldfoods\">Threads\u003C/a>.\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Guild\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nGuild unlocks the talent and economic potential of America's workforce for employees and their companies. Guild partners with the nation's largest employers—including Walmart, Chipotle, Discover, Hilton, Macy's, Target, and The Walt Disney Company—to create cultures of opportunity that help them attract and retain top talent, while building the workforce of the future from within. By using Guild's proprietary Career Opportunity Platform to connect workers to a marketplace of education and learning programs that work in the real-world, employees at those companies can gain the skills, knowledge, and guidance they need to build a brighter future for themselves and their families—all without paying for tuition or career services on their own. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"http://www.guildeducation.com/\">www.guildeducation.com.\u003C/a>\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1852},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1854},[],{"system":1856,"elements":1862},{"id":1857,"name":1858,"codename":1859,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1860,"last_modified":1861,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"b66a1482-cfe7-4281-9c1c-eae86387d06b","Smithfield Foods Establishes $250,000 Endowed Scholarship Program at University of Mount Olive","smithfield_foods_establishes__250_000_endowed_scho",[],"2024-03-21T20:38:34.0321722Z",{"headline":1863,"url_slug":1864,"sub_headline":1866,"sub_headline_1":1867,"summary":1868,"contact":1869,"release_date":1870,"category":1872,"html":1875,"content":1876,"images":1881,"pdf":1883},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1858},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1865},"smithfield-foods-establishes-250-000-endowed-scholarship-program-at-university-of-mount-olive",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1871,"display_timezone":527},"2024-03-21T20:30:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1873},[1874],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1877,"links":1878,"modular_content":1879,"value":1880},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods has created an endowed scholarship program to benefit leaders of tomorrow from the University of Mount Olive in North Carolina.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>As part of the Smithfield Foods Future Leaders Endowed Scholarship Program, the Mount Olive scholarship builds on the company's commitment to improve access to education and provide educational opportunities for the dependents of Smithfield's contract growers.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"As each generation becomes further removed from the farm, there's a critical need for new talent to enter the field of agriculture,\" said Kraig Westerbeek, president of Smithfield hog production. \"We're proud to be able to make these scholarships available to give dedicated young men and women the resources they need to succeed.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"We are very appreciative of Smithfield Foods' continued support of our agricultural programs,\" said UMO President Dr. H. Edward Croom. \"Recruiting top talent is a priority not only for the university, but also for the business community at large that experiences the workforce shortage. This Smithfield scholarship is the newest partnership that will impact our future students and further impact the communities of our graduates.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Edward Olive, director of the Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center, said, \"Smithfield Foods has supported the University of Mount Olive in many ways over the years. They are a sponsor of our annual AgFest event.  They provide students with opportunities for internships and careers. They send company representatives to speak to various classes and clubs,  and so much more. We are excited to see our partnership with Smithfield grow even further. As a UMO alumnus and staff member, I am very excited for this new scholarship endowment and sincerely appreciate Smithfield's commitment to our students and our community.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The University of Mount Olive will award the Smithfield endowed scholarship to one rising junior and one rising senior each year. The scholarship will cover a portion of the students' cost of tuition and fees and will be administered by the university.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Scholarship recipients must demonstrate academic excellence and pursue studies and a career in agriculture, engineering, operations or supply chain, and must complete a paid summer internship with Smithfield Foods. Rising seniors must plan to work for the company full-time following graduation or be employed full-time by a current hog producer for Smithfield.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Following graduation, interested students may enroll in Smithfield's Career Foundations Program, which provides high-potential candidates with critical training and career mentorship resources at the onset of their professional careers. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Mount Olive endowed scholarship program complements the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4119941-1&h=4142180112&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fabout-us%2Fscholarships%2F&a=Smithfield+scholarship+program\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield scholarship program\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, which provides scholarships to eligible dependents of the company's employees. Smithfield has provided nearly 1,600 annual scholarships worth nearly $9 million since the program's inception.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield believes in the power of education to dramatically strengthen communities over the long term. More information about Smithfield's educational initiatives and investment in its communities is available at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4119941-1&h=126146213&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\">\u003Cstrong>https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4119941-1&h=1981816187&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4119941-1&h=339404045&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">\u003Cstrong>sustainability standards\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4119941-1&h=259851077&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">\u003Cstrong>brands\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Gwaltney® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4119941-1&h=2356943459&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4119941-1&h=4029921280&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4119941-1&h=4285277739&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">\u003Cstrong>X\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4119941-1&h=3276866047&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">\u003Cstrong>LinkedIn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4119941-1&h=1556225227&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4119941-1&h=2600929001&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">\u003Cstrong>Threads\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About the University of Mount Olive\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nThe University of Mount Olive is a private institution rooted in the liberal arts tradition with defining Christian values. The University was founded by the Convention of Original Free Will Baptists. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4119941-1&h=1495462178&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umo.edu%2F&a=www.umo.edu\">\u003Cstrong>www.umo.edu\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1882},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1884},[],{"system":1886,"elements":1892},{"id":1887,"name":1888,"codename":1889,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1890,"last_modified":1891,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"dd510be5-5880-4f42-86ca-192873462286","Smithfield Foods Employees Donate More than $700,000 to Local United Way Campaigns","smithfield_foods_employees_donate_more_than__700_0",[],"2024-02-27T20:32:04.5627921Z",{"headline":1893,"url_slug":1894,"sub_headline":1896,"sub_headline_1":1897,"summary":1898,"contact":1899,"release_date":1900,"category":1902,"html":1905,"content":1906,"images":1917,"pdf":1923},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1888},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1895},"smithfield-foods-employees-donate-more-than-700-000-to-local-united-way-campaigns",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":587},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1901,"display_timezone":527},"2024-02-27T20:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1903},[1904],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1907,"links":1914,"modular_content":1915,"value":1916},{"69f151b5-5f04-4d4e-bde0-8cd19205e252":1908},{"image_id":1909,"description":1910,"url":1911,"width":1912,"height":1913},"69f151b5-5f04-4d4e-bde0-8cd19205e252","Smithfield Foods Sioux Falls employees present a check for $521,042 to the Sioux Empire United Way. Pictured, left to right: Pam Hanneman, SEUW interim president and CEO; Tim Blotske, SEUW campaign chair, Pam Brinkman, Smithfield Foods administrative assistant; Tolcha Mesele, Smithfield Foods senior community development manager; Frank Kern, Smithfield Foods Sioux Falls plant manager; and Taryn Latza, SEUW campaign director.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/3697ad6c-55a7-4bf8-92b2-0968bfdd492e/SEUW%20check%20presentation.jpg",599,479,{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smithfield, Va., Feb. 27, 2024\u003C/strong> — Smithfield Foods employees in South Dakota, North Carolina, Illinois and Virginia have raised more than $700,000 through employee-driven campaigns to support their local United Way organizations.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"69f151b5-5f04-4d4e-bde0-8cd19205e252\" data-image-id=\"69f151b5-5f04-4d4e-bde0-8cd19205e252\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/3697ad6c-55a7-4bf8-92b2-0968bfdd492e/SEUW%20check%20presentation.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"69f151b5-5f04-4d4e-bde0-8cd19205e252\" data-image-id=\"69f151b5-5f04-4d4e-bde0-8cd19205e252\" alt=\"Smithfield Foods Sioux Falls employees present a check for $521,042 to the Sioux Empire United Way. Pictured, left to right: Pam Hanneman, SEUW interim president and CEO; Tim Blotske, SEUW campaign chair, Pam Brinkman, Smithfield Foods administrative assistant; Tolcha Mesele, Smithfield Foods senior community development manager; Frank Kern, Smithfield Foods Sioux Falls plant manager; and Taryn Latza, SEUW campaign director.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield’s Sioux Falls employees led the way with the company’s contributions, raising more than $521,000 for the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.seuw.org/\">Sioux Empire United Way\u003C/a>, their partner of more than 30 years. Its mission is to lead, sustain and nurture a unified, effective response to community needs.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Monmouth employees’ contributions to the \u003Ca href=\"https://wcunitedway.org/home/f/smithfield-foods-supports-community-in-a-big-way\">United Way of Greater Warren County\u003C/a> totaled more than $135,000, a 30% increase from last year. The organization works with local agencies and develops new programs that enhance the wellbeing of the entire community, with a focus on providing a sense of trust, understanding and belonging to every individual.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Employees in Clinton, North Carolina, raised more than $45,000 for the \u003Ca href=\"http://www.unitedwaysampson.org/\">United Way of Sampson County\u003C/a> this year. United Way of Sampson County works to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health to create long-lasting changes for everyone in the community.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield’s Wilson, North Carolina, employees raised $10,000 for the \u003Ca href=\"https://unitedwayofwilson.org/\">United Way of Wilson County\u003C/a>, which provides support to 24 nonprofit agencies in the county. The organization’s goals are to improve education, help people achieve financial stability and promote healthy lives.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield’s employees in Smithfield, Virginia, financially support both the \u003Ca href=\"https://unitedwayshr.org/\">United Way of South Hampton Roads\u003C/a> and the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.uwvp.org/\">United Way of the Virginia Peninsula\u003C/a>. These nonprofits focus on education, health and financial stability and provide services to children, support for veterans and investments in local nonprofits.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield’s programs to support its local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\">smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>” to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://smithfieldfoods.com/Sustainability\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://smithfieldfoods.com/Our-Brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan’s Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"http://www.smithfieldfoods.com\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/SmithfieldFoods/\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://twitter.com/smithfieldfoods\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/smithfield-foods/\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/smithfieldfoods/\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.threads.net/@smithfieldfoods\">Threads\u003C/a>.\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":1918},[1919],{"name":1920,"description":1910,"type":563,"size":1921,"url":1911,"width":1912,"height":1913,"renditions":1922},"SEUW check presentation.jpg",59463,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":1924},[],{"system":1926,"elements":1932},{"id":1927,"name":1928,"codename":1929,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":1930,"last_modified":1931,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"fee85b77-510c-4306-abf3-2e36a1549a27","Smithfield Foods Donates $100,000 to Fund \"Pay What You Can\" Mobile Food Market in North Carolina","smithfield_foods_donates__100_000_to_fund__pay_wha",[],"2024-02-23T20:04:33.1456478Z",{"headline":1933,"url_slug":1934,"sub_headline":1936,"sub_headline_1":1937,"summary":1938,"contact":1939,"release_date":1940,"category":1942,"html":1945,"content":1946,"images":1956,"pdf":1962},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":1928},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":1935},"smithfield-foods-donates-100-000-to-fund-pay-what-you-can-mobile-food-market-in-north-carolina",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":1941,"display_timezone":527},"2024-02-23T19:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":1943},[1944],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":1947,"links":1953,"modular_content":1954,"value":1955},{"8a5ec07a-2c89-40b2-9539-f53d3628fb9e":1948},{"image_id":1949,"description":1950,"url":1951,"width":1912,"height":1952},"8a5ec07a-2c89-40b2-9539-f53d3628fb9e","Smithfield Foods has donated $100,000 to Ripe for Revival to fund a mobile food retail market.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/0ecfc2d0-d338-40a7-a892-a9383f62ac83/Ripe_for_Revival_bus_crop.jpg",320,{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4098581-1&h=623974080&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> has donated $100,000 to fund a mobile food retail market that will provide fresh food in food deserts throughout southeastern North Carolina.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"8a5ec07a-2c89-40b2-9539-f53d3628fb9e\" data-image-id=\"8a5ec07a-2c89-40b2-9539-f53d3628fb9e\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/0ecfc2d0-d338-40a7-a892-a9383f62ac83/Ripe_for_Revival_bus_crop.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"8a5ec07a-2c89-40b2-9539-f53d3628fb9e\" data-image-id=\"8a5ec07a-2c89-40b2-9539-f53d3628fb9e\" alt=\"Smithfield Foods has donated $100,000 to Ripe for Revival to fund a mobile food retail market.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield Foods has donated $100,000 to Ripe for Revival to fund a mobile food retail market.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The donation to \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4098581-1&h=2351739229&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.riperevivalmarket.com%2Fpages%2Fripe-for-revival&a=Ripe+for+Revival\">\u003Cstrong>Ripe for Revival\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, a nonprofit founded to address food insecurity in North Carolina, was used to purchase a bus that has been transformed into a mobile food market. The bus will offer fresh, local, healthy food to the public, including many families experiencing food insecurity, at pay-what-you-can prices. Smithfield's donation brings Ripe for Revival's fleet up to a total of five buses.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Having access to affordable food is a significant issue in rural communities,\" said Steve Evans, vice president of community development for Smithfield Foods. \"We are focused on improving food access, and we're building capacity to fill the need. This innovative partnership with Ripe for Revival will meet our neighbors where they are and provide fresh food everyone can afford.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"We are beyond thankful to Smithfield Foods for helping us revive communities through food,\" said Will Kornegay, founder and CEO of Ripe Revival. \"This generous donation not only has grown our fleet of pay-what-you-can mobile markets, but also is helping us expand our reach. We have great plans for 2024 to serve more North Carolina families facing food insecurity, and Smithfield Foods is helping us achieve that goal.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Ripe for Revival's mobile markets currently sell local produce, meat and dairy at up to a dozen sites per week in Beaufort, Edgecombe, Halifax, Lenoir, Nash, Pitt and Wake counties. In addition to funding the purchase of the mobile market bus, Smithfield's donation will provide operational support to expand Ripe for Revival's mobile market service area to Sampson County.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Will Kornegay started Ripe Revival in 2018 to help farmers find markets for the imperfect produce they could not sell to grocery stores. In 2021, he launched Ripe for Revival, the nonprofit arm of Ripe Revival, to operate a fleet of pay-what-you-can mobile markets to address food insecurity in North Carolina. Over the past few years, Ripe Revival has played a role in serving thousands of families and hundreds of nonprofits by helping to distribute more than 4 million pounds of produce to fight food insecurity. Since June 2022, the mobile market buses have distributed more than 40,000 pounds of produce.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield's hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes®, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states, as well as in Poland, Romania and Mexico, since 2008. Smithfield donated nearly 25 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. in 2022 and has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield's programs to support local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4098581-1&h=882846852&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\">\u003Cstrong>smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4098581-1&h=360600929&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs more than 54,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4098581-1&h=2003086615&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">\u003Cstrong>sustainability standards\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4098581-1&h=1814252383&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">\u003Cstrong>brands\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Gwaltney® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4098581-1&h=4012003961&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4098581-1&h=2473455642&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4098581-1&h=2620550705&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">\u003Cstrong>X\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4098581-1&h=2685356517&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">\u003Cstrong>LinkedIn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4098581-1&h=1067209937&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4098581-1&h=4166602483&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">\u003Cstrong>Threads\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Ripe Revival\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nIn 2018, entrepreneur Will Kornegay started Ripe Revival to help farmers find markets for their imperfect produce. Ripe Revival uses the produce to create value-added products and consumer packaged goods as well as offer delivery of food subscription boxes to consumers' homes from the Triangle to the coast. In 2021, Kornegay started Ripe for Revival, the company's nonprofit arm to operate a fleet of pay-what-you-can mobile markets to address food insecurity in North Carolina. Since June 2022, the converted buses have distributed more than 40,000 pounds of produce. 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The schools rallied during the Jan. 17 game at UVA and the Feb. 19 game at Virginia Tech to see whose fans could donate the most food items for the schools’ food pantries. Virginia Tech prevailed in the friendly yet unofficial Commonwealth Clash competition by collecting nearly 700 pounds of nonperishable food during its hosted game night in support of the food pantry — and a combined total of more than 1,200 pounds between the two food pantries. In addition to the nonperishable items donated, Smithfield donated $5,000 to both the UVA Community Food Pantry and the Market of Virginia Tech.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“Smithfield is a proud ambassador for both Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia in the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash, and helping to fight food insecurity on each campus is an important initiative as a food brand,” said Jessica Scarlett, brand manager for Smithfield at Smithfield Foods. “Through the food drives and our contribution of $5,000 to each school’s food pantry, we’re dedicated to helping the communities within our home state with hunger relief.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Since the 2014-2015 academic year, the brand has partnered with the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech in the rivalry between the schools across all school-sponsored sports — becoming the presenting sponsor of the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash in the 2021-2022 season. Throughout the year under this sponsorship, Smithfield supports the communities surrounding UVA and Virginia Tech. During football season, the company donated 60,000 pounds of protein – more than 240,000 servings – to Feeding Southwest Virginia and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. And during basketball season, the company committed to support the campus food pantries and fight student hunger.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“The support Smithfield has provided for The Market at Virginia Tech is remarkable, from bringing the food drive initiative to us to providing $5,000 to contribute to its efforts,” said Isabelle Largen, Virginia Tech student affairs for The Market at Virginia Tech. “During this friendly rivalry with the University of Virginia, our campus communities are the real winner.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“Smithfield’s support for our campus community with the $5,000 donation to the UVA Community Food Pantry showcases the commitment to our schools within the Commonwealth of Virginia,” said Lydia Stoner, executive director at UVA Community Food Pantry. “This fun rivalry between UVA and Virginia Tech has brought incredible awareness and unbelievable support to our local communities.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The UVA Community Food Pantry is a student-run initiative that aims to eliminate the financial hardships of UVA students and staff by attempting to access adequate food and providing essential food and hygiene items. It also aims to identify and quantify food insecurity at UVA to advocate for a just food system for all members of the UVA community.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Market of Virginia Tech, an initiative of Student Affairs, was developed to provide support to students currently experiencing food insecurity. Program participants receive a variety of produce, proteins, dairy and nondairy products, and shelf-stable items on a weekly basis. Supported by a $1.5 million donation from alumni couple Hema and Mehul Sanghani, the program launched in 2020 to provide up to 115 students at a time with weekly grocery shopping. Last semester, The Market served 350 additional students through other initiatives, including open market hours and pop-up pantries.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“We are proud of all these students and fans have done to support each campus and community,” Scarlett added. “It has been such a privilege to sponsor these efforts. 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His career with Smithfield began in 1993 as environmental manager for Quarter M Farms, which later merged with Murphy Family Farms. He held leadership roles of increasing responsibility throughout his career, serving as environmental compliance director for eight years before being named assistant vice president of environment, health and safety compliance in 2010. From 2014 to 2017, he served as vice president, support operations for Smithfield Hog Production, where he managed more than 100 employees and was responsible for environmental compliance, engineering, construction, feed manufacturing, transportation and animal welfare. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Westerbeek also played a leading role in the formation of Smithfield Renewables, the company’s carbon reduction and renewable energy platform. He led Smithfield Renewables from its introduction in 2017, managing manure-to-energy investments as well as grain supply chain and energy and production efficiency projects, until 2022, when he was named chief development officer of \u003Ca href=\"https://smithfieldfoods.com/press-room/2022-03-10-TPG-Rise-Climate-Accelerates-Renewable-Energy-Development-with-Investment-in-Monarch-Bioenergy-Joint-Venture/\">Monarch Renewables\u003C/a>, a joint venture between Smithfield Foods, Roeslein Alternative Energy and TPG Rise Climate. Monarch projects capture methane from manure and convert it into carbon-negative renewable natural gas to power homes, vehicles and businesses. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Westerbeek is a past member of the board of directors of the North Carolina Pork Council and the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and is a current member of NPPC’s environmental committee, which he previously chaired. He also was formerly chairman of the Duplin County Health Board and is a current member.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2041},[2042],{"name":2043,"description":174,"type":563,"size":2044,"url":2045,"width":2046,"height":2047,"renditions":2048},"Kraig Westerbeek headshot.jpg",2432640,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/1fcf236b-2c72-4437-b195-71a102278b4a/Kraig%20Westerbeek%20headshot.jpg",8192,5464,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2050},[],{"system":2052,"elements":2058},{"id":2053,"name":2054,"codename":2055,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2056,"last_modified":2057,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"4dd2f66f-9094-4a86-9e43-21fff652f75d","Smithfield Foods Names New Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer","smithfield_foods_names_new_chief_marketing_officer",[],"2024-02-20T14:26:31.9061301Z",{"headline":2059,"url_slug":2060,"sub_headline":2062,"sub_headline_1":2064,"summary":2065,"contact":2066,"release_date":2067,"category":2069,"html":2072,"content":2073,"images":2078,"pdf":2092},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2054},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2061},"smithfield-foods-names-new-chief-marketing-officer-and-chief-ethics-and-compliance-officer",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":2063},"Smithfield Foods has named Brendan Smith as its chief marketing officer and Allyson Bouldon as its chief ethics and compliance officer.",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":2063},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2068,"display_timezone":527},"2024-02-05T06:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2070},[2071],{"name":1410,"codename":1411},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2074,"links":2075,"modular_content":2076,"value":2077},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 5, 2024 - Smithfield Foods has named Brendan Smith as its chief marketing officer and Allyson Bouldon as its chief ethics and compliance officer.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Brendan Smith, Chief Marketing Office\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smith, a senior marketing executive with global and domestic expertise in sales, top consumer brand management, strategic development and planning, brand strategy and digital marketing, will serve as Smithfield's chief marketing officer. In this role, he will lead Smithfield's marketing team to deliver the planning, development and execution of the company's marketing, advertising, innovation and strategic planning initiatives, with responsibilities for its brands throughout the retail, deli and food service channels. He reports to Steve France, Smithfield's president of packaged meats.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm excited to have Brendan lead our marketing team and programs,\" said France. \"His extensive experience in marketing in the food and beverage space is unparalleled, and I look forward to his contributions in differentiating Smithfield's brand story to strengthen consumer brand perception and further build our relationships with our customers.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smith's marketing experience includes senior leadership roles in international food and beverage companies. His most recent role was as chief marketing officer for New Realm Brewing and Distilling, where he built a marketing department supporting retail, onsite restaurant growth and food, beverage and spirits innovation. His previous roles include vice president of marketing for Pizza Hut, where he led the marketing team and developed the company's brand strategy; senior vice president of international marketing for Monster Energy Company, directing all marketing initiatives for the Monster family of brands; and vice president of sales and marketing for Southern Tier Brewing Company, developing strategy and leading all tactical execution of the company's sales and marketing programs. Prior to serving in these roles, Smith was senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Smithfield Foods and its Smithfield, Farmland, Gwaltney and Cook's brands, where he led and directed all domestic marketing, R&D and innovation initiatives. He began his career with Anheuser-Busch, Inc., serving in leadership positions of increasing responsibility.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Allyson Bouldon, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Bouldon, a senior leader with extensive experience in global regulatory and legal compliance in the agricultural, consumer products, food manufacturing, packaging and retail sectors, will serve as Smithfield's chief ethics and compliance officer. In this role, she will lead and manage Smithfield's ethics and compliance program, sustaining a culture of integrity and ethical decision-making across the company. She reports to Michael Flemming, Smithfield's chief legal officer.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Smithfield has built a strong culture of compliance throughout our history, producing good food the right way,\" said Flemming. \"We are pleased to have Allyson join our team and look forward to applying her experience to our ethics and compliance commitments.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Bouldon previously served as managing counsel for Wolters Kluwer, supporting  compliance programs for its North America businesses, and was acting chief compliance officer for Bright Machines, Inc. Prior to serving in these roles, Bouldon served as vice president and chief compliance officer for Michael's Stores, where she managed global supplier compliance; and as vice president and chief compliance officer for Chiquita Brands International, Inc., developing and implementing the company's global compliance strategies. Her additional roles included vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Tegrant Corporation and counsel – Americas for Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, delivering legal, compliance, privacy and corporate secretarial support to more than 30 company subsidiaries.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Bouldon holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Chicago Law School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College. She has been a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation since 2009.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2079},[2080,2087],{"name":2081,"description":174,"type":85,"size":2082,"url":2083,"width":2084,"height":2085,"renditions":2086},"Allyson.png",918309,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/2a775395-a449-4882-adfb-62ffe1cbef21/Allyson.png",660,990,{},{"name":2088,"description":174,"type":85,"size":2089,"url":2090,"width":2084,"height":2085,"renditions":2091},"Brendan.png",718459,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/1ef895de-4d52-4e36-879c-7c5f9d19cb60/Brendan.png",{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2093},[],{"system":2095,"elements":2101},{"id":2096,"name":2097,"codename":2098,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2099,"last_modified":2100,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"458623b6-19e8-48a3-83bc-dc0630863b0d","Smithfield Foods' Tar Heel Facility Recognized by NCDEQ for Exceeding Environmental Compliance","smithfield_foods__tar_heel_facility_recognized_by_",[],"2024-01-16T19:55:09.1404502Z",{"headline":2102,"url_slug":2103,"sub_headline":2105,"sub_headline_1":2106,"summary":2107,"contact":2108,"release_date":2109,"category":2111,"html":2114,"content":2115,"images":2120,"pdf":2122},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2097},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2104},"smithfield-foods-tar-heel-facility-recognized-by-ncdeq-for-exceeding-environmental-compliance",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2110,"display_timezone":527},"2024-01-11T20:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2112},[2113],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2116,"links":2117,"modular_content":2118,"value":2119},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Company's Clinton and Wilson, North Carolina, facilities also recognized for environmental leadership\u003C/em> \u003Cem>and commitment to exemplary environmental performance beyond regulatory requirements\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality recognized Smithfield Foods' Tar Heel, North Carolina, pork-processing facility as a Rising Environmental Steward for its continuing commitment to exceeding compliance with environmental regulations and maintaining a high standard of environmental excellence.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Smithfield has prioritized environmental stewardship and transparent reporting for more than two decades,\" said Stewart Leeth, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. \"This recognition from NCDEQ reflects the strength of our environmental programs in North Carolina and our commitment to enhancing and protecting the state's natural resources above and beyond what is required by law.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>NCDEQ's \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4066544-1&h=3461800218&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.deq.nc.gov%2Fabout%2Fdivisions%2Fenvironmental-assistance-and-customer-service%2Fnc-environmental-stewardship-initiative&a=Environmental+Stewardship+Initiative\">Environmental Stewardship Initiative\u003C/a> recognizes and supports companies and facilities that go above and beyond to reduce their impact on the environment. The Rising Environmental Steward designation is for organizations that have a mature environmental management system and measurable environmental performance goals.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield's Tar Heel facility has been recognized as an environmental leader under the Environmental Stewardship Initiative for the past 21 years and became a Rising Steward in 2005. The facility's wastewater treatment system produces renewable natural gas that provides power to the processing plant and more than 2,000 local homes and businesses. Tar Heel's reuse and reclaimed water systems send approximately 1 million gallons of water per day back to the refrigeration system and outdoor washdown hoses to significantly decrease the facility's use of potable water.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield's Clinton, North Carolina, facility has been recognized for environmental performance under the program since 2004 and is also a Rising Environmental Steward. Smithfield's facility in Wilson, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2005 and has been named a Steward, NCDEQ's elite designation for organizations displaying a commitment to exemplary environmental performance beyond what is required by law.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield was the first U.S. agriculture livestock company to achieve ISO 14001 certification for its environmental management system, in 2001. The company was also the first in its industry to announce an absolute greenhouse gas emission-reduction goal and first to commit to becoming carbon negative in all U.S. company-owned operations by 2030.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield's sustainability programs, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4066544-1&h=543501124&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability\">smithfieldfoods.com/Sustainability\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4066544-1&h=4264567487&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4066544-1&h=2620054217&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4066544-1&h=2272083073&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4066544-1&h=74196391&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4066544-1&h=2015594436&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4066544-1&h=2004621807&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4066544-1&h=1262566971&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4066544-1&h=3570541327&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4066544-1&h=320289069&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">Threads\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2121},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2123},[],{"system":2125,"elements":2131},{"id":2126,"name":2127,"codename":2128,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2129,"last_modified":2130,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"fdea235b-9049-48fa-b6c8-6aa555c30622","ECKRICH® TEAMS UP WITH ESPN'S MARTY SMITH AND ANDRE WARE AT THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TO EARN $250,000 FOR EXTRA YARD FOR TEACHERS","eckrich__teams_up_with_espn_s_marty_smith_and_andr",[],"2024-01-16T16:46:00.9043932Z",{"headline":2132,"url_slug":2133,"sub_headline":2135,"sub_headline_1":2136,"summary":2137,"contact":2138,"release_date":2140,"category":2142,"html":2145,"content":2146,"images":2165,"pdf":2171},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2127},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2134},"eckrich-teams-up-with-espn-s-marty-smith-and-andre-ware-at-the-college-football-playoff-national-championship-to-earn-250-000-for-extra-yard-for-teachers",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":2139},"Media Contact: Melissa Curcio, HUNTER: on behalf of Eckrich, PH: (917) 570-4339, mcurcio@hunterpr.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2141,"display_timezone":527},"2024-01-09T20:42:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2143},[2144],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2147,"links":2162,"modular_content":2163,"value":2164},{"57ed39c9-37ca-4a2a-9b69-50ec5191c5c8":2148,"8e8c37cd-65b6-446d-bdc2-13bc18a4b26a":2152,"23351f9a-4b6a-44bf-b416-0a7ab11b36f9":2157},{"image_id":2149,"description":2150,"url":2151,"width":540,"height":1052},"57ed39c9-37ca-4a2a-9b69-50ec5191c5c8","ESPN’s Marty Smith and Andre Ware Joined the College Football Playoff on the field at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, to participate in the Eckrich $1 Million Challenge","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/202850b8-9eab-4a56-a292-14f45a145711/Eckrich_1_Million_Throw_CFP_2023.jpg",{"image_id":2153,"description":2154,"url":2155,"width":540,"height":2156},"8e8c37cd-65b6-446d-bdc2-13bc18a4b26a","Eckrich the Official Sponsor of the College Football Playoff","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/17726b8c-92d7-4890-ab26-76d804efa506/Eckrich_Lockup.jpg",234,{"image_id":2158,"description":2159,"url":2160,"width":540,"height":2161},"23351f9a-4b6a-44bf-b416-0a7ab11b36f9","Extra Yard for Teachers","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/521b9aea-8e2b-469d-80ba-3d94cf8c292a/EYFT_Eckrich.jpg",118,{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cem>The CFP Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers Receives $250,000 Following Challenge Attempts from ESPN Spokespeople \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>HOUSTON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=2677558508&u=https%3A%2F%2Feckrich.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=Eckrich\">Eckrich\u003C/a>®, the Official Smoked Sausage and Deli Meat Sponsor of the College Football Playoff (CFP), welcomed multifaceted ESPN sports journalist Marty Smith and Heisman Trophy winner Andre Ware onto the field at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, to participate in the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=4007518251&u=https%3A%2F%2Feckrich.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2Fpromotions%2Fmillion-dollar-challenge-for-teachers-2023%2F&a=Eckrich%C2%AE+%241+Million+Challenge+for+Teachers\">Eckrich® $1 Million Challenge for Teachers\u003C/a>. During the national championship game between the Washington Huskies and the Michigan Wolverines, both spokespeople were tasked with making a 10-yard throw through a 20-inch target. While neither contestant hit the target, Eckrich donated $250,000 for the CFP Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers initiative.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>This college football season and for the sixth year overall, Eckrich® and the CFP Foundation teamed up to help fund classroom projects and support educators across the country for their tireless commitment to their students, helping to ensure they have the necessary tools to succeed in the classroom. As part of this annual partnership, fans nominated their favorite educators for a chance to step onto the field and attempt a throw at a target from 15 yards to win up to $1 million to fund their local schools. Although there wasn't a winning throw this season, Eckrich® recognized the six selected teachers for their dedication and commitment to their communities by providing the CFP Foundation with $2,500 at each local game, as well as $500 to a local retailer of the participating teachers, totaling $15,000 in donations and $3,000 in groceries.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"It's an honor to partner with Eckrich® for the sixth consecutive year and help raise funds for the College Football Playoff Foundation,\" said Smith. \"Each year, I'm excited to prepare for the challenge, and even more excited to see the impact Eckrich and Extra Yard for Teachers will continue to make for schools across the nation.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm grateful for the opportunity to participate in the Eckrich® $1 Million Challenge for Teachers for the first time this year,\" Ware said. \"Through this program, we were able to raise money for classroom resources nationwide, and I'm happy to recognize all of the wonderful educators nominated for this challenge.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"We're thrilled to be joined by our partners, Eckrich, as well as Marty and Andre, to celebrate year six of the Eckrich® $1 Million Challenge for Teachers,\" said Britton Banowsky, Executive Director of the CFP Foundation. \"Through this program, we've been able to pay tribute to the educators who go above and beyond to further engage, mentor and educate, ensuring their students' success.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Eckrich® also honored the winner of the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=1454926248&u=https%3A%2F%2Feckrich.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2Fpromotions%2Fmillion-dollar-challenge-for-teachers-2023%2Fnational-nomination%2F&a=Eckrich%C2%AE+Teacher+of+the+Year\">Eckrich® Teacher of the Year\u003C/a>, fifth-grade reading teacher Brooke Gordon, with a once-in-a-lifetime CFP National Championship weekend experience, including a $5,000 check to fund classroom projects. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"We would like to thank our partners at the CFP and its foundation for another successful year of the Eckrich® $1 Million Challenge for Teachers,\" said Lauren Talbert, senior director of Eckrich®. \"As part of our sixth annual partnership, we've donated $2.5 million to educators across the country to provide their students with the opportunity for a better education and as spotlight the great work they're doing in their communities. Congratulations to Marty and Andre for a participating in the challenge to raise additional funds for our educators.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about the Eckrich® $1 Million Challenge for Teachers and Eckrich® National Teacher of the Year, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=2268187338&u=https%3A%2F%2Feckrich.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2Fpromotions%2Fmillion-dollar-challenge-for-teachers-2023%2F&a=www.Eckrich.com%2Fteachers\">www.Eckrich.com/teachers\u003C/a>. For more information about Eckrich®, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=895128068&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eckrich.com%2F&a=www.Eckrich.com\">www.Eckrich.com\u003C/a> and follow Eckrich® on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=1774136153&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEckrichMeats%2F&a=Facebook\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=1992708231&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FEckrichMeats%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&a=X\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=3875898105&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Feckrichmeats%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=Instagram\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Eckrich\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nFounded by Peter Eckrich in 1894, Eckrich has a rich heritage starting from a small meat market in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to one of the most recognized regional premium deli and meat brands on the market today. Through it all, Eckrich meats have been recognized for their great taste and supreme quality, craftsmanship, care, and pride. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"http://www.Eckrich.com\">www.Eckrich.com\u003C/a>. and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=982526296&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEckrichMeats&a=Facebook\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=740212282&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Feckrichmeats&a=Instagram\">Instagram\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=555941436&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Feckrichmeats&a=X\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter. Eckrich is a brand of Smithfield Foods. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=3267903383&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=2698168289&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=3147112873&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=3383833389&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=1155242732&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=1266943175&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">X\u003C/a>, formally known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=2008621843&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=3895082535&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4064444-1&h=804201477&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">Threads\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About the College Football Playoff\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nThe College Football Playoff matches the No. 1 ranked team vs. No. 4, and No. 2 vs. No. 3 in semifinal games that rotate annually among six bowl games – the Goodyear Cotton Bowl, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Allstate Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential. This season's Playoff Semifinals will take place Monday, January 1, 2024, at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and Allstate Sugar Bowl. The College Football Playoff National Championship will be Monday, January 8, 2024, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About the College Football Playoff Foundation \u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nThe College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation is the 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving as the community engagement arm of the College Football Playoff and works in partnership with institutions of higher education, sports organizations, corporations and non-profits to support educators and improve student outcomes. The purpose of the CFP Foundation lies in supporting PK-12 education by elevating the teaching profession. The CFP Foundation inspires and empowers educators by focusing its work in four areas: recognition, resources, recruitment and retention, and professional development. To learn more, visit cfp-foundation.org and follow Extra Yard for Teachers (@CFPExtraYard) on social media. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"57ed39c9-37ca-4a2a-9b69-50ec5191c5c8\" data-image-id=\"57ed39c9-37ca-4a2a-9b69-50ec5191c5c8\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/202850b8-9eab-4a56-a292-14f45a145711/Eckrich_1_Million_Throw_CFP_2023.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"57ed39c9-37ca-4a2a-9b69-50ec5191c5c8\" data-image-id=\"57ed39c9-37ca-4a2a-9b69-50ec5191c5c8\" alt=\"ESPN’s Marty Smith and Andre Ware Joined the College Football Playoff on the field at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, to participate in the Eckrich $1 Million Challenge\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"8e8c37cd-65b6-446d-bdc2-13bc18a4b26a\" data-image-id=\"8e8c37cd-65b6-446d-bdc2-13bc18a4b26a\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/17726b8c-92d7-4890-ab26-76d804efa506/Eckrich_Lockup.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"8e8c37cd-65b6-446d-bdc2-13bc18a4b26a\" data-image-id=\"8e8c37cd-65b6-446d-bdc2-13bc18a4b26a\" alt=\"Eckrich the Official Sponsor of the College Football Playoff\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"23351f9a-4b6a-44bf-b416-0a7ab11b36f9\" data-image-id=\"23351f9a-4b6a-44bf-b416-0a7ab11b36f9\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/521b9aea-8e2b-469d-80ba-3d94cf8c292a/EYFT_Eckrich.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"23351f9a-4b6a-44bf-b416-0a7ab11b36f9\" data-image-id=\"23351f9a-4b6a-44bf-b416-0a7ab11b36f9\" alt=\"Extra Yard for Teachers\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2166},[2167],{"name":2168,"description":2150,"type":563,"size":2169,"url":2151,"width":540,"height":1052,"renditions":2170},"Eckrich_1_Million_Throw_CFP_2023.jpg",42038,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2172},[],{"system":2174,"elements":2180},{"id":2175,"name":2176,"codename":2177,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2178,"last_modified":2179,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"f11b30aa-62b6-4db3-ba1c-009243ac1781","Smithfield Foods Donates More than 64,000 Hams to Fight Hunger During the Holidays","smithfield_foods_donates_more_than_64_000_hams_to_",[],"2024-01-16T16:41:51.8237365Z",{"headline":2181,"url_slug":2182,"sub_headline":2184,"sub_headline_1":2185,"summary":2186,"contact":2187,"release_date":2188,"category":2190,"html":2193,"content":2194,"images":2199,"pdf":2201},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2176},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2183},"smithfield-foods-donates-more-than-64-000-hams-to-fight-hunger-during-the-holidays",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2189,"display_timezone":527},"2023-12-29T21:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2191},[2192],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2195,"links":2196,"modular_content":2197,"value":2198},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Company delivers more than 286,000 pounds of hams to food banks in Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah and Wisconsin\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods donated 64,576 hams in December to food banks in six states through its Helping Hungry Homes® hunger relief program.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Millions of people in the U.S. don't have enough food to eat, and this is especially tragic during the holiday season,\" said Steve Evans, vice president of community development for Smithfield Foods. \"We're honored to be able share these hams with our neighbors in Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah and Wisconsin, where more than 13,000 of our employees live, work and raise their families.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield delivered hams with a net weight of more than 286,000 pounds to the following food banks in the Feeding America network between Dec. 15 and 20:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=1480985806&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffeedingamericawi.org%2F&a=Feeding+America+Eastern+Wisconsin\">Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin\u003C/a> – Milwaukee, WI: 8,760 hams (37,000 lbs.)\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=382355212&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.feedingsouthdakota.org%2F&a=Feeding+South+Dakota\">Feeding South Dakota\u003C/a> – Sioux Falls, SD: 8,400 hams (35,000 lbs.)\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=1226219027&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsharefoodbringhope.org%2F&a=Food+Bank+for+Central+%26+Northeast+Missouri\">Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri\u003C/a> – Columbia, MO: 8,584 hams (37,700 lbs.)\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=4250168448&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodbankheartland.org%2F&a=Food+Bank+for+the+Heartland\">Food Bank for the Heartland\u003C/a> – Omaha, NE: 7,152 hams (30,700 lbs.)\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=3761875797&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodbankiowa.org%2F&a=Food+Bank+of+Iowa\">Food Bank of Iowa\u003C/a> – Des Moines, IA – 8,936 hams (38,000 lbs.)\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=2161012797&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lincolnfoodbank.org%2F&a=Food+Bank+of+Lincoln\">Food Bank of Lincoln\u003C/a> – Lincoln, NE: 5,396 hams (30,500 lbs.)\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=1849469510&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.shcfb.org%2F&a=Second+Harvest+Community+Food+Bank\">Second Harvest Community Food Bank\u003C/a> – St. Joseph, MO: 9,744 hams (42,800 lbs.)\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=982499011&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utahfoodbank.org%2F&a=Utah+Food+Bank\">Utah Food Bank\u003C/a> – Salt Lake City, UT: 7,604 hams (34,500 lbs.)\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>According to \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=3496808303&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.feedingamerica.org%2Fhunger-in-america&a=Feeding+America\">Feeding America\u003C/a>, 44 million people in the U.S. face hunger, including 13 million children, and 100% of U.S. counties lack access to enough food. In 2022, 49 million people turned to food assistance for extra help.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield also recently made several significant food donations to aid in hunger relief during the holidays. In December, the company \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=293540863&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2023-12-22-Smithfield-Foods-Distributes-More-Than-7%252c000-Free-Holiday-Hams-in-St-Charles%252c-Illinois&a=distributed+7%2C300+free+Smithfield+Spiral+Quarter+Hams\">distributed 7,300 free Smithfield Spiral Quarter Hams\u003C/a> to individuals and families in the St. Charles, Illinois, area, and donated more than 32,000 pounds of protein to the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Smithfield also held a \"\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=2897641178&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2023-12-16-Smithfield-Foods-Distributes-Free-Hams-for-the-Holidays-to-Help-1%252c000-Families-in-Virginia&a=Hams+for+the+Holidays\">Hams for the Holidays\u003C/a>\" food distribution event in Smithfield, Virginia, distributing 1,000 free Smithfield Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Hams and holiday sides from Kroger to neighbors facing hunger in the local community.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In November, Smithfield \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=2117150402&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2023-11-22-SMITHFIELD-R-SUPPORTS-COMMUNITIES-DURING-COMMONWEALTH-CLASH-WITH-DONATION-OF-260%252c000-SERVINGS-OF-PROTEIN&a=donated+65%2C000+pounds+of+protein\">donated 65,000 pounds of protein\u003C/a> to Feeding Southwest Virginia and the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=2862803673&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2023-11-28-Smithfield-Donates-Several-Tons-of-Food-to-Fight-Hunger-in-Virginia-and-North-Carolina&a=donated+50%2C000+pounds\">donated 50,000 pounds\u003C/a> of ham, bacon, sausage and other products during the Mayflower Marathon to benefit the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield has been committed to fighting hunger and food insecurity since 2008. The company's hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes®, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states, as well as in Poland, Romania and Mexico. In 2022, Smithfield donated nearly 25 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. and has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield's programs to support local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=2142939423&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\">smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=1583075578&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=1010903180&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=654757572&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=2751977442&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=3628627329&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=3608669098&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=3945450622&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=1958334794&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4058670-1&h=3011300200&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">Threads\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2200},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2202},[],{"system":2204,"elements":2210},{"id":2205,"name":2206,"codename":2207,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2208,"last_modified":2209,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"5de96f63-1fd5-4d25-a7db-5103a2e45081","Smithfield Foods Distributes More Than 7,000 Free Holiday Hams in St. Charles, Illinois","smithfield_foods_distributes_more_than_7_000_free_",[],"2024-01-16T16:40:25.1659719Z",{"headline":2211,"url_slug":2212,"sub_headline":2214,"sub_headline_1":2215,"summary":2216,"contact":2217,"release_date":2218,"category":2220,"html":2223,"content":2224,"images":2233,"pdf":2239},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2206},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2213},"smithfield-foods-distributes-more-than-7-000-free-holiday-hams-in-st-charles-illinois",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2219,"display_timezone":527},"2023-12-22T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2221},[2222],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2225,"links":2230,"modular_content":2231,"value":2232},{"01a89be9-aedf-4b18-bea6-32dbbd1fe250":2226},{"image_id":2227,"description":2228,"url":2229,"width":783,"height":540},"01a89be9-aedf-4b18-bea6-32dbbd1fe250","Volunteers from Smithfield Foods' St. Charles facility joined together to provide more than 7,000 holiday hams to their neighbors and community organizations.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/7544c421-74ae-4318-9707-ffe1d2972328/IMG_0017.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods distributed 7,300 free Smithfield Spiral Quarter Hams to brighten the holidays for individuals and families in the St. Charles, Illinois, area.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"The holiday season is a time of giving, so this was the perfect time for Smithfield to give back to our local community,\" said Ashton Williams, plant manager of Smithfield's St. Charles food-processing facility. \"On behalf of our 2,000 employees in Illinois, we are honored to have the opportunity to share the spirit of the season with our neighbors in St. Charles.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield volunteers distributed more than 6,200 Smithfield Spiral Quarter Hams on a first-come, first-served basis at the event, which was held at Smithfield's St. Charles facility on Dec. 21. The remainder were donated to the St. Charles Fire Department, the St. Charles Police Department, Dekalb Fire and Rescue and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4056687-1&h=644231160&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lazarushouse.net%2F&a=Lazarus+House\">Lazarus House\u003C/a>, a homeless shelter in St. Charles, for distribution over the weekend.   \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Since 2008, Smithfield's signature hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes®, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states, as well as in Poland, Romania and Mexico. In 2022, Smithfield donated nearly 25 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. To reflect its continued commitment to fighting food insecurity, Smithfield has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield's programs to support local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4056687-1&h=4019091053&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\">smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4056687-1&h=3463384968&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4056687-1&h=2893412350&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4056687-1&h=3073511862&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4056687-1&h=875759760&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4056687-1&h=1216129779&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4056687-1&h=1193489624&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4056687-1&h=2065568524&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4056687-1&h=3834449464&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4056687-1&h=591926298&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">Threads\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"01a89be9-aedf-4b18-bea6-32dbbd1fe250\" data-image-id=\"01a89be9-aedf-4b18-bea6-32dbbd1fe250\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/7544c421-74ae-4318-9707-ffe1d2972328/IMG_0017.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"01a89be9-aedf-4b18-bea6-32dbbd1fe250\" data-image-id=\"01a89be9-aedf-4b18-bea6-32dbbd1fe250\" alt=\"Volunteers from Smithfield Foods' St. Charles facility joined together to provide more than 7,000 holiday hams to their neighbors and community organizations.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2234},[2235],{"name":2236,"description":2228,"type":563,"size":2237,"url":2229,"width":783,"height":540,"renditions":2238},"IMG_0017.jpg",33776,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2240},[],{"system":2242,"elements":2248},{"id":2243,"name":2244,"codename":2245,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2246,"last_modified":2247,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"2ff76ffe-d5c7-411a-b7d6-382293d99a3f","Smithfield Foods Distributes Free \"Hams for the Holidays\" to Help 1,000 Families in Virginia","smithfield_foods_distributes_free__hams_for_the_ho",[],"2024-01-16T16:20:56.8296596Z",{"headline":2249,"url_slug":2250,"sub_headline":2252,"sub_headline_1":2253,"summary":2254,"contact":2255,"release_date":2256,"category":2258,"html":2261,"content":2262,"images":2275,"pdf":2281},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2244},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2251},"smithfield-foods-distributes-free-hams-for-the-holidays-to-help-1-000-families-in-virginia",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2257,"display_timezone":527},"2023-12-16T19:31:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2259},[2260],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2263,"links":2272,"modular_content":2273,"value":2274},{"a90acc13-8e32-4e1a-8b3f-60c3a3f79be5":2264,"3a073dbb-485c-4321-b51d-7475cb040994":2268},{"image_id":2265,"description":2266,"url":2267,"width":540,"height":783},"a90acc13-8e32-4e1a-8b3f-60c3a3f79be5","Smithfield Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Ham and Kroger holiday sides","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/1fe4dc86-73d4-4225-bf42-ed266c48791f/Smithfield_Hickory_Smoked_Spiral_Sliced_Ham.jpg",{"image_id":2269,"description":2270,"url":2271,"width":540,"height":783},"3a073dbb-485c-4321-b51d-7475cb040994","Keller Watts, chief business officer for Smithfield Foods (front row in gray), joined Smithfield Mayor Steve Bowman (center) and volunteers from Smithfield Foods and Kroger to distribute 1,000 Smithfield Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Hams and Kroger holiday sides to neighbors facing hunger in Hampton Roads.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/f632fec6-8611-4140-94ef-dff802c047a5/Smithfield_Foods_Hams_for_the_Holidays.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Dec. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods distributed 1,000 spiral sliced hams to families and individuals in the Hampton Roads, Virginia, area to help fight hunger during the holiday season.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The company held a food distribution event on Dec. 16 in Smithfield, Virginia, where more than 50 Smithfield Foods volunteers distributed 1,000 Smithfield Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Hams and holiday sides to neighbors facing hunger in the local community.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield worked with the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4052595-1&h=4166518563&u=https%3A%2F%2Fhrfoodbank.org%2F&a=Virginia+Peninsula+Foodbank\">Virginia Peninsula Foodbank\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4052595-1&h=1958475039&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodbankonline.org%2F&a=Foodbank+of+Southeastern+Virginia+and+the+Eastern+Shore\">Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore\u003C/a>, and their networks of local partner agencies, to invite individuals and families at risk of food insecurity to pick up a free holiday meal.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Kroger joined Smithfield in the \"Hams for the Holidays\" food distribution, providing 1,000 grocery bags with holiday sides to compliment the 1,000 spiral sliced hams Smithfield distributed at the event.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"I grew up in Smithfield and have lived in this area nearly all my life, and I've seen the positive impacts Smithfield Foods has made in this community in the 30-plus years of my career here,\" said Keller Watts, chief business officer for Smithfield Foods. \"We're grateful to have the opportunity to share with our neighbors in need to assure they have a delicious Smithfield Spiral Sliced Ham for their holiday meal. We especially appreciate our friends at Kroger for providing the side dishes to round out the holiday dinner plate.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Kroger is pleased to support the efforts of our local food bank partners, who do so much to fight hunger in the community,\" said James Menees, corporate affairs manager for Kroger. \"Thanks to Smithfield, together we'll provide holiday meals this season for families all across Hampton Roads.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Smithfield Foods continues to be a cherished partner of ours through their dedication to supporting our neighbors who are in need of healthy meals and hope,\" said Karen Joyner, chief executive officer of Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. \"Their collaboration with Kroger on the Hams for the Holiday event during a challenging holiday season for numerous families visibly illuminates their philanthropic priorities of strengthening local communities and fighting hunger. We are tremendously grateful for their investment and support.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"This event exemplifies the spirit of compassion and generosity that defines the holiday season and Smithfield Foods' commitment to their hometown community,\" said Christopher Tan, president and CEO of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. \"Hams for the Holidays not only provides nourishment to our neighbors in need during this festive time but also symbolizes the partnership between our local food banks, Smithfield, and Kroger, reinforcing the vital role collaborative efforts play in creating a hunger-free community.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Since 2008, Smithfield's signature hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes®, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states, as well as in Poland, Romania and Mexico. In 2022, Smithfield donated nearly 25 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. To reflect its continued commitment to fighting food insecurity, Smithfield has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield's programs to support local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4052595-1&h=2283888662&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\">smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4052595-1&h=2847939059&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4052595-1&h=3420119429&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4052595-1&h=3499952077&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4052595-1&h=1402740459&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4052595-1&h=802405512&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4052595-1&h=546054819&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4052595-1&h=481363319&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4052595-1&h=2200049731&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4052595-1&h=1155990113&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">Threads\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About The Kroger Co.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nAt The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are, across our family of companies, nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank \u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nEstablished in 1986, Virginia Peninsula Foodbank has been the leading hunger relief organization across the greater Peninsula serving the 1 in 8 Virginians who experience the daily hardships of food and nutrition insecurity. Food banks provide healthy food to individuals, children, families, seniors and veterans who otherwise might go without. The mission of Virginia Peninsula Foodbank is to distribute food effectively through collaborative efforts that minimize hunger, promote nutrition and encourage self-reliance through education. Our vision is to inspire hope by leading the effort for a hunger-free and properly nourished community.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nFor more than 40 years, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore has provided more than 360 million meals to those in our community who face hunger. Through our programs, facilities, and large network of community partners, we work to eliminate hunger daily. Our understanding of the need for a long-term solution has led to the creation of a refreshed strategic plan aimed at moving Hampton Roads closer to achieving the mission of eliminating hunger for those we serve—not only for the day, or for the week, but for a lifetime. For up-to-date information on the Foodbank, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4052595-1&h=3431344136&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foodbankonline.org%2F&a=www.foodbankonline.org\">www.foodbankonline.org\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4052595-1&h=2660081420&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSEVAFoodbank&a=Facebook\">Facebook\u003C/a>, or \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4052595-1&h=3215928412&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FFoodbankSEVA&a=Twitter\">Twitter\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"a90acc13-8e32-4e1a-8b3f-60c3a3f79be5\" data-image-id=\"a90acc13-8e32-4e1a-8b3f-60c3a3f79be5\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/1fe4dc86-73d4-4225-bf42-ed266c48791f/Smithfield_Hickory_Smoked_Spiral_Sliced_Ham.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"a90acc13-8e32-4e1a-8b3f-60c3a3f79be5\" data-image-id=\"a90acc13-8e32-4e1a-8b3f-60c3a3f79be5\" alt=\"Smithfield Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Ham and Kroger holiday sides\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"3a073dbb-485c-4321-b51d-7475cb040994\" data-image-id=\"3a073dbb-485c-4321-b51d-7475cb040994\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/f632fec6-8611-4140-94ef-dff802c047a5/Smithfield_Foods_Hams_for_the_Holidays.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"3a073dbb-485c-4321-b51d-7475cb040994\" data-image-id=\"3a073dbb-485c-4321-b51d-7475cb040994\" alt=\"Keller Watts, chief business officer for Smithfield Foods (front row in gray), joined Smithfield Mayor Steve Bowman (center) and volunteers from Smithfield Foods and Kroger to distribute 1,000 Smithfield Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Hams and Kroger holiday sides to neighbors facing hunger in Hampton Roads.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2276},[2277],{"name":2278,"description":2266,"type":563,"size":2279,"url":2267,"width":540,"height":783,"renditions":2280},"Smithfield_Hickory_Smoked_Spiral_Sliced_Ham.jpg",46096,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2282},[],{"system":2284,"elements":2290},{"id":2285,"name":2286,"codename":2287,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2288,"last_modified":2289,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"8207e1c7-7971-42cd-b685-8fd6c49beeb0","Smithfield Foods Takes a Bite Out of Hunger This Holiday Season","smithfield_foods_takes_a_bite_out_of_hunger_this_h",[],"2024-01-16T16:09:53.158309Z",{"headline":2291,"url_slug":2292,"sub_headline":2294,"sub_headline_1":2295,"summary":2296,"contact":2297,"release_date":2298,"category":2300,"html":2303,"content":2304,"images":2313,"pdf":2319},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2286},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2293},"smithfield-foods-takes-a-bite-out-of-hunger-this-holiday-season",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2299,"display_timezone":527},"2023-12-14T15:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2301},[2302],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2305,"links":2310,"modular_content":2311,"value":2312},{"771991e1-877a-4da6-b357-556ee28094e1":2306},{"image_id":2307,"description":2308,"url":2309,"width":540,"height":783},"771991e1-877a-4da6-b357-556ee28094e1","Smithfield employees joined together at the Northern Illinois Food Bank to donate 130,000 servings of pork to their neighbors in need.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/6fcd50d8-46e0-47e9-8f5a-fb1368ef9c6a/Smithfield_employees.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Company Donates More than 32,000 Pounds of Protein to Northern Illinois Food Bank\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods donated more than 32,000 pounds of protein, the equivalent of 130,000 servings, to the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=2044717703&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsolvehungertoday.org%2F&a=Northern+Illinois+Food+Bank\">Northern Illinois Food Bank\u003C/a>. This donation of pork products will help fight hunger and provide nutritionally important protein for Illinois families this holiday season.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Hunger does not take a holiday break and neither do we,\" said Jonathan Toms, senior manager of community development for Smithfield Foods. \"Together, with our more than 2,000 Illinois team members, Smithfield Foods is proud to give back in the best way that we know how this holiday season, by providing essential protein to our neighbors in need. The holiday season should be spent celebrating with loved ones, not worrying about finding food to put on the table.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Following the food donation, team members from Smithfield's St. Charles location volunteered at the food bank, sorting and packing meals for their neighbors in need.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"We are so grateful for our longstanding partners at Smithfield Foods,\" said Jacob Lamplough, donor development manager for Northern Illinois Food Bank. \"The enduring collaboration has allowed us to strengthen our communities together. Today's generous protein donation will significantly contribute to addressing the increasing needs in our communities. As we witness a growing need, focusing on protein in our distributions becomes paramount. This support from Smithfield Foods exemplifies the power of partnerships in creating positive impacts and nourishing those who need it most.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Northern Illinois Food Bank provides 250,000 meals per day across 13 Illinois counties by partnering with more than 900 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and youth and senior feeding programs through the Feeding America Network.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Since 2008, Smithfield's signature hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes®, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states, as well as in Poland, Romania and Mexico. In 2022, Smithfield donated nearly 25 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. To reflect its continued commitment to fighting food insecurity, Smithfield has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield's programs to support local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=3340338354&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\">smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=3875077463&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=2229404961&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=2678449001&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=480574031&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=1626036268&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=1874118151&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=1401545171&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=3424320743&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=199222981&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">Threads\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Northern Illinois Food Bank\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nFor the past 40 years, Northern Illinois Food Bank has been dedicated to solving hunger and empowering neighbors. Our vision at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=304004133&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsolvehungertoday.org%2Fhow-to-help%2F&a=Northern+Illinois+Food+Bank\">Northern Illinois Food Bank\u003C/a> is for everyone in Northern Illinois to have the food they need to thrive. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and proud member of \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=3731878852&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.feedingamerica.org%2F&a=Feeding+America\">Feeding America\u003C/a>, we serve our neighbors in 13 counties with dignity, equity and convenience, providing 250,000 meals a day. We bring together manufacturers, local and corporate grocers, area farmers, corporations, foundations, and individuals who donate food and funding, and each week nearly 1,000 volunteers help us evaluate, repack, and distribute food. We also proudly partner with more than 900 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and youth and senior feeding programs to provide nutritious food and resources. Our distribution centers are located in Geneva, Lake Forest, Rockford and Joliet. Find out how you can \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=1315806521&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsolvehungertoday.org%2Fget-groceries-resources%2F&a=get+help\">get help\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=1285210663&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsolvehungertoday.org%2Fhow-to-help%2Fvolunteer%2F&a=volunteer\">volunteer\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=2098770162&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.solvehungertoday.org%2Fsite%2FDonation&a=donate\">donate\u003C/a> or \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=1379577707&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsolvehungertoday.org%2Fhow-to-help%2F&a=get+involved%C2%A0\">get involved \u003C/a>at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=638479864&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.feedingamerica.org%2F&a=SolveHungerToday.org\">SolveHungerToday.org\u003C/a>, or follow us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=914842405&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnorthernilfoodbank&a=Facebook\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=2444025593&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FILfoodbank&a=Twitter\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=1623357846&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fnorthernilfoodbank%2F&a=Instagram\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4051041-1&h=1844848721&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fnorthern-illinois-food-bank%2F&a=LinkedIn\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"771991e1-877a-4da6-b357-556ee28094e1\" data-image-id=\"771991e1-877a-4da6-b357-556ee28094e1\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/6fcd50d8-46e0-47e9-8f5a-fb1368ef9c6a/Smithfield_employees.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"771991e1-877a-4da6-b357-556ee28094e1\" data-image-id=\"771991e1-877a-4da6-b357-556ee28094e1\" alt=\"Smithfield employees joined together at the Northern Illinois Food Bank to donate 130,000 servings of pork to their neighbors in need.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2314},[2315],{"name":2316,"description":2308,"type":563,"size":2317,"url":2309,"width":540,"height":783,"renditions":2318},"Smithfield_employees.jpg",53021,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2320},[],{"system":2322,"elements":2328},{"id":2323,"name":2324,"codename":2325,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2326,"last_modified":2327,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"beff078d-f5c3-482d-9f87-3908ac1cbffc","Smithfield Foods Donates Refrigerated Truck to Assist in North Carolina Hunger Relief","smithfield_foods_donates_refrigerated_truck_to_ass",[],"2024-01-16T16:01:57.7701028Z",{"headline":2329,"url_slug":2331,"sub_headline":2333,"sub_headline_1":2335,"summary":2336,"contact":2337,"release_date":2338,"category":2340,"html":2343,"content":2344,"images":2349,"pdf":2351},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2330},"Smithfield Foods Donates Refrigerated Truck to Assist in North Carolina Hunger Relief ",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2332},"smithfield-foods-donates-refrigerated-truck-to-assist-in-north-carolina-hunger-relief",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":2334},"Company’s $60,000 investment will help Three in One Family Center provide food assistance to more than 60,000 NC residents per month ",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2339,"display_timezone":527},"2023-12-06T17:10:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2341},[2342],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2345,"links":2346,"modular_content":2347,"value":2348},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smithfield, Va., Dec. 6, 2023\u003C/strong> — Smithfield Foods donated a refrigerated box truck to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.3inonefamilycenter.com/\">Three in One Family Center\u003C/a> to assist in hunger relief in the most vulnerable areas of rural North Carolina.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“Smithfield has a longstanding presence in North Carolina, and we are committed to strengthening the fabric of our local communities,” said Steve Evans, vice president of community development for Smithfield Foods. “We’re grateful for the support Three in One Family Centers provides for North Carolina residents who are facing hunger. This refrigerated truck will allow their organization to deliver critical nutrition to thousands of individuals and families each month.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Three in One Family Center partners with the \u003Ca href=\"https://foodbankcenc.org/\">Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina\u003C/a> to provide food assistance to more than 60,000 residents per month in Lenoir, Sampson, Wayne and Duplin counties. Smithfield donates approximately 20,000 pounds of food weekly to fight food insecurity in these North Carolina counties and donated $60,000 to purchase the refrigerated truck.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"It was my privilege to participate in a ceremony recognizing Smithfield Foods’ donation of this refrigerated box truck to Three in One Family Center,” said Rep. Jimmy Dixon, North Carolina House District 4. “This impressive donation represents Smithfield's longstanding commitment to serving the communities within the areas where they operate. The sincere efforts of Three in One Family Center will be enhanced by this generous gift from Smithfield.” \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“Smithfield’s donation has increased our capacity to reach an additional 20,000 citizens across four of the most poverty-stricken rural counties in our state,” said Greg Quick, founder of Three in One Family Center. “This partnership is proof that sustainably rebuilding North Carolina’s infrastructure can be done by grassroots organizations that change the lives of citizens through consistency and service first.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>A video featuring a Three in One Family Center volunteer and former client talking about the impact of the organization is available \u003Ca href=\"https://youtu.be/AyS6vzto2hQ?si=cs1dVsIffozSk_pD\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Since 2008, Smithfield’s signature hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes®, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states, as well as in Poland, Romania and Mexico. In 2022, Smithfield donated nearly 25 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. To reflect its continued commitment to fighting food insecurity, Smithfield has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield’s programs to support local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\">smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2350},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2352},[],{"system":2354,"elements":2360},{"id":2355,"name":2356,"codename":2357,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2358,"last_modified":2359,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"1ddc5cca-d1de-4741-8fa1-64edab9a9d8c","Smithfield Foods to End Grower Contracts in Utah","smithfield_foods_to_end_grower_contracts_in_utah",[],"2024-06-18T20:12:13.9180512Z",{"headline":2361,"url_slug":2362,"sub_headline":2364,"sub_headline_1":2365,"summary":2366,"contact":2367,"release_date":2368,"category":2370,"html":2373,"content":2374,"images":2379,"pdf":2381},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2356},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2363},"smithfield-foods-to-end-grower-contracts-in-utah",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2369,"display_timezone":527},"2023-12-06T00:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2371},[2372],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2375,"links":2376,"modular_content":2377,"value":2378},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Utah Measures Latest Action to Address Sustained Hog Market Downturn\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods will end contracts with 26 hog farms in Utah to optimize its supply chain for more efficient operations in the face of an industry oversupply of pork, weaker consumer demand and high feed prices.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The contract terminations will result in the elimination of Smithfield positions that support contract farm relationships. The company will offer relocation opportunities for affected employees and provide transition assistance. While the exact number is to be determined, the number of Smithfield positions eliminated may be up to one-third of the 210 currently employed in its Utah hog production operations.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Our industry and company are experiencing historically challenging hog production market conditions,\" said Shane Smith, president and CEO, Smithfield Foods. \"Smithfield continues to take steps to improve operational efficiency and optimize our hog supply chain. These actions have included rebalancing production with East Coast harvest capacity, reducing our sow herd in Missouri and closing finishing operations in Utah. These are difficult decisions, but they are necessary to help our company remain competitive in this operating environment.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong> \u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4043211-1&h=1183981641&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4043211-1&h=612948031&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4043211-1&h=1070546551&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4043211-1&h=3167627089&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4043211-1&h=3229713714&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4043211-1&h=3487439641&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4043211-1&h=4091755725&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4043211-1&h=1819288057&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4043211-1&h=2880781275&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">Threads\u003C/a>.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2380},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2382},[],{"system":2384,"elements":2390},{"id":2385,"name":2386,"codename":2387,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2388,"last_modified":2389,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"cbe32cf0-4a58-4148-8d61-af0aa984fc17","Smithfield Donates Several Tons of Food to Fight Hunger in Virginia and North Carolina","smithfield_donates_several_tons_of_food_to_fight_h",[],"2024-01-16T15:34:49.9156973Z",{"headline":2391,"url_slug":2392,"sub_headline":2394,"sub_headline_1":2395,"summary":2396,"contact":2397,"release_date":2398,"category":2400,"html":2403,"content":2404,"images":2413,"pdf":2419},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2386},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2393},"smithfield-donates-several-tons-of-food-to-fight-hunger-in-virginia-and-north-carolina",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2399,"display_timezone":527},"2023-11-28T15:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2401},[2402],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2405,"links":2410,"modular_content":2411,"value":2412},{"f5081df7-5045-434e-9eff-b92f1f466824":2406},{"image_id":2407,"description":2408,"url":2409,"width":540,"height":668},"f5081df7-5045-434e-9eff-b92f1f466824","Smithfield Foods employees participated in the Mayflower Marathon in Hampton, Virginia, on Nov. 17. Left to right: Sheila Hill, freight claims and freight settlement manager; Melissa Ferrell, master data analyst; Terrance Thomas, senior desktop support and deployment technician; Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager; Sue Carlson, vice president, customer success; Gabrielle Scott, customer success specialist; and Tikea Clayton, freight bill coordinator.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/c2b036b8-8ae9-466b-9f19-ddb7138ae99e/Mayflower_Marathon_2023_Z_173.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods donated truckloads of food to food banks in the Hampton Roads, Virginia, area in November through its Helping Hungry Homes® hunger relief program, and donated Smithfield hams and cash to support nonprofit organizations in Virginia and North Carolina to fight hunger during the holidays.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"f5081df7-5045-434e-9eff-b92f1f466824\" data-image-id=\"f5081df7-5045-434e-9eff-b92f1f466824\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/c2b036b8-8ae9-466b-9f19-ddb7138ae99e/Mayflower_Marathon_2023_Z_173.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"f5081df7-5045-434e-9eff-b92f1f466824\" data-image-id=\"f5081df7-5045-434e-9eff-b92f1f466824\" alt=\"Smithfield Foods employees participated in the Mayflower Marathon in Hampton, Virginia, on Nov. 17. Left to right: Sheila Hill, freight claims and freight settlement manager; Melissa Ferrell, master data analyst; Terrance Thomas, senior desktop support and deployment technician; Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager; Sue Carlson, vice president, customer success; Gabrielle Scott, customer success specialist; and Tikea Clayton, freight bill coordinator.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>\"At Smithfield, we feel a tremendous responsibility to give back to the communities where our employees work, live, and raise their families,\" said Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. \"As a food company, we work tirelessly to fight hunger in the communities we call home and across the country. Especially during this holiday season, we're proud to do our part to help support our neighbors facing food insecurity.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>On Nov. 17, Smithfield \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4035704-1&h=4043815932&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wavy.com%2Fhr-show%2Fsmithfield-foods-donation%2F&a=donated+50%2C000+pounds\">donated 50,000 pounds\u003C/a> of ham, bacon, sausage and other products to support the Mayflower Marathon, a weekend-long food and fund drive that benefits the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4035704-1&h=1992085797&u=https%3A%2F%2Fhrfoodbank.org%2Fevent%2Fmayflower-marathon%2F&a=Virginia+Peninsula+Foodbank\">Virginia Peninsula Foodbank\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4035704-1&h=4056709627&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodbankonline.org%2Fmayflower-marathon%2F&a=Foodbank+of+Southeastern+Virginia+and+the+Eastern+Shore\">Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore\u003C/a>. The food donated is the equivalent of 200,000 servings that will provide meals to people in need in the Hampton Roads area.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield also donated 350 hams to \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4035704-1&h=3770030294&u=https%3A%2F%2Fhealthysuffolkva.org%2F&a=Healthy+Suffolk\">Healthy Suffolk\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4035704-1&h=2087419921&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getempoweredcdc.org%2F&a=GET+Empowered+Community+Development+Corporation\">GET Empowered Community Development Corporation\u003C/a> to support food distribution events leading into the Thanksgiving holiday. Healthy Suffolk served meals to 150 senior citizens facing food insecurity in Suffolk, Virginia, on Nov. 16, and GET Empowered provided more than 500 families in Hampton, Virginia, with Smithfield Hams, grocery food bags and other holiday staples at a distribution event held on Nov. 18.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In North Carolina, Smithfield donated $1,500 to the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4035704-1&h=2336533405&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dcpfc.org%2F&a=Duplin+County+Partnership+for+Children\">Duplin County Partnership for Children\u003C/a> to provide meal boxes for families of 100 children in Kenansville who participate in the Partnership's Backpack Buddies program. Smithfield's Kenansville office employees hosted a Thanksgiving Boston butt sale, cooking 400 pork shoulders to raise funds to benefit the American Cancer Society and a benevolent fund to assist employees in need. Smithfield also donated 120 Smithfield Hams to Liberty HomeCare and Hospice Services in Clinton and Triangle Veterans Wellness Outreach Center in Durham to distribute to people in need in the community.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield previously announced a donation of 65,000 pounds of protein equal to 260,000 servings to Feeding Southwest Virginia and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank during the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4035704-1&h=1471373191&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfield.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2Fpromotions%2Fcommonwealth-clash-2022%2F&a=Smithfield+Commonwealth+Clash\">Smithfield Commonwealth Clash\u003C/a> on Nov. 20-21. Read more \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4035704-1&h=2863457140&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2023-11-22-SMITHFIELD-R-SUPPORTS-COMMUNITIES-DURING-COMMONWEALTH-CLASH-WITH-DONATION-OF-260%252c000-SERVINGS-OF-PROTEIN&a=here\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Since 2008, Smithfield's signature hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes®, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states, as well as in Poland, Romania and Mexico. In 2022, Smithfield donated nearly 25 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. To reflect its continued commitment to fighting food insecurity, Smithfield has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield's programs to support local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4035704-1&h=4084026942&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\">smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4035704-1&h=3532404699&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4035704-1&h=2962673581&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4035704-1&h=2882611685&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4035704-1&h=684732611&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4035704-1&h=1419743904&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4035704-1&h=1539312779&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4035704-1&h=1744644959&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4035704-1&h=4167972459&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4035704-1&h=1068182601&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">Threads\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2414},[2415],{"name":2416,"description":2408,"type":563,"size":2417,"url":2409,"width":540,"height":668,"renditions":2418},"Mayflower_Marathon_2023_Z_173.jpg",48297,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2420},[],{"system":2422,"elements":2428},{"id":2423,"name":2424,"codename":2425,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2426,"last_modified":2427,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"02f145db-822f-4f1c-b194-a3f90957627b","SMITHFIELD® SUPPORTS COMMUNITIES DURING COMMONWEALTH CLASH WITH DONATION OF 260,000 SERVINGS OF PROTEIN","smithfield__supports_communities_during_commonweal",[],"2024-01-16T14:56:46.4501431Z",{"headline":2429,"url_slug":2430,"sub_headline":2432,"sub_headline_1":2433,"summary":2434,"contact":2435,"release_date":2437,"category":2439,"html":2442,"content":2443,"images":2452,"pdf":2458},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2424},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2431},"smithfield-supports-communities-during-commonwealth-clash-with-donation-of-260-000-servings-of-protein",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":2436},"Adrienne Taylor, Smithfield, awtaylor@smithfield.com, (757) 357-8520",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2438,"display_timezone":527},"2023-11-22T19:38:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2440},[2441],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2444,"links":2449,"modular_content":2450,"value":2451},{"e2eac38a-b0cf-4f88-856f-0d24bf0a1756":2445},{"image_id":2446,"description":2447,"url":2448,"width":540,"height":541},"e2eac38a-b0cf-4f88-856f-0d24bf0a1756","Jonathan Toms, Sr. Community Development Manager, Smithfield, Michael McKee, CEO, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, and Tyler Jones, Deputy Athletics Director, University of Virginia present food donation as part of Smithfield Commonwealth Clash.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/6e1fe129-2d97-4781-8025-357a2817d21f/Commonwealth_Clash_Verona_006_resize.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cem>The brand teams with the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech to support Feeding Southwest Virginia and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 22, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- This week, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4033369-1&h=2138605981&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfield.com%2F&a=Smithfield\">Smithfield\u003C/a>\u003Csup>® \u003C/sup>showed that its sponsorship of the Commonwealth Clash goes beyond just supporting athletics through its donation of much-needed protein to food banks in the communities surrounding Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia (UVA). As a part of Smithfield's Helping Hungry Homes initiative, the brand donation provides 65,000 pounds of protein to the local communities supported by Feeding Southwest Virginia and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to aid in hunger relief for the region.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"e2eac38a-b0cf-4f88-856f-0d24bf0a1756\" data-image-id=\"e2eac38a-b0cf-4f88-856f-0d24bf0a1756\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/6e1fe129-2d97-4781-8025-357a2817d21f/Commonwealth_Clash_Verona_006_resize.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"e2eac38a-b0cf-4f88-856f-0d24bf0a1756\" data-image-id=\"e2eac38a-b0cf-4f88-856f-0d24bf0a1756\" alt=\"Jonathan Toms, Sr. Community Development Manager, Smithfield, Michael McKee, CEO, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, and Tyler Jones, Deputy Athletics Director, University of Virginia present food donation as part of Smithfield Commonwealth Clash.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield representatives presented the donations during two events at each respective food bank, highlighting the importance of center-of-the-plate protein donations for residents of these Virginia communities. The brand also showed appreciation for the staff and volunteers at each food bank by bringing its Bacon Bus to provide lunch.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"These donations, as a part of the Commonwealth Clash, bring these two universities — Virginia Tech and University of Virginia — together in the most meaningful way possible,\" said Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. \"Supporting Feeding Southwest Virginia and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank impacts these communities greatly, and we thank them for their continuous efforts to provide relief to the residents of our home state.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Since the 2014-2015 academic year, Smithfield has sponsored the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash — the rivalry between Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia across all school-sponsored sports. Throughout the year, the company looks to support the communities surrounding Virginia Tech and UVA.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Feeding Southwest Virginia alone channels over $33 million in food and groceries through 380 partner feeding programs in its 26-county, nine-city region. The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank serves those living with hunger across 25 counties and eight cities on either side of the Blue Ridge. With the help of more than 400 programs and pantry partners, it provides nutritious food to well over 125,000 people each month. But protein continues to be one of the biggest needs for local food banks because of costs and limited resources.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Receiving this donation from Smithfield brings unsurmountable support in alleviating hunger for Southwest Virginia,\" said Pamela Irvine, president and CEO for Feeding Southwest Virginia. \"We are thankful for the partnership with the high demand for food assistance in our area.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Smithfield has our gratitude for this generous donation,\" said Michael McKee, CEO of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. \"This will provide much-needed center-of-the-plate protein to the residents of our community and continue to provide hope to our neighbors.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nSmithfield® isn't only a leading provider of high-quality pork products. We're a leading provider of the most important part of any meal: premium, high-quality meat. And we take our meat duties seriously. After all, the rest of the meal is just a side dish. Smithfield products were first introduced in 1936 in Smithfield, Virginia, by people who lived for the love of meat. Today, the Smithfield brand stands for craftsmanship, authenticity, and pure passion as we continue to give meat-lovers across the country the deliciousness they crave: our classic bacon, slow-smoked holiday hams, hand-trimmed ribs, marinated fresh pork, smoked meats, and even more meaty magic. All Smithfield products not only meet our customers' high flavor standards but also meet the highest quality and safety standards in the industry. All while being produced right here in the USA. To learn more about the Smithfield portfolio of products, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4033369-1&h=161589740&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfield.com%2F&a=www.Smithfield.com\">www.Smithfield.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4033369-1&h=1867040345&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsmithfieldbrand%2F&a=Facebook\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4033369-1&h=734448475&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldbrand%2F&a=Instagram\">Instagram\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4033369-1&h=516112838&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldbrand%2F&a=X+(formally+known+as+Twitter\">X (formally known as Twitter\u003C/a>). Smithfield® is a brand of Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4033369-1&h=3462331932&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4033369-1&h=2890139242&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4033369-1&h=3070484514&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4033369-1&h=3307729574&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4033369-1&h=1213029223&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4033369-1&h=1192412492&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">X\u003C/a> (formally known as Twitter), \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4033369-1&h=2066735768&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4033369-1&h=3837591468&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4033369-1&h=595191182&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">Threads\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Feeding Southwest Virginia Food Bank\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nFeeding Southwest Virginia is a partner of Feeding America. For the last four decades, the Food Bank's ultimate mission has been to nourish neighbors, engage community partners, and develop solutions to address food insecurity. The primary function of the Food Bank is to secure and distribute large quantities of food for our neighbors. Approximately, $28 million worth of food and grocery related products are channeled annually through more than 400 food pantries and meal programs throughout our 26-county and nine-city service region. Visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4033369-1&h=1290636237&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsficloud-my.sharepoint.com%2Fpersonal%2Fawtaylor_smithfield_com%2FDocuments%2FPR%2FBrands%2FSmithfield%2F2023%2Ffeedingswva.org&a=feedingswva.org\">feedingswva.org\u003C/a> for more information.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Blue Ridge Area Food Bank\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nFounded in 1981 and headquartered in Verona, Virginia, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is the largest organization alleviating hunger in western and central Virginia. The Food Bank serves an average of 127,500 people per month across 25 counties and eight cities through distribution centers in Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Winchester, and Verona. We're serving record numbers of Virginians through our network of more than 400 community partners, which includes food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, schools, libraries, healthcare clinics, community centers, and more. We pledge to continue innovating and adapting to secure, store, and distribute more food to more individuals, families, children, and seniors experiencing hunger. The Food Bank is a partner food bank of Feeding America®, a national association with a network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs. Last year, this charitable food assistance network helped provide 5.2 billion meals to tens of millions of people facing food insecurity. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4033369-1&h=1234031578&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brafb.org&a=www.brafb.org\">www.brafb.org\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2453},[2454],{"name":2455,"description":2447,"type":563,"size":2456,"url":2448,"width":540,"height":541,"renditions":2457},"Commonwealth_Clash_Verona_006_resize.jpg",38369,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2459},[],{"system":2461,"elements":2467},{"id":2462,"name":2463,"codename":2464,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2465,"last_modified":2466,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"05cc9d6d-26d0-4eeb-977d-e93647346fd3","Smithfield Foods Donates $1 Million for NC Apprenticeship Program","smithfield_foods_donates__1_million_for_nc_apprent",[],"2024-01-16T14:27:55.3520637Z",{"headline":2468,"url_slug":2469,"sub_headline":2471,"sub_headline_1":2472,"summary":2473,"contact":2474,"release_date":2475,"category":2477,"html":2480,"content":2481,"images":2490,"pdf":2496},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2463},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2470},"smithfield-foods-donates-1-million-for-nc-apprenticeship-program",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2476,"display_timezone":527},"2023-11-20T20:31:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2478},[2479],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2482,"links":2487,"modular_content":2488,"value":2489},{"675e5273-ed5e-48de-bb3a-6e0cbcb90f9c":2483},{"image_id":2484,"description":2485,"url":2486,"width":540,"height":541},"675e5273-ed5e-48de-bb3a-6e0cbcb90f9c","Steve Evans, vice president of community development for Smithfield Foods, visited Wayne Community College on Nov. 16 to present a $1 million check to NCBCE to fund the SEED apprenticeship program.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/33b670b6-d3f1-4c29-b5fb-8d50589db603/Smithfield_NCBCE_SEED_check_presentation.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Company has donated more than $7 million in cash and in-kind food donations in NC this year \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods has donated $1 million to launch the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=911533985&u=https%3A%2F%2Fncbce.org%2Fseed%2F&a=Southeastern+Education+and+Economic+Development+(SEED)\">Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED)\u003C/a> apprenticeship program in North Carolina. A partnership between the North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE) and Smithfield Foods, SEED is a comprehensive youth apprenticeship program that will provide career pathways and college education for high school students in southeastern North Carolina counties.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"675e5273-ed5e-48de-bb3a-6e0cbcb90f9c\" data-image-id=\"675e5273-ed5e-48de-bb3a-6e0cbcb90f9c\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/33b670b6-d3f1-4c29-b5fb-8d50589db603/Smithfield_NCBCE_SEED_check_presentation.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"675e5273-ed5e-48de-bb3a-6e0cbcb90f9c\" data-image-id=\"675e5273-ed5e-48de-bb3a-6e0cbcb90f9c\" alt=\"Steve Evans, vice president of community development for Smithfield Foods, visited Wayne Community College on Nov. 16 to present a $1 million check to NCBCE to fund the SEED apprenticeship program.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>\"Smithfield is strongly committed to making sure students have educational opportunities that will fuel their careers in the years ahead,\" said Steve Evans, vice president of community development for Smithfield. \"Our goal is to develop the next generation of leaders through supporting education in our communities, and the SEED program is a great way to help these students jump-start their early career development. This is just one of the many ways Smithfield supports our communities in North Carolina and across the U.S.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Today's high school students are tomorrow's workforce,\" said North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. \"Youth apprenticeship programs like the SEED initiative will provide students with an opportunity to learn valuable skills while getting on-the-job training. Our top-tier workforce is the reason North Carolina is ranked the best state for business for two years in a row and we need to ensure they graduate with the necessary skills to be successful in our growing economy.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>More information about the SEED apprenticeship program is available \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=1853092613&u=https%3A%2F%2Fncbce.org%2Fseed%2F&a=here\">here\u003C/a>. A press release from Governor Cooper is also available \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=686005998&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgovernor.nc.gov%2Fnews%2Fpress-releases%2F2023%2F11%2F16%2Fgovernor-cooper-celebrates-national-apprenticeship-week-announces-innovative-apprenticeship-program&a=here\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield's $1 million donation to NCBCE to support the launch of the SEED initiative is part of the company's continuing investment in North Carolina. So far in 2023, Smithfield has donated $2 million and more than 1 million pounds of food valued at more than $5 million to more than 130 nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that support education, fight hunger, protect soil and water resources and assist U.S. veterans.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Some of the many organizations Smithfield supports in North Carolina include:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=2726809856&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2023-10-20-%2520Food-Bank-Announces-Total-Pounds-Donated&a=NC+State+Fair+Hunger+Relief+Day\">NC State Fair Hunger Relief Day\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=4194329326&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2023-11-06-Smithfield-Foods-Donates-25%252c000-to-Support-Military-Missions-in-Action&a=Military+Missions+in+Action\">Military Missions in Action\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=3276306867&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ymcasenc.org%2Fnews%2F2023%2F10%2F24%2Fhome-news%2Fsampson-county-ymca-receives-5-000-donation-from-smithfield-foods%2F&a=Sampson+County+YMCA\">Sampson County YMCA\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>United Way of Sampson County\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>NC Foundation for Soil & Water Conservation\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco-Center\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>North Carolina State University\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>In addition to its support for local communities in North Carolina, Smithfield provides $2 million to the state every year to fund environmental projects through the North Carolina Department of Justice's \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=2988398920&u=https%3A%2F%2Fncdoj.gov%2Fprotecting-the-environment%2Feeg%2F&a=Environmental+Enhancement+Grant+program\">Environmental Enhancement Grant program\u003C/a>, which began with a voluntary agreement between the Attorney General's Office and Smithfield Foods in 2000.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Through Smithfield's annual funding, the attorney general's office has \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=3558331299&u=https%3A%2F%2Fncdoj.gov%2Fattorney-general-josh-stein-announces-more-than-420000-in-environmental-grants-in-southeastern-north-carolina%2F&a=awarded+nearly+%2443+million\">awarded nearly $43 million\u003C/a> to more than 228 environmental projects across North Carolina that have funded the restoration or permanent conservation of more than 31,000 acres of land, wetland restoration, stormwater remediation, stream stabilization, and several environmental education and research initiatives.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About NCBCE\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nThe North Carolina Business Committee for Education \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=2144827303&u=https%3A%2F%2Fncbce.org%2Fseed%2F&a=NCBCE\">NCBCE\u003C/a> is a business-led, education non-profit (501-c3) that operates out of the Office of the Governor. Since 1983, NCBCE has provided a critical link between North Carolina business leaders and the state's education and workforce systems to create connections, pilot innovative programs, and support educator professional development.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About the Environmental Enhancement Grant Program\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nThe North Carolina Department of Justice's Environmental Enhancement Grant program began after a 2000 agreement between the Attorney General's Office and Smithfield Foods. Under that agreement, Smithfield provides $2 million to the state every year to be distributed among environmental projects across North Carolina. Including the 2023 grants, the Attorney General's office has awarded nearly $43 million to more than 228 projects in the state. More information is available at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=2187778829&u=https%3A%2F%2Fncdoj.gov%2Fprotecting-the-environment%2Feeg%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fncdoj.gov%2Fprotecting-the-environment%2Feeg%2F\">https://ncdoj.gov/protecting-the-environment/eeg/\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=4077958218&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=2433371196&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=2320345716&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=156021586&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=1963135281&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=2052886298&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=1180805326&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=3656562170&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4031506-1&h=506965976&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">Threads\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2491},[2492],{"name":2493,"description":2485,"type":563,"size":2494,"url":2486,"width":540,"height":541,"renditions":2495},"Smithfield_NCBCE_SEED_check_presentation.jpg",39894,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2497},[],{"system":2499,"elements":2505},{"id":2500,"name":2501,"codename":2502,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2503,"last_modified":2504,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"f01724f6-a3bc-4a88-9c2f-04046a190126","Smithfield Recognized as Best Agriculture Employer for Vets","smithfield_recognized_as_best_agriculture_employer",[],"2024-06-18T20:12:01.0644456Z",{"headline":2506,"url_slug":2507,"sub_headline":2509,"sub_headline_1":2510,"summary":2511,"contact":2512,"release_date":2513,"category":2515,"html":2518,"content":2519,"images":2524,"pdf":2526},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2501},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2508},"smithfield-recognized-as-best-agriculture-employer-for-vets",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2514,"display_timezone":527},"2023-11-10T17:59:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2516},[2517],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2520,"links":2521,"modular_content":2522,"value":2523},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Company also named a Military Friendly Employer® for its commitment to veteran hiring\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods was named the #1 \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4023251-1&h=3640475670&u=https%3A%2F%2Fbestforvets.militarytimes.com%2Frankings%2Femployers%2F&a=Military+Times+2023+Best+For+Vets+Employer\">Military Times 2023 Best For Vets Employer\u003C/a> in agriculture for its programs to recruit, retain and support the veteran community, and a \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4023251-1&h=396734405&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.militaryfriendly.com%2Femployers%2F&a=2024+Military+Friendly%C2%AE+Employer\">2024 Military Friendly® Employer\u003C/a>, recognizing the company's commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"We are grateful for the men and women who have served our country, and we extend our gratitude for the sacrifices they have made to preserve and defend our freedom,\" said Shane Smith, president and chief executive officer of Smithfield Foods. \"Smithfield is honored to be recognized as a Best for Vets Employer and Military Friendly Employer® for our work to support veterans in their transition back to civilian life.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In its 14th year, Military Times Best for Vets: Employers rankings are based on the results of a voluntary survey that asks companies about their policies, practices and benefits for veterans and their families. The editorially driven Best for Vets program produces a highly respected analysis of a company's efforts to recruit, retain and support current and former service members, military spouses and military caregivers.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Best for Vets survey captures the areas of greatest importance to transitioning service members, veterans and their families when looking for an employer. Recruitment and employment practices, as well as retention and support programs, were given the most weight and importance in scoring and final rankings.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Military Times previously recognized Smithfield as a Best For Vets Employer in \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4023251-1&h=4024893542&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2019-05-30-Smithfield-Foods-Awarded-Best-for-Vets-2019-Employer-Ranking&a=2019\">2019\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4023251-1&h=124854544&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2020-09-17-Smithfield-Foods-Receives-Best-for-Vets-Employers-Award-for-Second-Consecutive-Year&a=2020\">2020\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4023251-1&h=3305999330&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2021-11-04-Smithfield-Foods-Receives-Best-for-Vets-Employers-Award-for-Third-Consecutive-Year&a=2021\">2021\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Military Friendly® Company designation recognizes organizations that have met or exceeded the standard in recruiting, hiring and training of veterans. The survey investigates and identifies the organizations whose commitment to serving the military and veteran community is comprehensive in scope and meaningful in terms of actual outcomes and impact.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Institutions earning the Military Friendly® Employer designation were evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 2,100 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly® designation.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield honors the service and sacrifice of American veterans and their families through its Helping Our Heroes program, which includes hiring initiatives, career development and programs to strengthen the community and family support systems veterans rely on. The company also supports veterans through its employee business resource group, Smithfield Salutes, which provides resources for existing employees with prior military service.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield recently announced a $25,000 donation to support Military Missions in Action's Homes For Healing program, which provides new or gently-used furniture and household goods to veterans, active-duty service members and families in need of establishing housing stability. Read more \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4023251-1&h=4219834690&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2023-11-06-Smithfield-Foods-Donates-25%252c000-to-Support-Military-Missions-in-Action&a=here\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information on Smithfield's veteran programs, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4023251-1&h=25221852&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fveterans&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fveterans\">smithfieldfoods.com/veterans\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4023251-1&h=1735315396&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4023251-1&h=91502514&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4023251-1&h=506712570&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4023251-1&h=2637351132&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4023251-1&h=3783092927&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4023251-1&h=3995268244&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4023251-1&h=3525301056&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4023251-1&h=1301073524&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4023251-1&h=2320094294&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">Threads\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Military Times\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nThe Military Times digital platforms and newsweeklies are the trusted source for independent news and information for service members and their families. The military community relies on Air Force Times, Army Times, Marine Corps Times, and Navy Times for reporting on everything important to their lives, including pay, benefits, finance, education, health care, recreational resources, retirement, promotions, product reviews, and entertainment. Military Times is published by Sightline Media Group. To learn more, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4023251-1&h=608459885&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.militarytimes.com%2F&a=www.militarytimes.com\">www.militarytimes.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Military Friendly ® Employers\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nMilitary Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization's commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 2,100 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly® designation. Military Friendly® ratings are owned by Viqtory, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Viqtory is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly® lists and methodology can be found at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4023251-1&h=1103163177&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.militaryfriendly.com%2Fmfcguide%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.militaryfriendly.com%2Fmfcguide%2F\">https://www.militaryfriendly.com/mfcguide/\u003C/a>.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2525},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2527},[],{"system":2529,"elements":2535},{"id":2530,"name":2531,"codename":2532,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2533,"last_modified":2534,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"250925f9-1760-4976-8b13-057f3e494ee2","Smithfield Foods Donates $25,000 to Support Military Missions in Action","smithfield_foods_donates__25_000_to_support_milita",[],"2024-01-12T15:04:29.6923436Z",{"headline":2536,"url_slug":2537,"sub_headline":2539,"sub_headline_1":2540,"summary":2541,"contact":2543,"release_date":2544,"category":2546,"html":2549,"content":2550,"images":2559,"pdf":2565},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2531},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2538},"smithfield-foods-donates-25-000-to-support-military-missions-in-action",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":2542},"Smithfield Foods recently donated $25,000 to support Military Missions in Action, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting veterans in need, members of all armed forces, and their families....",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2545,"display_timezone":527},"2023-11-06T16:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2547},[2548],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2551,"links":2556,"modular_content":2557,"value":2558},{"7b424bbb-2436-4a84-a92e-185f7384087d":2552},{"image_id":2553,"description":2554,"url":2555,"width":540,"height":783},"7b424bbb-2436-4a84-a92e-185f7384087d","Left to right: Brent Orr, Board Secretary, Military Missions in Action; Zak Keisler, Director of Operations, Military Missions in Action; Greg Gebhardt, Executive Director, Military Missions in Action; Rhonda Campbell, Sustainability Manager, Smithfield Foods; Mark Roberts, Board Chairman, Military Missions in Action; and Steve Evans, Vice President of Community Development for Smithfield Foods.","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/478e622a-b751-4012-a263-cd6106df817e/MMIA_Check_Presentation__25k.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 6, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods recently donated $25,000 to support \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4017184-1&h=1888957836&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.militarymissionsinaction.org%2F&a=Military+Missions+in+Action\">Military Missions in Action\u003C/a>, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting veterans in need, members of all armed forces, and their families.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"7b424bbb-2436-4a84-a92e-185f7384087d\" data-image-id=\"7b424bbb-2436-4a84-a92e-185f7384087d\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/478e622a-b751-4012-a263-cd6106df817e/MMIA_Check_Presentation__25k.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"7b424bbb-2436-4a84-a92e-185f7384087d\" data-image-id=\"7b424bbb-2436-4a84-a92e-185f7384087d\" alt=\"Left to right: Brent Orr, Board Secretary, Military Missions in Action; Zak Keisler, Director of Operations, Military Missions in Action; Greg Gebhardt, Executive Director, Military Missions in Action; Rhonda Campbell, Sustainability Manager, Smithfield Foods; Mark Roberts, Board Chairman, Military Missions in Action; and Steve Evans, Vice President of Community Development for Smithfield Foods.\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>The donation will support the organization's \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4017184-1&h=2141360336&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.militarymissionsinaction.org%2Fhomes-for-healing&a=Homes+for+Healing\">Homes for Healing\u003C/a> program, which provides new or gently-used furniture and household goods to veterans, active-duty servicemembers and families in need of establishing housing stability.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"We owe a debt of gratitude to our veterans for their service on behalf of our country,\" said Steve Evans, vice president of community development for Smithfield Foods. \"Smithfield is committed to helping veterans transition back to civilian life and strengthening their community and family support systems. We're honored to partner with Military Missions in Action to help at-risk military families get back on their feet.\"  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Military Missions In Action is blessed to partner with a world-class organization that uniquely understands the needs of veterans and their families,\" said Greg Gebhardt, executive director at Military Missions in Action. \"Housing affordability continues to impact our veteran community, and we look forward to continuing to collaborate with Smithfield to improve the lives our nation's heroes. Together, we all stand stronger.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Military Missions in Action will use Smithfield's $25,000 donation to purchase household items including furniture, appliances, dishes, cutlery, linens, bedding, lighting and electronics to deliver to veterans in need.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In October, representatives and volunteers from Military Missions In Action and Smithfield Foods delivered furniture to the home of Illisha Lear, a disabled veteran who recently moved to Laurinburg, North Carolina, with her four children after serving in the U.S. Army. Read more \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4017184-1&h=3936179986&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.laurinburgexchange.com%2Fnews%2F261214%2Fmmia-smithfield-foods-furnishes-local-army-veterans-home&a=here\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield honors the service and sacrifice of American veterans and their families through its Helping\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Our Heroes program, which includes hiring initiatives, career development and programs to strengthen the community and family support systems veterans rely on. The company also supports veterans through its employee business resource group, Smithfield Salutes, which provides resources for existing employees with prior military service.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information on Smithfield's veteran programs, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4017184-1&h=1533279964&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fveterans&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fveterans\">smithfieldfoods.com/veterans\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4017184-1&h=1032711108&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4017184-1&h=1603736498&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4017184-1&h=1154545146&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4017184-1&h=3352423644&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4017184-1&h=3147714239&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4017184-1&h=3032600724&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4017184-1&h=2298279744&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4017184-1&h=393210484&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4017184-1&h=3500863574&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">Threads\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Military Missions in Action\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nFounded in 2008, Military Missions in Action (MMIA) is dedicated to assisting Veterans with disabilities, homeless Veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and their families with three main programs: Operation Building Hope, which provides home modification services to ensure that Veterans with mental and physical disabilities can live independently in their homes; Homes For Healing which provides new or gently-used furniture and household goods to formerly homeless Veterans; and Fill The Footlocker which provides support to active-duty service members and military working dogs serving in combat zones along with North Carolina homeless Veterans with health and hygiene items, clothing, shoes, and blankets. MMIA is a registered 501(c)3 organization and a Gold GuideStar nonprofit Headquartered in Fuquay-Varina, NC with an additional location in the Southern Pines area, which provides services for all 100 counties in the state.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2560},[2561],{"name":2562,"description":2554,"type":563,"size":2563,"url":2555,"width":540,"height":783,"renditions":2564},"MMIA_Check_Presentation__25k.jpg",54270,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2566},[],{"system":2568,"elements":2574},{"id":2569,"name":2570,"codename":2571,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2572,"last_modified":2573,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"40914dd4-7d16-40bf-9546-2dbb509a4c6e","Smithfield Foods Donates $35,000 to Smithfield High School for New Scoreboard","smithfield_foods_donates__35_000_to_smithfield_hig",[],"2023-11-06T21:19:57.2558143Z",{"headline":2575,"url_slug":2576,"sub_headline":2578,"sub_headline_1":2579,"summary":2580,"contact":2581,"release_date":2582,"category":2584,"html":2587,"content":2588,"images":2596,"pdf":2602},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2570},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2577},"smithfield-scoreboard-donation",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2583,"display_timezone":527},"2023-10-31T05:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2585},[2586],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2589,"links":2593,"modular_content":2594,"value":2595},{"6238a633-5ee5-4cb8-85ec-df842632b399":2590},{"image_id":2591,"description":2570,"url":2592,"width":497,"height":632},"6238a633-5ee5-4cb8-85ec-df842632b399","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/18898307-268f-4244-ab2e-7056d73f9610/_35A2487.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>Smithfield, Va., Oct. 31, 2023 — Smithfield Foods recently donated $35,000 to the Smithfield Athletic Booster Club to fund the purchase of a new scoreboard at Smithfield High School. The check was presented to representatives from Isle of Wight County Schools during the Smithfield High School homecoming football game on Oct. 20.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“The town of Smithfield is our home, and we couldn’t think of a better time to announce this donation than during Smithfield High School’s homecoming,” said Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. “We’re proud to be an active partner in this community and can’t wait to cheer on the Packers with their new scoreboard.” \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The scoreboard will be built and installed during the offseason and will be in operation for the first home football game at Smithfield High School next season.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield is committed developing the next generation of leaders through scholarship assistance for students and donations to schools and educational programs. For more information, please visit https://smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"6238a633-5ee5-4cb8-85ec-df842632b399\" data-image-id=\"6238a633-5ee5-4cb8-85ec-df842632b399\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/18898307-268f-4244-ab2e-7056d73f9610/_35A2487.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"6238a633-5ee5-4cb8-85ec-df842632b399\" data-image-id=\"6238a633-5ee5-4cb8-85ec-df842632b399\" alt=\"Smithfield Foods Donates $35,000 to Smithfield High School for New Scoreboard\">\u003C/figure>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2597},[2598],{"name":2599,"description":2570,"type":563,"size":2600,"url":2592,"width":497,"height":632,"renditions":2601},"_35A2487.jpg",54280,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2603},[],{"system":2605,"elements":2611},{"id":2606,"name":2607,"codename":2608,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2609,"last_modified":2610,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"f5ab2bb8-9b40-4d1a-835b-721889c44673","Smithfield Foods Donates $20,000 to Support Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula","smithfield_foods_donates__20_000_to_support_boys__",[],"2023-11-06T21:19:25.3040005Z",{"headline":2612,"url_slug":2613,"sub_headline":2615,"sub_headline_1":2617,"summary":2618,"contact":2619,"release_date":2620,"category":2622,"html":2625,"content":2626,"images":2635,"pdf":2641},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2607},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2614},"boys-girls-club-donation",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":2616},"Funds will equip state-of-the-art kitchen in the Tyrod Taylor Wellness Center",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2621,"display_timezone":527},"2023-10-30T05:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2623},[2624],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2627,"links":2632,"modular_content":2633,"value":2634},{"bb3bf94c-7c35-4d6c-a6b7-521d3bafa1fd":2628},{"image_id":2629,"description":2607,"url":2630,"width":2631,"height":2631},"bb3bf94c-7c35-4d6c-a6b7-521d3bafa1fd","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/8a477db7-c87e-4f8c-850c-ded437de2de5/3.jpg",540,{},[],"\u003Cp>Hampton, VA – October 30, 2023 – \u003Ca href=\"https://www.bagclub.com/\">\u003Cstrong>Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula (BGCVP)\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is proud to announce a generous donation of $20,000 from Smithfield Foods to equip the state-of-the-art kitchen in the Tyrod Taylor Wellness Center at BGCVP Citizens Unit.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Tyrod Taylor Wellness Center, opened in 2023, represents a significant investment in the health and well-being of the youth in the Hampton community. It features a cutting-edge kitchen that will serve as the heart of BGCVP’s health and wellness initiative to nourish young minds and foster healthy habits.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The kitchen is equipped with fixtures for commercial cooking appliances, food preparation areas, storage spaces, and more. It will serve as the central hub from which BGCVP provides hundreds of hot, nutritious meals to local youth every week, ensuring that no child goes home hungry. Programming facilitated in the newly equipped kitchen will include workforce development opportunities, offering teenagers a valuable culinary education and launching them toward promising careers. It will also introduce younger Club members to cooking and nutrition classes, emphasizing health and wellness. Moreover, the kitchen will serve as an inclusive and well-rounded community space available for hosting events that bring the community together.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Hal Smith, BGCVP president & CEO states, \"We are deeply grateful to Smithfield Foods for their generous support. This gift will have a profound impact on our ability to provide essential services to the youth of the Virginia Peninsula. The equipped kitchen will not only serve as a source of nourishment but also as a catalyst for fostering culinary skills, healthy living habits, and a sense of community.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods said, “At Smithfield, we care deeply about the communities where our employees live, work, and raise their families. Many of our employees call the Virginia Peninsula, and the city of Hampton, home. We are proud to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula through this donation and help build upon the Tyrod Taylor Wellness Center to ensure that no child in our community faces hunger.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>NFL quarterback and Hampton native, Tyrod Taylor, comments, “I’m thrilled to witness the growth of the Tyrod Taylor Wellness Center at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula. Smithfield Foods’ contribution to outfitting the kitchen is a testament to their dedication to our community’s future. I look forward to seeing the continued impact the space will have on the Hampton Community.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>City of Hampton Mayor, Donnie Tuck, said, “An international organization and an NFL quarterback, both made a commitment to give back to where they got their start. It’s important to note that this investment of $20,000 in kitchen equipment in the Tyrod Taylor Wellness Center will be used to provide healthy meals and educate young men and women about nutrition. If you think about it, there isn’t a more fundamental way to help young people.” \u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"bb3bf94c-7c35-4d6c-a6b7-521d3bafa1fd\" data-image-id=\"bb3bf94c-7c35-4d6c-a6b7-521d3bafa1fd\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/8a477db7-c87e-4f8c-850c-ded437de2de5/3.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"bb3bf94c-7c35-4d6c-a6b7-521d3bafa1fd\" data-image-id=\"bb3bf94c-7c35-4d6c-a6b7-521d3bafa1fd\" alt=\"Smithfield Foods Donates $20,000 to Support Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula\">\u003C/figure>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2636},[2637],{"name":2638,"description":2607,"type":563,"size":2639,"url":2630,"width":2631,"height":2631,"renditions":2640},"3.jpg",69031,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2642},[],{"system":2644,"elements":2650},{"id":2645,"name":2646,"codename":2647,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2648,"last_modified":2649,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"ae6c8851-5156-4f97-9db0-969c3864490b","Smithfield Foods Statement on NASCAR Sponsorship","smithfield_foods_statement_on_nascar_sponsorship",[],"2023-11-06T20:49:19.5929736Z",{"headline":2651,"url_slug":2652,"sub_headline":2654,"sub_headline_1":2655,"summary":2656,"contact":2657,"release_date":2658,"category":2660,"html":2663,"content":2664,"images":2669,"pdf":2671},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2646},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2653},"statement-on-NASCAR",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2659,"display_timezone":527},"2023-10-28T05:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2661},[2662],{"name":1410,"codename":1411},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2665,"links":2666,"modular_content":2667,"value":2668},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>Smithfield Foods congratulates Aric Almirola on his excellent run with Stewart-Haas Racing. With Aric’s decision to explore new opportunities, the time has come for Smithfield to end our NASCAR partnership. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>We’ve been with Aric since the beginning. We were his first sponsor in 2012, his first full year in the NASCAR Cup Series, and we’ve enjoyed great success with him over the years. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Aric has been an incredible ambassador for Smithfield over the past 12 seasons, and we have enjoyed an outstanding relationship with Stewart-Haas Racing in our six seasons together. We plan on finishing 2023 strong, and we wish Aric and SHR the very best. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>For inquiries related to this statement, please contact: \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Ray Atkinson \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Senior Director, External Communications \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>ratkinson@smithfield.com \u003C/em>\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2670},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2672},[],{"system":2674,"elements":2680},{"id":2675,"name":2676,"codename":2677,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2678,"last_modified":2679,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"0e1023b8-d761-428a-8ba2-8190ecfe0615","Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC Announces Total Donations from Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day","food_bank_of_central___eastern_nc_announces_total_",[],"2023-11-06T21:18:43.0890203Z",{"headline":2681,"url_slug":2682,"sub_headline":2684,"sub_headline_1":2685,"summary":2686,"contact":2687,"release_date":2688,"category":2690,"html":2693,"content":2694,"images":2702,"pdf":2708},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2676},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2683},"2023-10-20-Food-Bank-Announces-Total-Pounds-Donated",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2689,"display_timezone":527},"2023-10-20T05:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2691},[2692],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2695,"links":2699,"modular_content":2700,"value":2701},{"ef41f07a-281b-478e-8d19-eb9c084d7794":2696},{"image_id":2697,"description":2676,"url":2698,"width":497,"height":1717},"ef41f07a-281b-478e-8d19-eb9c084d7794","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/798ad4de-ccc9-4c9e-9b17-f9b25f2f0fb2/Presentation-of-Smithfield-Foods-Donation.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>Raleigh, NC, Oct. 9, 2023 – The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina (the Food Bank) is pleased to announce the total donations raised during Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day at the N.C. State Fair. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>On Thursday, October 19, fairgoers from across the state donated six cans of food in exchange for free admission. Thanks to their generosity, and a donation of 500,000 servings of protein from Smithfield Foods, the event raised a total of more than 253,000 pounds, the equivalent of 315,547 meals, for those facing hunger in North Carolina. This tradition, which has become one of the largest one-day canned food drives in the state, supports those served by the Food Bank.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“We’re so thankful to the fairgoers, Smithfield Foods, and the N.C. State Fair,” said Charlie Hale, Chief Operating Officer for the Food Bank. “Thanks to the donations made yesterday, thousands of pounds of food are already on the way to our friends and neighbors across our service area.” \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“As a food company, hunger relief is our top philanthropic priority at Smithfield Foods,” said Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. “To complement all the canned foods raised from this event, it’s our honor to contribute 500,000 additional servings of nutritionally important protein to support the North Carolina communities where we live and work. Special thanks to the Food Bank and the N.C. State Fair for their partnership and shared commitment to do good for our neighbors in need.” \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The N.C. State Fair’s Hunger Relief Day has now raised more than 6.5 million pounds since its inception in 1993. Since 2008, Smithfield has donated hundreds of millions of servings of protein in all 50 states and has pledged to donate another 200 million servings by 2025. For more information on the company’s commitment to helping communities, visit \u003Ca href=\"http://smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\">\u003Cstrong>this link\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"ef41f07a-281b-478e-8d19-eb9c084d7794\" data-image-id=\"ef41f07a-281b-478e-8d19-eb9c084d7794\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/798ad4de-ccc9-4c9e-9b17-f9b25f2f0fb2/Presentation-of-Smithfield-Foods-Donation.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"ef41f07a-281b-478e-8d19-eb9c084d7794\" data-image-id=\"ef41f07a-281b-478e-8d19-eb9c084d7794\" alt=\"Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC Announces Total Donations from Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day\">\u003C/figure>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2703},[2704],{"name":2705,"description":2676,"type":563,"size":2706,"url":2698,"width":497,"height":1717,"renditions":2707},"Presentation-of-Smithfield-Foods-Donation.jpg",56171,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2709},[],{"system":2711,"elements":2717},{"id":2712,"name":2713,"codename":2714,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2715,"last_modified":2716,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"95c2a69d-5950-4f68-9a92-391ca191e2e1","Smithfield Foods to Close Charlotte Plant","smithfield_foods_to_close_charlotte_plant_95c2a69",[],"2024-06-18T20:11:47.3513768Z",{"headline":2718,"url_slug":2719,"sub_headline":2721,"sub_headline_1":2722,"summary":2723,"contact":2725,"release_date":2726,"category":2728,"html":2731,"content":2732,"images":2741,"pdf":2743},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2713},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2720},"2023-10-09-Smithfield-Foods-to-Close-Charlotte-Plant",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":2724},"Smithfield Foods will close its Charlotte, North Carolina, pork-processing plant and transfer production to its Tar Heel, North Carolina, facility to increase efficiency and better utilize...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2727,"display_timezone":527},"2023-10-09T17:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2729},[2730],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2733,"links":2738,"modular_content":2739,"value":2740},{"de505f90-cb6f-41ce-91ba-94eb70e7c70a":2734},{"image_id":2735,"description":174,"url":2736,"width":540,"height":2737},"de505f90-cb6f-41ce-91ba-94eb70e7c70a","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/9b44e9fe-a9e9-4565-8e37-09645870c8ba/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg",155,{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods will close its Charlotte, North Carolina, pork-processing plant and transfer production to its Tar Heel, North Carolina, facility to increase efficiency and better utilize existing capacity.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The company will provide financial and other transition assistance to the 107 employees who are affected by this closure and will meet with employees to discuss options including transfer to other Smithfield locations. Smithfield will also provide a financial incentive package for hourly employees to remain at Charlotte until the final day of production in December.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Providing transition support to our Charlotte employees is our number-one priority,\" said Doug Sutton, chief manufacturing officer for Smithfield Foods. \"We appreciate their commitment to producing good food responsibly, and we hope many of them will continue in roles at other Smithfield locations.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield employs nearly 40,000 people in the U.S. and more than 10,000 in North Carolina.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3991795-1&h=232870418&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3991795-1&h=1878764132&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\">\u003Cstrong>sustainability standards\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3991795-1&h=1958497324&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\">\u003Cstrong>brands\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Gwaltney® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3991795-1&h=4156380426&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\">\u003Cstrong>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3991795-1&h=2347956073&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\">\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3991795-1&h=2225957186&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\">\u003Cstrong>X\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3991795-1&h=3096465046&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\">\u003Cstrong>LinkedIn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3991795-1&h=654529442&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\">\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3991795-1&h=3771091328&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\">\u003Cstrong>Threads\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"de505f90-cb6f-41ce-91ba-94eb70e7c70a\" data-image-id=\"de505f90-cb6f-41ce-91ba-94eb70e7c70a\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/9b44e9fe-a9e9-4565-8e37-09645870c8ba/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"de505f90-cb6f-41ce-91ba-94eb70e7c70a\" data-image-id=\"de505f90-cb6f-41ce-91ba-94eb70e7c70a\" alt=\"\">\u003C/figure>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2742},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2744},[2745],{"name":2746,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":2748,"url":2749},"2023-10-09-Smithfield-Foods-to-Close-Charlotte-Plant.pdf","application/pdf",70040,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/d2bab9a2-3b94-49b9-8d66-3933df17f96c/2023-10-09-Smithfield-Foods-to-Close-Charlotte-Plant.pdf",{"system":2751,"elements":2757},{"id":2752,"name":2753,"codename":2754,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2755,"last_modified":2756,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"113df7f8-949a-5d17-94f7-64cbcb3b8581","Smithfield Foods Awards More Than $740,000 for College Scholarships","smithfield_foods_awards_more_than__740_000_for_col",[],"2023-10-17T14:50:14.8258689Z",{"headline":2758,"url_slug":2759,"sub_headline":2761,"sub_headline_1":2762,"summary":2763,"contact":2765,"release_date":2766,"category":2768,"html":2771,"content":2773,"images":2778,"pdf":2788},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2753},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2760},"2023-10-04-Smithfield-Foods-Awards-More-Than-740,000-for-College-Scholarships",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":2764},"Schools in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Dakota and Virginia receive funds SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods awarded more than $740,000 to 13...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2767,"display_timezone":174},"2023-10-04T19:15:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2769},[2770],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":2772},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Ci>Schools in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kansas\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Missouri\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nebraska\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">South Dakota\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span> receive funds \u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 4, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods awarded more than \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$740,000\u003C/span> to 13 schools in seven states to fund educational scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2239021/Smithfield_scholarship_Sandoval.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2239021/Smithfield_scholarship_Sandoval.jpg\" title=\"Sandibel “Sandi” Sandoval funded her education via the Smithfield Scholarship Program. She is the first in her family to attend college and recently graduated from Iowa State University.\" alt=\"Sandibel “Sandi” Sandoval funded her education via the Smithfield Scholarship Program. She is the first in her family to attend college and recently graduated from Iowa State University.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>The scholarships are need-based and awarded to eligible dependents of full-time and retired \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> employees. Students can receive up to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$7,500\u003C/span> annually in scholarships to participating colleges and universities for four years.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Sandibel "Sandi" Sandoval, the daughter of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Vincente Sandoval\u003C/span> who has worked in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Denison, Iowa\u003C/span>, facility for 15 years, funded her education via the Smithfield Scholarship Program. She is the first in her family to attend college and recently graduated from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Iowa State University\u003C/span>. Sandoval spoke about the impact the scholarship had on her family in a recent video, available \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3988428-1&h=372608221&u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2Fh_2S8hZMl70%3Ffeature%3Dshared&a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"The thought that my dad works for a company that doesn't just support him but also his family is great," Sandoval said. "They've helped him out more than what I can imagine a company would help out, and it's been great to have that kind of support system for me and my dad. When \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> says "Good is What We Do," they truly do mean it."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has awarded more than 1,600 educational scholarships totaling nearly \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$9 million\u003C/span> since launching the program in 2002.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For additional information about participating schools, academic programs and individual scholarship application processes, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3988428-1&h=755787421&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fabout-us%2FScholarships&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fscholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/scholarships\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> offers good pay and comprehensive benefits including paid vacations, holidays and more. To view full-time career opportunities with the company, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3988428-1&h=1392473833&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FCareers&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fcareers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/careers\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3988428-1&h=494990205&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3988428-1&h=2140801803&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3988428-1&h=1692265795&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3988428-1&h=3890017381&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3988428-1&h=2610124294&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3988428-1&h=2496448557&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3988428-1&h=2834427897&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3988428-1&h=929231565&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3988428-1&h=4037535983&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Threads\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2774,"links":2775,"modular_content":2776,"value":2777},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2779},[2780],{"name":2781,"description":2782,"type":563,"size":2783,"url":2784,"width":2785,"height":2786,"renditions":2787},"Smithfield_scholarship_Sandoval.jpg","Sandibel “Sandi” Sandoval funded her education via the Smithfield Scholarship Program. She is the first in her family to attend college and recently graduated from Iowa State University.",586414,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/bcb2406a-4c1a-4e39-b05a-952a066b55ba/Smithfield_scholarship_Sandoval.jpg",2700,1519,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2789},[2790],{"name":2791,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":2792,"url":2793},"2023-10-04-Smithfield-Foods-Awards-More-Than-740,000-for-College-Scholarships.pdf",73711,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/e1a6b8a9-9c90-4b46-b9d1-0947e67f3b65/2023-10-04-Smithfield-Foods-Awards-More-Than-740%2C000-for-College-Scholarships.pdf",{"system":2795,"elements":2801},{"id":2796,"name":2797,"codename":2798,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2799,"last_modified":2800,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"9064c84a-9bec-5ac1-bc89-859f60d3366c","Smithfield Foods Partners with Price Chopper to Donate Several Tons of Food to Harvesters","smithfield_foods_partners_with_price_chopper_to_do",[],"2023-10-17T14:50:10.1171635Z",{"headline":2802,"url_slug":2803,"sub_headline":2805,"sub_headline_1":2806,"summary":2807,"contact":2809,"release_date":2810,"category":2812,"html":2815,"content":2817,"images":2821,"pdf":2831},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2797},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2804},"2023-10-03-Smithfield-Foods-Partners-with-Price-Chopper-to-Donate-Several-Tons-of-Food-to-Harvesters",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":2808},"Smithfield Foods, in partnership with Price Chopper, donated more than 32,000 pounds of food to Harvesters—The Community Food Network in Kansas City, to fight hunger in local communities. The...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2811,"display_timezone":174},"2023-10-03T18:42:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2813},[2814],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":2816},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 3, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, in partnership with Price Chopper, donated more than 32,000 pounds of food to Harvesters—The Community Food Network in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kansas City\u003C/span>, to fight hunger in local communities.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2237851/Smithfield_Foods_donates_to_Harvesters.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2237851/Smithfield_Foods_donates_to_Harvesters.jpg\" title=\"Representatives from Price Choppers joined Smithfield employees on Sept. 27 to donate several tons of food to Harvesters—The Community Food Network in Kansas City.\" alt=\"Representatives from Price Choppers joined Smithfield employees on Sept. 27 to donate several tons of food to Harvesters—The Community Food Network in Kansas City.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>The donation, which included ham, smoked sausage, pork chops and other \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> products, will provide over 130,000 servings of protein to individuals facing food insecurity in a 26-county area of northwestern \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Missouri\u003C/span> and northeastern \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kansas\u003C/span>. Following the donation, team members from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kansas City\u003C/span>, Martin City and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Princeton, Missouri\u003C/span>, operations volunteered at Harvesters, packing more than 600 bags for the food bank's BackSnack program.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"As a food company, we are passionate about giving back to support our neighbors facing food insecurity," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. "On behalf of our team members, including more than 2,500 right here in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kansas City\u003C/span> and the surrounding communities, we are proud to present this donation of protein to help fight hunger in a place we call home."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Stephen Davis\u003C/span>, president and CEO of Harvesters, said, "We are so grateful for the commitment from Smithfield Foods and Price Chopper to fight hunger in our region and give back to neighbors experiencing food insecurity in our communities. Protein is always a much-requested food item from our agency partners, and this particular donation comes at a critical time with an increasing need for food assistance in our area."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Through its Helping Hungry Homes® hunger relief program, Smithfield Foods is standing together with Price Chopper to fight hunger in northwestern \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Missouri\u003C/span> and northeastern \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kansas\u003C/span>. This donation to Harvesters will provide more than 130,000 servings of protein to help support more than 760 nonprofit agencies including emergency food pantries, community kitchens, homeless shelters and children's homes.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> Helping Hungry Homes® program has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein in all 50 U.S. states, as well as in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Poland\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Romania\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Mexico\u003C/span>, since 2008. In 2022, the company donated nearly 25 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. To reflect its continued commitment to fighting food insecurity, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3987133-1&h=4005511091&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3987133-1&h=2359674821&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3987133-1&h=2548179341&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3987133-1&h=350435499&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3987133-1&h=1756142280&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3987133-1&h=1743979747&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">X\u003C/a>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3987133-1&h=1540236087&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3987133-1&h=3294445059&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3987133-1&h=60302369&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Threads\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Price Chopper\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Price Chopper's 52 Kansas City stores are locally owned by the Ball, Cosentino, McKeever, and Queen families, all of whom live in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kansas City\u003C/span> and oversee store operations on a daily basis. For 40 years, the owners and employees of Price Chopper have been committed to providing the highest quality products and top-of-the-line customer service to the thousands of customers they serve every day. For more information, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3987133-1&h=2325188765&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DPGrxtb4Ly0qfSjLwh9B7KoGCS-8L8XQb56_o2N9GSKRe2FjAJ4pU1y0JFsgbQUK3dII20rwZHxbgmvGoexr5LMA82vj7-1N3JLzQG72VUeY%3D&a=www.mypricechopper.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.mypricechopper.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Harvesters—The Community Food Network\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Harvesters is a regional food bank and was Feeding America's 2011 Food Bank of the Year. Serving a 26-county area of northwestern \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Missouri\u003C/span> and northeastern \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kansas\u003C/span>, Harvesters provides food and related household products to more than 760 nonprofit agencies including emergency food pantries, community kitchens, shelters and others. Agencies in Harvesters' network of pantry partners serves more than 226,000 people every month. Harvesters, which was founded in 1979, is a certified member of Feeding America, a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks, serving all 50 states. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3987133-1&h=3070692844&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DZ7NaaNAQFtIqxCvTe659_CL4UoP5pS7cWQvSLHg8O4yZCD2fOTnDECMoZB7vy8eoF_bgLZZHiJ6AIwUgpFY4UeVyozz_KEN4kYPM28p4qhs%3D&a=www.harvesters.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.harvesters.org\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2818,"links":2819,"modular_content":2820,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2822},[2823],{"name":2824,"description":2825,"type":563,"size":2826,"url":2827,"width":2828,"height":2829,"renditions":2830},"Smithfield_Foods_donates_to_Harvesters.jpg","Representatives from Price Choppers joined Smithfield employees on Sept. 27 to donate several tons of food to Harvesters—The Community Food Network in Kansas City.",346496,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/2a62cb69-1d57-40d7-b279-0c32b04de109/Smithfield_Foods_donates_to_Harvesters.jpg",1500,1125,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2832},[2833],{"name":2834,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":2835,"url":2836},"2023-10-03-Smithfield-Foods-Partners-with-Price-Chopper-to-Donate-Several-Tons-of-Food-to-Harvesters.pdf",79081,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/75f0d1c3-49b8-4faa-922f-2e4dc9b8d7ec/2023-10-03-Smithfield-Foods-Partners-with-Price-Chopper-to-Donate-Several-Tons-of-Food-to-Harvesters.pdf",{"system":2838,"elements":2844},{"id":2839,"name":2840,"codename":2841,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2842,"last_modified":2843,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"8a465fc7-9ee6-44ae-b133-69fc64e18685","Smithfield Foods Partners with Hy-Vee to Donate Several Tons of Food to the Food Bank of Iowa","smithfield_foods_partners_with_hy_vee_to_donate_se",[],"2023-10-23T14:33:41.4665698Z",{"headline":2845,"url_slug":2846,"sub_headline":2848,"sub_headline_1":2849,"summary":2850,"contact":2852,"release_date":2853,"category":2855,"html":2858,"content":2859,"images":2864,"pdf":2866},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2840},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2847},"2023-09-23-Smithfield-Hyvee-Food-Bank-of-Iowa-Donation",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":2851},"Smithfield Foods, in partnership with Hy-Vee, donated 32,000 pounds of food to the Food Bank of Iowa to fight hunger and provide nutritionally important protein for family tables.",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2854,"display_timezone":527},"2023-09-27T17:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2856},[2857],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2860,"links":2861,"modular_content":2862,"value":2863},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smithfield, Va., Sept. 27, 2023\u003C/strong> — Smithfield Foods, in partnership with Hy-Vee, donated 32,000 pounds of food to the Food Bank of Iowa to fight hunger and provide nutritionally important protein for family tables.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The donation, including ham, bacon, sausage and other Smithfield pork products, will provide nearly 130,000 servings of protein to individuals facing food insecurity in 55 counties throughout Iowa. Following the donation, team members from Smithfield’s Des Moines, Altoona, Carroll, Denison and Algona locations volunteered at the food bank, sorting and packing a record-breaking 4,865 pounds of potatoes.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“At Smithfield Foods, we feel a deep sense of responsibility to support and give back to the communities we call home,” said Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. “Our team members, including more than 3,900 right here in the state of Iowa, work tirelessly to help feed the world. This donation of protein in partnership with the Food Bank of Iowa and Hy-Vee will make a significant impact for our neighbors facing food insecurity.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Michelle Book, president and CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa, said, “We’re all in the business of feeding people – Smithfield, Hy-Vee and Food Bank of Iowa – so it makes sense that we would come together in this effort in making sure Iowans facing hunger can put food on the table.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Nate Stewart, District Store Director, Hy-Vee, Inc., said, “Today’s event is just another example of our great partnership with Smithfield, a company that understands the importance of working together to fight food insecurity.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Hy-Vee is conducting a major campaign through the end of the 2023 to provide 100 million meals to the Feeding America® network of partner food banks across the Midwest. This collaborative campaign brings together Feeding America partner food banks, manufacturers and suppliers, as well as Hy-Vee customers, to help support people across the Midwest who are experiencing food insecurity. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Since 2008, Smithfield’s signature hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes®, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states, as well as in Poland, Romania and Mexico. In 2022, Smithfield donated nearly 25 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. To reflect its continued commitment to fighting food insecurity, Smithfield has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2865},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2867},[],{"system":2869,"elements":2875},{"id":2870,"name":2871,"codename":2872,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2873,"last_modified":2874,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"b8ed18f6-39d0-562e-9070-879a6766fa7d","Smithfield Employees Donate More Than 25,000 Pounds of Food to Support Feeding America During Hunger Action Month","smithfield_employees_donate_more_than_25_000_pound",[],"2023-10-17T14:50:09.4768547Z",{"headline":2876,"url_slug":2877,"sub_headline":2879,"sub_headline_1":2880,"summary":2881,"contact":2883,"release_date":2884,"category":2886,"html":2889,"content":2891,"images":2895,"pdf":2904},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2871},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2878},"2023-09-18-Smithfield-Employees-Donate-More-Than-25,000-Pounds-of-Food-to-Support-Feeding-America-During-Hunger-Action-Month",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":2882},"Smithfield Foods' U.S. employees collected more than 25,000 pounds of food to support hunger relief during Hunger Action Month, Feeding America's annual nationwide campaign to inspire conversation...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2885,"display_timezone":174},"2023-09-18T15:07:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2887},[2888],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":2890},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 18, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods' U.S. employees collected more than 25,000 pounds of food to support hunger relief during Hunger Action Month, Feeding America's annual nationwide campaign to inspire conversation and drive passion for the issue of hunger. The equivalent of more than 21,000 meals, these donations will support food banks and hunger relief programs in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> local communities across the Unites States.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2213716/Smithfield_HAM_food_drive_corp_office.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2213716/Smithfield_HAM_food_drive_corp_office.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield employees across the U.S. collected food to support food banks during Hunger Action Month.\" alt=\"Smithfield employees across the U.S. collected food to support food banks during Hunger Action Month.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>"Feeding the hungry is at the core of our philanthropic efforts," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. "Each year, our \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> team members demonstrate through our Hunger Action Month food drive that they believe in our mission to fight hunger and food insecurity. It is remarkable to see how passionately they give back to support the communities we call home."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are incredibly thankful to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> and their team members for their generous contributions, both during Hunger Action Month and throughout the year," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Joe Weeden\u003C/span>, senior director, commodity foods for Feeding America. "Our efforts to feed our neighbors facing food insecurity would not be possible without our partners like \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>. These donations of nonperishable food items, along with \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> frequent donations of protein, go a long way in helping the Feeding America network address hunger across the country."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Feeding America estimates approximately one in six people turned to charitable food assistance for additional support in 2022. A recent Feeding America survey found that 80% of network food banks reported either increased or steady demand for emergency food services in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">June 2023\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> supports Feeding America's network of food banks throughout the year with its signature hunger-relief initiative program, Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>. Since 2008, the program has provided hundreds of millions of protein servings to fight hunger in all 50 U.S. states, as well as in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Poland\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Romania\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Mexico\u003C/span>. In 2022, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> donated nearly 25 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. and has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3971838-1&h=3863034420&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3971838-1&h=2220606018&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3971838-1&h=2669421578&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3971838-1&h=3979884174&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u> and connect with us on \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3971838-1&h=1616027471&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3971838-1&h=1863123300&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">X\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, formerly known as Twitter, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3971838-1&h=1395664560&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3971838-1&h=3433249668&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003C/u> and \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3971838-1&h=191242662&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Threads\u003C/a>\u003C/u>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Feeding America\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan>Feeding America\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003Cspan> is the largest hunger-relief organization in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">the United States\u003C/span>. Through a network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs, we helped provide 5.2 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; brings attention to the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity in our nation; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Visit \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3971838-1&h=717807316&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.feedingamerica.org%2F&a=www.feedingamerica.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.feedingamerica.org\u003C/a>\u003Cspan>, find us on \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3971838-1&h=2714213014&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFeedingAmerica&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003Cspan> or follow us on \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3971838-1&h=956618892&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FFeedingAmerica&a=X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">X\u003C/a>\u003Cspan>, formerly known as Twitter.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2892,"links":2893,"modular_content":2894,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2896},[2897],{"name":2898,"description":2899,"type":563,"size":2900,"url":2901,"width":2785,"height":2902,"renditions":2903},"Smithfield_HAM_food_drive_corp_office.jpg","Smithfield employees across the U.S. collected food to support food banks during Hunger Action 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PARK","join_farmer_john_for_free_community_movie_night_on",[],"2023-10-17T14:50:06.8370741Z",{"headline":2918,"url_slug":2919,"sub_headline":2921,"sub_headline_1":2922,"summary":2923,"contact":2925,"release_date":2927,"category":2929,"html":2932,"content":2934,"images":2938,"pdf":2953},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2913},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2920},"2023-09-13-JOIN-FARMER-JOHN-FOR-FREE-COMMUNITY-MOVIE-NIGHT-ON-SEPTEMBER-30-AT-CAPITOL-PARK",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":2924},"In Celebration of the Fourth Annual California Commitment Tour, Farmer John is Donating $20,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento and Inviting its Members and the Public to Enjoy...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":2926},"Media Contact: Megan Rhein, HUNTER: on behalf of Farmer John, (646) 292-5278, mrhein@hunterpr.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2928,"display_timezone":174},"2023-09-13T17:56:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2930},[2931],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":2933},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Ci>In Celebration of the Fourth Annual California Commitment Tour, Farmer John is Donating \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$20,000\u003C/span> to the Boys & Girls Clubs of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Greater Sacramento\u003C/span> and Inviting its Members and the Public to Enjoy Delicious Bites and a Screening of "Finding Nemo" \u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SACRAMENTO\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 13, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- In June, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=3118292659&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffarmerjohn.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=Farmer+John\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Farmer John\u003C/a> embarked on its fourth annual California Commitment Tour, a food truck tour designed to give back to the community through delicious food and communal experiences, family-friendly events and meaningful donations to nonprofit organizations. After a busy summer on the road, Farmer John will wrap up its tour hosting the final community movie night event at Capitol Park in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sacramento\u003C/span> on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, September 30\u003C/span>, in partnership with \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=4001542170&u=https%3A%2F%2Fbgcsac.org%2F&a=Boys+%26+Girls+Clubs+of+Greater+Sacramento\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Boys & Girls Clubs of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Greater Sacramento\u003C/span>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1243730/Farmer_John_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1243730/Farmer_John_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Farmer John Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Farmer John Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>The free event will be open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis with members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Greater Sacramento\u003C/span> in attendance as the brand's special guests. Starting at 6:00 p.m., guests can enjoy free curated snacks from the Farmer John food truck, with a screening of "\u003Ci>Finding Nemo\u003C/i>" at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">7:00 p.m.\u003C/span> The evening's menu includes:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Deconstructed Pretzel Dog\u003C/b> – sliced Farmer John Beef Frank served with soft pretzel bites and condiments for dipping\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Hot Dog\u003C/b> – Farmer John Beef Frank served on a bun with a bag of chips\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Mini Nachos\u003C/b> – tortilla chips topped with Farmer John Classic Polish Sausage and nacho cheese\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>Farmer John is also making a monetary donation of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$20,000\u003C/span> to the Boys & Girls Clubs of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Greater Sacramento\u003C/span> to further the brand's mission of strengthening families across the state.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are incredibly grateful for Farmer John's support and dedication to our organization through this meaningful donation and the upcoming movie night event," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Kimberly Key\u003C/span>, chief executive officer of Boys & Clubs of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Greater Sacramento\u003C/span>. "The donation will help us provide a safe and enriching environment for local families through the essential programs and resources that we provide, and the movie night will give our members the opportunity to create memories with their families and friends, which is truly priceless."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"For years, Farmer John has been deeply committed to feeding, serving and celebrating \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> residents through the California Commitment Tour," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Lauren Connelly\u003C/span>, brand manager for Farmer John. "Farmer John recognizes the importance of interactive family activities like cooking and sharing a meal, and their impact on strengthening families' foundations. We couldn't be more grateful to have had the opportunity to partner with the local Boys & Girls Clubs chapters across the state this year, including Boys & Girls Clubs of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Greater Sacramento\u003C/span>, to support their programs and create these unique experiences for their communities."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Throughout this year's tour, Farmer John partnered with five local Boys & Girls Clubs across \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> to provide memorable moments of connection and a total of more than \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$50,000\u003C/span> in monetary donations. Farmer John's heart will always be in California, and the brand will continue to look for opportunities to support the community through acts of good and delicious food for years to come.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information and recipes, follow Farmer John on Facebook \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=2537892942&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ffarmerjohn%2F&a=(%40FarmerJohn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">(@FarmerJohn\u003C/a>), Instagram \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=582911199&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffarmerjohnla%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=(%40FarmerJohnLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">(@FarmerJohnLA\u003C/a>), or X (formerly known as Twitter) (\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=671182148&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FFarmerJohnLA&a=%40FarmerJohnLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@FarmerJohnLA\u003C/a>), and visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=1586447931&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmerjohn.com%2F&a=www.farmerjohn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmerjohn.com\u003C/a>. Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Farmer John\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Serving Californians since 1931, Farmer John has pioneered a revolution in the supply of local flavorful meats. The journey began with Irish-American brothers Francis and Bernard Clougherty curing and selling pork bellies and smoked hams to local grocery stores and continues today with staples like breakfast sausage and hot dogs. This longstanding Southern California brand remains committed to crafting the highest quality meats full of freshness and flavor. For more information on our products and recipe inspiration, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=2418150887&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3893245-1%26h%3D117617090%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Ffarmerjohn.sfdbrands.com%252Fen-us%252F%26a%3Dwww.farmerjohn.com&a=www.farmerjohn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmerjohn.com\u003C/a> or follow us on Facebook (\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=1400932996&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ffarmerjohn%2F&a=%40FarmerJohn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@FarmerJohn\u003C/a>), Instagram \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=535025916&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3893245-1%26h%3D3022724228%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.instagram.com%252Ffarmerjohnla%252F%26a%3D(%2540FarmerJohnLA&a=(%40FarmerJohnLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">(@FarmerJohnLA\u003C/a>) or X (formerly known as Twitter) (\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=671182148&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FFarmerJohnLA&a=%40FarmerJohnLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@FarmerJohnLA\u003C/a>), Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/u>\u003C/b> Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=1343632597&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a>\u003C/u> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=839699619&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a>\u003C/u> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=692792043&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=1534015599&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u> and connect with us on \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=3590689198&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=3646558085&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">X\u003C/a>\u003C/u> (formerly known as Twitter), \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=3848742993&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=2062824805&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003C/u> and \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3968228-1&h=3174117191&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40smithfieldfoods&a=Threads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Threads\u003C/a>\u003C/u>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento \u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>The Boys & Girls Clubs of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Greater Sacramento's\u003C/span> mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The Club has served youth across the region for over 26 years; providing a home away from home and a safe haven for youth ages 6-18 years old. Each day the Club provides a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2210074/Farmer_John_9_30_23_Movie_Night.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2210074/Farmer_John_9_30_23_Movie_Night.jpg\" title=\"Farmer John to Host Free Community Movie Night Event on Saturday, September 30.\" alt=\"Farmer John to Host Free Community Movie Night Event on Saturday, September 30.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2210073/Farmer_John_Donation_Boys_and_Girls_Club_of_Greater_Sacramento.html\" target=\"_blank\" 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Idalia","smithfield_foods_delivering_28_000_pounds_of_food_",[],"2023-10-17T14:50:01.4113671Z",{"headline":2967,"url_slug":2968,"sub_headline":2970,"sub_headline_1":2971,"summary":2972,"contact":2974,"release_date":2975,"category":2977,"html":2980,"content":2982,"images":2986,"pdf":2988},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2962},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":2969},"2023-09-01-Smithfield-Foods-Delivering-28,000-Pounds-of-Food-to-Help-Victims-of-Hurricane-Idalia",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":2973},"Smithfield Foods is trucking 28,000 pounds of food, the equivalent of 112,000 servings, to Live Oak, Florida, to provide hot meals to communities devastated by Hurricane Idalia. The food, which...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":2976,"display_timezone":174},"2023-09-01T14:45:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":2978},[2979],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":2981},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 1, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods is trucking 28,000 pounds of food, the equivalent of 112,000 servings, to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Live Oak, Florida\u003C/span>, to provide hot meals to communities devastated by Hurricane Idalia.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The food, which includes \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> bacon, pork chops, ribs and pork loins, will be delivered to \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3958416-1&h=1618908875&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmercychefs.com%2Fhurricane-ida-response%2F&a=Mercy+Chefs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mercy Chefs\u003C/a>, a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Portsmouth, Virginia\u003C/span>-based nonprofit that deploys to disaster zones across America. Mercy Chefs will serve free, chef-prepared, restaurant-quality hot meals to hurricane victims, volunteers and first responders in western \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Florida\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Mercy Chefs' mobile kitchen and smoker will be on site at Suwanee Middle School in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Live Oak, Florida\u003C/span>, to serve multiple free meals per day to anyone in the community who is in need. The team will also distribute meals up and down the western \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Florida\u003C/span> coast to those unable to make it to the base of operations. To make a donation or find out how to volunteer locally, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3958416-1&h=2687107026&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmercychefs.com%2Fidalia&a=mercychefs.com%2Fidalia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">mercychefs.com/idalia\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"The devastation we have already seen from Hurricane Idalia has been tragic, with hundreds of thousands of families impacted by the storm," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, senior community affairs manager for Smithfield Foods. "We are proud to stand with our partners from Mercy Chefs to help these communities, and we hope that our donation of protein and the meals served will provide comfort and relief to the first responders, search and rescue teams, and neighbors affected by this hurricane."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"As we respond to Hurricane Idalia, we are immensely grateful for our friends at Smithfield Foods," said Chef \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Gary LeBlanc\u003C/span>, founder and chief executive officer of Mercy Chefs. "We rely on their partnership during disasters like this one, because their support helps us reach even more people in need."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Since 2008, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein in all 50 U.S. states, as well as in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Poland\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Romania\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Mexico\u003C/span>, through its Helping Hungry Homes hunger relief program. In 2022, the company donated nearly 25 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. To reflect its continued commitment to fighting food insecurity, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>More information on Smithfield's ongoing work to strengthen and feed our communities is available \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3958416-1&h=3371087808&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here\u003C/a>\u003C/b>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3958416-1&h=3295049863&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3958416-1&h=2793177329&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3958416-1&h=3174786745&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3958416-1&h=3474945085&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3958416-1&h=1115020796&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3958416-1&h=2020214977&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3958416-1&h=1897358339&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3958416-1&h=4001659191&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Mercy Chefs\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Mercy Chefs is a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 2006 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The organization exists to provide professionally prepared, restaurant- quality meals to victims, volunteers, and first responders in natural disasters and national emergencies, and we partner with existing ministries with food service in underserved communities around the country. Since Mercy Chefs' founding in 2006, we have served over twenty million meals in response to over 150 natural disasters in 29 states and 14 countries with the help of over 15,000 volunteers. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3958416-1&h=1392841457&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3756438-1%26h%3D3143712887%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmercychefs.com%252F%26a%3DMercyChefs.com&a=MercyChefs.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">MercyChefs.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder7729\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":2983,"links":2984,"modular_content":2985,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":2987},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":2989},[2990],{"name":2991,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":2992,"url":2993},"2023-09-01-Smithfield-Foods-Delivering-28,000-Pounds-of-Food-to-Help-Victims-of-Hurricane-Idalia.pdf",75709,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/726905bf-a5e1-420e-a3c9-109ff47209fd/2023-09-01-Smithfield-Foods-Delivering-28%2C000-Pounds-of-Food-to-Help-Victims-of-Hurricane-Idalia.pdf",{"system":2995,"elements":3001},{"id":2996,"name":2997,"codename":2998,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":2999,"last_modified":3000,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"200f246a-4c6e-5086-8ba3-04cd7bb71887","Smithfield Foods Partners with Kroger to Donate 30,000 Pounds of Food to Gleaners Food Bank","smithfield_foods_partners_with_kroger_to_donate_30",[],"2023-10-17T14:50:01.1692386Z",{"headline":3002,"url_slug":3003,"sub_headline":3005,"sub_headline_1":3006,"summary":3007,"contact":3009,"release_date":3010,"category":3012,"html":3015,"content":3017,"images":3021,"pdf":3030},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":2997},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":3004},"2023-08-15-Smithfield-Foods-Partners-with-Kroger-to-Donate-30,000-Pounds-of-Food-to-Gleaners-Food-Bank",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":3008},"Smithfield Foods, in partnership with Kroger, donated 30,000 pounds of protein to Gleaners Food Bank to help fight hunger in central Indiana. The donation, which included Smithfield bacon and ham,...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":3011,"display_timezone":174},"2023-08-15T20:22:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":3013},[3014],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":3016},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 15, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, in partnership with Kroger, donated 30,000 pounds of protein to Gleaners Food Bank to help fight hunger in central \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Indiana\u003C/span>. The donation, which included \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> bacon and ham, will provide 120,000 servings to food insecure individuals in Gleaners' 21-county service area.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Aric Almirola\u003C/span>, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing, was on hand at the event prior to Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Indianapolis\u003C/span> to help raise awareness of hunger and food insecurity.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"I'm proud to stand with \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> and Kroger in the fight against hunger," Almirola said. "This donation will provide access to high-quality, nutritious food for people who need assistance. With so much energy and excitement during race weekend, it's important for us to take a step back and remember these important issues in our community."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is keenly aware of the issues of hunger and food insecurity, and the role we can play as part of the solution," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, senior community development manager for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>. "On behalf of our hundreds of employees in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Indiana\u003C/span>, we're joining together with our incredible partners Gleaners and Kroger to make a real impact for those experiencing hunger."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"As a member of the Gleaners board, I'm grateful for this donation from our friends at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Colleen Juergensen\u003C/span>, president of Kroger's central division. "It will mean so much to the thousands of Hoosiers the food bank serves across central \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Indiana\u003C/span> and is a perfect partnership for Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste hunger relief plan. We thank \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> for making such a difference in the lives of the people we serve."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Protein is greatly desired by the neighbors we serve," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Fred Glass\u003C/span>, president and CEO of Gleaners. "Protein donations like these, along with bulk fresh and frozen protein that we process in our USDA certified protein repack room, provide neighbors with needed servings of highly nutritious foods. With need increasing and food costs still very high, this donation will allow our neighbors to create balanced meals for their families."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Helping Hungry Homes®, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> signature hunger relief program, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein in all 50 U.S. states, as well as in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Poland\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Romania\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Mexico\u003C/span>, since 2008. In 2022, the company donated nearly 25 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. To reflect its continued commitment to fighting food insecurity, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative reflects the company's commitment to build a more resilient, equitable and sustainable food system that improves access to affordable, fresh food for everyone – for generations to come. Kroger donated 94 million pounds of surplus food to Feeding America's network of food banks and agency partners in 2021 and is committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3945086-1&h=2541191987&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3945086-1&h=4117592901&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3945086-1&h=3995770125&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3945086-1&h=2618199945&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3945086-1&h=291776072&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3945086-1&h=729543541&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3945086-1&h=570859447&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3945086-1&h=3180692099&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Gleaners Food Bank of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Indiana\u003C/span>, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Gleaners was founded in 1980 and is a respected leader within Feeding America, the nation's food bank network. Since that time, Gleaners has distributed more than 800 million pounds of food and critical grocery products through nearly 250 hunger relief agencies, schools and community partners serving needy Hoosiers. In addition to food distribution to agencies, we serve our most vulnerable populations, seniors and children, through specialty programs such as Gleaners2Go, Home Delivery, School-Based Pantries, Mobile Pantries, Summer Meals for Kids, and Senior Hunger Initiative programs. Fresh Connect Central, operated by Gleaners and serving the Feeding America network of food banks, sources and distributes fresh produce, protein, dairy, and dry goods too hunger-relief organizations throughout the Midwest and beyond. Charity Navigator has recognized Gleaners as a 4-Star organization, the highest rating for charity demonstrating fiscal management and accountability. In addition, Gleaners is an accredited charity with the Better Business Bureau and has earned a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar. To learn more, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3945086-1&h=3943068378&u=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__http%3A%2Fgleaners.org%2F__%3B!!M_VjBzFLF8g!Il4UjikAZDxsyR9OVUYxdxMrYwhhrEL0AErqBnkNyKR0FxtBDqczT067PvsE5uv-MZtkAxAiQ6CIjuWUpAEp%24&a=www.gleaners.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.gleaners.org\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About The Kroger Co.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are, across our family of companies, nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder8381\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2186647/Gleaners_Food_Bank_of_Indianapolis.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2186647/Gleaners_Food_Bank_of_Indianapolis.jpg\" title=\"Representatives from Smithfield Foods and Kroger join together to donate 30,000 pounds of protein to Gleaners Food Bank of Indianapolis.\" alt=\"Representatives from Smithfield Foods and Kroger join together to donate 30,000 pounds of protein to Gleaners Food Bank of Indianapolis.\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":3018,"links":3019,"modular_content":3020,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":3022},[3023],{"name":3024,"description":3025,"type":563,"size":3026,"url":3027,"width":2785,"height":3028,"renditions":3029},"Gleaners_Food_Bank_of_Indianapolis.jpg","Representatives from Smithfield Foods and Kroger join together to donate 30,000 pounds of protein to Gleaners Food Bank of Indianapolis.",960390,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/839da971-1faf-4bb0-8e3d-86d7b68f29a1/Gleaners_Food_Bank_of_Indianapolis.jpg",1317,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":3031},[3032],{"name":3033,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":3034,"url":3035},"2023-08-15-Smithfield-Foods-Partners-with-Kroger-to-Donate-30,000-Pounds-of-Food-to-Gleaners-Food-Bank.pdf",80415,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/58709eef-a2b4-4fe0-809f-46f56471a70c/2023-08-15-Smithfield-Foods-Partners-with-Kroger-to-Donate-30%2C000-Pounds-of-Food-to-Gleaners-Food-Bank.pdf",{"system":3037,"elements":3043},{"id":3038,"name":3039,"codename":3040,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":3041,"last_modified":3042,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"f62475f6-b8ed-5200-a972-048fd991efe6","FARMER JOHN TEAMS UP WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HOLLYWOOD TO HOST A CHEF-LED COOKING CLASS AND MAKE A $15,000 DONATION","farmer_john_teams_up_with_the_boys___girls_club_of",[],"2023-10-13T20:54:14.6057758Z",{"headline":3044,"url_slug":3045,"sub_headline":3047,"sub_headline_1":3048,"summary":3049,"contact":3051,"release_date":3053,"category":3055,"html":3058,"content":3060,"images":3064,"pdf":3080},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":3039},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":3046},"2023-08-09-FARMER-JOHN-TEAMS-UP-WITH-THE-BOYS-GIRLS-CLUB-OF-HOLLYWOOD-TO-HOST-A-CHEF-LED-COOKING-CLASS-AND-MAKE-A-15,000-DONATION",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":3050},"Danielle Duran Zecca, Chef and Co-Founder of Los Angeles' Amiga Amore, Hosted an Interactive Cooking Class for the Organization's Members LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday,...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":3052},"Media Contact: Megan Rhein, HUNTER: on behalf of Farmer John, (646) 292-5278, mrhein@hunterpr.com; Mel Culpepper, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood, mculpepper@bgchollywood.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":3054,"display_timezone":174},"2023-08-09T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":3056},[3057],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":3059},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Ci>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Danielle Duran Zecca\u003C/span>, C\u003C/i>\u003Ci>hef and Co-Founder of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles'\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Amiga Amore\u003C/span>, Hosted an Interactive Cooking Class for the Organization's Members \u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">LOS ANGELES\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 9, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3940090-1&h=2299461908&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffarmerjohn.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=Farmer+John\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Farmer John\u003C/a> visited the Boys & Girls Club of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Hollywood\u003C/span> to host a chef-led cooking class for the organization's members and presented a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$15,000\u003C/span> donation to honor the chapter's commitment to helping local children. To further show their support for the chapter and the surrounding community, the brand will also be hosting a free movie night event this Saturday at Poinsettia Recreation Center. All of these events are part of Farmer John's fourth annual California Commitment Tour – a food truck tour designed to give back to residents through delicious food and communal experiences, family-friendly events, and meaningful donations to deserving organizations.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2182481/Smithfield_Foods_BGCH_1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2182481/Smithfield_Foods_BGCH_1.jpg\" title=\"Danielle Duran Zecca, chef and co-founder of Amiga Amore, hosts a cooking class at the Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood, showing members how to make her Albondigas Sope recipe featuring Farmer John Premium Mild Pork Sausage Roll\" alt=\"Danielle Duran Zecca, chef and co-founder of Amiga Amore, hosts a cooking class at the Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood, showing members how to make her Albondigas Sope recipe featuring Farmer John Premium Mild Pork Sausage Roll\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>Led by renowned local chef \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Danielle Duran Zecca\u003C/span>, co-founder of \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3940090-1&h=1747007481&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amigaamorela.com%2F&a=Amiga+Amore%2C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Amiga Amore\u003C/span>,\u003C/a> families participated in the interactive cooking class on Tuesday evening and learned how to make Albondigas Sope, a Mexican-inspired meatball recipe featuring Farmer John Premium Mild Pork Sausage. The recipe leans into \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Duran Zecca's\u003C/span> "MexItalian" cooking style, which combines the influences of her Mexican heritage with those of her Italian husband, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Alessandro Zecca\u003C/span>. Danielle and Alessandro founded \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Amiga Amore\u003C/span>, a casual dining restaurant that melds the flavors of their two cultures, earlier this year. Located in Highland Park, the neighborhood where Danielle grew up, the restaurant's mission is simple: to create a neighborhood eatery and a second home in the community where guests can enjoy a meal cooked with love.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To kick off the cooking class, Farmer John presented the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$15,000\u003C/span> donation to the Boys & Girls Club of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Hollywood\u003C/span> in support of their outstanding work in the community. This contribution will aid the organization's commitment to addressing the literacy crisis that impacts predominately students of color from underserved communities and help ensure that their kids gain the skills necessary to achieve lifelong success.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"As a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> native, I am thrilled to work alongside Farmer John to help give back to the community through this fun and interactive experience for the members of the Boys & Girls Club of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Hollywood\u003C/span>," said Chef Zecca. "It's an honor to contribute to the growth of these talented children while also igniting their passion for culinary arts. I loved teaching the group how to make my Albondigas Sope, especially using Farmer John Premium Mild Pork Sausage, because it has so much flavor. My hope is that they'll want to recreate it at home with their families."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We're thankful for the opportunity to partner with Farmer John in providing our members with an educational and fun cooking class," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Mel Culpepper\u003C/span>, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Hollywood\u003C/span>. "Not only has the class helped bring our families together and build upon their skills in the kitchen, but the donation will go a long way in making an important impact for our members and staff. Thank you, Farmer John, for partnering with us on this year's California Commitment Tour." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To further show its support, Farmer John is also hosting a free movie night event for the community on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, August 12\u003C/span> at Poinsettia Recreation Center. The event will be open to the public on a first come, first served basis, and members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Hollywood\u003C/span> will be in attendance as the evening's special guests. Starting at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">8:00 p.m.\u003C/span>, attendees will be able to enjoy a screening of "\u003Ci>Moana\u003C/i>" along with curated snacks from the food truck including:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Deconstructed Pretzel Dog\u003C/b> – sliced Farmer John Beef Frank served with soft pretzel bites and condiments for dipping\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Hot Dog\u003C/b> – Farmer John Beef Frank served on a bun with a bag of chips\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Mini Nachos\u003C/b> – tortilla chips topped with Farmer John Classic Polish Sausage and nacho cheese\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>"We're excited to partner with Chef Danielle and the Boys & Girls Club of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Hollywood\u003C/span> as we celebrate year four of the Farmer John California Commitment Tour," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Clara Meschini\u003C/span>, brand representative for Farmer John at Smithfield Foods. "Farmer John recognizes the importance of traditional, face-to-face activities like cooking and sharing a meal, and we hope this cooking class, our donation, and the upcoming movie night gives this community even more opportunities to engage in fun, memorable moments of connection this summer and beyond."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Farmer John launched year four of its California Commitment Tour in June, taking its food truck across the state to feed, serve and celebrate the community in support of its mission to help strengthen families in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span>. Throughout the tour, Farmer John is partnering with local chapters of the Boys and Girls Clubs to champion the great work they are doing in the community and provide memorable experiences and more than \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$50,000\u003C/span> in donations.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Farmer John fans are invited to recreate \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Danielle Duran Zecca's\u003C/span> Albondigas Sope recipe at home and share their masterpieces on social media using the hashtags \u003Cb>#CommittedToCalifornia\u003C/b>, \u003Cb>#SoFarmerJohn\u003C/b>, and \u003Cb>#SoCalifornia.\u003C/b> For more information and to see where the Farmer John California Commitment Tour goes next, follow Farmer John on Facebook (\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3940090-1&h=60475004&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3893245-1%26h%3D3270577026%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.facebook.com%252Ffarmerjohn%252F%26a%3D%2540FarmerJohn&a=%40FarmerJohn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@FarmerJohn\u003C/a>), Instagram \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3940090-1&h=791775067&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3893245-1%26h%3D3022724228%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.instagram.com%252Ffarmerjohnla%252F%26a%3D(%2540FarmerJohnLA&a=(%40FarmerJohnLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">(@FarmerJohnLA\u003C/a>), or Twitter \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3940090-1&h=1071582003&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3893245-1%26h%3D2781110053%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Ftwitter.com%252FFarmerJohnLA%26a%3D(%2540FarmerJohnLA&a=(%40FarmerJohnLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">(@FarmerJohnLA\u003C/a>), and visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3940090-1&h=1851595164&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmerjohn.com%2F&a=www.farmerjohn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmerjohn.com\u003C/a>. 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The Club offers youth an array of learning opportunities including academic enrichment, leadership skills, physical fitness and athletics, computer literacy, music and fine arts programs. \u003C/span>BGCH\u003Cspan> has provided programs and services to youth and their families for over 85 years. We are dedicated to ensuring that our students have greater access to quality educational programs; live in communities that are free of violence, and all youth are empowered to dream big. For more information visit \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3940090-1&h=3764094677&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bgchollywood.com%2F&a=www.bgchollywood.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.bgchollywood.com\u003C/a>\u003Cspan> or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.\u003C/span> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The mission of BGCH is to inspire and empower young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring adults.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Chef \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Danielle Duran Zecca\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Danielle graduated from Le Cordon Bleu School of Culinary Arts with honors and worked for celebrated \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles\u003C/span> chefs such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Walter Manzke\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Neal Fraser\u003C/span>, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Sang Yoon\u003C/span>. She spent many years afterwards honing her craft in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">New York City\u003C/span> at Le Bernardin, as a sous chef at The Modern, Chef de Cuisine at Vespa, and sous chef at the highly acclaimed \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Le Coucou\u003C/span>, the recipient of the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">James Beard\u003C/span> Award for Best New Restaurant in 2017. She has made appearances on the Food Network winning "Kitchen \u003Cspan>Casino\u003C/span>" and challenging \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Bobby Flay\u003C/span> himself on "\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Beat Bobby Flay\u003C/span>." In 2019 she participated at "Supermarket Stakeout." Her style of cooking is "MexItalian" which subtly combines the Mexican food influences of her heritage, with her Italian husband's heritage. They recently opened \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Amiga Amore\u003C/span> – a casual dining restaurant located in the neighborhood Danielle grew up in, Highland Park.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2182480/Smithfield_Foods_BGCH_2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2182480/Smithfield_Foods_BGCH_2.jpg\" title=\"Farmer John donates $15,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood and serves hot dogs to the members from the Farmer John food truck as part of the brand’s California Commitment Tour\" alt=\"Farmer John donates $15,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood and serves hot dogs to the members from the Farmer John food truck as part of the brand’s California Commitment Tour\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1243730/Farmer_John_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1243730/Farmer_John_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Farmer John Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Farmer John Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2182484/FJ_California_Commitment_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2182484/FJ_California_Commitment_Logo.jpg\" title=\"FJ California Commitment Logo\" alt=\"FJ California Commitment Logo\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2182483/BGCH_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2182483/BGCH_Logo.jpg\" title=\"BGCH Logo\" alt=\"BGCH Logo\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":3061,"links":3062,"modular_content":3063,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":3065},[3066,3073],{"name":3067,"description":3068,"type":563,"size":3069,"url":3070,"width":2785,"height":3071,"renditions":3072},"Smithfield_Foods_BGCH_1.jpg","Danielle Duran Zecca, chef and co-founder of Amiga Amore, hosts a cooking class at the Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood, showing members how to make her Albondigas Sope recipe featuring Farmer John Premium Mild Pork Sausage Roll",1139209,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/fab4d8a4-e59e-4380-b144-70d2cfd0e1dd/Smithfield_Foods_BGCH_1.jpg",1794,{},{"name":3074,"description":3075,"type":563,"size":3076,"url":3077,"width":2785,"height":3078,"renditions":3079},"Smithfield_Foods_BGCH_2.jpg","Farmer John donates $15,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood and serves hot dogs to the members from the Farmer John food truck as part of the brand’s California Commitment Tour",1340689,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/9e96b6a8-1399-4dd9-b3c3-95be6e8247f8/Smithfield_Foods_BGCH_2.jpg",1711,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":3081},[3082],{"name":3083,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":3084,"url":3085},"2023-08-09-FARMER-JOHN-TEAMS-UP-WITH-THE-BOYS-GIRLS-CLUB-OF-HOLLYWOOD-TO-HOST-A-CHEF-LED-COOKING-CLASS-AND-MAKE-A-15,000-DONATION.pdf",90961,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/2699fbee-a000-4db9-aacb-83fddbe727d2/2023-08-09-FARMER-JOHN-TEAMS-UP-WITH-THE-BOYS-GIRLS-CLUB-OF-HOLLYWOOD-TO-HOST-A-CHEF-LED-COOKING-CLASS-AND-MAKE-A-15%2C000-DONATION.pdf",{"system":3087,"elements":3093},{"id":3088,"name":3089,"codename":3090,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":3091,"last_modified":3092,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"0fe728c1-901b-509a-bb84-4ea9dc279df1","Smithfield Foods Partners with Kroger to Donate Nearly 30,000 Pounds of Food to Feed More in Central Virginia","smithfield_foods_partners_with_kroger_to_donate_ne",[],"2023-10-17T14:49:58.201235Z",{"headline":3094,"url_slug":3095,"sub_headline":3097,"sub_headline_1":3098,"summary":3099,"contact":3101,"release_date":3102,"category":3104,"html":3107,"content":3109,"images":3113,"pdf":3122},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":3089},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":3096},"2023-07-27-Smithfield-Foods-Partners-with-Kroger-to-Donate-Nearly-30,000-Pounds-of-Food-to-Feed-More-in-Central-Virginia",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":3100},"Smithfield Foods, in partnership with Kroger, donated nearly 30,000 pounds of protein to Feed More to fight food insecurity in Central Virginia. The donation to Feed More, which works within the...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":3103,"display_timezone":174},"2023-07-27T20:08:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":3105},[3106],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":3108},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">July 27, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, in partnership with Kroger, donated nearly 30,000 pounds of protein to Feed More to fight food insecurity in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Central Virginia\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The donation to Feed More, which works within the community and schools to provide targeted hunger relief programs, will provide more than 116,000 servings of protein to help children, students and individuals living in food deserts.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has a longstanding commitment to fighting hunger and nutritional insecurity," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. "As a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span> company for nearly 90 years, we're proud to partner with Kroger to support Feed More in its mission to provide nourishment and hope to our neighbors in need in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Central Virginia\u003C/span>."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Kroger is proud to partner with \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> and Feed More to address food insecurity in our communities," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">James Menees\u003C/span>, corporate affairs manager for Kroger Mid-Atlantic. "Food insecure families may not know where their next meal is coming from, and part of our mission at Kroger is to feed the human spirit."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We're humbled by \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> and Kroger's steadfast commitment to our mission and the neighbors we serve," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Aaron McClung\u003C/span>, chief development officer at Feed More. "Summer is a challenging time for families with school-aged children, and without access to school meals, the thousands of kids and their families who rely on these programs often look to food assistance from Feed More and our partners. The impact of inflation over the last year has made this summer even more difficult for families. Because of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> and Kroger's generous support, we're able to provide food assistance to these neighbors in their time of need."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Helping Hungry Homes®, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> signature hunger relief program, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein in all 50 U.S. states, as well as in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Poland\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Romania\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Mexico\u003C/span>, since 2008. In 2022, the company donated nearly 25 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. To reflect its continued commitment to fighting food insecurity, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative reflects the company's commitment to build a more resilient, equitable and sustainable food system that improves access to affordable, fresh food for everyone – for generations to come. Kroger donated 94 million pounds of surplus food to Feeding America's network of food banks and agency partners in 2021 and is committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.:\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3930623-1&h=3008395706&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3930623-1&h=3511321036&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3930623-1&h=3389876100&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3930623-1&h=3089724672&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3930623-1&h=893639873&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3930623-1&h=257690108&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3930623-1&h=102851902&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3930623-1&h=2578610186&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Feed More:\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Feed More collects, prepares and distributes food to neighbors in need throughout \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Central Virginia\u003C/span>. With a service area that stretches across 34 counties and cities, Feed More's comprehensive programs and network of nearly 250 agencies helps ensure our communities have access to healthy meals year-round. Feed More is a proud member of \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3930623-1&h=2533758990&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.feedingamerica.org%2F&a=Feeding+America\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Feeding America\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3930623-1&h=1996499017&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mealsonwheelsamerica.org%2F&a=Meals+on+Wheels+America\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Meals on Wheels America\u003C/a>. For additional information, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3930623-1&h=4167350777&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffeedmore.org%2F&a=FeedMore.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">FeedMore.org\u003C/a>, find us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3930623-1&h=2054066266&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFeedMore%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a> and follow us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3930623-1&h=169653286&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffeedmoreinc&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3930623-1&h=648090129&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FFeedMoreInc&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About The Kroger Co.:\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are, across our family of companies, nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder9337\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2164273/Smithfield_Kroger_Feed_More_donation_Richmond.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2164273/Smithfield_Kroger_Feed_More_donation_Richmond.jpg\" title=\"Representatives from Smithfield Foods, Kroger and Feed More celebrate a donation of nearly 30,000 pounds of protein to support neighbors facing food insecurity throughout Central Virginia.\" alt=\"Representatives from Smithfield Foods, Kroger and Feed More celebrate a donation of nearly 30,000 pounds of protein to support neighbors facing food insecurity throughout Central Virginia.\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":3110,"links":3111,"modular_content":3112,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":3114},[3115],{"name":3116,"description":3117,"type":563,"size":3118,"url":3119,"width":2785,"height":3120,"renditions":3121},"Smithfield_Kroger_Feed_More_donation_Richmond.jpg","Representatives from Smithfield Foods, Kroger and Feed More celebrate a donation of nearly 30,000 pounds of protein to support neighbors facing food insecurity throughout Central Virginia.",1196546,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/022d954c-f546-4cf2-a9d3-ac3b32fddf5f/Smithfield_Kroger_Feed_More_donation_Richmond.jpg",1803,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":3123},[3124],{"name":3125,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":3126,"url":3127},"2023-07-27-Smithfield-Foods-Partners-with-Kroger-to-Donate-Nearly-30,000-Pounds-of-Food-to-Feed-More-in-Central-Virginia.pdf",80492,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/a7ab3d7a-026e-4431-a10c-1e3353654147/2023-07-27-Smithfield-Foods-Partners-with-Kroger-to-Donate-Nearly-30%2C000-Pounds-of-Food-to-Feed-More-in-Central-Virginia.pdf",{"system":3129,"elements":3135},{"id":3130,"name":3131,"codename":3132,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":3133,"last_modified":3134,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"27d09b1e-1dd1-5eeb-ad99-cf6c60941751","Smithfield Foods' New $45 Million Wastewater System Improving Water Quality in Big Sioux River","smithfield_foods__new__45_million_wastewater_syste",[],"2024-06-18T20:11:29.9616786Z",{"headline":3136,"url_slug":3137,"sub_headline":3139,"sub_headline_1":3140,"summary":3141,"contact":3143,"release_date":3144,"category":3146,"html":3149,"content":3151,"images":3155,"pdf":3157},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":3131},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":3138},"2023-07-26-Smithfield-Foods-New-45-Million-Wastewater-System-Improving-Water-Quality-in-Big-Sioux-River",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":3142},"Smithfield Foods has built a new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment system to replace a majority of the existing system at its pork-processing complex in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The new $45...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":3145,"display_timezone":174},"2023-07-26T13:29:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":3147},[3148],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":3150},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">July 26, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods has built a new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment system to replace a majority of the existing system at its pork-processing complex in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sioux Falls, South Dakota\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The new \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$45 million\u003C/span> wastewater system adds additional treatment processes and capabilities to meet new and more stringent permit limits on nitrates and ammonia. The upgraded system biologically converts ammonia-nitrogen in wastewater to nitrate-nitrogen and further removes nitrate-nitrogen from wastewater, a treatment process known as denitrification that is strongly preferred by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency due to its reduced impact on aquatic life. The new denitrification process will reduce \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> overall nitrogen load to the Big Sioux River by two-thirds or more. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"This new state-of-the-art wastewater project reinforces \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> proactive approach to implementing sustainable systems that improve environmental quality and benefit the community," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Stewart Leeth\u003C/span>, chief sustainability officer for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>. "The investment we have made in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sioux Falls\u003C/span> will significantly reduce nutrient discharges and improve water quality in the Big Sioux River basin."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> had previously made significant improvements to its wastewater system at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sioux Falls\u003C/span> over the past several years at a cost of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$10 million\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has been \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3928990-1&h=197818278&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=a+leader+in+sustainability+programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">a leader in sustainability programs\u003C/a> for more than two decades and has made industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in its U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across its entire U.S. value chain by 2030. More information about \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> sustainability programs is available in its 2022 Sustainability Impact Report, available \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3928990-1&h=1261913901&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F2022sustainabilityreport&a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3928990-1&h=4143098718&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3928990-1&h=2498253608&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3928990-1&h=2410657120&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3928990-1&h=4253788132&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3928990-1&h=1893797413&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3928990-1&h=1258216216&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3928990-1&h=1132705754&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3928990-1&h=3692079854&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder6854\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":3152,"links":3153,"modular_content":3154,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":3156},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":3158},[3159],{"name":3160,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":3161,"url":3162},"2023-07-26-Smithfield-Foods-New-45-Million-Wastewater-System-Improving-Water-Quality-in-Big-Sioux-River.pdf",73118,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/57f7d693-120c-441e-aae1-f7578f43ba3d/2023-07-26-Smithfield-Foods-New-45-Million-Wastewater-System-Improving-Water-Quality-in-Big-Sioux-River.pdf",{"system":3164,"elements":3170},{"id":3165,"name":3166,"codename":3167,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":3168,"last_modified":3169,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"fa09e188-5def-5a8a-9574-33aa10a861d2","FARMER JOHN PARTNERS WITH LOCAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS TO CELEBRATE YEAR FOUR OF ITS CALIFORNIA COMMITMENT TOUR","farmer_john_partners_with_local_boys___girls_clubs",[],"2023-10-17T14:49:53.3480648Z",{"headline":3171,"url_slug":3172,"sub_headline":3174,"sub_headline_1":3175,"summary":3176,"contact":3178,"release_date":3180,"category":3182,"html":3185,"content":3187,"images":3191,"pdf":3207},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":3166},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":3173},"2023-06-14-FARMER-JOHN-PARTNERS-WITH-LOCAL-BOYS-GIRLS-CLUBS-TO-CELEBRATE-YEAR-FOUR-OF-ITS-CALIFORNIA-COMMITMENT-TOUR",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":3177},"Committed to Feeding, Serving and Celebrating the Community, Farmer John is Co-Hosting Movie Night Events with Local Boys & Girls Clubs Throughout the Summer and Donating Over $50,000 to the...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":3179},"Megan Rhein, HUNTER: on behalf of Farmer John, (646) 292-5278, mrhein@hunterpr.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":3181,"display_timezone":174},"2023-06-14T16:24:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":3183},[3184],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":3186},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Ci>Committed to Feeding, Serving and Celebrating the Community, Farmer John is Co-Hosting Movie Night Events with Local Boys & Girls Clubs Throughout the Summer and Donating Over \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$50,000\u003C/span> to the Organizations\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">LOS ANGELES\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">June 14, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Since 1931, the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=682418101&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffarmerjohn.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=Farmer+John\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Farmer John\u003C/a> brand has had the privilege of feeding, serving and celebrating the great people of the Golden State. Farmer John's heart will always be in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span>, which is why the brand continues to support the community through acts of good and investments in local nonprofits that provide essential resources to their neighbors in need. As part of this promise, Farmer John is launching \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=2720553152&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffarmerjohn.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2Fpromotions%2Fca-commitment%2F&a=Year+Four+of+its+California+Commitment+Tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Year Four of its California Commitment Tour\u003C/a>\u003C/b> – a food truck tour designed to give back to the community through delicious food and communal experiences, family-friendly events and meaningful donations to deserving organizations.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Beginning this month, the brand will bring its food truck back on the road again, making five stops within \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> to deliver delicious, curated snacks and co-host community movie night events in partnership with local Boys & Girls Clubs. As part of the tour, the brand will also make monetary donations, totaling more than \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$50,000\u003C/span>, to the local organizations in support of the work they're doing to strengthen families in their communities. Farmer John recognizes the importance of interactive family activities like cooking and sharing a meal, and its impact on strengthening a family's foundation, and is excited to help provide the local Boys & Girls Clubs with memorable moments of connection this summer.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>On \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">June 20\u003C/span>, Farmer John will kick off the tour with its first movie night and food truck stop in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">San Pedro\u003C/span> chapter at Daniel's Field Sports Center. The event is open to the public on a first come, first served basis, and the members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor will be in attendance as the brand's special guests. To honor their organization, Farmer John will also be presenting a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$7,500\u003C/span> check donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor to help support the organization's program and services. Starting at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">8:00 p.m.\u003C/span>, the brand will screen "Encanto," with doors opening to the public at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">7:00 p.m.\u003C/span>, and serve up flavor-packed Farmer John snacks including:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Deconstructed Pretzel Dogs\u003C/b> – sliced Farmer John beef frank served with soft pretzel bites and condiments for dipping\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Pizza Rolls with Ham\u003C/b> – baked rolls stuffed with tomato sauce, nacho cheese and Farmer John Classic Hickory Smoked Ham\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Mini Nachos\u003C/b> – tortilla chips topped with Farmer John Classic Polish Sausage and nacho cheese\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>"We're grateful for the opportunity to partner with Farmer John for their first movie night event of the summer and for their generous donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Mike Lansing\u003C/span>, chief executive officer for the chapter. "For 86 years, we've provided families and children with programs and services such as our College Bound & Career Bound Programs, food support, academic help, athletics, arts programming, music and more to help support and guide them in times of need. We know this will be a fun and engaging event for local families to enjoy together. Plus, with this donation, we're able to further these efforts while also providing members with unique experiences to help strengthen their family and community bond."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We're excited to kick off our fourth annual California Commitment Tour and honored to partner with multiple Boys & Girls Clubs across the state to co-host our movie night series," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Collin Norman\u003C/span>, brand representative for Farmer John at Smithfield Foods. "Our hearts will always be in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span>, and we want to ensure that we continue to provide for our community, which includes supporting organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs to create memorable and meaningful experiences for their members and the community at large."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the summer, Farmer John will be hosting movie nights in neighborhoods across the state including \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sacramento\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">San Francisco\u003C/span>. For more information and to keep up with the Farmer John California Commitment Tour visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=847162069&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffarmerjohn.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2Fpromotions%2Fca-commitment%2F&a=FarmerJohn.com%2FCA-Commitment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">FarmerJohn.com/CA-Commitment\u003C/a> and follow us on Facebook (\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=3270577026&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ffarmerjohn%2F&a=%40FarmerJohn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@FarmerJohn\u003C/a>), Instagram (\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=191744348&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffarmerjohnla%2F&a=%40FarmerJohn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@FarmerJohn\u003C/a>) or Twitter (\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=3111185474&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FFarmerJohnLA&a=%40FarmerJohnLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@FarmerJohnLA\u003C/a>).\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To learn more about Farmer John's LAFC sponsorship and support of "LA Familia" – a program that recognizes diverse L.A. non-profit organizations and community members who are using sports to spark positive change in Southern Californian youth – click \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=1131018306&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffarmerjohn.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2Farticles%2Flafc%2Fla-familia%2F&a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Farmer John \u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Serving Californians since 1931, Farmer John has pioneered a revolution in the supply of local flavorful meats. The journey began with Irish-American brothers Francis and Bernard Clougherty curing and selling pork bellies and smoked hams to local grocery stores and continues today with staples like breakfast sausage and hot dogs. This longstanding Southern California brand remains committed to crafting the highest quality meats full of freshness and flavor. For more information on our products and recipe inspiration, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=117617090&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffarmerjohn.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=www.farmerjohn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmerjohn.com\u003C/a> or follow us on Facebook (\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=3270577026&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ffarmerjohn%2F&a=%40FarmerJohn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@FarmerJohn\u003C/a>), Instagram \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=3022724228&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffarmerjohnla%2F&a=(%40FarmerJohnLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">(@FarmerJohnLA\u003C/a>) or Twitter \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=2781110053&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FFarmerJohnLA&a=(%40FarmerJohnLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">(@FarmerJohnLA\u003C/a>). Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/u>\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=3244799443&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=2742898085&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=3090852845&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=3391011177&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=1198788776&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=2104214933&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=1947642199&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=3951408227&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor\u003C/u>\u003C/b> \u003Cbr/>True to its mission since 1937, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor helps young people, especially those most in need, reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Their "Triple A Strategy" provides high quality programming in Academics, Arts and Athletics. Presently, the Club serves over 2,300 youth per day at 23 sites throughout \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">San Pedro\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Wilmington\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Harbor City\u003C/span>.\u003Cbr/>More information at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3893245-1&h=4223051375&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bgclaharbor.org%2F&a=www.bgclaharbor.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.bgclaharbor.org\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder4954\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2101961/Farmer_John_California_Commitment_Tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2101961/Farmer_John_California_Commitment_Tour.jpg\" title=\"Farmer John California Commitment Tour\" alt=\"Farmer John California Commitment Tour\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv 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type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ci>Evans also named to Business North Carolina's Power List 2023 for Agriculture \u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">June 12, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Steve Evans\u003C/span>, vice president of community development for Smithfield Foods, was honored with a \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3890473-1&h=680641760&u=https%3A%2F%2Fblackbusinessink.com%2Fpower_100%2F&a=Black+Business+Ink+Power+100+Award\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Black Business Ink Power 100 Award\u003C/a> as one of the 100 most influential leaders in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2098975/Steve_Evans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2098975/Steve_Evans.jpg\" title=\"Steve Evans\" alt=\"Steve Evans\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>Evans leads \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> community development team, enacting proactive and coordinated community engagement efforts for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> U.S. operations through partnerships with its employees, local officials, business leaders and community organizations.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Steve is a remarkable leader who has shown tremendous capacity for serving and supporting our communities in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span> and across the country," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Shane Smith\u003C/span>, chief executive officer of Smithfield Foods. "This well-deserved recognition demonstrates the impact Steve has in guiding \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> outreach programs and strengthening our longstanding partnerships with minority and underserved communities."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Black Business Ink Power 100 Awards recognize 100 of the most influential leaders from across \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span> in a variety of sectors, including educators, healthcare professionals, politicians, clergy, and other professions and organizations. The awards were presented on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">June 8\u003C/span> at the annual State of Black North Carolina Conference, which brings together leaders statewide to address disparities in Black and Brown communities. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Evans was also recently named to Business North Carolina's \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3890473-1&h=2756281199&u=https%3A%2F%2Fbusinessnc.com%2Fpower-list-2023-agriculture%2F&a=Power+List+2023%3A+Agriculture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Power List 2023: Agriculture\u003C/a>, recognizing \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina's\u003C/span> most influential private-sector leaders. According to Business NC, the power list is a sampling of the thousands of talented leaders in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span> who make things happen at their enterprises and in their communities.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3890473-1&h=2194167654&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3890473-1&h=3771903760&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3890473-1&h=4220864856&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3890473-1&h=2310101980&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3890473-1&h=81523229&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3890473-1&h=1053042464&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3890473-1&h=934890466&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3890473-1&h=2821347030&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":3237,"links":3238,"modular_content":3239,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":3241},[3242],{"name":3243,"description":3244,"type":563,"size":3245,"url":3246,"width":3247,"height":2785,"renditions":3248},"Steve_Evans.jpg","Steve Evans",635648,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/548f4f31-2f83-4edb-95df-e3eb8f33e5dd/Steve_Evans.jpg",1802,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":3250},[3251],{"name":3252,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":3253,"url":3254},"2023-06-12-Smithfields-Evans-Recognized-as-one-of-Black-Business-Inks-Power-100.pdf",75245,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/b0be2606-560c-4f93-8b76-2bc70852f576/2023-06-12-Smithfields-Evans-Recognized-as-one-of-Black-Business-Inks-Power-100.pdf",{"system":3256,"elements":3262},{"id":3257,"name":3258,"codename":3259,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":3260,"last_modified":3261,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"e26d595e-99b2-5e9a-9f8d-01f2282e3607","Smithfield Foods Donates $50,000 to Support Local Education","smithfield_foods_donates__50_000_to_support_local_",[],"2023-10-17T14:49:45.8322056Z",{"headline":3263,"url_slug":3264,"sub_headline":3266,"sub_headline_1":3267,"summary":3268,"contact":3270,"release_date":3271,"category":3273,"html":3276,"content":3278,"images":3282,"pdf":3284},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":3258},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":3265},"2023-05-03-Smithfield-Foods-Donates-50,000-to-Support-Local-Education",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":3269},"Smithfield Foods has made a $50,000 donation to TeamMates, a mentoring program serving third through 12th grade students in the Midwest. This investment, made through Smithfield's Crete, Nebraska,...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":3272,"display_timezone":174},"2023-05-03T12:46:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":3274},[3275],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":3277},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ci>Donation to TeamMates Supports \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Crete, Nebraska\u003C/span>, Area Students\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">May 3, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods has made a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$50,000\u003C/span> donation to TeamMates, a mentoring program serving third through 12th grade students in the Midwest. This investment, made through \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Crete, Nebraska\u003C/span>, operation, will support local students with one-on-one mentoring to help them reach their full potential.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Giving back to the communities in which \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> operates is one of our core values," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Steve Evans\u003C/span>, vice president of community development for Smithfield Foods. "We have an important responsibility to support our communities, and we fulfill that responsibility through targeted philanthropy and employee volunteerism. TeamMates gives us an opportunity to have a meaningful impact in advancing the education of young people in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Crete\u003C/span>."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has been a great partner over the past dozen years," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Zoe White\u003C/span>, program coordinator for TeamMates in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Crete\u003C/span>. "The financial support and volunteer mentors they provide are the backbone of the program, which has had a tremendous positive impact on the lives of the youth in our community each and every day."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>This is the 12th year \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has supported the program, in which company volunteer mentors work with students, assist with homework, explore interests and hobbies, and help identify talents. Since the launch of the company's partnership with TeamMates' \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Crete\u003C/span> chapter in 2011, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has donated more than \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$600,000\u003C/span> to the program, and more than 200 students have participated.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> contribution to TeamMates is part of the company's commitment to supporting education, one of its key philanthropic focus areas. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Crete, Nebraska\u003C/span>, facility employs more than 1,500 community members. For more information about \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> commitment to its local communities, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3855061-1&h=3634891901&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Virginia\u003C/span>, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3855061-1&h=1089343447&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3855061-1&h=586479521&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3855061-1&h=968036841&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3855061-1&h=1268188013&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3855061-1&h=3338513068&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3855061-1&h=4242702225&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3855061-1&h=4120843091&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3855061-1&h=1779175015&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About TeamMates\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>The TeamMates Mentoring Program began in 1991 with the vision of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">University of Nebraska\u003C/span> Head Football Coach \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Tom Osborne\u003C/span> and his wife Nancy. TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for an adult volunteer to help build a positive relationship with a student so as to help them reach their full potential. The program serves thousands of boys and girls across the Midwest with mentors from all walks of life. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3855061-1&h=375128482&u=https%3A%2F%2Fteammates.org%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fteammates.org%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://teammates.org/\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder5735\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":3279,"links":3280,"modular_content":3281,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":3283},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":3285},[3286],{"name":3287,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":3288,"url":3289},"2023-05-03-Smithfield-Foods-Donates-50,000-to-Support-Local-Education.pdf",73629,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/1c6e8dae-1a3e-47b1-8716-c9e938971fca/2023-05-03-Smithfield-Foods-Donates-50%2C000-to-Support-Local-Education.pdf",{"system":3291,"elements":3297},{"id":3292,"name":3293,"codename":3294,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":3295,"last_modified":3296,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"44f178a1-df81-57ab-b9b5-b49ad326ca99","New Smithfield Foods Report Documents 21 Years of Progress Toward Sustainability Goals","new_smithfield_foods_report_documents_21_years_of_",[],"2023-10-17T14:49:43.9482823Z",{"headline":3298,"url_slug":3299,"sub_headline":3301,"sub_headline_1":3302,"summary":3303,"contact":3305,"release_date":3306,"category":3308,"html":3311,"content":3313,"images":3317,"pdf":3319},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":3293},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":3300},"2023-04-26-New-Smithfield-Foods-Report-Documents-21-Years-of-Progress-Toward-Sustainability-Goals",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":3304},"Company's new sustainability impact report highlights achievements in renewable energy, animal care, diversity, equity and inclusion, and strengthening communities SMITHFIELD, Va., April 26, 2023...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":3307,"display_timezone":174},"2023-04-26T17:46:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":3309},[3310],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":3312},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ci>Company's new sustainability impact report highlights achievements in renewable energy, animal care, diversity, equity and inclusion, and strengthening communities \u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">April 26, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. today published its 21\u003Csup>st\u003C/sup> annual \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3848720-1&h=1482313621&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F2022sustainabilityreport&a=sustainability+impact+report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability impact report\u003C/a> tracking progress toward its ambitious sustainability targets in its continuing commitment to produce "Good Food. Responsibly.®"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> sustainability programs have accelerated over the past several years, and 2022 was a year of significant progress," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Stewart Leeth\u003C/span>, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. "We completed a comprehensive watershed analysis, made progress toward our food loss and waste goals and expanded our renewable energy footprint to further reduce GHG emissions. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> culture of continuous improvement continues to drive our company forward to produce good food the right way while minimizing our impact on the environment."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> sustainability program is informed by the company's sustainable impact priorities and guided by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, the IFRS Foundation's SASB Standards (SASB) and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. The company's strategy spans seven pillars of animal care, environment, diversity, equity and inclusion, helping communities, worker health and safety, food safety and quality, and health and wellness.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In 2022, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> remained on track to achieve carbon-negative status in all company-owned U.S. operations, reduce GHG emissions across its U.S. value chain by 30% and obtain 50% of its electricity needs from renewable resources by 2030.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Additional highlights of this year's report include:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Producing Clean, Renewable Energy:\u003C/b> \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> joint venture with \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3848720-1&h=1019694865&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmonarchbio.com%2F&a=Monarch+Bioenergy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Monarch Bioenergy\u003C/a> saw investments in 2022 from \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3848720-1&h=3431633272&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2022-03-10-TPG-Rise-Climate-Accelerates-Renewable-Energy-Development-with-Investment-in-Monarch-Bioenergy-Joint-Venture&a=TPG+Rise+Climate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">TPG Rise Climate\u003C/a>, the climate investing strategy of TPG's global impact investing platform TPG Rise, to rapidly accelerate the development of its clean, low-carbon renewable natural gas (RNG) systems. The company's \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3848720-1&h=1207818238&u=https%3A%2F%2Falignrng.com%2F&a=Align+RNG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Align RNG\u003C/a> joint venture is also nearing completion of new RNG projects in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Arizona\u003C/span>, with another project in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span> and one in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span> currently under construction.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Minority Farmer Program:\u003C/b> \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> continued to make life-changing investments in U.S. farm families through its minority contract farmer program, welcoming the first family of Asian descent to its farming operations. The Ng family are Burmese refugees who had farmed hogs in their village before emigrating to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">the United States\u003C/span>. They now own and operate a farm and will be able to create successful family outcomes through wealth generation.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Diversity, equity and inclusion:\u003C/b> In 2022, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> achieved its target to increase the racial diversity of its leadership team by promoting and hiring Black, Hispanic and other underrepresented groups to reflect at least 30% of supervisors and above by 2030 – eight years ahead of schedule. Additionally, the company's Operations Leadership Program welcomed six cohorts, served more than 130 graduates representing 37 company locations and resulted in nearly 50 promotions. Eighty-five percent of current program participants and alumni are from diverse backgrounds with a focus on women and underrepresented groups.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Animal Care:\u003C/b> The company continued to maintain group housing for all confirmed pregnant sows on company-owned farms globally in 2022. In its European facilities, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> continues to provide pigs and poultry with housing, floor area and surface area consistent with EU requirements. The company also achieved an annual audit score of excellent (97-100%) on farms and at every processing facility globally in 2022.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> 2022 sustainability impact report is available at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3848720-1&h=2362450757&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F2022sustainabilityreport&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2F2022sustainabilityreport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/2022sustainabilityreport\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3848720-1&h=4044637827&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3848720-1&h=2467217141&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3848720-1&h=2286508221&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3848720-1&h=4201466425&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3848720-1&h=1997005816&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3848720-1&h=1293432517&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3848720-1&h=1147492871&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3848720-1&h=3690350387&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder5396\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":3314,"links":3315,"modular_content":3316,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":3318},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":3320},[3321],{"name":3322,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":3323,"url":3324},"2023-04-26-New-Smithfield-Foods-Report-Documents-21-Years-of-Progress-Toward-Sustainability-Goals.pdf",77872,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/ccb311c8-21f3-4927-accb-a1bbcff4bbad/2023-04-26-New-Smithfield-Foods-Report-Documents-21-Years-of-Progress-Toward-Sustainability-Goals.pdf",{"system":3326,"elements":3332},{"id":3327,"name":3328,"codename":3329,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":3330,"last_modified":3331,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"0bd283e3-f7e8-4ca2-85da-984c3e3ce46f","Smithfield’s Allen Recognized for Leadership in the 2023 Women MAKE Awards","smithfield_s_allen_recognized_for_leadership_in_th",[],"2024-06-18T20:10:56.5552925Z",{"headline":3333,"url_slug":3334,"sub_headline":3336,"sub_headline_1":3337,"summary":3338,"contact":3339,"release_date":3340,"category":3342,"html":3345,"content":3346,"images":3354,"pdf":3360},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":3328},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":3335},"smithfield-s-allen-recognized-for-leadership-in-the-2023-women-make-awards",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":3341,"display_timezone":527},"2023-04-25T05:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":3343},[3344],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":3347,"links":3351,"modular_content":3352,"value":3353},{"e32e7755-1b7d-4500-80fd-e9c86d4d0ec3":3348},{"image_id":3349,"description":3328,"url":3350,"width":783,"height":911},"e32e7755-1b7d-4500-80fd-e9c86d4d0ec3","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/ae56076e-048d-4baf-90f6-15e3b427acdd/Antiquea-Allen-Image_2.jpg",{},[],"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>SMITHFIELD, Va., April 25, 2023\u003C/strong> – Antiquea Allen, assistant plant manager at Smithfield Foods’ Clinton, North Carolina, pork-processing facility, was honored with the Manufacturing Institute’s 2023 Women MAKE Awards for her outstanding accomplishments and leadership in her company and community. The institute is the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The annual awards, formerly the STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Awards, are part of the institute’s Women MAKE America Initiative, a program to close the gender gap in manufacturing and foster a 21st-century manufacturing workforce by empowering and inspiring women in the manufacturing industry.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"e32e7755-1b7d-4500-80fd-e9c86d4d0ec3\" data-image-id=\"e32e7755-1b7d-4500-80fd-e9c86d4d0ec3\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/ae56076e-048d-4baf-90f6-15e3b427acdd/Antiquea-Allen-Image_2.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"e32e7755-1b7d-4500-80fd-e9c86d4d0ec3\" data-image-id=\"e32e7755-1b7d-4500-80fd-e9c86d4d0ec3\" alt=\"Smithfield’s Allen Recognized for Leadership in the 2023 Women MAKE Awards\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003Cp>“With the distinct ability to take complex concepts and transform them into clear communications, Antiquea Allen is a proven leader who has been integral in supporting Smithfield’s operational efficiency,” said Doug Sutton, chief manufacturing officer for Smithfield Foods. “Antiquea has made continuing contributions to our culture of innovation to promote sustainable, efficient and successful manufacturing operations, and this award is well-deserved.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Beginning her career with Smithfield in 2002 as an accounting clerk at the company’s Kinston, North Carolina, facility, Allen was promoted several times throughout the next 20 years, serving as quality assurance manager at Kinston and later at Smithfield’s Clinton facility. She was promoted in 2015 to corporate quality assurance manager and in 2020 to director of food safety and quality assurance. In 2022, Allen was again promoted to Clinton’s assistant plant manager position, helping oversee the facility’s day-to-day operations.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Allen has mentored other women in the company as well as college students with an interest in manufacturing. She is a founding member of Smithfield’s Black Professional Network, an employee business resource and networking group. Outside of work, she gives back to her community, recently participating in the Mayflower Marathon, where she collected food donations for the Virginia Peninsula Food Bank.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“I am proud to be in the manufacturing industry because manufacturing provides me the opportunity to serve as a leader in a space that has traditionally been underrepresented by women,” Allen said. “I know I am giving other women the opportunity to see themselves in a career they may have only dreamed about. The leadership, creativity and problem-solving required in manufacturing allow me to showcase my expertise while inspiring others.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The full list of the Manufacturing Institute’s 2023 Women MAKE Awards honorees is available \u003Ca href=\"https://www.themanufacturinginstitute.org/women/wma/wma-awards/2023-women-make-award-winners/\">\u003Cstrong>here\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":3355},[3356],{"name":3357,"description":3328,"type":563,"size":3358,"url":3350,"width":783,"height":911,"renditions":3359},"Antiquea-Allen-Image_2.jpg",25999,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":3361},[],{"system":3363,"elements":3369},{"id":3364,"name":3365,"codename":3366,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":3367,"last_modified":3368,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"43477ab0-5733-5b29-823e-66c1ef1c3094","Smithfield Foods Recognized for Environmental, Safety and DEI Programs","smithfield_foods_recognized_for_environmental__saf",[],"2023-10-17T14:49:40.6670978Z",{"headline":3370,"url_slug":3371,"sub_headline":3373,"sub_headline_1":3374,"summary":3375,"contact":3377,"release_date":3378,"category":3380,"html":3383,"content":3385,"images":3389,"pdf":3391},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":3365},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":3372},"2023-04-20-Smithfield-Foods-Recognized-for-Environmental,-Safety-and-DEI-Programs",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":3376},"Smithfield Foods, Inc. was recently honored with awards for its environmental and safety achievements in the North American Meat Institute's 2022 environmental awards and worker safety recognition...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":3379,"display_timezone":174},"2023-04-20T14:21:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":3381},[3382],{"name":1410,"codename":1411},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":3384},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">April 20, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. was recently honored with awards for its environmental and safety achievements in the North American Meat Institute's 2022 environmental awards and worker safety recognition programs. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> also earned an honorable mention in NAMI's 2022 diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) awards for promoting and implementing a comprehensive DEI strategy to ensure a more inclusive workforce.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv id=\"divReleaseHighlight9596\" style=\"border-top: 1px solid; border-bottom: 1px solid; border-color: Gray; color: gray; width: 200px; float: left; position: relative; margin: 5px 10px 5px 10px; text-align: justify;\" contenteditable=\"false\">Smithfield Foods, Inc. honored for its 2022 environmental and safety achievements by the North American Meat Institute.\u003C/div>\u003Cp>"Protecting the environment, including decreasing our carbon footprint, implementing water conservation strategies and reducing packaging, have been \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> priorities for decades, and are part of our commitment to producing good food the right way," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Stewart Leeth\u003C/span>, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. "We're honored to be recognized for our achievements in environmental sustainability and our work to create a diverse and inclusive culture that respects every employee."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Five \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> facilities were recognized with NAMI's environmental achievement award, which recognizes companies that go beyond environmental compliance by designing and implementing innovative facility upgrades or environmental programs. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sioux Falls, South Dakota\u003C/span>, facility was recognized for reducing emissions, while its \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Milan, Missouri\u003C/span>, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Carroll, Iowa\u003C/span>, facilities were recognized for water conservation efforts. The company's facilities in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Des Moines, Iowa\u003C/span>, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kinston, North Carolina\u003C/span>, earned awards for packaging and/or food waste reduction programs. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>A total of 48 of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> U.S. facilities earned environmental recognition awards, which acknowledge commitment to continuous environmental improvement through the development and implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS). Forty of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> facilities were recognized with Tier IV awards, the highest recognition in this category.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, 29 Smithfield locations earned NAMI's worker safety recognition awards, which recognize facilities that have achieved a high level of safety performance as part of a continuing effort to reduce occupational injury and illness. Twenty-two of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> facilities earned the top award of honor in this category.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> earned an honorable mention in the DEI category for its industry-leading programs to attract and retain minority and underrepresented employees and customers. The company was recognized for funding education programs that provide access to quality education and bridge divides in underrepresented communities; adding more historically Black colleges and universities to its higher education scholarship program; increasing production facility spend with minority-owned businesses; and developing its minority farmer program to increase the number of its hog suppliers from diverse backgrounds. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>More information about \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> sustainability strategies and DEI programs is available at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3842919-1&h=1429957182&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/Sustainability\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3842919-1&h=3575020765&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3842919-1&h=3071050923&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3842919-1&h=2890621667&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3842919-1&h=3731845223&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3842919-1&h=1392892326&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3842919-1&h=1763314843&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3842919-1&h=1617387609&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3842919-1&h=4294212973&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder3701\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":3386,"links":3387,"modular_content":3388,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":3390},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":3392},[3393],{"name":3394,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":3395,"url":3396},"2023-04-20-Smithfield-Foods-Recognized-for-Environmental,-Safety-and-DEI-Programs.pdf",74196,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/66df6929-ed1f-4824-9ff7-6f96ff1cd463/2023-04-20-Smithfield-Foods-Recognized-for-Environmental%2C-Safety-and-DEI-Programs.pdf",{"system":3398,"elements":3404},{"id":3399,"name":3400,"codename":3401,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":3402,"last_modified":3403,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"366aedda-d23d-5740-8247-3da76e2eb82e","GWALTNEY® DONATES $50,000 TO ROC SOLID FOUNDATION TO HELP PLAY DEFEAT CANCER","gwaltney__donates__50_000_to_roc_solid_foundation_",[],"2023-10-17T14:49:40.039988Z",{"headline":3405,"url_slug":3406,"sub_headline":3408,"sub_headline_1":3409,"summary":3410,"contact":3412,"release_date":3414,"category":3416,"html":3419,"content":3421,"images":3425,"pdf":3427},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":3400},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":3407},"2023-04-07-GWALTNEY-R-DONATES-50,000-TO-ROC-SOLID-FOUNDATION-TO-HELP-PLAY-DEFEAT-CANCER",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":3411},"Smithfield Foods' Brand Continues Support for Sixth Consecutive Year Focusing on Organization's Playsets and Ready Bag Initiatives SMITHFIELD, Va., April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the sixth...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":3413},"Adrienne Taylor, Smithfield Foods, awtaylor@smithfield.com, (757) 357-8520, Ashley Martin, Roc Solid Foundation, ashley@rocsolidfoundation.org, (757) 348-2344",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":3415,"display_timezone":174},"2023-04-07T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":3417},[3418],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":3420},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Ci>Smithfield Foods' Brand Continues Support for Sixth Consecutive Year Focusing on Organization's Playsets and Ready Bag Initiatives\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">April 7, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- For the sixth consecutive year, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3831044-1&h=374095037&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gwaltneyfoods.com%2F&a=Gwaltney%C2%AE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gwaltney®\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3831044-1&h=2965985330&u=http%3A%2F%2Frocsolidfoundation.org%2F&a=Roc+Solid+Foundation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Roc Solid Foundation\u003C/a> have partnered to support the mission of bringing hope to kids fighting cancer. Smithfield Foods and the Gwaltney brand continue their dedication to supporting local communities by providing a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$50,000\u003C/span> donation toward several Roc Solid Foundation initiatives. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>As a part of the brand's "Building On Hope" campaign from April through July, Gwaltney will provide "Play It Forward" playsets to families throughout the southeast. Additionally, to support the organization, a portion of the donation will support initiatives to be announced at Roc Solid's annual fundraising gala. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the partnership Gwaltney has provided playsets to 13 children from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Florida\u003C/span> to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span>. The brand also contributed more than 280 Ready Bags, which include everything that a family might need for an unexpected hospital stay including toiletries, a blanket, a journal, a tablet and more, to communities in the southeast. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"For six years, the Gwaltney brand has proudly partnered with Roc Solid Foundation to help bring hope to kids facing cancer throughout the southeast," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Chris Braselton\u003C/span>, brand manager for Gwaltney at Smithfield Foods. "The initiatives we've supported have made a positive impact in the communities we serve, and we're honored to be a part of these programs."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Roc Solid Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Chesapeake, Va.\u003C/span>, has impacted thousands of families since its inception in 2009. It focuses on the power of play for kids diagnosed with pediatric cancer by surprising them with brand-new backyard playsets and "Ready Bags," which are distributed through partnerships with children's hospitals across the country.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Over the last few years, we've seen the need to pivot in the way we love and serve families facing cancer, and Gwaltney has always stepped up to the challenge," said Roc Solid Foundation's Chief Play Officer \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Eric Newman\u003C/span>. "This year is no different. Gwaltney's support continues to allow us to bring hope to families all over with playsets and Ready Bags for those in immediate times of need."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about the partnership or to follow Gwaltney Building On Hope, find the brand on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3831044-1&h=1191434216&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGwaltneyFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a> or visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3831044-1&h=2998056932&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gwaltneyfoods.com%2Fgives%2F&a=Gwaltneyfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gwaltneyfoods.com\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Gwaltney\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Founded in 1870 by P.D. Gwaltney in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span>, Gwaltney has made the promise to create delicious and affordable food. With a variety of bacon, hot dogs, lunchmeats and sausage, this dedication proves why Gwaltney Great Dogs are America's number one chicken franks and Gwaltney Great Bologna is America's number one chicken bologna. For more information and family recipes, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3831044-1&h=1718151809&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gwaltneyfoods.com%2F&a=www.GwaltneyFoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.GwaltneyFoods.com\u003C/a> or follow us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3831044-1&h=1191434216&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGwaltneyFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>. Gwaltney is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Roc Solid Foundation\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Roc Solid Foundation builds hope for kids fighting cancer nationwide through the power of play. The organization distributes Ready Bags to families just after they hear the devastating news that their child has cancer, and then provides backyard playsets so kids have a safe place to play during treatment. Roc Solid currently partners with 85 children's hospitals to distribute Ready Bags, and playsets have been provided to thousands of kids fighting cancer in almost every state across the U.S. For more info, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3831044-1&h=3403440795&u=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__http%3A%2Fwww.rocsolidfoundation.org__%3B!!M_VjBzFLF8g!PD8ng38_lxQk3snCoOQ3fYy3lK9fEjXu9cJHToy0c4wVCHfcA486yQRdcF5JmUi5K4Lm1Z2pf2ZwqHOj-3VjjBcdcG4%24&a=www.rocsolidfoundation.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.rocsolidfoundation.org\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3831044-1&h=3872679651&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3831044-1&h=2228133525&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3831044-1&h=2676586717&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3831044-1&h=3987565145&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3831044-1&h=1623704472&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3831044-1&h=1524111013&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3831044-1&h=1403353703&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3831044-1&h=3426117459&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder6678\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2049438/Gwaltney_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2049438/Gwaltney_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Gwaltney logo\" alt=\"Gwaltney logo\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1801176/Roc_Solid_Foundation_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1801176/Roc_Solid_Foundation_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Roc Solid Foundation Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Roc Solid Foundation Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH64304&Transmission_Id=202304070900PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH64304&DateId=20230407\" style=\"border:0px; 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Required textbooks and course fees will also be covered.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Our employees drive our success, and they are our competitive advantage," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Shane Smith\u003C/span>, president and chief executive officer of Smithfield Foods. "We're committed to helping all of our team members grow their careers in a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment. This new tuition-free program will unlock life-changing opportunities for our U.S. employees, and will continue to build a foundation for lifelong careers at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are thrilled to partner with Smithfield Foods to deepen their internal culture of opportunity," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Marek\u003C/span>, chief customer officer at Guild. "\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> tuition-free education and skilling program builds on their vision that good food starts with good people, and provides \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> employees with even more access to personal and professional advancement." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> new education program is being administered in partnership with Guild through a platform designed to provide every employee access to learning and career growth, with a catalog of high-quality learning programs vetted for working adults. The program will also feature one-on-one personalized education support and career coaching for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> U.S. employees.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> Guild program, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3829660-1&h=743953791&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfield.guildeducation.com%2Fpartner%2F&a=smithfield.guildeducation.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfield.guildeducation.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3829660-1&h=2423362045&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3829660-1&h=4067125643&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3829660-1&h=3912011715&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3829660-1&h=2601033031&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3829660-1&h=375534726&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3829660-1&h=746447291&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3829660-1&h=620793209&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3829660-1&h=3130232909&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Guild\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Guild unlocks the talent and economic potential of America's workforce for employees and their companies. Guild partners with the nation's largest employers—including Walmart, Chipotle, Discover, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Hilton\u003C/span>, Macy's, Target, and The Walt Disney Company—to create cultures of opportunity that help them attract and retain top talent, while building the workforce of the future from within. By using Guild's proprietary Career Opportunity Platform to connect workers to a marketplace of education and learning programs that work in the real-world, employees at those companies can gain the skills, knowledge, and guidance they need to build a brighter future for themselves and their families—all without paying for tuition or career services on their own. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3829660-1&h=1894737792&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.guildeducation.com%2F&a=www.guildeducation.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.guildeducation.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder8301\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH62875&Transmission_Id=202304060900PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH62875&DateId=20230406\" style=\"border:0px; 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We nourish families and individuals throughout each day, but more importantly, we bring people together to eat, feel, and share good experiences.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"I'm proud to kick off the Good Goes On program because there's always room for more good in the world," said Luke Bryan. "I'm a believer in finding the good in every day, having fun and spreading joy. We have a few surprises up our sleeves this year, so be sure to follow us as we continue to find ways you can spread the good in 2023!"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Our brands are excited to partner with Luke Bryan to help continue our mission of bringing goodness to households through the food we provide," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Tim Zimmer\u003C/span>, chief marketing officer for Smithfield Foods. "Over the years, we've enjoyed seeing that even small and simple acts of thoughtfulness can make a difference. This year, we're proud to join with Luke Bryan to focus on the good around the table and showcase how our brands help nurture the communities we serve across the nation."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To see what Luke Bryan will be up to next and stay up to date with Good Goes On, check out \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=4255148226&u=http%3A%2F%2Fgoodgoeson.com%2F&a=GoodGoesOn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">GoodGoesOn.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Smithfield® isn't only a leading provider of high-quality pork products. We're a leading provider of the most important part of any meal: premium, high-quality meat. And we take our meat duties seriously. After all, the rest of the meal is just a side dish. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> products were first introduced in 1936 in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Virginia\u003C/span>, by people who lived for the love of meat. Today, the Smithfield brand stands for craftsmanship, authenticity, and pure passion as we continue to give meat lovers across the country the deliciousness they crave: our classic bacon, slow-smoked holiday hams, hand-trimmed ribs, marinated fresh pork, smoked meats, and even more meaty magic. All \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> products not only meet our customers' high flavor standards but also meet the highest quality and safety standards in the industry. All while being produced right here in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">USA\u003C/span>. To learn more about the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> portfolio of products, please visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=1319230317&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfield.com%2F&a=www.Smithfield.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Smithfield.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u> and connect with us on \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=675853528&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsmithfieldbrand%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=1824963034&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldbrand%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, and \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=3138765106&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldbrand%2F&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>\u003C/u>. Smithfield® is a brand of Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Eckrich\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Founded by \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Peter Eckrich\u003C/span> in 1894, Eckrich has a rich heritage starting from a small meat market in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Fort Wayne, Indiana\u003C/span>, to one of the most recognized premium deli and meat brands on the market today. Through it all, Eckrich meats have been recognized for their great taste and supreme quality, craftsmanship, care, and pride. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=42383083&u=https%3A%2F%2Feckrich.com%2F&a=www.Eckrich.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Eckrich.com\u003C/a>. Eckrich is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Nathan's Famous\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Nathan's Famous is a Russell 2000 Company that currently distributes its products in 50 states, the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">District of Columbia\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico\u003C/span>, the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">U.S. Virgin Islands\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Guam\u003C/span>, and 16 foreign countries through its restaurant system, foodservice sales programs and product licensing activities. Last year, over 700 million Nathan's Famous hot dogs were sold. For additional information about Nathan's, please visit our website at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=2764037045&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nathansfamous.com%2F&a=www.nathansfamous.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.nathansfamous.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Carando\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Nearly a century ago, founder \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Pietro Carando\u003C/span> brought the Italian tradition of sausage-making from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Torino, Italy\u003C/span>, to America. Since then, the authentic Italian deli meats, fresh meatballs and sausages, and grab-n-go options of Carando have tied the name to quality. One taste is all it takes to discover the authentic Italian difference of Carando. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=1376381815&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carando.com%2F&a=www.carando.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.carando.com\u003C/a> or follow @carandomeats on Facebook and Instagram. Carando is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=2304674973&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=3947132139&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=4026765987&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=2183626791&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=256715238&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=894631131&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=1009750041&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=2747043117&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Luke Bryan\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Country music superstar and television personality Luke Bryan has released 30 No. 1 hits, sold 13 million albums, and garnered nearly 20 billion worldwide streams during his illustrious career. His headline concert tours have played sold-out shows for millions and millions of fans, and he has won 50+ major music awards, including five wins as Entertainer of the Year. In 2023, Luke Bryan is back for his sixth season as a celebrity judge on ABC's American Idol. Check out more about Luke Bryan on his website \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=834879393&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lukebryan.com%2Fcountry-on-tour&a=LukeBryan.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LukeBryan.com\u003C/a>, and follow him on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=3635587470&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Flukebryan&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=1458311767&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Flukebryan&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=3259548486&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flukebryan%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=3550552588&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fresults%3Fsearch_query%3Dluke%2Bbryan&a=YouTube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouTube\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3827025-1&h=1168559778&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40lukebryan&a=TikTok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">TikTok\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2046413/Good_Goes_On_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2046413/Good_Goes_On_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Good Goes On logo\" alt=\"Good Goes On logo\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH60149&Transmission_Id=202304031025PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH60149&DateId=20230403\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":3493,"links":3494,"modular_content":3495,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":3497},[3498],{"name":3499,"description":3500,"type":563,"size":3501,"url":3502,"width":2785,"height":3503,"renditions":3504},"Smithfield_Foods_Luke_Bryan_Casual_Brunch.jpg","Luke Bryan joins forces with Smithfield Foods’ portfolio of brands for its Good Goes On campaign to help people recognize and uncover the good all around us, at the table to beyond.",995502,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/900ce8a2-e0b7-4568-9bd7-c07ca2c77711/Smithfield_Foods_Luke_Bryan_Casual_Brunch.jpg",1801,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":3506},[3507],{"name":3508,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":3509,"url":3510},"2023-04-03-COUNTRY-MUSIC-SUPERSTAR-LUKE-BRYAN-TEAMS-UP-WITH-SMITHFIELD-FOODS-TO-LAUNCH-GOOD-GOES-ON-INITIATIVE.pdf",85555,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/286b6d02-4700-4d95-94d9-e74a40c98d29/2023-04-03-COUNTRY-MUSIC-SUPERSTAR-LUKE-BRYAN-TEAMS-UP-WITH-SMITHFIELD-FOODS-TO-LAUNCH-GOOD-GOES-ON-INITIATIVE.pdf",{"system":3512,"elements":3518},{"id":3513,"name":3514,"codename":3515,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":3516,"last_modified":3517,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"616f50bd-d2e1-5690-88a0-82ad2148aa9e","Smithfield Foods Names New Chief Human Resources Officer and General Counsel","smithfield_foods_names_new_chief_human_resources_o",[],"2024-06-18T20:10:24.8671337Z",{"headline":3519,"url_slug":3520,"sub_headline":3522,"sub_headline_1":3523,"summary":3524,"contact":3526,"release_date":3527,"category":3529,"html":3532,"content":3534,"images":3538,"pdf":3553},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":3514},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":3521},"2023-03-27-Smithfield-Foods-Names-New-Chief-Human-Resources-Officer-and-General-Counsel",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":3525},"Smithfield Foods named Isham \"Jay\" Bennett to the newly created role of chief human resources officer, and promoted Tennille Checkovich to general counsel. Shane Smith, president and chief...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":1438},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":3528,"display_timezone":174},"2023-03-27T14:25:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":3530},[3531],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":3533},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">March 27, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods named Isham "Jay" Bennett to the newly created role of chief human resources officer, and promoted \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Tennille Checkovich\u003C/span> to general counsel.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2040311/Jay_Bennett_Headshot.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2040311/Jay_Bennett_Headshot.jpg\" title=\"Isham “Jay” Bennett, Chief Human Resources Officer, Smithfield Foods\" alt=\"Isham “Jay” Bennett, Chief Human Resources Officer, Smithfield Foods\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Shane Smith\u003C/span>, president and chief executive officer of Smithfield Foods, said, "I'm excited to welcome Jay and Tennille to their new roles. Jay's human resources leadership in the manufacturing industry is unparalleled, and Tennille's continued work to elevate \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> culture of legal and regulatory compliance has been exemplary. I look forward to their contributions to enhancing \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> high-performance culture and legal and regulatory compliance aligned with our business strategy."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Isham "Jay" Bennett, Chief Human Resources Officer\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Bennett, a senior human resources leader in manufacturing operations, will serve as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> chief human resources officer, reporting to the president and chief executive officer. In this newly created role, Bennett is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive talent strategy that further aligns \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> business plan with its human resources function, and will lead the company's recruiting, retention, training and development, and diversity, equity and inclusion programs.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Prior to joining \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>, Bennett served as vice president of human resources for Lockheed Martin Corporation's \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$16 billion\u003C/span> Rotary and Mission Systems business, and as vice president of human resources for Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company. He previously served as vice president of human resources for Rolls-Royce plc, where he developed and executed people strategy for the £2 billion global defense aerospace business and held prior senior leadership positions with United Technologies Corporation and General Motors. Bennett holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">DePauw University\u003C/span> and a Juris Doctor from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Indiana University\u003C/span> School of Law.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Tennille Checkovich\u003C/span>, General Counsel\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Checkovich, a 20-year veteran of litigation and risk mitigation, has been promoted to general counsel, reporting to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Mike Flemming\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> chief legal officer. She joined \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> in 2020 and most recently served as the company's deputy general counsel for litigation. In her new role as general counsel, Checkovich is responsible for managing all litigation involving the company, overseeing risk mitigation efforts related to a wide range of regulatory and compliance issues and assisting the chief legal officer with management of the legal team.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Prior to joining \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>, Checkovich was an equity partner at McGuireWoods LLP in its business and securities litigation department. She previously served as an attorney at Cravath, Swaine & Moore in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">New York\u003C/span>, handling securities litigation and white-collar defense issues for Fortune 100 public companies.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Checkovich holds a Bachelor of Arts with Highest Distinction in economics from the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">University of Virginia\u003C/span> and a Juris Doctor from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Yale University\u003C/span> School of Law. She is a member of the board of directors of the Legal Aid Justice Center, which promotes racial, social and economic justice, and is secretary and a board member for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. Checkovich received three awards in 2022 from the Virginia Access to Justice Commission, a project of the Virginia Supreme Court, for her pro bono work.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3819634-1&h=2843148054&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that provides more than 60,000 jobs in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3819634-1&h=3412854624&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3819634-1&h=3492536616&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3819634-1&h=2718954412&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3819634-1&h=795171437&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3819634-1&h=360353616&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3819634-1&h=470279058&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3819634-1&h=2207579814&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2040310/Tennille_Checkovich.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2040310/Tennille_Checkovich.jpg\" title=\"Tennille Checkovich, General Counsel, Smithfield Foods\" alt=\"Tennille Checkovich, General Counsel, Smithfield Foods\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH52376&Transmission_Id=202303271025PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH52376&DateId=20230327\" style=\"border:0px; 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These projects reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), reduce flooding and provide diversified income streams for family farmers. The North Carolina General Assembly and Governor \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Roy Cooper\u003C/span> called for such biogas projects in the state's \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3815608-1&h=1287356877&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdeq.nc.gov%2Fenergy-climate%2Fclimate-change%2Fnc-climate-change-interagency-council%2Fclimate-change-clean-energy-plans-and-progress%2Fclean-energy-plan&a=Clean+Energy+Plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Clean Energy Plan\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"This is a huge victory for hog farmers who are adopting innovative technologies to protect the environment," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Stewart Leeth\u003C/span>, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. "Our biogas projects produce low-carbon RNG and represent a substantial financial commitment to transform the future of clean energy and sustainable agriculture and improve the quality of life in surrounding communities.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"It defies logic that these environmental groups, which initially supported and encouraged digesters and covered lagoons, would attack \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> voluntary efforts to produce clean, renewable energy and enhance water and air quality in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span>."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>, which also annually contributes \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$2 million\u003C/span> to the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">State of North Carolina\u003C/span> for environmental enhancements, has invested tens of millions of dollars in clean energy technology, including RNG projects, as part of its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% and become carbon negative in its company-owned operations by 2030.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The judge's final decision is available \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3815608-1&h=1979356839&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.encoah.oah.state.nc.us%2Fpublicsite%2FSearchDocDisplay%3FType%3DP%26ID%3D2108631%26CaseID%3D186935%26CodeID%3D525%26PersonID%3D0%26File%3D2022%255C02881%255C2202881_525_03202023_032653472.pdf&a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3815608-1&h=4261883404&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3815608-1&h=2619201146&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3815608-1&h=2270834738&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3815608-1&h=4118684342&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3815608-1&h=2014612343&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3815608-1&h=1108041290&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3815608-1&h=1266037384&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3815608-1&h=3571789756&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder6527\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH48088&Transmission_Id=202303211017PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH48088&DateId=20230321\" style=\"border:0px; 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The teams scored a combined 696 points, resulting in a donation of 35,000 pounds of protein. The donated products, which include ham, bacon, lunch meat and hot dogs, will be distributed throughout the state via Utah Food Bank's network of partner agencies such as the Beaver County Food Share.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"Smithfield is committed to fighting food insecurity in our communities, and this donation will go a long way toward helping the food bank serve people who are facing hunger throughout Utah," said Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. "We're honored to work with these great partners to make this donation a reality, and we'd like to sincerely thank everyone who was a part of our "Points for Protein" campaign this year."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"Utah pork producers across the state are committed to serving our local communities," said Jim Webb, president of the Utah Pork Producers Association. "We are grateful to the BYU and Utah State football teams and hope that this year's sizable protein donation helps ease the burden and stress that hunger causes far too many Utah families."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"Utah Food Bank is so grateful to Smithfield Foods for this important donation of protein, which is something always requested but rarely donated," said Ginette Bott, Utah Food Bank president and chief executive officer. "We, and especially our clients, appreciate the support of UPPA and Smithfield, along with the Utah State and BYU football teams, for working so hard this season to help us fight hunger."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"Utah scores in the fight against food insecurity every time BYU and Utah State football score. For me, that's a win every time," said  Jimmer Fredette, founder of the Fredette Family Foundation. "I could not be more proud of the continued success of the "Points for Protein" program, and I'm grateful for our partnership with Smithfield and UPPA."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>This year's donation brings the total donated since 2019 through the "Points for Protein" partnership to 198,000 pounds, or 792,000 servings, of protein. Smithfield Foods has donated nearly 500,000 pounds of protein, or nearly 2 million servings, to Utah Food Bank since 2010.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Nationally, Smithfield has donated hundreds of millions of protein servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states since 2008 through its \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=1996737553&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3756438-1%26h%3D3375522683%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%252FPhilanthropy%26a%3DHelping%2BHungry%2BHomes%25C2%25AE&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" target=\"_blank\">Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/a> program, and has pledged to donate an additional 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The company donated more than \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=3768963225&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2023-01-27-SMITHFIELD-R-DONATES-OVER-240%252c000-SERVINGS-OF-PROTEIN-TO-BLUE-RIDGE-AREA-FOOD-BANK-AND-FEEDING-SOUTHWEST-VIRGINIA-TO-HELP-COMBAT-FOOD-INSECURITY-DURING-THE-COMMONWEALTH-CLASH&a=240%2C000+servings+of+food\" target=\"_blank\">240,000 servings of food\u003C/a> to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Feeding Southwest Virginia in January 2023 and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=2986917343&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2022-12-22-Smithfield-Foods-Donates-30%252c000-Pounds-of-Protein-to-the-Foodbank-of-Southeastern-Virginia-and-the-Eastern-Shore&a=120%2C000+servings+of+food\" target=\"_blank\">120,000 servings of food\u003C/a> to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore in December 2022. Smithfield also delivered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=3294301714&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2023-01-13-Smithfield-Foods-Donates-35%252c000-Pounds-of-Food-to-Support-Winter-Disaster-Relief-in-Kentucky&a=140%2C000+food+servings\" target=\"_blank\">140,000 food servings\u003C/a> to support winter disaster relief in Kentucky, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=774780480&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3756438-1%26h%3D1152343985%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fsmithfieldfoods.com%252Fpress-room%252F2022-10-03-Smithfield-Foods-Sending-150%25252c000-Servings-of-Food-to-Florida-to-Support-Hurricane-Ian-Relief%26a%3Ddelivered%2B150%252C000%2Bfood%2Bservings&a=150%2C000+food+servings\" target=\"_blank\">150,000 food servings\u003C/a> to victims of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Florida, last October, and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=2843204781&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3756438-1%26h%3D2894661984%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fsmithfieldfoods.com%252Fpress-room%252F2022-03-21-Smithfield-Foods-Contributes-2-Million-to-Ukraine-Crisis-Relief-Efforts%26a%3Dcontributed%2B%25242%2Bmillion%2Bto%2BUkraine%2Bcrisis%2Brelief%2Befforts&a=contributed+%242+million+to+Ukraine+crisis+relief+efforts\" target=\"_blank\">contributed $2 million to Ukraine crisis relief efforts\u003C/a> in March 2022. Smithfield donated a total of more than 6 million pounds of protein, or 24 million servings, in 2022.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>More information about Smithfield's ongoing work to strengthen our communities and fight food insecurity is available \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=1922937539&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FPhilanthropy&a=here\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=2425423642&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is a U.S. food company that provides more than 60,000 jobs in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=4069261164&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=3922467108&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Gwaltney\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=2615675808&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=377660001&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=748517212&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=635444126&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca aria-invalid=\"true\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=3128100522&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Utah Pork Producers Association\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr />\r\nThe Utah Pork Producers Association (UPPA) has been representing hog farmers in the state of Utah since 1986, including commercial, independent and show hog farmers. Recognized as the 15th largest hog producing state in the United States, UPPA assists Smithfield Foods and independent producers in Cache Valley and throughout the state to supply healthy and delicious pork to Utah, the United States, and to global markets worldwide in helping to feed the world.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Utah Food Bank\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr />\r\nFounded in 1904, Utah Food Bank has operated under various names but remains true to its mission of \u003Cem>Fighting Hunger Statewide\u003C/em> by providing food to a statewide network of 230 emergency food pantries and agencies. Last fiscal year, Utah Food Bank distributed 67.3 million pounds of food and goods, the equivalent of approximately 56.1 million meals, to families and individuals in need across the state.  For more information about Utah Food Bank, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=2646941985&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utahfoodbank.org&a=www.utahfoodbank.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.utahfoodbank.org\u003C/a>. Find us on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=190381954&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FUtahFoodBank&a=www.facebook.com%2FUtahFoodBank\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com/UtahFoodBank\u003C/a> and Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=3372089662&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FUtahFoodBank&a=www.twitter.com%2FUtahFoodBank\" target=\"_blank\">www.twitter.com/UtahFoodBank\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Fredette Family Foundation\u003C/strong> \u003Cbr />\r\nFredette Family Foundation (@Jimmerosity) was founded in 2011 by NCAA Men's Basketball Player of the Year and NBA lottery pick, Jimmer Fredette. Also known as "Jimmerosity", the foundation designs and operates programs to strengthen and support families, youth, and local communities throughout the United States. For more information, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=74433779&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.Jimmerosity.org&a=www.Jimmerosity.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.Jimmerosity.org\u003C/a>. Find us on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=1304782319&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.Facebook.com%2FJimmerosity&a=www.Facebook.com%2FJimmerosity\" target=\"_blank\">www.Facebook.com/Jimmerosity\u003C/a> and on Instagram at \u003Ca aria-invalid=\"true\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3812657-1&h=3819074306&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.Instagram.com%2FJimmerosity&a=www.Instagram.com%2FJimmerosity\" target=\"_blank\">www.Instagram.com/Jimmerosity\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" />\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>CONTACT: Ray Atkinson, RAtkinson@smithfield.com\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":3618,"links":3619,"modular_content":3620,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":3622},[3623],{"name":3624,"description":3625,"type":563,"size":3626,"url":3627,"width":2785,"height":3628,"renditions":3629},"Smithfield_Foods_Jimmer_Fredettes_Family_Foundation_and_Utah_Pork_Producers_Association.jpg","Members of the BYU and Utah State football teams joined representatives from Smithfield Foods, Jimmer Fredette's Family Foundation and Utah Pork Producers Association to celebrate a major donation to Utah Food Bank.",642039,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/f17fd839-dfb3-4864-8910-1705f6f77de8/Smithfield_Foods_Jimmer_Fredettes_Family_Foundation_and_Utah_Pork_Producers_Association.jpg",1117,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":3631},[3632],{"name":3633,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":3634,"url":3635},"2023-03-16-Smithfield-Foods-and-Utah-Pork-Producers-Donate-35,000-Pounds-of-Protein-to-Utah-Food-Bank.pdf",131365,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/a0871f22-326d-461c-a6e4-3a4f7c2c2b2e/2023-03-16-Smithfield-Foods-and-Utah-Pork-Producers-Donate-35%2C000-Pounds-of-Protein-to-Utah-Food-Bank.pdf",{"system":3637,"elements":3643},{"id":3638,"name":3639,"codename":3640,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":3641,"last_modified":3642,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"258e4ebf-5ddb-5944-acef-627a15fe0050","SMITHFIELD® DONATES OVER 240,000 SERVINGS OF PROTEIN TO BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK AND FEEDING SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA TO HELP COMBAT FOOD INSECURITY DURING THE COMMONWEALTH CLASH","smithfield__donates_over_240_000_servings_of_prote",[],"2023-10-20T14:09:24.9702779Z",{"headline":3644,"url_slug":3645,"sub_headline":3647,"sub_headline_1":3648,"summary":3649,"contact":3651,"release_date":3653,"category":3655,"html":3658,"content":3660,"images":3664,"pdf":3697},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":3639},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":3646},"2023-01-27-SMITHFIELD-R-DONATES-OVER-240,000-SERVINGS-OF-PROTEIN-TO-BLUE-RIDGE-AREA-FOOD-BANK-AND-FEEDING-SOUTHWEST-VIRGINIA-TO-HELP-COMBAT-FOOD-INSECURITY-DURING-THE-COMMONWEALTH-CLASH",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":3650},"Smithfield Unites University of Virginia and Virginia Tech for Community Outreach Events to Help Neighbors Experiencing Hunger SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As presenting sponsor...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":3652},"Caroline Greer, HUNTER PR on behalf of Smithfield, (646) 459-4952, cgreer@hunterpr.com; Les Sinclair, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, (434) 962-5403, lsinclair@brafb.org; Wes Childress, Director of Marketing and Communications for Feeding Southwest Virginia, (",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":3654,"display_timezone":174},"2023-01-27T21:27:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":3656},[3657],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":3659},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Ci>Smithfield Unites \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">University of Virginia\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Virginia Tech\u003C/span> for Community Outreach Events to Help Neighbors Experiencing Hunger\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 27, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- As presenting sponsor of the annual rivalry games known as the Commonwealth Clash, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3768598-1&h=3444774825&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfield.com%2F&a=Smithfield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Csup>® \u003C/sup>united with the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">University of Virginia\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Virginia Tech\u003C/span> to recognize two local \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span> food banks for their commitment to providing communities with accessible nourishment through food pantries and meals. As an extension of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> Helping Hungry Homes program, the brand donated over 60,000 pounds of protein – more than 240,000 servings – to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Feeding Southwest Virginia during the 2022-2023 school year to aid in hunger relief efforts for children, seniors, and families. \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1991427/Smithfield_Commonwealth_Clash_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1991427/Smithfield_Commonwealth_Clash_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Commonwealth Clash Logo\" alt=\"Smithfield Commonwealth Clash Logo\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>"As a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span>-based brand and longtime supporter of the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">University of Virginia\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Virginia Tech\u003C/span> athletic departments, we're excited to be sponsoring the Commonwealth Clash for another year and collaborating with both schools on community outreach events," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. "We want to thank the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Feeding Southwest Virginia for their tireless commitment to lighten the burden of food insecurity for many families. We look forward to providing relief to our home state for many years to come."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Representatives from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> presented the donations during events that took place this week at each respective food bank. Speakers discussed the importance of donations for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span> communities, which provide valuable center-of-the-plate protein to residents while helping the food banks maintain their current high volume of food distribution. During the events, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> brought its Bacon Bus to provide meals for food bank staff and volunteers to further thank those making an impact locally.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank serves almost 110,000 people monthly throughout its 25-county and eight-city region. Protein is one of the most requested food items.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"With the high demand for food assistance in our area, we're thankful for this additional support from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michael McKee\u003C/span>, CEO for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. "Receiving these protein donations will help us alleviate hunger and provide hope for families across Central and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Western Virginia\u003C/span>."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In counties such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Buchanan\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Lee\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Dickenson\u003C/span>, the food insecurity rate is over 19 percent. Feeding \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southwest Virginia's\u003C/span> donated food supply is down 16% from a year ago, and the organization is purchasing more truckloads of food, which can cost upwards of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">40,000 dollars\u003C/span>, to meet the needs of the community. Many neighbors in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southwest Virginia\u003C/span> are forced to make the impossible choice between food, rent, utilities, medicine and many more expenses.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We want to thank \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> for the generous donation they've provided for us today," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Pamela Irvine\u003C/span>, president and CEO for Feeding Southwest Virginia. "With the crucial shift in the economy and supply chain, we're grateful to be given this opportunity so we can continue to serve this essential protein to our neighbors in need."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>These two significant donations are part of Smithfield Foods' Helping Hungry Homes initiative, the company's coast-to-coast effort to help families and individuals become more food secure. Since 2008, the company has donated hundreds of millions of protein servings to food banks, community outreach programs and disaster-relief efforts in all 50 states. To learn more, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3768598-1&h=4141564014&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsustainability.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=https%3A%2F%2Fsustainability.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://sustainability.smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> isn't only a leading provider of high-quality pork products. We're a leading provider of the most important part of any meal: premium, high-quality meat. And we take our meat duties seriously. After all, the rest of the meal is just a side dish. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> products were first introduced in 1936 in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Virginia\u003C/span>, by people who lived for the love of meat. Today, the Smithfield brand stands for craftsmanship, authenticity, and pure passion as we continue to give meat-lovers across the country the deliciousness they crave: our classic bacon, slow-smoked holiday hams, hand-trimmed ribs, marinated fresh pork, smoked meats, and even more meaty magic. All \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> products not only meet our customers' high flavor standards but also meet the highest quality and safety standards in the industry. All while being produced right here in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">USA\u003C/span>. To learn more about the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> portfolio of products, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3768598-1&h=3146397656&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfield.com%2F&a=www.Smithfield.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Smithfield.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3768598-1&h=1739777112&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldBrand&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3768598-1&h=2582467951&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldbrand%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3768598-1&h=1226255002&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FSmithfieldbrand&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>. Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> is a brand of Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3768598-1&h=2088067112&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3768598-1&h=1997302930&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3768598-1&h=4201039187&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3768598-1&h=3229159534&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3768598-1&h=3372514476&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3768598-1&h=1452761496&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About \u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>Blue Ridge Area Food Bank\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Founded in 1981 and headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Verona, Virginia\u003C/span>, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is the largest organization alleviating hunger in western and central \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span>. The Food Bank serves an average of 109,500 people per month across 25 counties and eight cities through distribution centers in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Charlottesville\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Lynchburg\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Winchester\u003C/span>, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Verona\u003C/span>. We're serving record numbers of Virginians during a prolonged pandemic and its associated economic impacts through our network of more than 400 community partners, which includes food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, schools, libraries, health care clinics, community centers, and more. We pledge to continue innovating and adapting to secure, store, and distribute more food to more individuals, families, children, and seniors experiencing hunger. The Food Bank is a member of Feeding America®, a national food bank association that supports 200 food banks across \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">the United States\u003C/span> providing 6.6 billion meals to tens of millions of people through 60,000 partner pantries. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3768598-1&h=1233091197&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brafb.org%2F&a=www.brafb.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.brafb.org\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Feeding Southwest Virginia \u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Feeding \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southwest Virginia\u003C/span> is a member of Feeding America®. For the last four decades, the Food Bank's ultimate mission has been to: nourish neighbors, engage community partners, and develop solutions to address food insecurity. The primary function of the Food Bank is to secure and distribute large quantities of food for our neighbors. Approximately \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$30 million\u003C/span> worth of food and grocery-related products are channeled annually through more than 370 food pantries and meal programs in our 26-county, 9-city region. 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Foods Donates 35,000 Pounds of Food to Support Winter Disaster Relief in Kentucky","smithfield_foods_donates_35_000_pounds_of_food_to_",[],"2023-10-17T14:49:28.6057728Z",{"headline":3711,"url_slug":3712,"sub_headline":3714,"sub_headline_1":3715,"summary":3716,"contact":3718,"release_date":3720,"category":3722,"html":3725,"content":3727,"images":3731,"pdf":3733},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":3706},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":3713},"2023-01-13-Smithfield-Foods-Donates-35,000-Pounds-of-Food-to-Support-Winter-Disaster-Relief-in-Kentucky",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":3717},"Company partnering with Mercy Chefs to provide restaurant-quality meals for disaster victims, volunteers and first responders SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc....",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":3719},"Ray Atkinson, RAtkinson@smithfield.com,(757) 365-3559",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":3721,"display_timezone":174},"2023-01-13T16:35:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":3723},[3724],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":3726},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>Company partnering with Mercy Chefs to provide restaurant-quality meals for disaster victims, volunteers and first responders\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 13, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3756438-1&h=2436001333&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is has donated 35,000 pounds of food, equal to 140,000 servings, to help feed victims of the severe winter weather that recently engulfed \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Eastern Kentucky\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> delivered the food products to \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3756438-1&h=621402985&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmercychefs.com%2Feasternky%2F&a=Mercy+Chefs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mercy Chefs\u003C/a>, which is currently stationed in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Hazel Green, Kentucky\u003C/span>, to provide disaster relief for local residents. The \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Portsmouth, Virginia\u003C/span>-based nonprofit travels to disaster zones across the U.S. to serve free chef-prepared, restaurant-quality hot meals to local residents, volunteers and first responders. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> products donated to this relief effort include lunch meat, bacon, fully cooked boneless ham, hickory smoked ham and smoked spiral sliced ham.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"The extreme winter weather in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Eastern Kentucky\u003C/span> left many residents with frozen pipes and entire towns without potable water," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. "We are grateful for our partnership with Mercy Chefs, which enables us to provide delicious, hot meals to help families get through this dire situation and get back on their feet."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chef \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Gary LeBlanc\u003C/span>, founder and CEO of Mercy Chefs, said, "Whenever and wherever we find people facing great need, Smithfield Foods is always there to stand with us as we set out to provide high-quality, chef-prepared meals in disaster zones across the country."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Mercy Chefs expects to cook 2,000-3,000 hot meals per day for residents in the area. To make a donation or find out how to volunteer locally, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3756438-1&h=734461382&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmercychefs.com%2Feasternky%2F&a=MercyChefs.com%2Feasternky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">MercyChefs.com/easternky\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has donated hundreds of millions of protein servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states since 2008 through its \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3756438-1&h=3375522683&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FPhilanthropy&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/a> program, and has pledged to donate an additional 200 million servings of protein by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The company recently \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3756438-1&h=903366488&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2022-12-22-Smithfield-Foods-Donates-30%252c000-Pounds-of-Protein-to-the-Foodbank-of-Southeastern-Virginia-and-the-Eastern-Shore&a=donated+30%2C000+pounds+of+food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">donated 30,000 pounds of food\u003C/a>, or 120,000 servings, to the Foodbank of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southeastern Virginia\u003C/span> and the Eastern Shore in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">December 2022\u003C/span>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3756438-1&h=1152343985&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2022-10-03-Smithfield-Foods-Sending-150%252c000-Servings-of-Food-to-Florida-to-Support-Hurricane-Ian-Relief&a=delivered+150%2C000+food+servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">delivered 150,000 food servings\u003C/a>\u003C/u> to victims of Hurricane Ian in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Fort Myers, Florida\u003C/span>, last October, and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3756438-1&h=2894661984&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2022-03-21-Smithfield-Foods-Contributes-2-Million-to-Ukraine-Crisis-Relief-Efforts&a=contributed+%242+million+to+Ukraine+crisis+relief+efforts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">contributed \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$2 million\u003C/span> to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ukraine\u003C/span> crisis relief efforts\u003C/a> in March. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> donated over 5 million pounds of protein, or 20 million servings, in 2022.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>More information about Smithfield's ongoing work to strengthen our communities and fight food insecurity is available \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3756438-1&h=1933499372&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FPhilanthropy&a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3756438-1&h=2436001333&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3756438-1&h=565808908&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability standards\u003C/a> for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3756438-1&h=651705511&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3756438-1&h=2588631695&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3756438-1&h=388090702&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3756438-1&h=759045747&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3756438-1&h=608400049&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3756438-1&h=3150999429&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Mercy Chefs \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Mercy Chefs is a 501(c)(3) founded in 2006 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The organization exists to provide professionally prepared, restaurant-quality meals to victims, volunteers and first responders in natural disasters and national emergencies and partners with existing ministries with food service in underserved communities around the country. Since its founding, Mercy Chefs has served over 17 million meals. In 2020, Mercy Chefs founder Gary LeBlanc was recognized by Southern Living Magazine as a "Hometown Hero," and Mercy Chefs was named the 2020 Small Business of the Year in the nonprofit category by Inside Business and the Hampton Roads Chamber. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3756438-1&h=3143712887&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmercychefs.com%2F&a=MercyChefs.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">MercyChefs.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder5154\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH86388&Transmission_Id=202301131135PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH86388&DateId=20230113\" style=\"border:0px; 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Successfully making a throw through the first, and largest, target would generate a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$250,000\u003C/span> donation and would allow him to move onto a second, smaller target, valued at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$500,000\u003C/span>. If Smith successfully made it through this target, he would graduate to a third and final target, in which a successful throw would prompt a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1,000,000\u003C/span> donation. Fortunately, Smith made the 15-yard throw generating a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$500,000\u003C/span> donation to the CFP Foundation and its Extra Yard for Teachers program on behalf of Eckrich.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For the fourth consecutive year, Eckrich – the Official Smoked Sausage and Deli Meat Sponsor of CFP – joined with the CFP Foundation to celebrate educators across the country for their honest work and tireless commitment to ensure their students have the tools to succeed. Throughout the season, fans nominated their favorite educators to participate in the $1 Million Challenge for a chance to win a donation in support of classroom resource projects. Although there wasn't a winning throw this season, Eckrich recognized the six selected teachers for their dedication and commitment to their communities by providing \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$2,500\u003C/span> to the CFP Foundation at each local game, as well as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$500\u003C/span> in groceries to participating teachers.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"I'm so grateful to play a small part with Eckrich in how they continue to honor and support teachers," Smith said. "Resources are needed throughout the education system and these teachers deserve all of our support as they continue to help develop and mentor our kids. I'm so happy we were able to participate in this Challenge and want to thank every teacher out there for what they do."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"It's always a privilege and an honor to participate in the Eckrich \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1 Million\u003C/span> Challenge for Teachers and I look forward to it every year," Herbstreit said. "Having the opportunity to be alongside of all these teachers and fans to earn funds for educational initiatives is a huge thrill and it is great to be able to give back."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"It's been a pleasure working with Eckrich to help give students an opportunity for a better education," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Britton Banowsky\u003C/span>, Executive Director of the CFP Foundation. "Through our partnership, we're able to stay connected with local communities and give educators across the country the spotlight they deserve."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Working with the CFP Foundation and its Extra Yard for Teachers initiative for another year has allowed us to further expand on our goal to give back and share our appreciation to so many dedicated educators," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Bethany Gurecki\u003C/span>, senior brand manager for Eckrich at Smithfield Foods. "Thank you again, Marty and Kirk, for your continuing participation in our annual \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1 Million\u003C/span> Challenge, and congratulations to Marty for making the 15-yard throw for a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$500,000\u003C/span> donation."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1 Million\u003C/span> Challenge for Teachers, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3752087-1&h=4043280123&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eckrich.com%2Fteachers&a=www.Eckrich.com%2Fteachers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Eckrich.com/teachers\u003C/a>. For more information about Eckrich, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3752087-1&h=1574926051&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eckrich.com%2F&a=www.Eckrich.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Eckrich.com\u003C/a> and follow Eckrich on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3752087-1&h=20631486&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEckrichMeats%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3752087-1&h=3374591524&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FEckrichMeats%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3752087-1&h=2407556638&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Feckrichmeats%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Eckrich\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan>Founded by Peter \u003C/span>Eckrich\u003Cspan> in 1894, \u003C/span>Eckrich\u003Cspan> has a rich heritage starting from a small meat market in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Fort Wayne, Indiana\u003C/span>, to one of the most recognized regional premium deli and meat brands on the market today. Through it all, \u003C/span>Eckrich\u003Cspan> meats have been recognized for their great taste and supreme quality, craftsmanship, care, and pride. For more information, visit \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3752087-1&h=1574926051&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eckrich.com%2F&a=www.Eckrich.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Eckrich.com\u003C/a>\u003Cspan>. \u003C/span>Eckrich\u003Cspan> is a brand of Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan>Headquartered in Smithfield, \u003C/span>Va\u003Cspan>. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003Cspan>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce \u003C/span>GHG\u003Cspan> emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003Cspan>, \u003C/span>Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003Cspan> and Nathan's Famous\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003Cspan>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3752087-1&h=1343347816&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>\u003Cspan>, and connect with us on \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3752087-1&h=744390155&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003Cspan>, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3752087-1&h=2681864878&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>\u003Cspan>, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3752087-1&h=524077044&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>\u003Cspan> and \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3752087-1&h=2159008448&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003Cspan>.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About College Football Playoff\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan>The College Football Playoff matches the No. 1 ranked team vs. No. 4, and No. 2 vs. No. 3 in semifinal games that rotate annually among six bowl games – the Goodyear Cotton Bowl, \u003C/span>Vrbo\u003Cspan> Fiesta Bowl, \u003C/span>Chick-fil-A\u003Cspan> Peach Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, \u003C/span>Allstate\u003Cspan> Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential. This season's Playoff Semifinals took place \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, December 31, 2022\u003C/span> at the \u003C/span>Vrbo\u003Cspan> Fiesta Bowl and \u003C/span>Chick-fil-A\u003Cspan> Peach Bowl. The \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles\u003C/span> region will host the College Football Playoff National Championship on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Monday, January 9, 2023\u003C/span>, at \u003C/span>SoFi\u003Cspan> Stadium.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About the College Football Playoff Foundation \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan>The College Football Playoff (\u003C/span>CFP\u003Cspan>) Foundation is the 501(\u003C/span>c\u003Cspan>)3 non-profit organization serving as the community engagement arm of the College Football Playoff and works in partnership with institutions of higher education, sports organizations, corporations and non-profits to support educators and improve student outcomes. The purpose of the \u003C/span>CFP\u003Cspan> Foundation lies in supporting PK-12 education by elevating the teaching profession. The \u003C/span>CFP\u003Cspan> Foundation inspires and empowers educators by focusing its work in four areas: recognition, resources, recruitment and retention, and professional development. 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Foods Donates 30,000 Pounds of Protein to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore","smithfield_foods_donates_30_000_pounds_of_protein_",[],"2023-10-17T14:58:32.4638659Z",{"headline":3804,"url_slug":3805,"sub_headline":3807,"sub_headline_1":3808,"summary":3809,"contact":3811,"release_date":3813,"category":3815,"html":3818,"content":3820,"images":3824,"pdf":3833},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":3799},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":3806},"2022-12-22-Smithfield-Foods-Donates-30,000-Pounds-of-Protein-to-the-Foodbank-of-Southeastern-Virginia-and-the-Eastern-Shore",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":3810},"Smithfield Foods donated 30,000 pounds of protein, enough for 120,000 servings, to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore to help fight food insecurity in Hampton Roads during...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":3812},"Contact Information: Ray Atkinson, ratkinson@smithfield.com, (757) 576-1383",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":3814,"display_timezone":174},"2022-12-22T20:10:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":3816},[3817],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":3819},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 22, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods donated 30,000 pounds of protein, enough for 120,000 servings, to the Foodbank of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southeastern Virginia\u003C/span> and the Eastern Shore to help fight food insecurity in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Hampton Roads\u003C/span> during the holidays.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1973545/Smithfield_food_donation_event.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1973545/Smithfield_food_donation_event.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield staff and family members participated in the company's food donation event and packed bags for the foodbank's school BackPack Program on Dec. 22, 2022.\" alt=\"Smithfield staff and family members participated in the company's food donation event and packed bags for the foodbank's school BackPack Program on Dec. 22, 2022.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>The donation, which included hams, bacon, lunch meat and smoked sausage, is part of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> Helping Hungry Homes® program.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Providing for the needs of our food insecure neighbors is a 365-day-a-year job," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Christopher Tan\u003C/span>, President & CEO of the Foodbank of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southeastern Virginia\u003C/span> and the Eastern Shore. "Smithfield Foods has always been a generous partner and good neighbor in our mission to eliminate hunger. A large gift is especially meaningful at this time of year when families should be celebrating the holiday season, not worrying about finding food to put on their tables."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"The holiday season can be stressful, and no one should have to worry about their next meal," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. "We are committed to fighting food insecurity across the country, and we're honored to be able to serve our local community in this meaningful way."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Following the food donation event, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> volunteers packed bags for the foodbank's school \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3743883-1&h=2704529580&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodbankonline.org%2Fbackpack-program%2F&a=BackPack+Program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">BackPack Program\u003C/a>, which distributes nutritious food to children at the end of the school day.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has donated hundreds of millions of protein servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 U.S. states since 2008 through its Helping Hungry Homes® program. In October, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3743883-1&h=2732395282&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2022-10-03-Smithfield-Foods-Sending-150%252c000-Servings-of-Food-to-Florida-to-Support-Hurricane-Ian-Relief&a=delivered+thousands+of+servings+of+food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">delivered thousands of servings of food\u003C/a> to victims of Hurricane Ian in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Fort Myers, Florida\u003C/span>, and has donated nearly 5 million pounds of protein in 2022. The company also \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3743883-1&h=1507337812&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2022-03-21-Smithfield-Foods-Contributes-2-Million-to-Ukraine-Crisis-Relief-Efforts&a=contributed+%242+million+to+Ukraine+crisis+relief+efforts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">contributed \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$2 million\u003C/span> to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ukraine\u003C/span> crisis relief efforts\u003C/a> earlier this year.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>More information on Smithfield's ongoing work to strengthen and feed local communities is available \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3743883-1&h=2255484120&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FPhilanthropy&a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3743883-1&h=1684226305&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a>\u003C/b> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3743883-1&h=490626879&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brands\u003C/a>, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3743883-1&h=2654946841&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/b>, and connect with us on \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3743883-1&h=3799049338&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/b>, \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3743883-1&h=3631165767&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>\u003C/b>, \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3743883-1&h=3507641733&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>\u003C/b> and \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3743883-1&h=1317093553&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003C/b>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About the Foodbank \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan>For 40 years, the \u003C/span>Foodbank\u003Cspan> of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southeastern Virginia\u003C/span> and the Eastern Shore has provided over 350 million meals to those in our community who face hunger. Through our programs, facilities, and large network of community partners, we "eliminate hunger" on a daily basis for many. However, we understand that our current work addresses hunger for individuals in the short term. It does not address the root causes which force individuals to return to a food pantry again and again. This understanding has led to the creation of a 3-year strategic plan aimed to move \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Hampton Roads\u003C/span> closer to achieving the mission of eliminating hunger for those we serve—not only for the day, or for the week, but for a lifetime. For up-to-date information on the \u003C/span>Foodbank\u003Cspan>, visit \u003C/span>\u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3743883-1&h=1009247019&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.foodbankonline.org%2F&a=www.foodbankonline.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.foodbankonline.org\u003C/a>\u003C/b>\u003Cb>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3743883-1&h=1395574782&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSEVAFoodbank&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan>, or \u003C/span>\u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3743883-1&h=1913418926&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FFoodbankSEVA&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan>.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH73068&Transmission_Id=202212221510PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH73068&DateId=20221222\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":3821,"links":3822,"modular_content":3823,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":3825},[3826],{"name":3827,"description":3828,"type":563,"size":3829,"url":3830,"width":2785,"height":3831,"renditions":3832},"Smithfield_food_donation_event.jpg","Smithfield staff and family members participated in the company's food donation event and packed bags for the foodbank's school BackPack Program on Dec. 22, 2022.",1064502,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/d662a81d-60cc-4df3-8f96-08b22eed7b4f/Smithfield_food_donation_event.jpg",1256,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":3834},[3835],{"name":3836,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":3837,"url":3838},"2022-12-22-Smithfield-Foods-Donates-30,000-Pounds-of-Protein-to-the-Foodbank-of-Southeastern-Virginia-and-the-Eastern-Shore.pdf",79595,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/4d48013a-9e99-4a6c-b3d7-09decec98a35/2022-12-22-Smithfield-Foods-Donates-30%2C000-Pounds-of-Protein-to-the-Foodbank-of-Southeastern-Virginia-and-the-Eastern-Shore.pdf",{"system":3840,"elements":3846},{"id":3841,"name":3842,"codename":3843,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":3844,"last_modified":3845,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"dfcfc004-e214-449b-957b-6541a45a7298","Smithfield Foods Announces Senior Management Team Changes","smithfield_foods_announces_senior_management_team_",[],"2023-11-06T20:57:20.0696827Z",{"headline":3847,"url_slug":3848,"sub_headline":3850,"sub_headline_1":3851,"summary":3852,"contact":3853,"release_date":3854,"category":3856,"html":3859,"content":3860,"images":3865,"pdf":3867},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":3842},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":3849},"2022-12-20-Smithfield-Foods-Announces-Senior-Management-Team-Changes",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":3855,"display_timezone":527},"2022-12-20T06:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":3857},[3858],{"name":1410,"codename":1411},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":3861,"links":3862,"modular_content":3863,"value":3864},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Dec. 20, 2022 – Smithfield Foods today announced senior management team changes following Chief Operating Officer Brady Stewart’s decision to depart the company. Stewart resigned from Smithfield today to accept a position with an industry competitor. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>While the company evaluates longer-term organizational changes, members of Smithfield’s operations team – including those leading hog production, manufacturing, fresh pork, business management and sales – report to President and CEO Shane Smith, effective immediately. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“We have a talented management team and regret the loss of a valued leader like Brady,” said Smith. “Fortunately, we have a deep bench of senior executives with extensive experience at our company. We thank Brady for his many contributions to Smithfield over the last six years and wish him well.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3403829-1&h=988163458&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Dq0JgML971vmDrO6eSfhWQz40AdZbMOjFDQoAOxywIL121rCnn3hwx9mS3ENMkRGqSdbQrQSonjOL-Em3OaHsncWie-AiKFMXAb6q1GxClts%3D&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\">\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. 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In its continued efforts to bring people together, the program transformed from online livestreams to a three-part series of in-person events to give back locally this fall.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The series concluded earlier today in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">San Diego\u003C/span>, where Nathan's Famous and JoshOG met with fellow streamer n0thing to recognize the largest hunger-relief organization in the county, The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, with a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$5,000\u003C/span> donation and a contribution of over 500 Nathan's hot dogs. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">San Diego County\u003C/span> currently has more than 1 million people who are facing nutrition insecurity and are unable to provide three nutritious meals a day for themselves or their household.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Today's contributions will supply more than 10,000 meals to the food bank and help support the organization in its mission to provide nutritious food to people in need, advocate for the hungry, and educate the public about hunger-related issues.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Due to the current economic climate, many \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">San Diego\u003C/span> families are working overtime to make ends meet and rely on the San Diego Food Bank to help provide food assistance," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Bethany Gurecki\u003C/span>, senior brand manager for Nathan's Famous at Smithfield Foods. "We're honored to be able to assist the food bank with its incredible work of providing nutritious food to those in need."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In addition to the donation event, JoshOG and n0thing will also participate in a Nathan's Duos livestream, where they will use the platform to speak to their audiences about the importance of spending time in the community and supporting local organizations like the San Diego Food Bank.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are immensely grateful to Nathan's Famous for supporting our vital mission in the community. Donations are critical during this holiday season since we are continuing to feed record numbers of families facing food insecurity who are still recovering from the financial impacts of the pandemic and facing the skyrocketing prices of gas, food, and rent due to record-high inflation," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Casey Castillo\u003C/span>, CEO for The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. "On behalf of the food bank's staff and family of volunteers, we thank Nathan's Famous for raising awareness about the issue of food insecurity and galvanizing the community to help San Diegans in need."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"I appreciate the San Diego Food Bank and the organizations we visited throughout this program for taking the time to bring us through their facilities and teach us about the awesome work they do in the community every day," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Josh Beaver\u003C/span>, known as JoshOG on Twitch. "When I started streaming, I never imagined I'd be able to use my platform to support local communities in a such a meaningful way. These events with Nathan's Famous energize me to continue these important conversations in the future."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"I'm honored to be in a position to support the San Diego Food Bank and help spread the word," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jordan Gilbert\u003C/span>, known as n0thing on Twitch. "Many families in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">San Diego\u003C/span> are struggling right now, so I hope that we can bring some attention to this important issue and inspire more people to get involved, especially during this holiday season."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The three-part event series kicked off earlier this fall with events in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Denver\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Las Vegas\u003C/span> where Nathan's Famous, JoshOG and local streamers presented food banks with donations. The contributions are helping the organizations provide more than 40,000 meals to community members.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To learn more about Nathan's Famous, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3729992-1&h=430343539&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nathansfranks.com%2F&a=www.nathansfranks.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.nathansfranks.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Nathan's Famous\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Nathan's is a Russell 2000 Company that currently distributes its products in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and sixteen foreign countries through its restaurant system, foodservice sales programs and product licensing activities. For additional information about Nathan's please visit our website at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3729992-1&h=1056068202&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nathansfamous.com%2F&a=www.nathansfamous.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.nathansfamous.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3729992-1&h=320013634&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3729992-1&h=409602552&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3729992-1&h=2499846201&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3729992-1&h=2938074372&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3729992-1&h=1445603154&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3729992-1&h=972096754&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cu>\u003Cb>About The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>\u003C/u>Established in 1977, The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is a critical component to the welfare of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">San Diego County\u003C/span>, providing food to people in need, advocating for the hungry and educating the public about hunger-related issues. Through a combination of programs and partnerships with nearly 500 San Diego County nonprofits, the Food Bank acts as a central repository and distribution point for donated food. The Food Bank distributed 44 million pounds of food in the Financial Year 2021 – 2022 to individuals, families and a network of nonprofit organizations that work to alleviate hunger throughout the county. Visit the Food Bank at sandiegofoodbank.org and northcountyfoodbank.org.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About JoshOG\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Denver\u003C/span>-based Josh "JoshOG" Beaver originally started streaming on Twitch in June of 2014. His original goal was to get 250 followers on his channel; however, his profile quickly grew well beyond what he had expected. He soon accumulated enough subscribers to focus on his Twitch streaming career full time. Josh plays a wide variety of games during his streams and his high levels of both game play and entertaining chat with his fans have produced a loyal group of followers that endearingly call themselves the "ducks." Josh is a loyal brand fan of Nathan's Famous hot dogs and has participated in Nathan's Duos streaming events since the platform's inception in 2019.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About n0thing \u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Jordan "n0thing" Gilbert is a former professional Counter-Strike player. He began competing internationally in Counter-Strike when he was just a teenager. During his professional career Jordan played for legendary Counter-Strike teams Evil Geniuses, compLexity Gaming, and Cloud 9 before moving to a full-time streaming career. 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The company named Mark Hall, currently Smithfield's executive vice...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":3950},"Contact Information: Jim Monroe, JMonroe@smithfield.com, (757) 365-3559",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":3952,"display_timezone":174},"2022-11-29T14:55:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":3954},[3955],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":3957},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Ci>Mark Hall Named New CFO, Effective \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">January 1, 2023\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 29, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods today announced that Chief Financial Officer \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Glenn Nunziata\u003C/span> will leave the company at the end of the year. The company named \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Mark Hall\u003C/span>, currently \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> executive vice president, finance, as its new CFO, effective \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">January 1, 2023\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are grateful to Glenn for his invaluable contributions to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> as CFO over the last seven years," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Shane Smith\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> president and CEO. "During Glenn's tenure, we have become a better company, achieving new levels of operational excellence and a strengthened balance sheet while growing organically and through acquisitions to become a world-class protein company. We thank Glenn and wish him all the best in his next chapter."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Serving Smithfield for seven years as CFO and for 10 years during my previous role with Ernst & Young has been the highlight of my career," said Nunziata. "The future is bright for the company, and I am thankful for the opportunity to have worked alongside so many talented people committed to a worthy mission to produce good food the right way. I plan to take some time to consider the next phase of my career."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Mark Hall\u003C/span> brings 25 years of food industry financial experience to his new role as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> CFO. Hall joined \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> in 2014 as vice president, finance, for the John Morrell Food Group. In 2015, he was promoted to vice president of finance for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> combined Packaged Meats businesses. In 2019, he was promoted to senior vice president, finance, overseeing financial operations for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> Fresh Pork and Packaged Meats businesses. He assumed his current position as executive vice president, finance, in late 2020. He began his career in public accounting at Arthur Andersen, LLP and worked in equity research for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Legg Mason Wood Walker\u003C/span>, Inc. Prior to joining \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>, he held finance positions of increasing responsibility with The Quaker Oats Company and McCain Foods \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">USA\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Mark is well prepared for his new role and brings a depth of experience, including serving for the last eight years in senior leadership positions on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> finance team," added Smith. "We are fortunate to have a deep bench and look forward to a seamless transition of responsibilities over the next few weeks."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Hall will oversee finance, accounting, treasury, tax, risk management and serve as principal accounting officer in his new \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> role.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3721929-1&h=1928935486&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a>\u003C/b> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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The combined business will benefit from vertical integration opportunities within our group of companies in Europe.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“\u003Cem>We are proud that our culture, the technologies we use and the products we make are valued by an industry leader,”\u003C/em> said Gabriel Cîmpeanu and Adrian Neniţă, the Directors of Goodies Meat Production\u003Cem>. “We are excited to be part of a group where innovation, responsibility, and operational excellence underpin every product.\u003C/em>”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The purchase agreement is subject to approval by the appropriate regulatory authorities in Romania, including the Competition Council.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":3997},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":3999},[],{"system":4001,"elements":4007},{"id":4002,"name":4003,"codename":4004,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":4005,"last_modified":4006,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"62a21bb8-3d74-5a8f-8e13-6ba9abfa289c","Smithfield Foods Supports UVA Strong Fund","smithfield_foods_supports_uva_strong_fund",[],"2024-06-18T20:09:43.3160667Z",{"headline":4008,"url_slug":4009,"sub_headline":4011,"sub_headline_1":4012,"summary":4013,"contact":4015,"release_date":4017,"category":4019,"html":4022,"content":4024,"images":4028,"pdf":4036},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":4003},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":4010},"2022-11-22-Smithfield-Foods-Supports-UVA-Strong-Fund",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":4014},"Smithfield Foods stands with the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech as these beloved schools in our home state honor the lives of Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry. \"We have...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":4016},"Ray Atkinson, RAtkinson@smithfield.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":4018,"display_timezone":174},"2022-11-22T13:30:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":4020},[4021],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":4023},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 22, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods stands with the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">University of Virginia\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Virginia Tech\u003C/span> as these beloved schools in our home state honor the lives of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Devin Chandler\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Lavel Davis Jr.\u003C/span> and D'Sean Perry.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1953584/Smithfield_UVA_Strong.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1953584/Smithfield_UVA_Strong.jpg\" title=\"UVA Strong\" alt=\"UVA Strong\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>"We have deep, cherished ties with UVA and Tech, and many proud alumni from both schools on our \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> team," said President and CEO \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Shane Smith\u003C/span>. "We are reminded this year of our shared values, including the spirit of community, that brings us all together as Virginians to support the families, students, faculty, staff and others impacted by this tragic event."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is proud to contribute to the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3717174-1&h=595032468&u=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fgiving.virginia.edu%2Fuva-strong__%3B!!M_VjBzFLF8g!Ko5MB-Px9sg9eijlgvZ-fh8LpvjpnWwSPU2Uds6rAaNJ0CSidQl3IKz3b4YQE-85K2TDmWAX0Gn-TAcOigM41ZKFpGI%24&a=UVA+Strong+Fund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">UVA Strong Fund\u003C/a> in honor of Devin, Lavel and D'Sean. 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In its continued efforts to bring people together, the program is transforming from online livestreams to in-person events to give back locally.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1951566/Donation_from_Nathans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1951566/Donation_from_Nathans.jpg\" title=\"Three Square Food Bank received a $5,000 donation from Nathan’s Famous and Twitch personalities JoshOG and SheefGG in support of its mission to pursue a hunger-free community in Las Vegas.\" alt=\"Three Square Food Bank received a $5,000 donation from Nathan’s Famous and Twitch personalities JoshOG and SheefGG in support of its mission to pursue a hunger-free community in Las Vegas.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>The brand is partnering with Twitch personality JoshOG to host Nathan's Duos streaming events with three select gamers and help make an impact by fighting food insecurity. Together, Nathan's Famous and JoshOG are donating to local food banks in the areas where the professional gamers are based.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Earlier today, Nathan's Famous and JoshOG met with fellow streamer SheefGG to recognize \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southern Nevada's\u003C/span> only food bank and largest hunger relief organization, Three Square Food Bank, with a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$5,000\u003C/span> donation. The contribution will supply 15,000 meals to the food bank to support the organization in its mission of providing wholesome food to those in need, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Las Vegas\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"The current economic climate has left many households struggling between putting food on the table and juggling the demands of life," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Bethany Gurecki\u003C/span>, senior brand manager for Nathan's Famous at Smithfield Foods. "We're proud to support Three Square Food Bank in its efforts to aid those in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Las Vegas\u003C/span> community who are at risk of hunger."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In addition to the donation event, JoshOG and SheefGG will also participate in a Nathan's Duos livestream, where they will use the platform to speak to their audience about the importance of spending time in the community and supporting local organizations like Three Square Food Bank.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"One in seven people in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southern Nevada\u003C/span> are food insecure. That's more than 341,000 people who don't have reliable access to enough nutritious food," said Three Square Food Bank Interim President and CEO \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michelle Beck\u003C/span>. "We extend our gratitude to Nathan's Famous and its Duos program for their generous support. This program is an impactful way to raise awareness for the cause and provide meals to our community's most vulnerable."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The three-part event series kicked off earlier this month with an event in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Denver\u003C/span> at Food Bank of the Rockies, where Nathan's Famous and JoshOG presented the organization with a donation of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$5,000\u003C/span>, alongside fellow Duos streamer, WillerZ. Today marks the second donation for the program, which will wrap in December with a final event in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">San Diego\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Nathan's Duos has given me and fellow gamers a platform to make an impact in our local communities while doing what we love," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Josh Beaver\u003C/span>, known as JoshOG on Twitch. "Expanding the "Duo" experience from virtual to in-person has added an entirely new, deeper level to the program where I can connect with people beyond the screen to interact in a meaningful way."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"I know there's a significant number of families struggling financially in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Las Vegas\u003C/span> and unable to access the essentials they need," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Shane Schiefelbein\u003C/span>, known as SheefGG on Twitch. "I'm grateful for this opportunity to get involved in the community and encourage more discussion about food insecurity."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To learn more about Nathan's Famous, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3715032-1&h=1334615214&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nathansfranks.com%2F&a=www.nathansfranks.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.nathansfranks.com\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Nathan's Famous\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Nathan's is a Russell 2000 Company that currently distributes its products in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and sixteen foreign countries through its restaurant system, foodservice sales programs and product licensing activities. For additional information about Nathan's please visit our website at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3715032-1&h=1759005623&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nathansfamous.com%2F&a=www.nathansfamous.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.nathansfamous.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3715032-1&h=1161370783&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3715032-1&h=1312821285&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3715032-1&h=3274357220&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3715032-1&h=4181028057&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3715032-1&h=16015&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3715032-1&h=1876630831&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Three Square Food Bank\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>A national model project inspired by Founder \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Eric Hilton\u003C/span> with a grant provided by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Three Square is \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southern Nevada's\u003C/span> only food bank and largest hunger relief organization, serving \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Las Vegas\u003C/span> and all of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Clark\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Lincoln\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Esmeralda\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nye\u003C/span> counties. Since opening in 2007, Three Square has provided more than 528 million pounds of food to hundreds of thousands of people in need and earned a reputation as one of the most efficient and effective food banks in the country. Three Square is a community collaborative partnership with businesses, nonprofit agencies, food distributors, higher education institutions, the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Clark County\u003C/span> School District, governmental entities, the media and thousands of volunteers working together to support food-insecure Southern Nevadans. Last year, Three Square provided over 51 million pounds of food, the equivalent of more than 42 million meals, through its network of community partners. A member of the Feeding America network of food banks, Three Square remains committed to its mission of providing wholesome food to hungry people, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, or wants to learn more about Three Square's vision of a community where no one is hungry, please connect at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3715032-1&h=3856679422&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.threesquare.org%2F&a=threesquare.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">threesquare.org\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3715032-1&h=1044950389&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FThreeSquareFoodBank&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a> (@ThreeSquareFoodBank), \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3715032-1&h=112517765&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fthreesquarelv%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a> (@threesquarelv) and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3715032-1&h=411649113&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Fthreesquarelv&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a> (@threesquarelv).\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About JoshOG\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Josh "JoshOG" Beaver originally started streaming on Twitch in June of 2014. His original goal was to get 250 followers on his channel; however, his profile quickly grew well beyond what he had expected. He soon accumulated enough subscribers to focus on his Twitch streaming career full time. Josh plays a wide variety of games during his streams and his high levels of both game play and entertaining chat with his fans have produced a loyal group of followers that endearingly call themselves the "ducks." Josh is a loyal brand fan of Nathan's Famous hot dogs and has participated in Nathan's Duos streaming events since the platform's inception in 2019.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About SheefGG\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Shane "SheefGG" Schiefelbein is a prominent Twitch streamer whose expertise is demonstrated across a multitude of gaming titles. Shane entertains thousands of viewers per day on his Twitch channel, with fans often tuning in to his streams to learn tips and tricks that can be applied to their own gaming sessions. Shane was the 2018 winner of the AD Global Championships in the popular battle royale title PUBG. He is also well known in the streaming community for his passion for charity donation streams benefiting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1951565/ThreeSquare.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1951565/ThreeSquare.jpg\" title=\"Three Square Food Bank\" alt=\"Three Square Food Bank\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1951567/JoshOG.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1951567/JoshOG.jpg\" title=\"JoshOG\" alt=\"JoshOG\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1951564/Sheef.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1951564/Sheef.jpg\" title=\"SheefGG\" alt=\"SheefGG\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1451787/Nathans_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1451787/Nathans_Logo.jpg\" title=\"(PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"(PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH42187&Transmission_Id=202211181652PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH42187&DateId=20221118\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":4067,"links":4068,"modular_content":4069,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":4071},[4072,4079,4086,4094],{"name":4073,"description":4074,"type":563,"size":4075,"url":4076,"width":2785,"height":4077,"renditions":4078},"Donation_from_Nathans.jpg","Three Square Food Bank received a $5,000 donation from Nathan’s Famous and Twitch personalities JoshOG and SheefGG in support of its mission to pursue a hunger-free community in Las Vegas.",923130,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/4082288e-fb6b-4c33-9044-373bd2cb5c29/Donation_from_Nathans.jpg",1832,{},{"name":4080,"description":4081,"type":563,"size":4082,"url":4083,"width":4084,"height":4084,"renditions":4085},"Sheef.jpg","SheefGG",61826,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/05b7c127-8251-4413-8308-60d718bc2c99/Sheef.jpg",1080,{},{"name":4087,"description":4088,"type":563,"size":4089,"url":4090,"width":4091,"height":4092,"renditions":4093},"ThreeSquare.jpg","Three Square Food Bank",156264,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/a0f218e9-7db1-4eec-b8ee-2b7b8a00df30/ThreeSquare.jpg",1675,1138,{},{"name":3908,"description":3909,"type":563,"size":4095,"url":4096,"width":3904,"height":3912,"renditions":4097},265005,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/b8757c4f-55f6-4f31-86ee-54d9c89cad9f/JoshOG.jpg",{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":4099},[4100],{"name":4101,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":4102,"url":4103},"2022-11-18-NATHANS-FAMOUS-PROVIDES-5,000-DONATION-TO-THREE-SQUARE-FOOD-BANK-WITH-HELP-FROM-PROFESSIONAL-TWITCH-STREAMERS.pdf",84704,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/d79fdb1c-3950-4876-8b02-e3db7b21b90a/2022-11-18-NATHANS-FAMOUS-PROVIDES-5%2C000-DONATION-TO-THREE-SQUARE-FOOD-BANK-WITH-HELP-FROM-PROFESSIONAL-TWITCH-STREAMERS.pdf",{"system":4105,"elements":4111},{"id":4106,"name":4107,"codename":4108,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":4109,"last_modified":4110,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"4e8498b1-eda3-516e-ad84-abdae0c29269","FARMER JOHN AWARDS $25,000 TO ST. FRANCIS CENTER THROUGH ITS CALIFORNIA KINDNESS PROJECT","farmer_john_awards__25_000_to_st__francis_center_t",[],"2023-10-20T14:12:35.1080201Z",{"headline":4112,"url_slug":4113,"sub_headline":4115,"sub_headline_1":4116,"summary":4117,"contact":4119,"release_date":4121,"category":4123,"html":4126,"content":4128,"images":4132,"pdf":4154},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":4107},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":4114},"2022-11-17-FARMER-JOHN-AWARDS-25,000-TO-ST-FRANCIS-CENTER-THROUGH-ITS-CALIFORNIA-KINDNESS-PROJECT",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":4118},"The California Kindness Grant Will Help the Center Continue to Serve Low-Income Families, Youth, Disabled Adults, Seniors and Veterans in the Los Angeles Community LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2022...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":4120},"Megan Rhein, HUNTER: on behalf of Farmer John, (410) 404-2267, mrhein@hunterpr.com; St. Francis Center, Danielle Rayner, Development Manager, St. Francis Center, danielle@sfcla.org",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":4122,"display_timezone":174},"2022-11-17T21:30:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":4124},[4125],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":4127},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Ci>The California Kindness Grant Will Help the Center Continue to Serve Low-Income Families, Youth, Disabled Adults, Seniors and Veterans in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles Community\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">LOS ANGELES\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 17, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Today, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3714034-1&h=3645398476&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffarmerjohn.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=Farmer+John\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Farmer John\u003C/a> recognized St. Francis Center in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles\u003C/span> for its positive impact in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southern California\u003C/span> with a check for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$25,000\u003C/span>. The endowment is part of Farmer John's \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3714034-1&h=2138260333&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cakindnessproject.com%2F&a=California+Kindness+Project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">California Kindness Project\u003C/a> – a grant program launched earlier this year to support \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> nonprofits that are making an impact in their local communities. The St. Francis Center was among the top selected charities to receive the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$25,000\u003C/span> donation, in recognition of its tireless commitment to improving the health and stability of those in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles\u003C/span> community.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1950631/St_Francis_Center.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1950631/St_Francis_Center.jpg\" title=\"Clara Meschini, Farmer John representative, left, Jasmine Bravo, executive director, center, and Danielle Rayner, development manager, right, from St. Francis Center with a check for $25,000 which was presented to the organization as part of Farmer John’s California Kindness Project – a grant program that launched earlier this year, designed to support committed California nonprofits that are making an impact in their local communities – on Thursday, November 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, Calif.\" alt=\"Clara Meschini, Farmer John representative, left, Jasmine Bravo, executive director, center, and Danielle Rayner, development manager, right, from St. Francis Center with a check for $25,000 which was presented to the organization as part of Farmer John’s California Kindness Project – a grant program that launched earlier this year, designed to support committed California nonprofits that are making an impact in their local communities – on Thursday, November 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, Calif.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>Launched in summer 2022, the California Kindness Project serves as an extension of Farmer John's California Commitment Tour – an initiative to feed, celebrate and serve residents across the state. Farmer John invited charities and organizations in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> to apply for one of the California Kindness grants that support organizations in improving the lives of local citizens. After receiving more than 120 applications from charities and organizations in the Golden State, 10 organizations were carefully selected to receive grants ranging from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$3,000\u003C/span> to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$25,000\u003C/span>, providing a total of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$100,000\u003C/span> in financial support.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>St. Francis Center's goal is to improve the health and stability of the surrounding community, which is among the most impoverished in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles\u003C/span>. To show its support, Farmer John joined the nonprofit at an event to celebrate its achievements and highlight the life-changing impact its hard work has on the community. St. Francis Center announced that the grant will help strengthen its hunger-relief and supportive services that help those in the area achieve or maintain stable housing and take steps to improve their economic circumstances. These services include rental and utility assistance, referrals for health care services, assistance with shelter and housing, employment opportunities and job preparedness, assistance obtaining IDs for jobs and social security, and much more.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Farmer John is honored to recognize and support St. Francis Center and all of the great charitable services they provide low-income and homeless individuals in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles\u003C/span>," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Lauren Connelly\u003C/span>, brand manager for Farmer John at Smithfield Foods. "We are humbled by their acts of kindness and are grateful to have the opportunity to support the work they are doing in their community through the California Kindness Project."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"St. Francis Center is so excited to be a recipient of Farmer John's California Kindness Project grant program and to receive this contribution," said Danielle Rayner, Development Manager at the St. Francis Center. "We know that it will make a positive impact as we continue to serve up hope and coordinate even more acts of kindness for those around us who are less fortunate." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Farmer John brand has been rooted in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> since 1931 and has had the privilege of feeding and supporting its communities for more than nine decades. Farmer John's heart will always be in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span>, and the brand is dedicated to finding even more ways to invest in communities across the state through initiatives like the California Kindness Project.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3714034-1&h=3977746967&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cakindnessproject.com%2F&a=CAKindnessProject.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">CAKindnessProject.com\u003C/a>, follow Farmer John on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3714034-1&h=3064889547&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ffarmerjohn%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3714034-1&h=644187379&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ffarmerjohnla%3Flang%3Den&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3714034-1&h=2956771334&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffarmerjohnla%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a> and visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3714034-1&h=1041909060&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmerjohn.com%2F&a=www.farmerjohn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmerjohn.com\u003C/a>. Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Farmer John\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Serving Californians since 1931, Farmer John has pioneered a revolution in the supply of flavorful meats. The journey began with Irish-American brothers \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Francis and Bernard Clougherty\u003C/span> curing and selling pork bellies and smoked hams to local grocery stores, and continues today with staples like breakfast sausage and hot dogs. This longstanding Southern California brand remains committed to crafting the highest quality meats full of freshness and flavor. For more information on our products and recipe inspiration, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3714034-1&h=1041909060&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmerjohn.com%2F&a=www.farmerjohn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmerjohn.com\u003C/a> or follow us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3714034-1&h=3064889547&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ffarmerjohn%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3714034-1&h=644187379&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ffarmerjohnla%3Flang%3Den&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3714034-1&h=2956771334&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffarmerjohnla%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Virginia\u003C/span>, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3714034-1&h=522235667&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3714034-1&h=1006254864&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3714034-1&h=3062928081&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3714034-1&h=1877785043&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%3Flang%3Den&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3714034-1&h=2247240494&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3714034-1&h=498680794&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About St. Francis Center \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Los Angeles\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Located in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles\u003C/span>, St. Francis Center (SFC) aims to improve the health and stability of the surrounding community, which is amongst the most impoverished in the city. The center offers breakfast and pantry programs, as well as supportive services that help citizens in the surrounding area achieve or maintain stable housing and take steps to improve their economic circumstances. These services include rental and utility assistance, referrals for health care services, assistance with shelter and housing, employment opportunities and job preparedness, and assistance obtaining IDs for jobs and social security. 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CASA Sacramento, Carol Noreen, Executive Director at CASA Sacramento, (916) 875-7158, carol@sacramentocasa.org",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":4178,"display_timezone":174},"2022-11-10T14:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":4180},[4181],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":4183},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Ci>The California Kindness Grant Will Help Fund Additional CASA Volunteers to Support Local Youth in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Foster Care\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SACRAMENTO, Calif.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 10, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705994-1&h=2417919451&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffarmerjohn.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=Farmer+John\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Farmer John\u003C/a> recognized the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705994-1&h=3567668845&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsacramentocasa.org%2F&a=Court+Appointed+Special+Advocates+(CASA)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)\u003C/a> in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sacramento\u003C/span> for its positive impact in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Northern California\u003C/span> with a check for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$25,000\u003C/span>. The endowment is part of Farmer John's \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705994-1&h=908434298&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cakindnessproject.com%2F&a=California+Kindness+Project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">California Kindness Project\u003C/a> – a grant program launched earlier this year, designed to support committed \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> nonprofits that are making an impact in their local communities. CASA \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sacramento\u003C/span> was amongst the top selected charities to receive a donation in recognition of their tireless commitment to children in the foster care system.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1943949/FARMER_JOHN_SAC_143.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1943949/FARMER_JOHN_SAC_143.jpg\" title=\"Adrienne Taylor, Farmer John representative, center, Diane Koellen, board president, left, and Carol Noreen, executive director, right, from CASA Sacramento with a check for $25,000 as part of Farmer John’s California Kindness Project – a grant program that launched earlier this year, designed to support committed California nonprofits that are making an impact in their local communities – on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in Sacramento, Calif. (Anne Chadwick Williams/AP Images for Farmer John)\" alt=\"Adrienne Taylor, Farmer John representative, center, Diane Koellen, board president, left, and Carol Noreen, executive director, right, from CASA Sacramento with a check for $25,000 as part of Farmer John’s California Kindness Project – a grant program that launched earlier this year, designed to support committed California nonprofits that are making an impact in their local communities – on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in Sacramento, Calif. (Anne Chadwick Williams/AP Images for Farmer John)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>With nearly 60,000 of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California's\u003C/span> children in foster care and an overburdened social services system, the grant will help fund additional CASA volunteers – Court Appointed Special Advocates appointed by a judge to advocate for the best interests of a child. To show its support, Farmer John stopped by the CASA Sacramento Volunteer Appreciation event at the Clunie Community Center in McKinley Park to present the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$25,000\u003C/span> check and say thank you firsthand for the organization's life-changing work. Guests celebrated alongside CASA volunteers with delicious catered food and a raffle.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Launched in summer 2022, the California Kindness Project serves as an extension of Farmer John's California Commitment Tour – an initiative to feed, celebrate and serve residents across the state. Farmer John invited charities and organizations in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> to apply for one of the California Kindness grants that support organizations on their mission of improving the lives of local citizens. After receiving more than 120 applications from charities and organizations in the Golden State, 10 organizations were carefully selected to receive grants ranging from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$3,000\u003C/span> to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$25,000\u003C/span>, providing a total of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$100,000\u003C/span> in financial support.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We're honored to celebrate alongside CASA and shine a light on the selfless work they have done and continue to do for the youth of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sacramento\u003C/span>," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Lauren Connelly\u003C/span>, brand manager for Farmer John at Smithfield Foods. "Through our California Kindness grant, we are honored to support the tireless volunteer advocates at CASA \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sacramento\u003C/span> in their mission to aid youth in foster care who have been waiting for a friend, mentor and voice in court."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"The CASA \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sacramento\u003C/span> family is thankful to have been selected as a grant recipient of the Farmer John California Kindness Project," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Carol Noreen\u003C/span>, executive director for CASA \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sacramento\u003C/span>. "We want to extend a special 'thank you' to our dedicated volunteers for their endless support and advocacy for the young voices of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sacramento\u003C/span>. Thanks to their hard work and compassion, we're able to continue spreading kindness to our community and work towards providing children in our city with safe and permanent homes."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705994-1&h=2126492033&u=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fwww.cakindnessproject.com__%3B!!MQSK0qoE9zZdDCVH3w!02ndQ1wyIjZP0Dt8bWtSlhA_ePl9FB2fFRntRYwpAlXymZQrzJKhoDo_uwYQfizGjkrhJW5_PJOY-EAn7lbWL-lx965Cs0MjXQ%24&a=CAKindnessProject.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">CAKindnessProject.com\u003C/a>, follow Farmer John on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705994-1&h=4294465756&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ffarmerjohn%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705994-1&h=1865637092&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ffarmerjohnla%3Flang%3Den&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705994-1&h=4184479761&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffarmerjohnla%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a> and visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705994-1&h=2001509715&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmerjohn.com%2F&a=www.farmerjohn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmerjohn.com\u003C/a>. Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Farmer John\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Serving Californians since 1931, Farmer John has pioneered a revolution in the supply of flavorful meats. The journey began with Irish-American brothers Francis and Bernard Clougherty curing and selling pork bellies and smoked hams to local grocery stores and continues today with staples like breakfast sausage and hot dogs. This longstanding Southern California brand remains committed to crafting the highest quality meats full of freshness and flavor. 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Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705994-1&h=1107036274&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705994-1&h=2206853285&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705994-1&h=4291185350&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705994-1&h=3319373819&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705994-1&h=3433362233&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705994-1&h=1396174349&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About CASA \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sacramento\u003C/span> \u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>CASA \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sacramento\u003C/span> works to ensure consistency and support of children in the foster care system through the use of volunteer advocates advancing the best interests of each child. CASA Volunteers are Court Appointed Special Advocates for children – trained community volunteers appointed by a judge as Officers of the court to speak up for children in juvenile court, and to help to humanize the often frightening and confusing child welfare and legal systems for these children. For more information on how you could support CASA \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sacramento\u003C/span>, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705994-1&h=3463143581&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sacramentocasa.org&a=www.sacramentocasa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.sacramentocasa.org\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1943950/Farmer_John_California_Kindness_Project_Yellow_4c.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1943950/Farmer_John_California_Kindness_Project_Yellow_4c.jpg\" title=\"Farmer John California Kindness Project\" alt=\"Farmer John California Kindness Project\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1943948/SACRAMENTOCOUNTY_v_RedBlue.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1943948/SACRAMENTOCOUNTY_v_RedBlue.jpg\" title=\"CASA Sacramento\" alt=\"CASA Sacramento\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1243730/Farmer_John_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1243730/Farmer_John_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Farmer John Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Farmer John Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH32658&Transmission_Id=202211100900PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH32658&DateId=20221110\" style=\"border:0px; 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Since 2020, Nathan's Duos has matched gamers to play side-by-side to create genuine moments of connection through livestreaming events. In its continued efforts to bring people together, the program is transforming from online livestreams to in-person events to give back locally.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1943239/Image_Select_1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1943239/Image_Select_1.jpg\" title=\"Nathan’s Famous teamed up with Twitch personalities JoshOG and WillerZ to provide a $5,000 donation to Food Bank of the Rockies to help combat food insecurity in the Rocky Mountain region.\" alt=\"Nathan’s Famous teamed up with Twitch personalities JoshOG and WillerZ to provide a $5,000 donation to Food Bank of the Rockies to help combat food insecurity in the Rocky Mountain region.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>The brand is partnering with Twitch personality JoshOG to host Nathan's Duos streaming events with three select gamers and help make an impact by fighting food insecurity. Together, Nathan's Famous and JoshOG will make donations to local food banks in the areas where the professional gamers are based.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Earlier today, Nathan's Famous and JoshOG kicked off the three-part event series, alongside fellow Duos streamer, WillerZ, with a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$5,000\u003C/span> donation to Food Bank of the Rockies to help alleviate hunger in the Rocky Mountain area. The contribution will provide 15,000 meals and support the food bank – the largest hunger relief organization in the region – in making an even bigger impact to help feed community members in need.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In addition, JoshOG and WillerZ will participate in a Nathan's Duo livestream, using the platform to speak to their audiences about the importance of taking the time to get out in the community and support local organizations like Food Bank of the Rockies.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Inflation is currently at a 40-year high and is hitting Food Bank of the Rockies' budget with some staple items costing as much as 70% more compared to last year. To meet the needs of our neighbors experiencing hunger, we are spending an additional \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1.3 million\u003C/span> or more on food purchasing every month – more than triple what we were spending pre-COVID," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Erin Pulling\u003C/span>, president and CEO for Food Bank of the Rockies. "We've been able to meet the increased demand, thanks to the generosity of companies like Nathan's Famous. We are grateful for their inspired support in answering the challenge of hunger across our communities." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"As an iconic brand for more than 100 years, Nathan's has always believed in bringing people together to foster these authentic moments of connection and belonging," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Bethany Gurecki\u003C/span>, senior brand manager for Nathan's Famous at Smithfield Foods. "Today's contribution reflects these same beliefs and helps the Food Bank of the Rockies support neighbors with the resources needed to flourish, while providing equitable access to proper nourishment for all."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"It's been a pleasure to partner with Nathan's Famous over the past three years through the Nathan's Duos program and compete in livestreams with my peers," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Josh Beaver\u003C/span>, known as JoshOG on Twitch. "It's also been really gratifying to be able to grow our partnership to a new, more meaningful level by helping the brand raise awareness about food insecurity here in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Denver\u003C/span>."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"As a professional gamer, today gives me a unique opportunity to step away from my computer and get involved in my community," said WillerZ, Twitch streamer. "I know a lot of people in our country are struggling financially right now and are not able to afford essentials like groceries. I'm thankful that I'm able to use my platform to raise awareness around this important issue." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To learn more about Nathan's Famous, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705149-1&h=2874966836&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnathansfranks.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=nathansfranks.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">nathansfranks.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Nathan's Famous\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan>Nathan's is a Russell 2000 Company that currently distributes its products in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and sixteen foreign countries through its restaurant system, \u003C/span>foodservice\u003Cspan> sales programs, and product licensing activities. For additional information about Nathan's please visit our website at \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705149-1&h=1035113082&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nathansfamous.com%2F&a=www.nathansfamous.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.nathansfamous.com\u003C/a>\u003Cspan>.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705149-1&h=1995272249&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a>\u003Cspan> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003Cspan>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce \u003C/span>GHG\u003Cspan> emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003Cspan>, \u003C/span>Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003Cspan> and Nathan's Famous\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003Cspan>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705149-1&h=2106883203&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>\u003Cspan>, and connect with us on \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705149-1&h=4043232578&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003Cspan>, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705149-1&h=3403743359&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>\u003Cspan>, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705149-1&h=869552681&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>\u003Cspan> and \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705149-1&h=1544515977&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003Cspan>. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Food Bank of the Rockies\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan>Food Bank of the \u003C/span>Rockies\u003Cspan> is the largest hunger-relief organization in the Rocky Mountain region. Since 1978, we've put the power of community to work for our neighbors in need. Through partnerships. Through programs. Through people. Through you. Everything we do is fueled by the support of our community and donors, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">96 cents\u003C/span> of every dollar goes directly to distribution. With support from our community, we distribute enough food daily for over 178,000 meals. For more information: \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3705149-1&h=4051785600&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foodbankrockies.org%2F&a=foodbankrockies.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">foodbankrockies.org\u003C/a>\u003Cspan>. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About JoshOG\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Denver\u003C/span>-based Josh "\u003C/span>JoshOG\u003Cspan>" Beaver originally started streaming on Twitch in June of 2014. His original goal was to get 250 followers on his channel; however, his profile quickly grew well beyond what he had expected. He soon accumulated enough subscribers to focus on his Twitch streaming career full time. Josh plays a wide variety of games during his streams and his high levels of both game play and entertaining chat with his fans have produced a loyal group of followers that endearingly call themselves the "ducks." Josh is a loyal brand fan of Nathan's Famous hot dogs and has participated in Nathan's Duos streaming events since the platform's inception in 2019.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About WillerZ\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>WillerZ\u003Cspan> is a long-time professional Twitch streamer based in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Las Vegas, Nevada\u003C/span> who is best known for playing the game "Escape From \u003C/span>Tarkov\u003Cspan>." His fans appreciate his high-level \u003C/span>gameplay\u003Cspan>, entertaining personality, and his ability to deliver enjoyable experiences to viewers whenever he goes live on Twitch. Will is a fierce competitor, but fans mostly appreciate his cool and calm demeanor in the face of stressful game situations.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1943237/FBRStacked.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1943237/FBRStacked.jpg\" title=\"Food Bank of the Rockies\" alt=\"Food Bank of the Rockies\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1943238/JoshOG.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1943238/JoshOG.jpg\" title=\"JoshOG\" alt=\"JoshOG\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1943236/WZ.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1943236/WZ.jpg\" title=\"WillerZ\" alt=\"WillerZ\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1451787/Nathans_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1451787/Nathans_Logo.jpg\" title=\"(PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"(PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH31771&Transmission_Id=202211091708PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH31771&DateId=20221109\" style=\"border:0px; 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Whether newly founded in the midst of the pandemic or around for generations, Farmer John invited charities and organizations in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> to apply for one of the grants so that the brand could help support organizations on their mission of improving the lives of local citizens. After receiving over 120 applications from charities and organizations in the Golden State, 10 organizations were carefully selected to receive grants ranging from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$3,000\u003C/span> to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$25,000\u003C/span>, providing a total of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$100,000\u003C/span> in financial support.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Farmer John launched the California Kindness Project in the summer of 2022 as an extension of year three of its California Commitment Tour – an initiative to feed, celebrate and serve residents across the state. During the tour, Farmer John made 3-4 stops per week with its food truck to deliver free grab-and-go lunches to Californians and essential businesses and donating much-needed protein to local food banks.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We were so touched by all of the applications we received, and we feel honored to be able to support and shine a light on such deserving organizations making an impact locally," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Lauren Connelly\u003C/span>, brand manager for Farmer John at Smithfield Foods. "Farmer John is dedicated to finding even more ways to invest in the great people of the Golden State, and the California Kindness Project gives us the opportunity to continue to show our appreciation for those who are demonstrating kindness in their communities."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Cb>\u003Cu>2022 California Kindness Project Grant Recipients\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">A Future Superhero and Friends | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Long Beach\u003C/span>, California \u003Cbr/>Alliance for Community Transformations Ethos Youth Center | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Mariposa\u003C/span>, California \u003Cbr/>America SCORES Bay Area | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">San Francisco\u003C/span>, California \u003Cbr/>Cancer Support Community South Bay | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Torrance\u003C/span>, California \u003Cbr/>Capital Storytelling | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sacramento\u003C/span>, California \u003Cbr/>Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sacramento\u003C/span>, California \u003Cbr/>Foodbank of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Santa Barbara County\u003C/span> | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Santa Barbara\u003C/span>, California \u003Cbr/>Momentum WORK, Inc. | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Carpinteria\u003C/span>, California \u003Cbr/>San Mateo County Health Foundation | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">San Mateo\u003C/span>, California \u003Cbr/>St. Francis Center | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles\u003C/span>, California \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information, please visit \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3695630-1&h=3678108073&u=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fwww.cakindnessproject.com__%3B!!MQSK0qoE9zZdDCVH3w!02ndQ1wyIjZP0Dt8bWtSlhA_ePl9FB2fFRntRYwpAlXymZQrzJKhoDo_uwYQfizGjkrhJW5_PJOY-EAn7lbWL-lx965Cs0MjXQ%24&a=CAKindnessProject.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">CAKindnessProject.com\u003C/a>\u003C/b>, follow Farmer John on Facebook (\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3695630-1&h=3754400196&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ffarmerjohn%2F&a=%40FarmerJohn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@FarmerJohn\u003C/a>), Instagram \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3695630-1&h=2837286594&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffarmerjohnla%2F&a=(%40FarmerJohnLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">(@FarmerJohnLA\u003C/a>), or Twitter \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3695630-1&h=3102920035&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FFarmerJohnLA&a=(%40FarmerJohnLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">(@FarmerJohnLA\u003C/a>), and visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3695630-1&h=3536344443&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmerjohn.com%2F&a=www.farmerjohn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmerjohn.com\u003C/a>. Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Farmer John\u003C/u>\u003C/b> \u003Cbr/>Serving Californians since 1931, Farmer John has pioneered a revolution in the supply of local flavorful meats. The journey began with Irish-American brothers Francis and Bernard Clougherty curing and selling pork bellies and smoked hams to local grocery stores and continues today with staples like breakfast sausage and hot dogs. This longstanding Southern California brand remains committed to crafting the highest quality meats full of freshness and flavor. 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Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/u>\u003C/b> \u003Cbr/>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3695630-1&h=1248862463&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3665969-1%26h%3D1279752360%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%252F%26a%3DSmithfield%2BFoods%252C%2BInc.&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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Kristy Meyer, National FFA Organization, (317) 802 4205, KMeyer@FFA.org",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":4337,"display_timezone":174},"2022-10-27T20:41:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":4339},[4340],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":4342},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Ci>The High-Quality Protein Provider Recognized Recipients of its Farmland FFA Heartland Grant Program at the 95\u003Csup>th\u003C/sup> National FFA Convention & Expo in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Indianapolis\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 27, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, \u003Ca class=\"\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3691676-1&h=1571140725&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmlandfoods.com%2F&a=Farmland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Farmland\u003C/a>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> proudly announced the recipients of its Farmland FFA Heartland Grant Program at the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Indianapolis, Indiana\u003C/span>. After receiving applications, 20 FFA students across \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nebraska\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kansas\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa\u003C/span>, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Missouri\u003C/span> were carefully selected to receive grants valued at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1,000\u003C/span> each to fund agricultural and community projects. The donation is providing a total of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$20,000\u003C/span> in financial support to empower students' goals and inspire growth in the agriculture industry. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Farmland FFA Heartland Grant Program was launched this summer as an extension of the high-quality protein brand's second-annual Honoring the Heartland Tour. To demonstrate its continued commitment to partners in the industry, Farmland embarked on year two of its food truck tour to show appreciation to hardworking farming communities with grab-and-go meals, invest in the next generation of agricultural leaders, and support neighborhoods rooted in the Midwest through protein-rich food donations.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>During the truck tour, Farmland served over 7,500 community meals to Heartland residents, donated \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$150,000\u003C/span> to FFA at the national and state-level, and provided more than 245,000 servings of protein to benefit Heartland neighborhoods. Farmland also teamed up with the National Pork Board and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Luke Bryan's\u003C/span> Farm Tour to supply truckloads of protein to local food banks in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nebraska\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Indiana\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ohio\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Michigan\u003C/span>, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Minnesota\u003C/span>, bringing the product donation total for this year's tour to an estimated one million servings of protein. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“Over the past months, Farmland witnessed firsthand the extraordinary efforts of invaluable individuals and organizations working in farming and agriculture across the heartland, from local retailers to regional food banks and state fairs,” said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jessica Scarlett\u003C/span>, senior associate brand manager for Farmland. “We’re proud to further our commitment to the next generation of agriculture enthusiasts by providing \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1,000\u003C/span> grants to 20 students rooted in the Midwest. We’re inspired by the hard work and heart exemplified from this year’s grant recipients and excited to see what comes next.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“We’re constantly proud of the dedication of our talented FFA members and the enthusiasm they bring each and every day,” said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Molly Ball\u003C/span>, president for the National FFA Foundation and chief marketing officer for the National FFA Organization. “This generous donation will equip our students with much-needed resources so that they can stay focused on achieving their ambitions and making a valuable impact within the industry. We extend our sincerest gratitude to the team at Farmland for helping make this possible.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information, follow Farmland on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @FarmlandFoods and visit \u003Ca class=\"\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3691676-1&h=771002062&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmlandfoods.com%2F&a=www.farmlandfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmlandfoods.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Farmland\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Founded in 1959, Farmland is the maker of high-quality, flavorful meats. Rooted in rich traditions of America's heartland, Farmland is committed to a strong work ethic, community, substance over flash, and wholesome, quality food that people feel good about serving. Farmland's robust portfolio of products includes varieties of bacon, sausage, ham and lunch meat. 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Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Ca class=\"\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3691676-1&h=776886706&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at \u003Ca class=\"\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3691676-1&h=1430754261&u=http%3A%2F%2Fffa.org%2F&a=FFA.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">FFA.org\u003C/a> and on Facebook and Twitter.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About National FFA Foundation\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future of agricultural education. 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That's...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":4385},"HUNTER: for Smithfield, Megan Rhein, (646) 459-4952, mrhein@hunterpr.com; Megan Rasmussen for DIXIE, Charleston, SC, (952) 200-9330, megan@meganrasmussen.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":4387,"display_timezone":174},"2022-10-21T14:51:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":4389},[4390],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":4392},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Ci>Race Fans and Bacon Lovers Alike Are Invited to Enjoy Better, Bolder Bloody Marys at the Dixie Vodka Fan Zone \u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 21, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Everything is better with bacon! That's why this weekend, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3685384-1&h=3689015385&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfield.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=Smithfield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003C/a> is teaming up with \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3685384-1&h=2977471455&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdixievodka.com%2F&a=Dixie+Vodka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Dixie Vodka\u003C/a> to give fans heading to Homestead-Miami Speedway the \u003Cb>Best Bacon Bloody Mary Party\u003C/b>! Ticketholders of all ages attending race weekend are invited to stop by the Dixie Vodka fan zone, located near the Gate 3 entrance, on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, Oct. 22\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Sunday, Oct. 23\u003C/span> to enjoy the festivities, including fun games and photo opportunities. Guests 21 and older can order the uniquely crafted Bloody Mary featuring Dixie Black Pepper Vodka. And to make their beverage even better and bolder, fans will have the opportunity to add \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> new premium \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3685384-1&h=2961696646&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfield.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2Fproducts%2Fbacon%2Fbacon-lover-s-double-thick-double-smoked-bacon%2F&a=Bacon+Lover%27s+Double+Thick+Double+Smoked+Bacon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Bacon Lover's Double Thick Double Smoked Bacon\u003C/a> to their Bloody Mary – in addition to all of the other traditional fixins' – at the Smithfield Bacon & Garnish Bar. \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1927005/Smithfield_Premium_Double_Smoke_Bacon.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1927005/Smithfield_Premium_Double_Smoke_Bacon.jpg\" title=\"Bacon Lover’s Double Thick Double Smoked Bacon\" alt=\"Bacon Lover’s Double Thick Double Smoked Bacon\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>From \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">9:30 a.m.\u003C/span> – \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">1:00 p.m. on Saturday\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">9:30 a.m.\u003C/span> – \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">2:30 p.m. on Sunday\u003C/span>, guests 21 and older can purchase a delicious Bloody Mary from the full-sized bar at the Dixie Vodka fan zone. And on Sunday, not only will free Bloody Mary samples be available while supplies last, but race car drivers \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Aric Almirola\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Cole Custer\u003C/span> will be making an appearance at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">11:45 a.m.\u003C/span> for a meet and greet and Q&A.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Plus, to add \u003Ci>sizzle\u003C/i> to the racetrack, the Smithfield No. 10 Ford Mustang, driven by \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Aric Almirola\u003C/span>, will be wrapped in a sleek, new design echoing \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> Premium Bacon theme and brand colors of black, gold and white.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"From the countless laps that the Smithfield No. 10 Ford Mustang has gone around the track, to the thousands of pounds of bacon we've proudly served to race fans, at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>, it's always an honor to be part of race day," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michael Merritt\u003C/span>, senior director of brand marketing at Smithfield Foods. "We couldn't be more excited to partner with Dixie Vodka and bring race fans the Best Bacon Bloody Mary party this weekend."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"As the title sponsor of the Dixie Vodka 400, it was only fitting that we teamed up with a fellow sponsor, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>, and combine our delicious flavors to make our drinks better and bolder with our award winning Black Pepper Vodka and their bacon garnish," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Matti Christian Anttila\u003C/span>, founder of Grain & Barrel Spirits, which owns Dixie Vodka. "We're looking forward to raising a glass of the Best Bacon Bloody Mary at this year's race!"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> new premium \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3685384-1&h=2961696646&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfield.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2Fproducts%2Fbacon%2Fbacon-lover-s-double-thick-double-smoked-bacon%2F&a=Bacon+Lover%27s+Double+Thick+Double+Smoked+Bacon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Bacon Lover's Double Thick Double Smoked Bacon\u003C/a> is cured to perfection and naturally slow smoked with applewood and hickory chips. It's sliced thicker, making it a bacon lover's dream and the perfect addition to your Bloody Mary. For more recipe inspiration using \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> Bacon Lover's Double Thick Double Smoked Bacon click \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3685384-1&h=4175819058&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfield.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2Fproducts%2Fbacon%2Fbacon-lover-s-double-thick-double-smoked-bacon%2F&a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here\u003C/a> and make sure to follow the brand on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3685384-1&h=2718506130&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldBrand&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3685384-1&h=2360136272&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FSmithfieldbrand&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3685384-1&h=1549184421&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldbrand%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3685384-1&h=1346530090&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fsmithfieldbrand%2F_created%2F&a=Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pinterest\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Voted the Best Flavored Vodka in the world in 2018 and 2019, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3685384-1&h=394848547&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdixievodka.com%2Fflavors%2Fblack-pepper%2F&a=Dixie+Black+Pepper+Vodka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Dixie Black Pepper Vodka\u003C/a>\u003C/u> is the must-have staple for any Bloody Mary and is flavored with \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Madagascar\u003C/span> peppercorn, a cooked and dried fruit from a flowering vine of the Piperaceae family. The peppers come from a local \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">South Carolina\u003C/span> farm to really bring home the flavors of the South. Dixie Vodka is also the official vodka of NASCAR. Check out #41 \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Cole Custer's\u003C/span> Dixie Vodka scheme for the Dixie Vodka 400. Raise a glass to goin' fast with a Speedway, the official cocktail of racing and other Dixie recipes at \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3685384-1&h=3337205872&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dixievodka.com%2F&a=www.dixievodka.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.dixievodka.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> encourages drinking responsibly.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> isn't only a leading provider of high-quality pork products. 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These are the traits the South has long been famous for and we continue that tradition with every batch. Featuring five signature flavors – including its flagship Southern Original, Pepper, Citrus, Peach and Honey – Dixie Vodka partners with local farmers across the South to infuse regionally cherished ingredients into its award-winning products, each of which is six-times distilled from American corn. In addition, Dixie Vodka has a line of ready-to-drink canned cocktails in four flavors - including Tony's Tea made in partnership with NASCAR Hall of Famer \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Tony Stewart\u003C/span>, Southern Mule, Greyhound and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Georgia Peach\u003C/span>. 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The Future Leader...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":4433},"Ray Atkinson, RAtkinson@smithfield.com, 757-707-4266",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":4435,"display_timezone":174},"2022-10-14T12:41:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":4437},[4438],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":4440},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 14, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Steve Evans\u003C/span>, vice president of community development for \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3677305-1&h=894581217&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods\u003C/a>, was recognized with the Future Leader Award at the World Sustainability Congress in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Munich, Germany\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Future Leader Award, a category in the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3677305-1&h=3612618198&u=https%3A%2F%2Fworldsustainabilityleaders.com%2Fevents%2Fawards%2F&a=2022+World+Sustainability+Awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2022 World Sustainability Awards\u003C/a>, recognizes "an individual to watch for the future – a high performer passionate about environment and social justice who is set to have a lasting impact on sustainability, whether as a future CSO or leader elsewhere in the business."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In accepting the award, Evans said, "It's an extreme honor to be recognized as an emerging leader in the work of sustainability, particularly as it relates to agriculture and food delivery. I am equally honored to represent Smithfield Foods in a way that's meaningful and impactful."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Individuals selected for this award are those who have "made a significant contribution to sustainability in the company; gone above and beyond the expected to deliver ESG improvements; displayed creativity, inclusivity, and innovation in how they work; and have stood out from the crowd and shown initiative."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield Foods was also recognized as a \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3677305-1&h=1918742801&u=https%3A%2F%2Fworldsustainabilityleaders.com%2Fevents%2Fawards%2Fshortlist%2F&a=finalist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">finalist\u003C/a> in the 2022 World Sustainability Awards for its work in developing renewable energy and embedding diversity and inclusion into its business model.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Business Transformation Award \u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield Renewables was named as a finalist in this category for dramatically transforming its business models to deliver sustainable growth. The award recognizes companies that have "transitioned to a sustainable business model without compromising growth; developed a new strategy and targets that prioritize sustainable growth; managed and communicated change to relevant stakeholders; and met or exceeded pre-determined goals for the transformation."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Diversity & Inclusion Award \u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>As a finalist in this category, Smithfield Foods was recognized for its programs in diversity and inclusion, and its initiatives to promote access for Black and other minority farmers. The award recognizes companies that have "developed a robust and ambitious D&I program and strategy, with targets in place that proactively address representation; made significant progress to percentage of workforce from diverse backgrounds and percentage of senior leadership from diverse backgrounds; and created a governance structure that enables D&I and will lead to greater equity in the future."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>More information about Smithfield's sustainability strategy may be found in the company's 2021 Sustainability Impact Report at \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3677305-1&h=366687089&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3660409-1%26h%3D2882209420%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fsmithfieldfoods.com%252Fsustainability-reports%26a%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fsmithfieldfoods.com%252Fsustainability-reports&a=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability-reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://smithfieldfoods.com/sustainability-reports\u003C/a>\u003C/b>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About the World Sustainability Awards \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>The World Sustainability Awards is a stand-out celebration of the individuals, teams and organizations driving positive change in corporate and social sustainability. \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3677305-1&h=3420894896&u=https%3A%2F%2Fworldsustainabilityleaders.com%2Fevents%2Fawards%2Fjudges%2F&a=Judges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Judges\u003C/a> for this year's awards represent a group of industry experts and trailblazers in their field. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3677305-1&h=2737003079&u=https%3A%2F%2Fworldsustainabilityleaders.com%2Fevents%2Fawards%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fworldsustainabilityleaders.com%2Fevents%2Fawards%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://worldsustainabilityleaders.com/events/awards/\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3677305-1&h=3416930028&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a>\u003C/b> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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Earlier today, the tour stopped in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Des Moines\u003C/span> to recognize two important \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa\u003C/span> organizations.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1914135/Smithfield_Farmland_Donates.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1914135/Smithfield_Farmland_Donates.jpg\" title=\"As a part of Farmland’s Honoring the Heartland Tour, representatives gather to strengthen neighborhoods rooted in the Midwest through donations to support state-wide agricultural programs and hunger relief. (Left to right: Annette Hacker for Food Bank of Iowa, George Martin for Iowa FFA, Sam Martin for Iowa FFA, Mike Naig for Iowa Department of Agriculture, Trish Cook for Iowa Pork Producers, Jessica Scarlett for Farmland)\" alt=\"As a part of Farmland’s Honoring the Heartland Tour, representatives gather to strengthen neighborhoods rooted in the Midwest through donations to support state-wide agricultural programs and hunger relief. (Left to right: Annette Hacker for Food Bank of Iowa, George Martin for Iowa FFA, Sam Martin for Iowa FFA, Mike Naig for Iowa Department of Agriculture, Trish Cook for Iowa Pork Producers, Jessica Scarlett for Farmland)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>Farmland teamed up with the National Pork Board, Iowa Pork Producers Association, and country music superstar \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Luke Bryan's\u003C/span> Farm Tour to help fight food insecurity across the Heartland in September, contributing over 30,000 pounds of protein to the Food Bank of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa\u003C/span>. With six Farm Tour stops including a stop in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Boone, Iowa\u003C/span>, Farmland and the National Pork Board will donate truckloads of protein to local food banks in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nebraska\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Indiana\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ohio\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Michigan\u003C/span>, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Minnesota\u003C/span>, for an estimated one million servings of protein.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Food Bank of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa\u003C/span> continues to serve a record number of children, families, seniors, and veterans, providing food assistance to more than 136,000 individuals and 50,000 households in July – the highest number in the food bank's 40-year history. With soaring inflation and food costs, fewer retail donations and rising need, sourcing enough lean protein is an urgent and pressing need for food banks. Protein-rich foods are crucial in the fight against hunger and one of the most valuable resources food banks distribute to pantries and meal sites.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To further say thanks to those making an impact locally, Farmland's food truck provided meals to Food Bank employees and volunteers at the event.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We're grateful to the teams at Farmland, National Pork Board, Iowa Pork Producers Association, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Luke Bryan's\u003C/span> Farm Tour for their generous contribution," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michele Book\u003C/span>, Food Bank of Iowa CEO. "Three hundred thousand Iowans face food insecurity and one-third of them are children. This donation will make a meaningful difference as we work to put food on the table for Iowans in need. Our greatest and constant need is meat. This protein-rich donation could not have come at a better time." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"During the past three years, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa's\u003C/span> pig farmers – both as individuals and collectively through the Iowa Pork Producers Association – have donated a million pork servings to the people of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa\u003C/span>," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Trish Cook\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa\u003C/span> pig farmer and president-elect for the Iowa Pork Producers Association. "We're excited that with the support of Farmland and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Luke Bryan's\u003C/span> Farm Tour, another 130,000 pork servings will be distributed through the Food Bank of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa\u003C/span> to those who are food insecure. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa's\u003C/span> pig farmers focus on producing safe and nutritious protein, and making sure our fellow Iowans have access to that protein is just one way that we show our care for our local communities."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the state of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa\u003C/span>, 5,418 pig farmers pride themselves in nourishing families and communities by raising nutritious food, providing 147,105 jobs, and contributing \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$40.8 billion\u003C/span> in economic value to the state.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"The aftermath of inflation is profoundly present in households across the Midwest as many families struggle to balance rising food costs with the other demands of life," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, senior community affairs manager for Smithfield Foods. "Farmland is honored to provide the food bank with much-needed protein during this difficult time and support their tireless efforts to combat food insecurity in America's heartland."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Farmland is simultaneously working to strengthen the agricultural industry with its continued partnership with FFA. During the presentation at Food Bank of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa\u003C/span>, Farmland also made a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$9,000\u003C/span> donation to the Iowa FFA Association to support its mission to develop its more than 18,600 students' potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success, as well as to fund community service projects. With 1 in 5 Iowans directly employed in agriculture, institutions like this are vital in creating the next generation of leaders and ensuring a positive future for the category. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Through this generous gift, students will be able to take the next step in their leadership and career journey through many Iowa FFA conferences and events," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Joshua Remington\u003C/span>, executive director for the Iowa FFA Foundation. "Finding talented individuals to serve in our workforce is one of the most difficult challenges for many industries – especially agriculture. Through this donation, the Iowa FFA can continue to develop the next generation of young leaders to fill this critical need. We are proud to partner with Farmland to help make this possible."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Farmland is honored to support the Iowa FFA Association in its well-rounded approach to help students and alumni develop their personal and professional potential through agriculture education," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jessica Scarlett\u003C/span>, senior associate brand manager for Farmland at Smithfield Foods. "We're humbled to know that our contribution here in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa\u003C/span> will extend into many arms of the community through the meaningful work of FFA's great minds." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information and to see where the Farmland Honoring the Heartland Tour goes next, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @FarmlandFoods and visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3667547-1&h=2321835803&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmlandfoods.com%2F&a=www.farmlandfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmlandfoods.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wcag-arialevel-3\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 1.17em; margin-block-start: 1em; margin-block-end: 1em; margin-inline-start: 0px; margin-inline-end: 0px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Farmland\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>Founded in 1959, Farmland is the maker of high-quality, flavorful meats. Rooted in rich traditions of America's heartland, Farmland is committed to a strong work ethic, community, substance over flash, and wholesome, quality food that people feel good about serving. Farmland's robust portfolio of products includes varieties of bacon, sausage, ham and lunch meat. For more information about our products and recipe inspiration, please visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3667547-1&h=164303234&u=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__http%3A%2Fwww.farmlandfoods.com%2F__%3B!!M_VjBzFLF8g!dOATQ-a8T2X0GPgOTjhXLly82jWdWZu69K-ojhnzoT3BmqAMYaYx5_1nRrU0G_SbEw%24&a=www.FarmlandFoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.FarmlandFoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u> or follow us on Facebook \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3667547-1&h=4269239538&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFarmlandFoods&a=(%40FarmlandFoods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">(@FarmlandFoods\u003C/a>), Instagram \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3667547-1&h=3845592933&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffarmlandfoods%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=(%40farmlandfoods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">(@farmlandfoods\u003C/a>) or Twitter \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3667547-1&h=2279957309&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ffarmlandfoods&a=(%40FarmlandFoods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">(@FarmlandFoods\u003C/a>). Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wcag-arialevel-3\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 1.17em; margin-block-start: 1em; margin-block-end: 1em; margin-inline-start: 0px; margin-inline-end: 0px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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His worldwide global streams are over 18.9 billion and he has sold nearly 13 million albums. His headline concert tours have played sold-out shows for 12 million fans inclusive of 36 stadium concerts, Farm Tours, Spring Break shows, and seven sold-out 'Crash My Playa' destination concert events. The \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Georgia\u003C/span> native is currently headlining his "Raised Up Right Tour." Bryan has won over 50 major music awards including five wins as Entertainer of the Year. His third and most recent Entertainer win was awarded by the Academy of Country Music in 2021. Additional awards include six recognitions as a CMT Artist of the Year, NSAI Artist/Songwriter of the Year, the first-ever recipient of the ACM Album of the Decade Award for Crash My Party, seven CMT Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, and four American Music Awards—as well as being named Billboard's Top Country Artist of the 2010s, the Most Heard Artist of the Decade by Country Aircheck, and the Artist Humanitarian Recipient by the Country Radio Broadcasters last year. On Nov.9, Luke and NFL superstar \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Peyton Manning\u003C/span> will host "The 56\u003Csup>th\u003C/sup> Annual CMA Awards" live from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nashville's\u003C/span> Bridgestone Arena \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">8:00-11:00 PM/EST\u003C/span> on ABC. In 2023, Luke, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Katy Perry\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Lionel Richie\u003C/span> are back for their sixth season as celebrity judges on ABC's American Idol. \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3667547-1&h=4250612438&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lukebryan.com%2F&a=LukeBryan.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LukeBryan.com\u003C/a>,\u003C/u> \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3667547-1&h=3627193716&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Flukebryan&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3667547-1&h=1449930413&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Flukebryan&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>,\u003C/u> \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3667547-1&h=1390192789&u=http%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Flukebryan&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>,\u003C/u> \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3667547-1&h=3542163190&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fresults%3Fsearch_query%3Dluke%2Bbryan&a=YouTube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouTube\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3667547-1&h=2384971041&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40lukebryan&a=Tik+Tok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Tik Tok\u003C/span>\u003C/a>.\u003C/u> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wcag-arialevel-3\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 1.17em; margin-block-start: 1em; margin-block-end: 1em; margin-inline-start: 0px; margin-inline-end: 0px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About the National Pork Board\u003C/u>\u003C/b> \u003C/div>\u003Cp>The National Pork Board has responsibility for Pork Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in consumer education and marketing, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, science and technology, swine health, pork safety, and environmental management and sustainability. For the past half century, the U.S. pork industry has delivered on its commitment to sustainable production and has made significant strides in reducing the environmental impact of pig farming. Through a legislative national Pork Checkoff, pork producers invest \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$0.40\u003C/span> for each \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$100\u003C/span> value of hogs sold. Importers of pork products contribute a like amount, based on a formula. For information on Checkoff-funded programs, pork producers can call the Pork Checkoff Service Center at (800) 456-7675 or visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3667547-1&h=1340350669&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pork.org%2F&a=www.pork.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.pork.org\u003C/a>.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wcag-arialevel-3\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 1.17em; margin-block-start: 1em; margin-block-end: 1em; margin-inline-start: 0px; margin-inline-end: 0px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About the Iowa Pork Producers Association\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>The mission of the Iowa Pork Producers Association is promoting, educating, and providing a leading voice for a sustainable, socially responsible, and globally competitive pork industry. Visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3667547-1&h=3417175711&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iowapork.org%2F&a=www.IowaPork.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.IowaPork.org\u003C/a> for more information.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wcag-arialevel-3\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 1.17em; margin-block-start: 1em; margin-block-end: 1em; margin-inline-start: 0px; margin-inline-end: 0px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Iowa FFA Association\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>The Iowa FFA Association is a youth organization of more than 16,440 student members as part of nearly 250 local FFA chapters across \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa\u003C/span>. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The Iowa FFA Association was organized by delegates from 23 schools at Iowa State College on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">May 17, 1929\u003C/span> and is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The Iowa Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to local agricultural education programs. 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Funds raised by the foundation provide critical skills such as leadership, communication, and career preparedness to today's agricultural youth. In 2020, more than 700 corporate partners and more than 2,200 individual donors joined together to ensure tomorrow's agricultural leaders are prepared to meet today's demands of the agricultural industry. One very generous donor continues to challenge donor to invest in future leaders by matching \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$0.50\u003C/span> for each \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1.00\u003C/span> donated to the Iowa FFA Foundation. 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Relief","smithfield_foods_sending_150_000_servings_of_food_",[],"2023-10-17T14:57:41.4824257Z",{"headline":4531,"url_slug":4532,"sub_headline":4534,"sub_headline_1":4535,"summary":4536,"contact":4538,"release_date":4540,"category":4542,"html":4545,"content":4547,"images":4551,"pdf":4553},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":4526},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":4533},"2022-10-03-Smithfield-Foods-Sending-150,000-Servings-of-Food-to-Florida-to-Support-Hurricane-Ian-Relief",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":4537},"Company providing lunch meat, bacon and ham to serve free hot meals to hurricane victims, volunteers and first responders in partnership with Mercy Chefs SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":4539},"Ray Atkinson, RAtkinson@smithfield.com, (757) 576-1383",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":4541,"display_timezone":174},"2022-10-03T17:41:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":4543},[4544],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":4546},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ci>Company providing lunch meat, bacon and ham to serve free hot meals to hurricane victims, volunteers and first responders in partnership with Mercy Chefs\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 3, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods is sending more than 37,000 pounds of food – the equivalent of 150,000 servings – to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Fort Myers, Florida\u003C/span>, through its \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3665969-1&h=340227558&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FPhilanthropy&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Hungry Homes®\u003C/a> program in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The protein will be delivered to \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3665969-1&h=3898578660&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmercychefs.com%2Fhurricane-ida-response%2F&a=Mercy+Chefs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mercy Chefs\u003C/a>, a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Portsmouth, Virginia\u003C/span>-based nonprofit that deploys to disaster zones across America, to serve free, chef-prepared, restaurant-quality hot meals to victims, volunteers and first responders in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Fort Myers\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Our hearts go out to everyone in the path of this catastrophic hurricane," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, senior community affairs manager for Smithfield Foods. "We hope this food assistance brings some relief to the people of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Fort Myers\u003C/span> as they start down the difficult road to recovery."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chef \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Gary LeBlanc\u003C/span>, founder and chief executive officer of Mercy Chefs, said, "Our continued partnership with Smithfield Foods is critical to feeding those who have lost everything. We're honored to have the opportunity to serve those facing extreme devastation in Hurricane Ian's wake."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Helping Communities is a featured pillar of Smithfield's industry leading \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3665969-1&h=1485108467&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability program\u003C/a>\u003C/b>. Since 2008, the company has donated hundreds of millions of protein servings across the U.S. through its signature hunger-relief initiative \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3665969-1&h=340227558&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FPhilanthropy&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/a>\u003C/b> and recently pledged to donate an additional 200 million servings by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>More information on Smithfield's ongoing work to strengthen and feed our communities is available \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3665969-1&h=2625228875&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3282021-1%26h%3D3432309649%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%252FPhilanthropy%26a%3Dhere&a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here\u003C/a>\u003C/b>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3665969-1&h=1279752360&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a>\u003C/b> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3665969-1&h=1195275282&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/b>, and connect with us on \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3665969-1&h=3394559443&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/b>, \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3665969-1&h=4031449326&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>\u003C/b>, \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3665969-1&h=4181091372&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>\u003C/b> and \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3665969-1&h=1722120472&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003C/b>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1768\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH91270&Transmission_Id=202210031341PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH91270&DateId=20221003\" style=\"border:0px; 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"The commitments we are sharing with the White House today are not brand-new goals for us; we have been focused on fighting food insecurity and hunger, supporting our communities and driving innovation in sustainability for decades. We look forward to working side by side with the many public and private sector stakeholders participating in this conference to continue to drive transformative change to end hunger."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> submitted the following commitments for inclusion in the conference:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\u003Cli> \u003Cb>Pillar 1: Improve Food Access and Affordability \u003C/b>\u003C/li>\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\u003Cli>Committed to donating 200 million servings of protein valued at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$200 million\u003C/span> by 2025.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Donated more than 107 million servings of protein valued at more than \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$101 million\u003C/span> during the pandemic when food banks needed it most.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Continuously drive operational efficiencies across our integrated value chain to produce more with less, ensuring a consistent supply of widely accessible and affordable, high-quality, nutrient-dense protein.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Pillar 2: Integrate Nutrition and Health\u003C/b> \u003C/li>\u003Cul type=\"circle\">\u003Cli>Developing innovative solutions to increase the functionality and viability of our byproducts for the advanced development of pharmaceuticals and medical devices through our Smithfield BioScience platform.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Offering enhanced benefits, educational programs and screenings for all full-time \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> employees through our "Let's Get Healthy Together!" program.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Pillar 3: Empower All Consumers to Make and Have Access to Healthy Choices\u003C/b> \u003C/li>\u003Cul type=\"circle\">\u003Cli>First in the industry to publish an online ingredient glossary, providing clear information about ingredients added to enrich flavor, expand variety and enhance food safety.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Increasing transparency through cleaner labeling across 100% of our product line by 2025.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Reducing sugars and sodium by 10% across our entire product line by 2025.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Simplifying and transforming ingredients in our all-natural and naturally cured products.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Reducing allergens such as wheat and sesame derivatives.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Ensuring a variety of products to meet consumer dietary requirements.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>More information about \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> commitments may be found in the company's 2021 Sustainability Impact Report at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3660409-1&h=2882209420&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability-reports&a=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability-reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://smithfieldfoods.com/sustainability-reports\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va., since 1936, \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3660409-1&h=1626723163&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a>\u003C/b> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3660409-1&h=1804394465&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/b>, and connect with us on \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3660409-1&h=3873863200&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/b>, \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3660409-1&h=3707347741&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>\u003C/b>, \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3660409-1&h=3582250975&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>\u003C/b> and \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3660409-1&h=334786603&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003C/b>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2365\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1609925/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1609925/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH85497&Transmission_Id=202209271000PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH85497&DateId=20220927\" style=\"border:0px; 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Earlier today, the tour stopped in Omaha to recognize two admirable \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nebraska\u003C/span> organizations.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>During a presentation at Food Bank for the Heartland, Farmland made a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$9,000\u003C/span> donation to the Nebraska FFA Association to support its mission and fund community service projects. With so many Nebraskans directly employed in agriculture, institutions like this are vital in creating the next generation of leaders and ensuring a positive future for the category.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Young people are one of our greatest assets when it comes to the future of agriculture and localized farming in America's heartland," said Jessica Scarlett, senior associate brand manager for Farmland at Smithfield Foods. "Farmland is pleased to share this donation with the Nebraska FFA Association to support students in their endeavors as they strive to make a positive impact within their communities."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are so grateful for the support of Farmland. Their donation to the Nebraska FFA Foundation will help students learn to be successful leaders and community members," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Stacey Agnew\u003C/span>, executive director for the Nebraska FFA Foundation. "With one in four jobs in Nebraska related to agriculture, this helps set our students up with the knowledge, skills, and interest needed to have a successful career in agriculture, food, and natural resources. Partners like Farmland are essential as we invest in over 12,000 FFA members and their advisors, to grow leaders, build communities and create career connections."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In addition, Farmland is simultaneously working to keep Midwest neighborhoods strong by alleviating hunger. In its efforts, the brand teamed up with the National Pork Board, Nebraska Pork Producers Association, and country superstar \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Luke Bryan's\u003C/span> Farm Tour to help fight food insecurity with a contribution of nearly 30,000 pounds of protein to Food Bank for the Heartland. With six Farm Tour stops across the Midwest this September (including a stop in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Murdock, Nebraska\u003C/span>), Farmland and the National Pork Board will be donating truckloads of protein to local food banks in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nebraska\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Indiana\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ohio\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Michigan\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa\u003C/span>, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Minnesota\u003C/span>, totaling an estimated one million servings of protein.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Food Bank for the Heartland reported that the organization has never experienced such a sustained hunger crisis in its 40-year history due to the implications of inflation. The effects have caused significant cost spikes across all aspects of operation, including sourcing, purchasing, storing, and distributing food. Concurrently, Food Bank for the Heartland has seen significant increases in the number of households served across their service area - eclipsing those seen during the height of the pandemic. And with food prices rising, especially for meat, fish and poultry, the crisis has forced Heartland families to make impossible decisions between paying for groceries and other necessities like rent and medication.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To further say thanks to those making an impact locally during these challenging past years and beyond, Farmland's food truck provided meals to Food Bank employees and volunteers at the event.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are tremendously grateful to the teams at Farmland, National Pork Board, Nebraska Pork Producers Association, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Luke Bryan's\u003C/span> Farm Tour for their continued support of our mission at the Food Bank," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Brian Barks\u003C/span>, President and CEO at Food Bank for the Heartland. "This donation could not come at a better time, as protein-rich foods play an important role in our fight against hunger and inflation has made protein less accessible to families and individuals. This generous donation will help us provide critical nutrition to more neighbors in need, allowing them to focus, work, live, and thrive. We are also thankful for Farmland for bringing their food truck to our facility to feed our hard-working staff."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"The current economic climate has left many families in survival mode as high inflation is forcing many to grapple with rising food costs," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, senior community affairs manager for Smithfield Foods. "We're grateful to be able to provide high-quality protein - one of the most valuable resources food banks distribute - to Food Bank for the Heartland, so we can assist in their mission to fight food insecurity across the Midwest during this very challenging time."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Caring for our communities is at the heart of what pig farmers do every day, which is why we are excited to give back at this scale with the support of Farmland and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Luke Bryan\u003C/span>," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Russ Vering\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nebraska\u003C/span> pig farmer and representative for Nebraska Pork Producers Association. "The state's 1,230 pig farmers take pride in helping nourish families and communities by raising nutritious food, providing 17,866 jobs and contributing \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1.66 billion\u003C/span> in economic value to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nebraska\u003C/span>."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information and to see where the Farmland Honoring the Heartland Tour goes next, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @FarmlandFoods and visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3659533-1&h=2495857391&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmlandfoods.com%2F&a=www.farmlandfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmlandfoods.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Farmland\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Founded in 1959, Farmland is the maker of high-quality, flavorful meats. Rooted in rich traditions of America's heartland, Farmland is committed to a strong work ethic, community, substance over flash, and wholesome, quality food that people feel good about serving. 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Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3659533-1&h=1831146123&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3659533-1&h=3343950505&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3659533-1&h=3983233359&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3659533-1&h=1812707591&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3659533-1&h=1314191592&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Nebraska FFA Foundation\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>The Nebraska FFA Foundation invests in agricultural education and FFA for over 10,000 FFA members and their advisors in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nebraska\u003C/span> by growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3659533-1&h=3460257461&u=http%3A%2F%2Fneffafoundation.org%2F&a=neffafoundation.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">neffafoundation.org\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Food Bank for the Heartland\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Founded in 1981 and headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Omaha, Nebraska\u003C/span>, Food Bank for the Heartland—a member of Feeding America—is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a vital focus: to provide nourishment to Heartland neighbors facing food insecurity with respect, integrity, and urgency. Food Bank for the Heartland works with nearly 550 network partners in 93 counties across Nebraska and western Iowa offering multiple hunger-relief and nutrition programs. The Food Bank is currently providing, on average, more than 2.2 million meals each month. For more information, visit FoodBankHeartland.org.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Luke Bryan \u003C/b> \u003Cbr/>Since his debut, Bryan has garnered 29 No. 1 hits and has more RIAA certified digital singles than any other Country artist with 68.5 million. His worldwide global streams are over 18.9 billion and he has sold nearly 13 million albums. His headline concert tours have played sold-out shows for 12 million fans inclusive of 36 stadium concerts, Farm Tours, Spring Break shows, and seven sold-out 'Crash My Playa' destination concert events. The \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Georgia\u003C/span> native is currently headlining his "Raised Up Right Tour." Bryan has won over 50 major music awards including five wins as Entertainer of the Year. His third and most recent Entertainer win was awarded by the Academy of Country Music in 2021. Additional awards include six recognitions as a CMT Artist of the Year, NSAI Artist/Songwriter of the Year, the first-ever recipient of the ACM Album of the Decade Award for Crash My Party, seven CMT Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, and four American Music Awards—as well as being named Billboard's Top Country Artist of the 2010s, the Most Heard Artist of the Decade by Country Aircheck, and the Artist Humanitarian Recipient by the Country Radio Broadcasters last year. On Nov.9, Luke and NFL superstar \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Peyton Manning\u003C/span> will host "The 56\u003Csup>th\u003C/sup> Annual CMA Awards" live from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nashville's\u003C/span> Bridgestone Arena \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">8:00-11:00 PM/EST\u003C/span> on ABC. In 2023, Luke, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Katy Perry\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Lionel Richie\u003C/span> are back for their sixth season as celebrity judges on ABC's American Idol. \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3659533-1&h=3824981794&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lukebryan.com%2F&a=LukeBryan.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LukeBryan.com\u003C/a>,\u003C/u> \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3659533-1&h=3331666048&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Flukebryan&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3659533-1&h=368968816&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLukeBryanOnline&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>,\u003C/u> \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3659533-1&h=1283132769&u=http%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Flukebryan&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>,\u003C/u> \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3659533-1&h=3448158978&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fresults%3Fsearch_query%3Dluke%2Bbryan&a=YouTube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouTube\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3659533-1&h=2424332501&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40lukebryan&a=Tik+Tok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Tik Tok\u003C/span>\u003C/a>.\u003C/u> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Nebraska Pork Producers Association\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>The Nebraska Pork Producers Association is a grassroot, incorporated, nonprofit organization established in 1961. 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Kristy Meyer, National FFA Organization, (800) 293-2387, KMeyer@FFA.org",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":4684,"display_timezone":174},"2022-09-09T19:11:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":4686},[4687],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":4689},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Ci>The Brand is Investing in the Next Wave of Industry Farmers Through its Continued Partnership with the National FFA Organization, Kicking Off This Year's Tour with a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$74,000\u003C/span> Donation\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 9, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Since day one, Farmland\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> has worked with local farmers and their families in America's heartland to provide customers with food they can trust and feel good about. To invest in the future of the agricultural industry and show appreciation for the honest work, day in and day out, in Midwest farming communities, Farmland launched year two of its Honoring the Heartland Tour. The 12-week mission is highlighting the fundamental role the region plays by providing monetary donations to support the next generation of farmers and delivering "grab-n-go" meals to those working in the agriculture industry, farming communities, and grocery/retail establishments. During the first year of the truck tour, Farmland served over 11,000 meals to proud Midwest residents and donated more than 160,000 servings of protein to benefit the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Omaha, Nebraska\u003C/span>, community.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1895783/Farmland_Honoring_the_Heartland_Tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1895783/Farmland_Honoring_the_Heartland_Tour.jpg\" title=\"As part of the second annual Honoring the Heartland Tour, the National FFA Organization and Kansas FFA Association receive donations from Farmland to strengthen agriculture programs and invest in the future of farming.\" alt=\"As part of the second annual Honoring the Heartland Tour, the National FFA Organization and Kansas FFA Association receive donations from Farmland to strengthen agriculture programs and invest in the future of farming.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>Since July, the Farmland Honoring the Heartland Tour food truck has been making two to three stops per week in various locations rooted in Midwestern neighborhoods. In addition to distributing meals, Farmland will continue its partnership with the National FFA Organization to assist in its vision to grow leaders, build communities and strengthen agriculture at the local, state, and national levels. Throughout the remainder of the tour, Farmland will be donating a total of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$150,000\u003C/span> to the National FFA Organization and local FFA chapters, beginning today with a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$65,000\u003C/span> donation to the National FFA Organization and a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$9,000\u003C/span> donation to the local Kansas FFA Association. Today's donation event took place at the Kansas State Fair, where Farmland's food truck also made an appearance to supply samples to attendees.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"At Farmland, we're constantly inspired by the organizations, communities, and individuals across the Midwest who play a fundamental role in our food supply," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jessica Scarlett\u003C/span>, senior associate brand manager for Farmland. "Supporting the future of the agriculture industry and providing the next wave of farmers with the tools needed to succeed has been a longstanding commitment of our brand. We are proud to continue the legacy of the Farmland Honoring of the Heartland Tour and our partnership with the National FFA Organization for a second year." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Farmland also launched its Farmland FFA Heartland Grant Program to support students' goals and inspire continued growth in the agriculture industry. Through the program, Farmland will provide \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$20\u003C/span>,000 in financial support via grants valued at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1,000\u003C/span> each. Farmland is encouraging FFA members located in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nebraska\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kansas\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa\u003C/span>, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Missouri\u003C/span> to enroll through an open application process, ending \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">October 9, 2022\u003C/span>, at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3644060-1&h=3158609667&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffarmlandffaheartlandgrants.com%2F&a=FarmlandFFAHeartlandGrants.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">FarmlandFFAHeartlandGrants.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are grateful for Farmland's ongoing support of the National FFA Organization's mission to make a positive difference in the lives of students," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Molly Ball\u003C/span>, president for the National FFA Foundation and chief marketing officer for the National FFA Organization. "We're happy to join the brand in recognizing the often-overlooked heroes of farming and agriculture."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In addition, Farmland is proud to be an official partner of country superstar \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Luke Bryan's\u003C/span> Farm Tour for a second consecutive year. In its 13\u003Csup>th\u003C/sup> year, Farm Tour is an annual concert series that gives back by awarding college scholarships to students from farming families who are attending a local college or university near the tour stops. To date, more than 60 scholarships have been granted.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information and to see where the Farmland Honoring the Heartland Tour goes next, follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @FarmlandFoods and visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3644060-1&h=2259471198&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmlandfoods.com%2F&a=www.farmlandfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmlandfoods.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Farmland \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Founded in 1959, Farmland is the maker of high-quality, flavorful meats. Rooted in rich traditions of America's heartland, Farmland is committed to a strong work ethic, community, substance over flash, and wholesome, quality food that people feel good about serving. Farmland's robust portfolio of products includes varieties of bacon, sausage, ham and lunch meat. 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Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc. \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3644060-1&h=2012724012&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3556592-1%26h%3D357605370%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%252F%26a%3DSmithfield%2BFoods%252C%2BInc.%25C2%25A0&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc. \u003C/a>is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3644060-1&h=4263499333&u=http%3A%2F%2Fffa.org%2F&a=FFA.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">FFA.org\u003C/a> and on Facebook and Twitter.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Kansas FFA Association \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>The Kansas FFA Association is a statewide organization of 11,470 agricultural education students in 224 chapters in every corner of Kansas. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. Visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3644060-1&h=1487099053&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ksffa.org%2F&a=www.ksffa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.ksffa.org\u003C/a> for more information.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About National FFA Foundation \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future of agricultural education. A separately registered nonprofit organization, the foundation is governed by a board of trustees that includes the national FFA president, educators, business leaders and individual donors. For more, visit FFA.org/Give. \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1537616/Farmland.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1537616/Farmland.jpg\" title=\"Farmland logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Farmland logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1895781/FFA.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1895781/FFA.jpg\" title=\"FFA\" alt=\"FFA\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH68611&Transmission_Id=202209091511PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH68611&DateId=20220909\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":4691,"links":4692,"modular_content":4693,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":4695},[4696,4703,4707],{"name":4697,"description":4698,"type":563,"size":4699,"url":4700,"width":2785,"height":4701,"renditions":4702},"Farmland_Honoring_the_Heartland_Tour.jpg","As part of the second annual Honoring the Heartland Tour, the National FFA Organization and Kansas FFA Association receive donations from Farmland to strengthen agriculture programs and invest in the future of farming.",1339024,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/10fa19a0-b382-44e4-8b46-e5129923905c/Farmland_Honoring_the_Heartland_Tour.jpg",1639,{},{"name":4704,"description":792,"type":563,"size":793,"url":4705,"width":497,"height":795,"renditions":4706},"Farmland.jpg","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/d8a56e01-3580-4c5c-be56-d439a812d9b5/Farmland.jpg",{},{"name":4708,"description":4507,"type":563,"size":4709,"url":4710,"width":2828,"height":4361,"renditions":4711},"FFA.jpg",292026,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/9580d3a2-6b8f-4d66-898a-362e996d06c7/FFA.jpg",{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":4713},[4714],{"name":4715,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":4716,"url":4717},"2022-09-09-FARMLAND-R-TO-SUPPORT-MIDWEST-FARMING-AND-AGRICULTURAL-COMMUNITIES-IN-YEAR-TWO-OF-ITS-HONORING-THE-HEARTLAND-TOUR.pdf",84682,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/b77a4ded-bf0b-42ad-b958-05bfebe91ac0/2022-09-09-FARMLAND-R-TO-SUPPORT-MIDWEST-FARMING-AND-AGRICULTURAL-COMMUNITIES-IN-YEAR-TWO-OF-ITS-HONORING-THE-HEARTLAND-TOUR.pdf",{"system":4719,"elements":4725},{"id":4720,"name":4721,"codename":4722,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":4723,"last_modified":4724,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"190cbe31-c58c-535c-b11b-6c312f4a7d15","Smithfield Foods' Helping Hungry Homes Assists Kentucky Flood Victims","smithfield_foods__helping_hungry_homes_assists_ken",[],"2023-10-17T14:57:27.5453979Z",{"headline":4726,"url_slug":4727,"sub_headline":4729,"sub_headline_1":4730,"summary":4731,"contact":4733,"release_date":4735,"category":4737,"html":4740,"content":4742,"images":4746,"pdf":4748},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":4721},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":4728},"2022-08-04-Smithfield-Foods-Helping-Hungry-Homes-Assists-Kentucky-Flood-Victims",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":4732},"Smithfield Foods, Inc. this week donated more than 20,000 pounds of protein to help the victims of recent floods in Eastern Kentucky. Partnering with Mercy Chefs, a non-profit disaster relief...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":4734},"Contact information: Jim Monroe, Smithfield Foods, 757-365-3559, jmonroe@smithfield.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":4736,"display_timezone":174},"2022-08-04T15:16:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":4738},[4739],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":4741},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 4, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3613261-1&h=1563294299&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> this week donated more than 20,000 pounds of protein to help the victims of recent floods in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Eastern Kentucky\u003C/span>. Partnering with Mercy Chefs, a non-profit disaster relief organization, the donated products will be professionally prepared as restaurant-quality meals for victims, volunteers and first responders impacted by the historic floods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"At Smithfield Foods, we are passionate about leading the fight against hunger and making sure the communities where our employees live and work are supported," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, community development manager for Smithfield Foods. "With operations in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kentucky\u003C/span>, thousands of our neighbors have been devastated by these unprecedented floods and do not know where their next meal is coming from or how they will feed their families. We are proud to partner with Mercy Chefs to aid their recovery and provide this much-needed nourishment."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The donation is part of Helping Hungry Homes®, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> initiative focused on alleviating hunger across the country and helping Americans become more food secure. By joining forces with Mercy Chefs, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is placing nearly 100,000 servings of high-quality, nutrient-rich protein in the hands of flood victims, volunteers and first responders.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"The need here in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Eastern Kentucky\u003C/span> is so widespread and overwhelming," says Chef \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Gary LeBlanc\u003C/span>, founder and chief executive officer of Mercy Chefs. "We are so grateful for Smithfield Foods' partnership to provide hope in the form of a meal and help hungry homes across \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Eastern Kentucky\u003C/span>. We couldn't do what we do without their support!"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>This year, Helping Hungry Homes® will help fight hunger by donating food to food banks, school nutrition programs, disaster relief and community outreach programs. To learn more about Helping Hungry Homes®, visit \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3613261-1&h=53127484&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/a>\u003C/b>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3613261-1&h=390632115&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3566082-1%26h%3D3450364107%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D3481276-1%2526h%253D3500985775%2526u%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%25252F%2526a%253DSmithfield%252BFoods%25252C%252BInc.%26a%3DSmithfield%2BFoods%252C%2BInc.&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a>\u003C/b> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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The international...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":4734},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":4771,"display_timezone":174},"2022-08-02T12:24:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":4773},[4774],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":4776},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 2, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3610298-1&h=121038541&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> today proudly announced its donation of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$30,000\u003C/span> in scholarship funds to support the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3610298-1&h=1253141024&u=https%3A%2F%2Fenvirothon.org%2Fthe-competition%2Fcurrent-competition%2F&a=2022+National+Conservation+Foundation+(NCF)-Envirothon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2022 National Conservation Foundation (NCF)-Envirothon\u003C/a> Competition. The international competition features high school students competing in teams to demonstrate their environmental knowledge and problem-solving skills. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> donation was awarded to the top three teams during the competition's awards ceremony on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Friday, July 29, 2022\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The 2022 NCF-Envirothon is \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North America's\u003C/span> largest environmental education program and international competition that impacts more than 25,000 high school students annually across the U.S., \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Canada\u003C/span>, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">China\u003C/span>. The national championship event, held in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Oxford, Ohio\u003C/span> this year, saw 40 teams of students compete to demonstrate their knowledge of soils and land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife, and the current environmental issue of "Waste to Resources."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Along with \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> financial support to provide scholarships to competition winners, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> employees across the country also donated their time and expertise to the program. During the regional, statewide, and international competitions throughout the year, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> employees served as volunteer advisors to lead training sessions, facilitate program curriculum, and coordinate activities to help further students' environmental knowledge and problem-solving skills.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"For more than two decades, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has pioneered long-term solutions to decrease our environmental footprint. We are continually researching bold, impactful and innovative solutions to optimize our supply chain, reduce waste and improve our energy and water efficiency," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Stewart Leeth\u003C/span>, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. "With sustainability as a top priority, we are proud to support the next generation of stewards through the NCF-Envirothon. The drive to create a more sustainable future shown by these students is inspiring."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> industry-leading sustainability program is focused on seven pillars: Animal Care, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Environment, Food Safety and Quality, Health and Wellness, Helping Communities, and Worker Health and Safety. The company actively supports NCF and its efforts to advance environmental education, aligning with both \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> environmental initiatives and its commitment to support the vitality of local communities through education.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> sustainability program, industry-leading environmental programs, and its commitment to helping communities, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3610298-1&h=735935022&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/sustainability\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About NCF-Envirothon\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>NCF-Envirothon\u003Cspan> is a hands-on, environmental problem-solving, leadership development program that includes a competition involving high school students annually throughout the U.S., \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Canada\u003C/span>, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">China\u003C/span>. Participating teams complete training and testing in five natural resource categories: soils/land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife and current environmental issues. The program combines in-class curriculum and hands-on field experience to provide an \u003C/span>E-STEM\u003Cspan> program for students in environmental education, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>NCF-Envirothon works in partnership with local conservation districts, and their state associations, forestry associations, educators, school officials, and cooperating natural resources agencies to organize and conduct competitions on the local, regional, state and/or provincial level. Winning teams from each state and province advance to a final competition for the opportunity to compete for recognition, scholarships and prizes as well as understanding of natural resources issues. For more information on this exciting program visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3610298-1&h=4272194627&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.envirothon.org%2F&a=www.envirothon.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.envirothon.org\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3610298-1&h=4130501125&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FNCFEnvirothon&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3610298-1&h=811498677&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FNCFEnvirothon&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3610298-1&h=24518479&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fncfenvirothon%2F&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3610298-1&h=1659901596&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3566082-1%26h%3D3450364107%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D3481276-1%2526h%253D3500985775%2526u%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%25252F%2526a%253DSmithfield%252BFoods%25252C%252BInc.%26a%3DSmithfield%2BFoods%252C%2BInc.&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a>\u003C/b> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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Farmer John's heart will always be in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> and that's why the brand is dedicated to finding even more ways to invest in the Golden State's communities and support brand fans for years to come. As part of this promise, the brand is embarking on year three of its \u003Cb>California Commitment Tour\u003C/b> to feed, celebrate, and serve residents across the state. Over the course of eight weeks this summer, Farmer John is making 3-4 stops per week with its food truck to deliver free grab-and-go lunches to Californians and essential businesses and donating much-needed protein to local food banks.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday, the brand made a pit stop at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3604657-1&h=1668209609&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.accfb.org%2F&a=Alameda+County+Community+Food+Bank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Alameda County Community Food Bank\u003C/a> in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Northern California\u003C/span> to recognize the organization's positive impact and commitment to serving the local community by donating 150,000 servings of protein to aid in local hunger relief. Farmer John also showed its gratitude to the organization and its unwavering efforts by partnering with Brenda Buenviajé, renowned local chef and owner of Brenda's \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Oakland\u003C/span>, who delivered her Thick Cut Bacon, Ham and Pimento Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches featuring Farmer John Thick Cut Bacon and Farmer John Classic Hickory Smoked Ham Steak to the hardworking food bank employees and volunteers.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Generous contributions like the donation we received from Farmer John are incredibly important for organizations like ours," said, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michael Altfest\u003C/span>, director of community engagement at Alameda County Community Food Bank. "Protein items are among the most requested at our distributions, but are also among the most expensive for us to procure. This donation is greatly appreciated and goes a long way in helping us meet the need in our community." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"I've called \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> home for twenty-four years now and giving back to my community is very important to me, so I was honored when Farmer John approached me to partner to serve up meals to the deserving food bank workers and volunteers," said Brenda Buenviajé, chef and owner of Brenda's \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Oakland\u003C/span>. "I'm a big believer of celebrating the people you care about with good food, and I hope my Thick Cut Bacon, Ham and Pimento Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches brought a little more joy to this community."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>As an extension of this year's tour, Farmer John is also introducing the \u003Cb>California Kindness Project \u003C/b>– a program designed to support committed \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> non-profits who are making an impact in their local areas. Whether newly founded in the midst of the pandemic or around for generations, Farmer John is inviting charities and organizations in the Golden State to apply for one of the California Kindness grants, so that the brand can help support these nonprofits on their mission of improving the lives of their neighbors.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Through the California Kindness Project, Farmer John will provide \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$100,000\u003C/span> in financial support via grants, ranging from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$3,000\u003C/span> to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$25,000\u003C/span> each, to eligible \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> nonprofit organizations through an open application process ending \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">September 5\u003C/span>.* To submit an application or to learn more about eligibility, guidelines, and the selection process, organizations can visit \u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3604657-1&h=750701650&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cakindnessproject.com%2F&a=CAKindnessProject.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">CAKindnessProject.com\u003C/a>\u003C/b>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Our hearts will always be in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span>, and we look forward to continuing to show our appreciation, to say thank you, and to honor the Golden State's communities for years to come," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Lauren Connelly\u003C/span>, brand manager for Farmer John at Smithfield Foods. "Initiatives like the California Commitment Tour and California Kindness Project are small tokens of our appreciation and give us the opportunity to celebrate and serve Californians – one meal at a time."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Farmer John fans are invited to recreate Brenda Buenviajé's recipes – \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3604657-1&h=3380099207&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffarmerjohn.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2Frecipes%2Fasian-cajun-po-boy%2F&a=Asian+Cajun+Po%27+Boy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Asian Cajun Po' Boy\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3604657-1&h=3990856450&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffarmerjohn.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2Frecipes%2Fthick-cut-bacon-ham-and-pimento-cheese-breakfast-sandwich%2F&a=Thick+Cut+Bacon%2C+Ham+and+Pimento+Cheese+Breakfast+Sandwiches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Thick Cut Bacon, Ham and Pimento Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches\u003C/a>\u003Cb> – \u003C/b>at home and share their masterpieces on social using the hashtags \u003Cb>#CommittedToCalifornia\u003C/b>, \u003Cb>#SoFarmerJohn\u003C/b>, and \u003Cb>#SoCalifornia.\u003C/b> For more information and to see where the Farmer John California Commitment Tour goes next, follow Farmer John on Facebook (@FarmerJohn), Instagram (@FarmerJohnLA), or Twitter (@FarmerJohnLA), and visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3604657-1&h=4289925889&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmerjohn.com%2F&a=www.farmerjohn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmerjohn.com\u003C/a>. Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ci>*Subject to terms and conditions.\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Farmer John\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Serving Californians since 1931, Farmer John has pioneered a revolution in the supply of local flavorful meats. The journey began with Irish-American brothers Francis and Bernard Clougherty curing and selling pork bellies and smoked hams to local grocery stores and continues today with staples like breakfast sausage and hot dogs. This longstanding Southern California brand remains committed to crafting the highest quality meats full of freshness and flavor. For more information on our products and recipe inspiration, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3604657-1&h=434589368&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3430603-1%26h%3D2547765080%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fclicktime.symantec.com%252F3JPmXoWP9PRfBRo1tz5Kvp87Vc%253Fu%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.farmerjohn.com%26a%3Dwww.farmerjohn.com&a=www.farmerjohn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmerjohn.com\u003C/a> or follow us on Facebook (@FarmerJohn), Instagram (@FarmerJohnLA) or Twitter (@FarmerJohnLA). Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/u>\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3604657-1&h=63686369&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3556592-1%26h%3D357605370%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%252F%26a%3DSmithfield%2BFoods%252C%2BInc.%25C2%25A0&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc. \u003C/a>is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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The Food Bank serves 1 in 4 \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Alameda County\u003C/span> residents by distributing food through a network of 420 food pantries, soup kitchens, and other community organizations, as well as direct distribution and COVID-relief programs including school-based, home delivery and drive-through distributions. This year, the Food Bank will distribute the equivalent of 45 million meals. In addition to its extensive emergency food programming, ACCFB's hunger-relief efforts include \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California's\u003C/span> largest CalFresh (food stamp) outreach department and a robust advocacy team which works with elected officials to seek long-term solutions to hunger and poverty. Alameda County Community Food Bank was named Feeding America's Food Bank of the Year in 2016, and for 15 consecutive years has received Charity Navigator's top rating — Four Stars — ranking the organization among the top 1 percent of charities nationwide. Learn more at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3604657-1&h=502656040&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.accfb.org%2F&a=www.accfb.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.accfb.org\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder4604\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1866904/FarmerJohn_Truck_Tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1866904/FarmerJohn_Truck_Tour.jpg\" title=\"Farmer John California Commitment Tour\" alt=\"Farmer John California Commitment Tour\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1866905/Farmer_John_California_Kindness_Project.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1866905/Farmer_John_California_Kindness_Project.jpg\" title=\"Farmer John 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Executive Director Regi Young, middle, and Farmer John representative Clara Meschini, right.\" alt=\"Farmer John celebrated year three of its California Commitment Tour by donating 150,000 servings of much-needed protein to the Alameda County Community Food Bank and catering lunch for the deserving food bank employees and volunteers with the help of local chef Brenda Buenviajé, left, food bank Executive Director Regi Young, middle, and Farmer John representative Clara Meschini, right.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH27920&Transmission_Id=202207261651PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH27920&DateId=20220726\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; 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Consumer Goods","smithfield_foods_ranked_on_linkedin_s_2022_top_com",[],"2024-06-18T20:08:49.6034803Z",{"headline":4860,"url_slug":4861,"sub_headline":4863,"sub_headline_1":4864,"summary":4865,"contact":4867,"release_date":4868,"category":4870,"html":4873,"content":4875,"images":4879,"pdf":4888},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":4855},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":4862},"2022-06-22-Smithfield-Foods-Ranked-on-LinkedIns-2022-Top-Companies-List-in-Consumer-Goods",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":4866},"Smithfield Foods, Inc., an American food company and one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein producers, was today named to LinkedIn's Top Companies: Industry Edition list ranking...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":4734},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":4869,"display_timezone":174},"2022-06-22T14:49:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":4871},[4872],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":4874},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Ci>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> named a top U.S. consumer goods company\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">June 22, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3574934-1&h=307023059&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a>, an American food company and one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein producers, was today named to \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3574934-1&h=3850926011&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fpulse%2Ftop-companies-2022-consumer-goods-linkedin-news%2F&a=LinkedIn%27s+Top+Companies%3A+Industry+Edition+list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn's Top Companies: Industry Edition list\u003C/a> ranking top workplaces for professionals to grow their careers in nine U.S. industries: financial services, health care, media & entertainment, marketing & advertising, retail, consumer goods, real estate, travel & hospitality and technology & information.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" 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"Our people are our greatest asset; supporting our team members and their career growth continues to be a top priority for our company."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>LinkedIn's methodology assesses data driving insight into company attributes including professionals' ability to advance, skills growth, company stability, external opportunity, company affinity, gender diversity and educational background. The platform's Top Companies: Industry Edition list is designed to celebrate people and companies with more than 500 employees making an impact in the professional world. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is hiring for hundreds of positions across its operations, including on its farms and in its facilities, distribution centers and offices. To view current opportunities, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3574934-1&h=2262594862&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fcareers&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fcareers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/careers\u003C/a>. To learn more about the company's commitments to Good Food, Good Work and Good Stewardship and hear first-hand accounts from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> team members, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3574934-1&h=416810610&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgoodiswhatwedo&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgoodiswhatwedo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/goodiswhatwedo\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3574934-1&h=2341411627&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3481276-1%26h%3D3500985775%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%252F%26a%3DSmithfield%2BFoods%252C%2BInc.&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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The company received "Manufacturing Company of the Year" for its industry leading \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3566082-1&h=2099255939&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=carbon+reduction+efforts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">carbon reduction efforts\u003C/a> and "Video of the Year" recognition for \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3566082-1&h=1919827749&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DWeS6sx2UPqw&a=a+documentary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">a documentary\u003C/a> it produced highlighting the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in American agriculture.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1838773/Globee_Awards.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1838773/Globee_Awards.jpg\" title=\"Globee Awards Logo\" alt=\"Globee Awards Logo\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>The GLOBEE® Business Awards, the world's premier business awards, honored \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> in its seventh annual American Best in Business Awards program.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We're honored that the American Best in Business Awards have recognized our sustainability leadership in food manufacturing and agriculture," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Stewart Leeth\u003C/span>, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. "Carbon reduction has been a foremost priority of our leading program for more than two decades now, and we are committed to continuing to build upon our aggressive environmental goals for the good of our local communities, planet and industry."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield became the first major protein company to adopt a far-reaching GHG emissions reduction goal across its value chain in 2016 – 25% by 2025. The company has since pledged to reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across its U.S. value chain by 2030 and became the first major protein company to target becoming carbon negative in its U.S. company-owned operations by 2030.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Our sustainability approach at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is holistic, and efforts to further diversity, equity and inclusion represent a standalone pillar of our program," continues Leeth. "We are deeply proud of the now award-winning documentary \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3566082-1&h=64039868&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2021-11-18-Smithfield-Foods-Announces-First-Participants-in-New-Unity-Action-Program-to-Support-Black-and-Other-Minority-Farmers&a=we+released\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">we released\u003C/a> last fall highlighting our new contract-grower program, which is forging ownership opportunities for Black and other minority farmers and simultaneously diversifying \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> hog supply chain."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The company's \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3566082-1&h=3489687600&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DWeS6sx2UPqw&a=Martin+family+documentary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Martin family documentary\u003C/a> outlines the genesis of the new program from the perspective of the Martins, contract hog farmers for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> based in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Wayne County, N.C.\u003C/span> The contract-grower program is part of the company's \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$15 million\u003C/span> commitment to further diversity, equity and inclusion in food manufacturing, agriculture and education through its \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3566082-1&h=2815137283&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FUnity-Action&a=Unity+%26+Action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Unity & Action\u003C/a> program.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>A full list of 2022 winners is available \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3566082-1&h=1414991592&u=https%3A%2F%2Fglobeeawards.com%2Famerican-business-awards%2Fwinners%2F&a=at+this+link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">at this link\u003C/a>. For more information on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> commitments to sustainability and "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>", visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3566082-1&h=2922885163&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3566082-1&h=3450364107&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3481276-1%26h%3D3500985775%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%252F%26a%3DSmithfield%2BFoods%252C%2BInc.&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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The company will decrease its sow herd in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Utah\u003C/span> and is exploring strategic options to exit its farms in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Arizona\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span>. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> harvests only company-owned hogs in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Vernon\u003C/span>. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> will service customers in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> with its Farmer John brand and other brands and products from existing facilities in the Midwest.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is taking these steps due to the escalating cost of doing business in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is providing transition assistance to all impacted employees, including relocation options to other company facilities and farms as well as retention incentives to ensure business continuity until early next year. The company reached an agreement this week with the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the International Union of Operating Engineers as part of its plan to close the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Vernon\u003C/span> facility.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are grateful to our team members in the Western region for their dedication and invaluable contributions to our mission. We are committed to providing financial and other transition assistance to employees impacted by this difficult decision," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> Chief Operating Officer \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Brady Stewart\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> provides more than 40,000 American jobs at 46 facilities and nearly 500 company-owned farms.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wcag-arialevel-3\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 1.17em; margin-block-start: 1em; margin-block-end: 1em; margin-inline-start: 0px; margin-inline-end: 0px; font-weight: bold;\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"http://www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1869\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" 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Center","smithfield_foods_donates__15_000_to_recharge_teen_",[],"2023-10-17T14:57:10.8532851Z",{"headline":4980,"url_slug":4981,"sub_headline":4983,"sub_headline_1":4984,"summary":4985,"contact":4987,"release_date":4989,"category":4991,"html":4994,"content":4996,"images":5000,"pdf":5014},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":4975},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":4982},"2022-06-06-Smithfield-Foods-Donates-15,000-to-Recharge-Teen-Center",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":4986},"Funds will help center provide resources, enrichment and a safe place for youth in Monmouth, Illinois SMITHFIELD, Va., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, Smithfield Foods, Inc.'s Monmouth,...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":4988},"Contact Information: Anna Harry, Smithfield Foods, Inc., 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enrichment and access resources including a food and hygiene pantry, washer and dryer, kitchen and gaming room and library of 400 donated books for young adults.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1833276/Smithfield_Foods_Recharge_Teen_Center.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1833276/Smithfield_Foods_Recharge_Teen_Center.jpg\" title=\"Representatives from Smithfield Foods’ Monmouth, IL facility present a $15,000 check to Recharge Teen Center on Friday, June 3.\" alt=\"Representatives from Smithfield Foods’ Monmouth, IL facility present a $15,000 check to Recharge Teen Center on Friday, June 3.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>Recharge Teen Center is an \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3558421-1&h=1050237302&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eagleviewhealth.org%2F&a=Eagle+View+Community+Health+System\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Eagle View Community Health System\u003C/a> project, a non-profit healthcare provider serving uninsured, low-income and medically underserved individuals in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Henderson County\u003C/span> and southeast \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa\u003C/span>. The center, located at 213 S. Main St., is open weekdays \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">3-6 p.m.\u003C/span> to area youth entering 8th grade through age 18. Activities offered on a rotating schedule include cooking classes, art therapy, workforce and leadership development support, literature review, homework assistance, mindfulness classes and volunteer and philanthropic opportunities.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In addition to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> donation, members of the company's \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Monmouth\u003C/span> facility leadership team have volunteered to mentor teens serviced by the center and will provide education and development opportunities focused on economics, budgeting, workplace safety and industry career opportunities.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We're committed at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> to helping our communities thrive," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Bruce Rundle\u003C/span>, plant manager of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Monmouth\u003C/span> facility. "With more than 1,300 team members in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Monmouth\u003C/span> area, it's our honor to support the amazing Recharge Teen Center team and the deserving young people they serve." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is committed to helping the communities its employees call home and contributes tens of millions of dollars in cash and in-kind donations every year. For more information on the company's commitment to supporting community development and vitality, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3558421-1&h=1894944138&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=visit+this+link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">visit this link\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3558421-1&h=1038183484&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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11","smithfield__to_host_hot_grill_summer_cookout_and_m",[],"2023-10-20T14:18:08.4084094Z",{"headline":5028,"url_slug":5029,"sub_headline":5031,"sub_headline_1":5032,"summary":5033,"contact":5035,"release_date":5037,"category":5039,"html":5042,"content":5044,"images":5048,"pdf":5064},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":5023},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":5030},"2022-06-02-SMITHFIELD-R-TO-HOST-HOT-GRILL-SUMMER-COOKOUT-AND-MOVIE-COMMUNITY-EVENT-AT-LAKE-NORMAN-ON-JUNE-11",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":5034},"The Popular Protein Brand is Partnering with Charlotte's What The Fries to Serve Locally Inspired Dishes Delivered Directly to Attendees on Land and in the Lake SMITHFIELD, Va., June 2, 2022...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":5036},"Media Contact: HUNTER: for Smithfield, Megan Rhein, (646) 459-4952, mrhein@hunterpr.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":5038,"display_timezone":174},"2022-06-02T21:04:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":5040},[5041],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":5043},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Ci>The Popular Protein Brand is Partnering with \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Charlotte's\u003C/span> What The Fries to Serve Locally Inspired Dishes Delivered Directly to Attendees on Land and in the Lake\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">June 2, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- On \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, June 11\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> is hosting its one-of-a-kind Hot Grill Summer Cookout and Movie event at Lake Norman, where \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span> residents and out-of-towners can enjoy a free activity-packed day-to-evening experience spanning land and lake!\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1832055/Smithfield_SaveTheDate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1832055/Smithfield_SaveTheDate.jpg\" title=\"Save The Date: Smithfield Hot Grill Summer Cookout & Movie Event on June 11, 2022\" alt=\"Save The Date: Smithfield Hot Grill Summer Cookout & Movie Event on June 11, 2022\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>All are welcome to join the festivities, which will kick off at Lake Norman State Park Picnic Grounds from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">11 a.m. to 3 p.m.\u003C/span> Attendees will be treated to free food from a signature menu, lawn games, a live DJ, and giveaways.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For the ultimate guest enjoyment, the brand is teaming up with chefs \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Gregory Williams\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jamie Barnes\u003C/span>, owners of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Charlotte\u003C/span> hot spot \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3556592-1&h=4050766142&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fwhatthefriesclt%2F&a=What+The+Fries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">What The Fries\u003C/a>, to create flavor-packed, locally inspired eats featuring \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> St. Louis Style Spareribs, Bone-In Pork Butt, Hometown Original Thick Cut Bacon, and Anytime Favoritesä Cubed Ham. Chefs Williams and Barnes will have their food truck on-site to personally craft their culinary creations – including Smithfield Gold Finger Spareribs, Smithfield Spicy Strawberry Vinegar Pulled Pork BBQ Fries, and Smithfield Cubed Ham with Mac & Cheese – and serve them up to hungry guests.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The best part? Event-goers won't have to interrupt their fun-in-the-sun to indulge. Meals can be ordered using QR codes displayed on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>-branded buoys in the lake or signage on the beach. Food will be delivered directly to boats on the lake by servers on jet skis or on foot, right to attendees' towels on the beach.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Once day turns to night, guests are invited to enjoy an interactive movie experience at nearby \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Martin Luther King Jr.\u003C/span> Park Amphitheater in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Statesville\u003C/span> from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.\u003C/span> Pop-culture classic "The Goonies" will be shown and an array of favorite summertime games, from cornhole to Kan Jam, will be available for family fun. To make the savory night even sweeter, a range of complimentary snacking options will be offered during the movie, including Smithfield Maple Thick Cut Bacon-sprinkled popcorn and candied bacon.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We're excited to share this one-of-a-kind experience with the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span> community, so they can spend a fun-filled day at the lake with their friends and family and enjoy some good food, as well," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michael Merritt\u003C/span>, senior director of brand marketing at Smithfield Foods. "We're delighted to team up with What The Fries on these unique and tasty recipes to give everyone the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the local food scene, along with the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> products that they know and love."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"At What The Fries, we're all about creativity and community, so we're excited to be on-site and cooking up delicious meals at Smithfield's Hot Grill Summer event. It's not every day your food gets delivered by jet ski!" said Gregory Williams, chef and owner of What The Fries.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We loved using \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> products to craft these truly unique and flavor-packed dishes. We can't wait for guests at Lake Norman to try them," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jamie Barnes\u003C/span>, chef and owner of What The Fries.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For further details, visit the official event page on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3556592-1&h=1706363335&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fevents%2F1140650583168848%2F%3Facontext%3D%257B%2522ref%2522%253A%252252%2522%252C%2522action_history%2522%253A%2522%255b%257B%255C%2522surface%255C%2522%253A%255C%2522share_link%255C%2522%252C%255C%2522mechanism%255C%2522%253A%255C%2522share_link%255C%2522%252C%255C%2522extra_data%255C%2522%253A%257B%255C%2522invite_link_id%255C%2522%253A360194942750128%257D%257D%255d%2522%257D&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Make sure to share your grilling masterpieces this season using the hashtag #HotGrillSummer. 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After all, the rest of the meal is just a side dish. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> products were first introduced in 1936 in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Virginia\u003C/span>, by people who lived for the love of meat. Today, the Smithfield brand stands for craftsmanship, authenticity, and pure passion as we continue to give meat-lovers across the country the deliciousness they crave: our classic bacon, slow-smoked holiday hams, hand-trimmed ribs, marinated fresh pork, smoked meats, and even more meaty magic. All \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> products not only meet our customers' high flavor standards but also meet the highest quality and safety standards in the industry. All while being produced right here in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">USA\u003C/span>. 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With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3556592-1&h=968893742&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3556592-1&h=2478150924&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3556592-1&h=3113117418&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3556592-1&h=955158178&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3556592-1&h=447860557&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About What The Fries\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Since 2015, What The Fries has been serving up elevated and unexpected dishes atop hand-cut fries, as well as handmade tots and sandwiches. The \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Charlotte\u003C/span>-based, family-run restaurant and food truck is led by chef/owners \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jamie Barnes\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Greg Williams\u003C/span>, both founding members of the popular dinner series Soul Food Sessions. The food truck was originally launched after the duo made it to the final rounds of auditions for Food Network's "The Great Food Truck Race." What The Fries was featured on Cooking Channel's "Southern and Hungry" in 2018 and "Food Paradise" in 2022. The first What The Fries restaurant opened in March 2021. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3556592-1&h=3893879765&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatthefriesclt.com%2F&a=www.whatthefriesclt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.whatthefriesclt.com\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1832057/Smithfield_What_The_Fries.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1832057/Smithfield_What_The_Fries.jpg\" title=\"What The Fries Logo\" alt=\"What The Fries Logo\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1832056/Smithfield_Hot_Grill_Summer_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1832056/Smithfield_Hot_Grill_Summer_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Hot Grill Summer Logo\" alt=\"Smithfield Hot Grill Summer Logo\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n 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Report","smithfield_foods_commemorates_20_years_of_sustaina",[],"2023-10-17T14:57:03.08566Z",{"headline":5078,"url_slug":5079,"sub_headline":5081,"sub_headline_1":5082,"summary":5083,"contact":5085,"release_date":5087,"category":5089,"html":5092,"content":5094,"images":5098,"pdf":5107},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":5073},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":5080},"2022-05-18-Smithfield-Foods-Commemorates-20-Years-of-Sustainability-Leadership-in-New-Report",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":5084},"Company outlines progress toward ongoing sustainability goals and initiatives encompassing Good Food, Good Work and Good Stewardship in its 20th Sustainability Impact Report SMITHFIELD, Va., May...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":5086},"Anna Harry, Smithfield Foods, Inc., aharry@smithfield.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":5088,"display_timezone":174},"2022-05-18T12:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":5090},[5091],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":5093},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Ci>Company outlines progress toward ongoing sustainability goals and initiatives encompassing Good Food, Good Work and Good Stewardship in its 20th Sustainability Impact Report\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder7978\">\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1819967/Smithfield_ValueCreation_descriptions.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Smithfield’s sustainability program is comprised of company efforts to produce Good Food, do Good Work and be Good Stewards of its animals and the environment.\" src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1819967/Smithfield_ValueCreation_descriptions.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield’s sustainability program is comprised of company efforts to produce Good Food, do Good Work and be Good Stewards of its animals and the environment.\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">May 18, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=4066115694&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a>, an American food company and one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein producers, today published its \u003Ca href=\"https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/getmedia/7ecf12e2-da3b-4d31-8796-d07e38b39e51/2021-Sustainability-Impact-Report.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">2021 Sustainability Impact Report\u003C/a>, the company's 20th, outlining its holistic approach to responsible food production and efforts to produce Good Food, do Good Work and be Good Stewards of its animals and the environment. In addition to reporting on progress toward goals and targets across seven key pillars, the report commemorates 20 years of industry sustainability leadership and milestones focused on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"Since the genesis of our sustainability program in 2001, our unwavering commitment to continuous improvement has spurred extensive research and investments across our value chain that have led us to pioneer efforts addressing some of the greatest challenges and opportunities facing our industry," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Shane Smith\u003C/span>, president and CEO of Smithfield Foods. "Our 2021 Sustainability Impact Report commemorates the 20th anniversary of our industry-leading program and demonstrates how "\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=3424690390&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgood-is-what-we-do&a=Good+Is+What+We+Do\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Good Is What We Do\u003C/a>" as a company for our people, animals, communities and planet. In addition to outlining the continual progress we are forging across our sustainability pillars, the report highlights many of the important lessons we've learned and innovations we have implemented to date."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> integrated sustainably model is designed to create value across its \u003Ca href=\"https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/getmedia/7ecf12e2-da3b-4d31-8796-d07e38b39e51/2021-Sustainability-Impact-Report.pdf#page=11\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">vertically integrated value chain\u003C/a> while supporting best business practices in animal care; diversity, equity and inclusion; environmental stewardship; food safety and quality; health and wellness; community development and worker health and safety. As a result of ongoing initiatives across the company to shrink its environmental footprint, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is making progress toward its emissions reduction and carbon negative goals and is using less water, land, feed and energy to produce its products than ever before. Deeply committed to worker safety, the company also continues to maintain health and safety incident rates below general industry averages globally.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"For \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>, sustainability has been a top priority for more than two decades – and our progress has not been achieved overnight. We started with long-term, big aspirational goals – our first was to be an environmental leader – then developed clear strategies to achieve them," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Stewart Leeth\u003C/span>, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. "Through this process, we began leading the industry in many 'first-ever' achievements, including becoming the first-ever protein and livestock company to obtain ISO certification in 2005 for every facility and every farm. Those achievements continue to the present day with our industry first absolute carbon reduction goals announced in \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=1864261357&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2016-12-05-Smithfield-Foods-Leads-Industry-as-First-Major-Protein-Company-to-Adopt-Greenhouse-Gas-Reduction-Goal&a=2016\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">2016\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=1975276458&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2020-09-03-Smithfield-Foods-to-Become-Carbon-Negative-by-2030&a=2020\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">2020\u003C/a>."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>In addition to forging progress toward its leading environmental goals, last year the company exceeded its charitable giving targets, donating nearly 775,000 servings of protein to its communities every week. To underscore its commitment to fighting food insecurity, the food company will double the goal it set in 2020 to donate 100 million servings of protein by 2025 to target donating 200 million servings over the same time period.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Additionally, through its \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$15 million\u003C/span> Unity & Action investment to support diversity in food manufacturing and agriculture, the company launched a \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=2001837752&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DWeS6sx2UPqw&a=new+contract+grower+program\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">new contract grower program\u003C/a> to support Black and other minority farmers, graduated more than 100 employees through its Operations Leadership Program and set a new workforce development goal to increase the racial and gender diversity of its leadership team by 2030.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> 2021 Sustainability Impact Report, including a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/getmedia/7ecf12e2-da3b-4d31-8796-d07e38b39e51/2021-Sustainability-Impact-Report.pdf#page=6\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">comprehensive 2001-2021 program timeline\u003C/a>, is available to view at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=2192753199&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">smithfieldfoods.com/sustainability\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>A summary of the company's 2021 sustainability highlights follows.  \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Good Stewards\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=3110214299&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fanimal-care&a=Animal+Care\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Animal Care\u003C/a>:\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Maintaining systematic programs, audits and certifications to ensure animal welfare, including transparent use of antibiotics.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Continuing to focus on industry leading group housing for sows.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Establishing an external Animal Well-Being Committee with the Center for Food Integrity to complement the company's internal animal care committees.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=918436200&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fenvironment&a=Environment\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Environment\u003C/a>:\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Forging progress toward its industry leading 2030 commitments to become carbon negative in all U.S. company owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across its value chain through projects underway in its Smithfield Renewables program.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Committing to \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=1185818325&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2022-01-05-Smithfield-Foods-Commits-to-Reduce-Food-Loss-and-Waste-50-by-2030&a=halve+food+loss+and+waste\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">halve food loss and waste\u003C/a> in all company-owned operations by 2030 and becoming a U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=147760836&u=https%3A%2F%2Fcontactmonkey.com%2Fapi%2Fv1%2Ftracker%3Fcm_session%3D93254923-33bd-45eb-867b-33931af0f5b6%26cs%3D8d34b56e-bc06-4d0a-a1c4-333b95c3a5e3%26cm_type%3Dlink%26cm_link%3D41bd7c8f-f10b-4d0f-9f24-1a9438656f5c%26cm_destination%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.usda.gov%2Ffoodlossandwaste%2Fchampions&a=Food+Loss+and+Waste+2030+Champion\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champion\u003C/a>.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=115794945&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2021-08-11-Largest-Renewable-Natural-Gas-Project-of-Its-Kind-Implements-Manure-to-Energy-Technology-Across-Northern-Missouri%2C-Celebrates-Construction-Completion-Ahead-of-Joint-Ventures-10-Year-Anniversary&a=Completing+a+%24150+million+project\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Completing a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$150 million\u003C/span> project\u003C/a> – the largest renewable natural gas project of its kind – to install manure-to-energy technology on nearly all hog finishing farms in northern \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Missouri\u003C/span> and continuing efforts to make existing hog farms across America more sustainable by converting methane emissions from hog manure into carbon-negative RNG and organic fertilizer.  \u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Receiving a \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=2693902001&u=https%3A%2F%2Fcontactmonkey.com%2Fapi%2Fv1%2Ftracker%3Fcm_session%3D93254923-33bd-45eb-867b-33931af0f5b6%26cs%3D8d34b56e-bc06-4d0a-a1c4-333b95c3a5e3%26cm_type%3Dlink%26cm_link%3D472c78f4-a11e-4f17-9283-7ec70d288a6d%26cm_destination%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2021-10-14-Smithfield-Foods-Wins-World-Sustainability-Award-for-Innovative-Manure-to-Energy-Programs&a=World+Sustainability+Award\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">World Sustainability Award\u003C/a> for its innovative manure-to-energy projects and increasing biogas production by more than 100%.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Certifying five new facilities zero-waste-to-landfill (ZWTL) for a total of 21 ZWTL facilities and increasing renewable energy directly sourced by more than 15%.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Good Work\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=1569668387&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fdiversity-equity-and-inclusion&a=Diversity%2C+Equity+%26+Inclusion\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Diversity, Equity & Inclusion\u003C/a>:\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Committing to increase the racial and gender diversity of its leadership team by 2030 by promoting and hiring Black, Hispanic and other underrepresented groups to reflect at least 30% of supervisors and above and female leaders to represent at least 35% of supervisors and above.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Launching a new contract grower program to support Black and other minority farmers with entering or reentering the agricultural industry and welcoming three new minority-owned farms to its supply chain.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Continuing allocation of the company's \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$15 million\u003C/span> commitment to further DEI in food manufacturing and agriculture, including funding for DEI-focused educational scholarships for more than 600 students.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Graduating more than 100 employees through its Operations Leadership Program, designed to create a robust pipeline of diverse candidates to fill future management positions.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=1305262701&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=Helping+Communities\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Helping Communities\u003C/a>:\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Doubling its pledge to donate 100 million servings of protein across the U.S. by 2025 through the company's signature hunger-relief initiative, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=2858159392&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FPhilanthropy&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/a>, to target donating 200 million servings over the same time period.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Donating nearly 775,000 servings of protein to communities in need each week and contributing more than \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$44 million\u003C/span> in cash and in-kind donations.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Hiring nearly 600 veterans and contributing \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$300,000\u003C/span> to fund a \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=1772393257&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2020-12-15-Smithfield-Foods-Provides-300-000-Grant-to-Hampton-Roads-Workforce-Council&a=new+veteran+employment+center\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">new veteran employment center\u003C/a> near the company's \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span> headquarters supporting U.S. military veterans and their families with transitions back to civilian life through dedicated veteran employment, training and retention programs.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Continuing to award need-based educational scholarships for dependents of full-time and retired team members amounting to more than \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$7.5 million\u003C/span> since 2002.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=2001365426&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fworker-health-and-safety&a=Worker+Health+%26+Safety\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Worker Health & Safety\u003C/a>:\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Hosting more than 200 Covid-19 vaccine education and vaccination events across the country.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Continuing progress toward obtaining ISO 45001 Health and Safety Certification at all facilities globally by 2025.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Maintaining health and safety incident rates below general industry averages globally.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Good Food\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=721746471&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FFood-Safety-and-Quality&a=Food+Safety+and+Quality\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Food Safety and Quality\u003C/a>:\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Maintaining \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=2974814065&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmygfsi.com%2F&a=Global+Food+Safety+Initiative\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Global Food Safety Initiative\u003C/a> certification at all applicable facilities.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Enhancing Manufacturing Intelligence processes at its facilities.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Reducing customer and consumer complaints.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=3617388873&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhealth-and-wellness&a=Health+%26+Wellness\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Health & Wellness\u003C/a>:\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Continuing progress toward its goal to reduce \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=3477814287&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2021-01-29-Smithfield-Foods-Commits-to-Reducing-Sodium-and-Sugar-10-Cleaner-Labeling-Across-Products-by-2025&a=added+sodium+and+sugars\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">added sodium and sugars\u003C/a> 10% and implement cleaner labeling across its product portfolio by 2025.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Expanding its \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3539834-1&h=2910012775&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldbioscience.com%2F&a=Smithfield+BioScience\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Smithfield BioScience\u003C/a> program, which produces lifesaving medical solutions from porcine-derived bioproducts.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Reducing allergens in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> 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With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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Manufacturing","smithfield_foods__tar_heel_senior_operations_manag",[],"2023-10-17T14:56:58.9112889Z",{"headline":5121,"url_slug":5122,"sub_headline":5124,"sub_headline_1":5125,"summary":5126,"contact":5128,"release_date":5130,"category":5132,"html":5135,"content":5137,"images":5141,"pdf":5149},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":5116},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":5123},"2022-04-29-Smithfield-Foods-Tar-Heel-Senior-Operations-Manager-Receives-2022-STEP-Ahead-Award-for-Excellence-in-Manufacturing",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":5127},"Tammy Russ honored by institute advocating for female leaders in manufacturing SMITHFIELD, Va., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce Tammy Russ, senior...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":5129},"Anna Harry, Smithfield Foods, Inc., aharry@smithfield.com, 757-707-4266",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":5131,"display_timezone":174},"2022-04-29T12:30:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":5133},[5134],{"name":1410,"codename":1411},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":5136},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Ci>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Tammy Russ\u003C/span> honored by institute advocating for female leaders in manufacturing \u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">April 29, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3516446-1&h=3120622780&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is pleased to announce \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Tammy Russ\u003C/span>, senior operations manager of the company's \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Tar Heel\u003C/span> facility in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span>, has been named a 2022 STEP Ahead honoree by \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3516446-1&h=705537937&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themanufacturinginstitute.org%2F&a=The+Manufacturing+Institute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Manufacturing Institute\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1804909/Smithfield_Foods_Tammy_Russ.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1804909/Smithfield_Foods_Tammy_Russ.jpg\" title=\"Tammy Russ, senior operations manager of Smithfield’s Tar Heel, N.C. facility, is a 2022 Step Ahead honoree.\" alt=\"Tammy Russ, senior operations manager of Smithfield’s Tar Heel, N.C. facility, is a 2022 Step Ahead honoree.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>The institute is the workforce development and education partner of the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3516446-1&h=971187256&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nam.org%2F&a=National+Association+of+Manufacturers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">National Association of Manufacturers\u003C/a> and seeks to build and inspire the next generation of female leaders in manufacturing – from the factory floor to the C-suite – through its STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Awards. The program annually recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of industry women demonstrating leadership in their companies and communities.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Tammy Russ\u003C/span> began working at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Tar Heel\u003C/span> facility, the largest pork processing facility in the world, more than two decades ago as a single mother. She has since achieved numerous promotions and today oversees the case ready, marination and blending departments at her home facility.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"I'm humbled to be recognized among female leaders who are as passionate about manufacturing as I am," said Russ. "As leaders in our industry, it's important we remember that equipment and machinery don't matter nearly as much as the people working them. We also have a responsibility to support one another in our careers, and especially other women."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Tammy was recognized during the 2022 STEP Ahead Awards ceremony hosted \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">April 27-28\u003C/span> in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Washington, D.C.\u003C/span> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Tammy's hands-on, compassionate leadership style is a huge asset to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>. We are so proud to have her on our team," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Keira Lombardo\u003C/span>, chief administrative officer for Smithfield Foods and a 2016 STEP Ahead Award honoree. "Female leaders like Tammy are safeguarding the future of our industry by developing and advocating for the next generation of leaders who will follow in our footsteps."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is committed to the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3516446-1&h=2548416226&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fdiversity-equity-and-inclusion&a=diversity%2C+equity+and+inclusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">diversity, equity and inclusion\u003C/a> of its workforce and is hiring full-time positions in its manufacturing, farm and distribution operations. For more information visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3516446-1&h=3139754629&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fcareers&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fcareers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/careers\u003C/a>. \u003Cspan>To learn more about Tammy's story, \u003C/span>\u003Cspan>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3516446-1&h=1168366073&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DSWcpkhet8ck%26list%3DPLlQ5WM5yTI9v_z6X8thAbL-D8Oo2Hjsid%26index%3D3&a=visit+this+link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cspan>visit this link\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan>.\u003C/span> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3516446-1&h=3120622780&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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30,000-Pound Protein Donation to Utah Food Bank","smithfield_foods__utah_pork_producers_commemorate_",[],"2023-10-17T14:56:55.0985672Z",{"headline":5163,"url_slug":5164,"sub_headline":5166,"sub_headline_1":5167,"summary":5168,"contact":5170,"release_date":5171,"category":5173,"html":5176,"content":5178,"images":5182,"pdf":5190},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":5158},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":5165},"2022-04-21-Smithfield-Foods,-Utah-Pork-Producers-Commemorate-2021-2022-College-Football-Season-With-30,000-Pound-Protein-Donation-to-Utah-Food-Bank",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":5169},"Football season raises 120,000 protein servings to fight hunger statewide SMITHFIELD, Va., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, Smithfield Foods, Inc., the Utah Pork Producers Association...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":4988},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":5172,"display_timezone":174},"2022-04-21T20:06:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":5174},[5175],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":5177},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Ci>Football season raises 120,000 protein servings to fight hunger statewide\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">April 21, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3512593-1&h=3103519052&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2990869-1%26h%3D3249247956%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.globenewswire.com%252FTracker%253Fdata%253D1uc2aqGWzovVsdMYz6udIaW_PcwLdDzYgSzv_CVQcnKZ9nUo4NWUMBKx65walTu3YzSlrZZ2hKOaI66vt8XI6oDAUTxmRvN5Gj6o9FUe-8A%253D%26a%3DSmithfield%2BFoods%252C%2BInc.&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a>, the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3512593-1&h=2695877782&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DirvbHH1AybN6nOnmGevonylWdbOXGJliJvXtPGGIzRxtDrvjE1P5v9J5uGNd4GxF0PAcY9x8NtgA3o5JlrXt7Ktbr8Ne-jtCZO1FGhnrlWeEO5d1ENS6egx98fL_rwXZ&a=Utah+Pork+Producers+Association+(UPPA)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Utah Pork Producers Association (UPPA)\u003C/a> and the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3512593-1&h=2652128837&u=https%3A%2F%2Fjimmerosity.org%2F&a=Fredette+Family+Foundation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Fredette Family Foundation\u003C/a> delivered a nearly 30,000-pound truckload of protein to \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3512593-1&h=3650256972&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DURYZcg8hN7XTtqNwZAe43kzgK3MLA8ubDQqxetLIJMrU3PqHjDu4WgqT4D-P3wLAjCn36xx-9cpvYHdvHEPIR78T3rwUGTIE-Y2ol4cXHyo%3D&a=Utah+Food+Bank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Utah Food Bank\u003C/a> following a joint-pledge to donate for every point scored by \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3512593-1&h=471179576&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DnrudXCwq8bKgAa4EXv4sOcghW7xe65bzAwTUMoshZzORa_du_7jPY-Ii_EdXd2hd2tP00r2FH9wXYMLAvYSw593h0I5MucnkUaNruO5HpN4%3D&a=Brigham+Young+University\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Brigham Young University\u003C/span>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3512593-1&h=3160949731&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DfeTxAkRpJZvvo2psUyhPek4AtrMs25EiL3WAnKuTMiqq1RIh2eXCyAqRVLVTRPkF9F__cn4LNgUDgPo_ZXEo7Q%3D%3D&a=Utah+State+University\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Utah State University\u003C/span>\u003C/a> during the 2021-2022 football season.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder8175\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1802178/Smithfield_Foods_UPPA_Fredette_Family_Foundation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1802178/Smithfield_Foods_UPPA_Fredette_Family_Foundation.jpg\" title=\"Representatives from Smithfield Foods, UPPA and the Fredette Family Foundation gather to deliver 30,000 pounds of protein to Utah Food Bank.\" alt=\"Representatives from Smithfield Foods, UPPA and the Fredette Family Foundation gather to deliver 30,000 pounds of protein to Utah Food Bank.\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp>The donation marks the third consecutive year of the college football-themed partnership between \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>, UPPA and the Fredette Family Foundation to fight hunger and support Utah Food Bank's work to fight hunger statewide.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"One in seven children in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Utah\u003C/span> face food insecurity," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Ginette Bott\u003C/span>, president and CEO of Utah Food Bank. "We are incredibly grateful that this program generates nutritious protein donations to help us feed families facing hunger while driving awareness of the significant need that exists in our communities."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"On behalf of UPPA, we are proud to work with Smithfield, the Utah Food Bank and pork farmers across the state to provide this important donation to Utah families in need," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jim Webb\u003C/span>, president-elect, Utah Pork Producers Association. "Too often Utahns suffer because they do not have access to a nutritious meal. Our farmers are committed to raising healthy pork products and working with community leaders so that Utahns do not have to go without a healthy protein option."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Food, football and community go hand-in-hand," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, community development manager for Smithfield Foods. "We can't think of a better way to close the Cougar and Aggie football season than by coming together to fight hunger in our \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Utah\u003C/span> communities."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Helping Communities is one of seven featured pillars in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> industry-leading \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3512593-1&h=3411683448&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability&a=sustainability+program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability program\u003C/a> spanning initiatives to promote animal care, diversity, equity and inclusion, environmental stewardship, food safety and quality, health and wellness, helping communities and worker health and safety. The company has donated hundreds of millions of protein servings to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs through \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3512593-1&h=3054210508&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FPhilanthropy%3F_escaped.%3D%23%3A%7E%3Atext%3DFounded%2520in%25202008%252C%2520Helping%2520Hungry%2Cefforts%252C%2520and%2520community%2520outreach%2520programs.&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Hungry Homes®\u003C/a>, its signature hunger relief initiative, since 2008.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3512593-1&h=3734363128&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3495086-1%26h%3D1647555430%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%252F%26a%3DSmithfield%2BFoods%252C%2BInc.&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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Recognized as the 15\u003Csup>th\u003C/sup> largest hog producing state in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">the United States\u003C/span>, UPPA assists Smithfield Foods and independent producers in Cache Valley and throughout the state to supply healthy and delicious pork to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Utah\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">the United States\u003C/span>, and to global markets worldwide in helping to feed the world.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Fredette Family Foundation \u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Fredette Family Foundation (@Jimmerosity) was founded in 2011 by \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Brigham Young University\u003C/span> Basketball star and former NCAA College Basketball Player of the Year, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jimmer Fredette\u003C/span>. 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Last fiscal year, Utah Food Bank distributed 70.2 million pounds of food and goods, the equivalent of approximately 58.5 million meals, to families and individuals in need across the state. For more information about Utah Food Bank, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3512593-1&h=1260134423&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utahfoodbank.org%2F&a=www.utahfoodbank.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.utahfoodbank.org\u003C/a>. Find us on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3512593-1&h=385980037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Futahfoodbank%2F&a=www.facebook.com%2FUtahFoodBank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.facebook.com/UtahFoodBank\u003C/a> and Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3512593-1&h=3610572901&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FUtahFoodBank&a=www.twitter.com%2FUtahFoodBank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.twitter.com/UtahFoodBank\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder6584\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH32734&Transmission_Id=202204211606PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH32734&DateId=20220421\" style=\"border:0px; 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or Ashley Martin, Roc Solid Foundation, ashley@rocsolidfoundation.org, (757) 348-2344",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":5214,"display_timezone":174},"2022-04-21T12:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":5216},[5217],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":5219},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Ci>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$50,000\u003C/span> Donation to Focus on the Organization's Play Defeats Cancer Tour, Playset and Ready Bag Initiatives \u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">April 21, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Dedicated to giving back to the communities it serves, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3511220-1&h=2285415516&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gwaltneyfoods.com%2F&a=Gwaltney%C2%AE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gwaltney®\u003C/a>\u003C/u> is partnering with \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3511220-1&h=784189651&u=http%3A%2F%2Frocsolidfoundation.org%2F&a=Roc+Solid+Foundation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Roc Solid Foundation\u003C/a>\u003C/u> for a fifth consecutive year to help support its mission to build hope for families facing pediatric cancer.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>This year, the brand will donate \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$50,000\u003C/span> toward several Roc Solid Foundation initiatives, including sponsoring the organization's inaugural "Play Defeats Cancer Tour," which will build 30 playsets for families in 30 days across the country, with Gwaltney constructing one of the tour playsets for a family near \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Miami, Fla.\u003C/span> in early May. As a part of the brand's Building On Hope campaign, from June through September, Gwaltney will provide three Roc Solid On Demand (ROD) playsets and three Play It Forward playsets to six families throughout the southeast. Additionally, the brand will participate in the organization's Ready Bag program by hosting a packing party to fill bags with comfort items and essentials for families requiring hospitalization. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Gwaltney is excited to support various Roc Solid Foundation initiatives for the fifth year in a row," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Chris Braselton\u003C/span>, brand manager for Gwaltney at Smithfield Foods. "By being a part of these programs, Gwaltney can continue to give back to our local communities and help families facing pediatric cancer."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Roc Solid Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Chesapeake, Va.\u003C/span>, has impacted thousands of families since its inception in 2009. It focuses on the power of play for kids diagnosed with pediatric cancer by surprising them with brand new backyard playsets and Ready Bags.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"This year, Gwaltney has helped us step up our efforts to love and serve families fighting pediatric cancer by supporting our 'Play Defeats Cancer Tour' and many of our other initiatives," said Roc Solid Foundation's Chief Play Officer \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Eric Newman\u003C/span>. "This partnership has allowed us to continue our mission of providing hope for kids year after year, one playset or Ready Bag at a time."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about the partnership or to follow Gwaltney Building On Hope, find the brand on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3511220-1&h=3648472841&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGwaltneyFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a> or visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3511220-1&h=751183621&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gwaltneyfoods.com%2Fgives%2F&a=Gwaltneyfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gwaltneyfoods.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Gwaltney\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Founded in 1870 by P.D. Gwaltney in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span>, Gwaltney has made the promise to create delicious and affordable food. With a variety of bacon, hot dogs, lunchmeats and sausage, this dedication proves why Gwaltney Great Dogs are America's number one chicken franks and Gwaltney Great Bologna is America's number one chicken bologna. For more information and family recipes, visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3511220-1&h=4162615904&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gwaltneyfoods.com%2F&a=www.GwaltneyFoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.GwaltneyFoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u> or follow us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3511220-1&h=3648472841&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGwaltneyFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>. Gwaltney is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Roc Solid Foundation\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Roc Solid Foundation builds hope for kids fighting cancer nationwide through the power of play. The organization distributes Ready Bags to families just after they hear the devastating news that their child has cancer, and then provides backyard playsets so kids have a safe place to play during treatment. Roc Solid currently partners with 85 children's hospitals to distribute Ready Bags, and playsets have been provided to thousands of kids fighting cancer in almost every state across the U.S. For more info, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3511220-1&h=1420358266&u=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__http%3A%2Fwww.rocsolidfoundation.org__%3B!!M_VjBzFLF8g!PD8ng38_lxQk3snCoOQ3fYy3lK9fEjXu9cJHToy0c4wVCHfcA486yQRdcF5JmUi5K4Lm1Z2pf2ZwqHOj-3VjjBcdcG4%24&a=www.rocsolidfoundation.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.rocsolidfoundation.org\u003C/a>\u003Cu>.\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/u>\u003C/b> \u003Cbr/>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3511220-1&h=2023814658&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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Spanning nearly 20 million cubic feet with over 62,000 pallet positions, the distribution center’s innovations provide new levels of operational efficiency and reliability via automation.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>At the facility’s core are 18 automated cranes that move inventory into, out of and within the facility, which also features one of the largest temperature-controlled layer-picking systems in the world. Layer-pickers disassemble and reassemble pallets of goods, a process previously performed manually. As a result, the robotics and software fully automate over 97% of the product movement through the facility.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Lineage sponsored academic research in mathematics to determine how to schedule and dispatch components in the facility, increasing throughput capability. Computer vision systems automatically identify the contents of each pallet, decreasing the building footprint. Lineage’s technology teams refined the robotic layout in simulation, stress-testing it against high growth, food holidays and even March 2020 panic-buying.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The facility also features Lineage’s patented blast cell technology (US Patent #10,663,210) that reduces freeze time and energy use by approximately one-half relative to traditional blast cells, aligning with Smithfield’s industry leading commitment to sustainability. Smithfield has pledged to become carbon negative, reduce GHG emissions 30% and halve food waste in its U.S. company owned operations by 2030.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“We are thrilled to announce the opening of the state-of-the-art facility that Lineage designed and built for Smithfield in Olathe,” said Greg Lehmkuhl, President and CEO of Lineage. “At Lineage, we seek to partner with customers who are dedicated to transforming the food supply chain and, by leveraging our innovation and expertise, Smithfield will optimize their operations for speed and efficiency.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Our new facility in Olathe represents the pinnacle of supply chain technology. It combines innovations in robotics, numerical simulation, thermodynamics, algorithms, computer vision and software to enable reliable and efficient access to food,” explained Sudarsan Thattai, Chief Information Officer and Chief Transformation Officer of Lineage. “Olathe is the foundation of our automated future.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“As a major food company feeding a growing global population sustainably, we’re continually working to implement enhancements across our value chain, including our distribution network, to support our customers and reduce our environmental footprint,” said Shane Smith, President and CEO of Smithfield. “We’re pleased to partner with an innovation-driven company like Lineage to further optimize our operations and better serve our customers. ”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Automation is increasingly important element of our strategy to achieve efficiencies across our business and exceed customer expectations,” said Brady Stewart, Chief Operating Officer for Smithfield Foods. “The opening of our new facility in Olathe brings unmatched innovation and new levels of resiliency to our supply chain.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Lineage Logistics’ decision to build the Smithfield Foods distribution center in Kansas is confirmation that our central location, strong infrastructure and world-class workforce are exactly what companies need to expand business operations,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “This project is a major win for Olathe and the state as a whole. Lineage exemplifies the type of businesses we are working to attract and retain, and their investment helps solidify our role as a 21st century hub for transportation, logistics and distribution.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>In addition to state-of-the-art software inside the building, the facility features Lineage Link™, a customer experience platform that provides Smithfield unprecedented access, visibility and control to their product. With the ability to see inventory levels and receive timely alerts, Smithfield can place the necessary orders and schedule the shipments to ensure their product reaches consumers when it is needed. This platform in turn seamlessly interacts with the operating software to ensure the tasks are prioritized for the requisite appointments to maintain the highest level of throughput and productivity. With this software investment, Lineage is pushing the bounds of what is possible in the food supply chain by creating a network in which food suppliers, carriers and distributors maintain a level of access and control that ultimately builds a stronger, more robust food system.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Lineage Logistics\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Lineage Logistics is the world’s largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider. It has a global network of over 400 strategically located facilities totaling over 2 billion cubic feet of capacity which spans 19 countries across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Lineage’s industry-leading expertise in end-to-end logistical solutions, its unrivaled real estate network, and development and deployment of innovative technology help increase distribution efficiency, advance sustainability, minimize supply chain waste, and most importantly, as a Visionary Partner of Feeding America, help feed the world. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations and sustainability initiatives, Lineage was listed as No. 17 in the 2021 CNBC Disruptor 50 list, the No 1. Data Science company, and 23rd overall, on Fast Company’s 2019 list of The World’s Most Innovative Companies, in addition to being included on Fortune’s Change The World list in 2020. (\u003Ca href=\"https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lineagelogistics.com&esheet=52690023&newsitemid=20220419005401&lan=en-US&anchor=www.lineagelogistics.com&index=1&md5=fd61ca660af8e7040e92295e021c0445\" referrerpolicy=\"unsafe-url\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">www.lineagelogistics.com\u003C/a>)\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. 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target=\"_blank\">aharry@smithfield.com\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":5257,"links":5258,"modular_content":5259,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":5261},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":5263},[5264],{"name":5265,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":5266,"url":5267},"2022-04-19-Smithfield-Foods-and-Lineage-Logistics-Unveil-Fully-Automated,-Next-Gen-Distribution-Center.pdf",80066,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/4220ea59-f2a5-4d01-9ccb-febc60aff74e/2022-04-19-Smithfield-Foods-and-Lineage-Logistics-Unveil-Fully-Automated%2C-Next-Gen-Distribution-Center.pdf",{"system":5269,"elements":5275},{"id":5270,"name":5271,"codename":5272,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":5273,"last_modified":5274,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"633e3789-9d8c-5c74-bb4a-bf55024e4c49","Smithfield Foods Promotes Andrea Tucker to Plant Manager of its Tar Heel, NC Facility","smithfield_foods_promotes_andrea_tucker_to_plant_m",[],"2024-06-18T20:07:43.1082736Z",{"headline":5276,"url_slug":5277,"sub_headline":5279,"sub_headline_1":5280,"summary":5281,"contact":5283,"release_date":5285,"category":5287,"html":5290,"content":5292,"images":5296,"pdf":5305},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":5271},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":5278},"2022-04-05-Smithfield-Foods-Promotes-Andrea-Tucker-to-Plant-Manager-of-its-Tar-Heel,-NC-Facility",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":5282},"Company veteran to oversee world's largest pork processing operation SMITHFIELD, Va., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. has promoted Andrea Tucker to plant manager of the company's",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":5284},"Anna Harry, aharry@smithfield.com, 757-707-4266",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":5286,"display_timezone":174},"2022-04-05T14:40:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":5288},[5289],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":5291},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ci>Company veteran to oversee world's largest pork processing operation\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"legendSpanClass\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">April 5, 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3495086-1&h=1258968484&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2990869-1%26h%3D3249247956%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.globenewswire.com%252FTracker%253Fdata%253D1uc2aqGWzovVsdMYz6udIaW_PcwLdDzYgSzv_CVQcnKZ9nUo4NWUMBKx65walTu3YzSlrZZ2hKOaI66vt8XI6oDAUTxmRvN5Gj6o9FUe-8A%253D%26a%3DSmithfield%2BFoods%252C%2BInc.&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> has promoted \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Andrea Tucker\u003C/span> to plant manager of the company's \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Tar Heel\u003C/span> facility in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span>, effective \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">April 4\u003C/span>. The company's largest facility, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Tar Heel\u003C/span> plant is also the largest pork processing operation in the world.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1780714/Andrea_Tucker.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1780714/Andrea_Tucker.jpg\" title=\"Andrea Tucker promoted to plant manager of Smithfield’s Tar Heel, NC facility\" alt=\"Andrea Tucker promoted to plant manager of Smithfield’s Tar Heel, NC facility\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>Tucker, who has more than 20 years of experience with the company, will oversee the complex's planning, organization, cost and continual improvements, focusing on employer of choice cultural enhancements and ensuring the location's continued leadership in product quality.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Andrea is a true servant leader who has achieved record levels of operational excellence, employee morale and engagement by instilling a culture of teamwork wherever she goes," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Brady Stewart\u003C/span>, chief operating officer for Smithfield Foods. "We are tremendously proud to have her as part of our Smithfield Family and look forward to watching her career with \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> continue to unfold."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>After joining \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> as an accountant more than two decades ago, Tucker became the company's first female plant manager in 2019 when she was appointed to oversee its largest bacon processing facility in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Wilson, N.C.\u003C/span> Earlier that year, Tucker received a \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3495086-1&h=762606036&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themanufacturinginstitute.org%2FInitiatives%2FWomen-in-Manufacturing%2F2019-STEP-Ahead%2F2019-STEP-Ahead.aspx&a=STEP+Ahead+Award\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">STEP Ahead Award\u003C/a> from \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3495086-1&h=1917911099&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themanufacturinginstitute.org%2F&a=The+Manufacturing+Institute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Manufacturing Institute\u003C/a> through a program honoring women leaders in manufacturing who make an impact through their advocacy, mentorship, engagement and leadership.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"I'm grateful \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> believes in me and for the opportunity to continue to give back to this company," said Tucker. "My journey to becoming a plant manager didn't happen overnight. It's my goal to uphold our culture at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> where anyone can access the same opportunities I have had through hard work and dedication. Though I will miss my \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Wilson\u003C/span> team, I'm excited for this next chapter in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Tar Heel\u003C/span>."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Donovan Owens\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Tar Heel\u003C/span> plant manager since 2018, is being promoted to a new corporate role within \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We thank Donovan for his many contributions at our \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Tar Heel\u003C/span> facility over the last four years," said Stewart. "Providing new opportunities for our team members to contribute and grow is an essential element of our vertically integrated business strategy and the future of our company. We are confident that Andrea and Donovan will continue to excel in their new roles."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is committed to providing good jobs and taking good care of its people through investing in a \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3495086-1&h=2092904651&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fdiversity-equity-and-inclusion&a=diverse%2C+equitable+and+inclusive+culture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">diverse, equitable and inclusive culture\u003C/a> and the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3495086-1&h=2980857971&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fworker-health-and-safety&a=health+and+safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">health and safety\u003C/a> of its workforce. Good career opportunities in the company's manufacturing, farm and distribution operations are available at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3495086-1&h=1662485855&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fcareers&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fcareers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/careers\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wcag-arialevel-3\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 1.17em; margin-block-start: 1em; margin-block-end: 1em; margin-inline-start: 0px; margin-inline-end: 0px; font-weight: bold;\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>, Va. since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3495086-1&h=1647555430&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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Kretschmar has teamed up with quarterback \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Kyler Murray\u003C/span>, along with retail partners Safeway and Albertsons to support the Arizona Educational Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley with donations of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$10,000\u003C/span> each.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1773936/Kretschmar_Donation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1773936/Kretschmar_Donation.jpg\" title=\"Kretschmar, professional American football league quarterback Kyler Murray, Albertsons, and Safeway gathered for a special presentation to commend the Arizona Educational Fund for celebrating excellence and cultivating equity in Pre-K to 12th grade education in Phoenix with a donation of $10,000.\" alt=\"Kretschmar, professional American football league quarterback Kyler Murray, Albertsons, and Safeway gathered for a special presentation to commend the Arizona Educational Fund for celebrating excellence and cultivating equity in Pre-K to 12th grade education in Phoenix with a donation of $10,000.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday, Kretschmar, Murray, Albertsons, and Safeway hosted a memorable event to celebrate \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Arizona\u003C/span> teachers and educate the community about the Arizona Educational Foundation's impact. With gratitude, Murray helped present a check for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$10,000\u003C/span> to the Arizona Educational Foundation, who celebrated the event with local teachers and administrators. The group participated in a lighthearted trivia game to see who had the most knowledge of football, the star athlete himself, and premium meats and cheeses! The donation will support the foundation's mission of celebrating excellence and cultivating equity in Pre-K to 12th grade education.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after the visit to Arizona Educational Foundation, Murray made his way over to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley for another celebration of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Phoenix\u003C/span>-area youth and teens. Murray hand-delivered a second \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$10,000\u003C/span> donation from Kretschmar and hosted a personal training session to demonstrate proper football techniques and skills. The monetary contribution will assist the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley in their work to provide a safe, positive, and fun environment for kids during their out-of-school time. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Being able to give back to a community that is close to my heart in a meaningful way is one of the greatest opportunities that football has provided me, and it gives me a deep sense of purpose to make a difference in someone's life – especially with the next generation and the educators who are helping guide them," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Kyler Murray\u003C/span>, professional American football league quarterback. "I'm thrilled to be teaming up with Kretschmar, Safeway, and Albertsons to support two very important organizations in my adopted hometown that provide our young community members with access to the resources they need to succeed and follow their dreams."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Kretschmar is excited to team up with distinguished athlete \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Kyler Murray\u003C/span> and longtime retail partners Safeway and Albertsons to support the Arizona Educational Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley, which both serve as steadfast programs for the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Arizona\u003C/span> community," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Kole Wernowsky\u003C/span>, associate brand manager for Kretschmar at Smithfield Foods. "We're proud to champion these organizations that play such a pivotal role in guiding youth and teens to a positive track to adulthood, and we are honored to continue to serve \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Phoenix\u003C/span> residents with our premium meats and cheeses."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"The Arizona Educational Foundation is deeply grateful for this support and recognition from Kretschmar and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Kyler Murray\u003C/span>. Our nonprofit works tirelessly to ensure that \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Arizona\u003C/span> public schools and their dedicated educators, administrators, and staff get the needed recognition they deserve," said Dr. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Pam Roggeman\u003C/span>, president of Arizona Educational Foundation Board of Directors. "These funds will help us ensure \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Arizona\u003C/span> public education continues to shine."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"One of the most important things that a world-famous athlete or business leader can do is spend time with young people and show them what's possible. Having one of their heroes, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Kyler Murray\u003C/span>, spend time and engage with Club members shows them how important they are and what's possible if they work hard toward their goals," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Marcia Mintz\u003C/span>, president and CEO for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley. "Our Club members experienced memories for a lifetime from their afternoon with \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Kyler Murray\u003C/span>, and he will shape members' thinking about their place in the world."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Kretschmar\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Since 1883, Kretschmar® premium deli meats and cheeses have meant quality. From our unique smoking process for hams to hand-trimmed fine cuts of beef and poultry, our full line of delicately sliced off-the-bone deli meats come from the leanest, most tender cuts and are gluten-free with no MSG or fillers. In addition, we produce more than 16 flavors of award-winning premium cheeses handcrafted by \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Wisconsin\u003C/span> cheesemakers. 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Kretschmar is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/u>\u003C/b> \u003Cbr/>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3484564-1&h=350931147&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield%C2%A0Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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This is accomplished through a variety of programs for teachers, administrators, and students all of which give \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Arizona\u003C/span> public education the shine it deserves. Some programs shine a spotlight on excellence; others provide a stepping stone to help support schools and educators on the road to awesomeness. In addition to the Arizona Teacher of the Year program, AEF also coordinates the Arizona State Spelling Bee, the A+ School of Excellence Award, the Principals Leadership Academy of Arizona, teachSTEM, Take Your Legislator to School, and Our World. AEF was founded in 1983 by then State Superintendent of Public Education, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Carolyn Warner\u003C/span>, who felt a nonprofit needed to be established to champion public education and recognize the great work of public school educators. AEF annually reaches over 500,000 students, teachers, and administrators throughout \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Arizona\u003C/span>. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3484564-1&h=423910863&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.azedfoundation.org%2F&a=www.azedfoundation.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.azedfoundation.org\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley offers affordable after-school and summer programs for 13,000+ young people in grades K-12. At Clubs across the Valley, BGCAZ provides award-winning programs designed to change the lives of young people. For over 70 years, BGCAZ has been creating equity and opportunity for youth through academic, social, and workforce opportunities. We help young people make healthy decisions and focus on social and emotional development to build resilient young adults. Most importantly, we work to develop strong character and leadership skills by creating positive connections to caring adults and their communities. For more information: visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3484564-1&h=2231915833&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bgcaz.org%2F&a=bgcaz.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">bgcaz.org\u003C/a>. 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"We're delighted that NAMI has once again recognized dozens of our facilities for their good stewardship of our Smithfield Family members, planet and natural resources in the communities we operate in."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>NAMI honors meat packers and processors that go above and beyond safety and environmental compliance via its annual awards program and will recognize winning facilities via the association's annual conference \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">March 29-30\u003C/span>. For a complete list of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> locations that received 2021 Environmental Recognition Awards and 2021 Worker Safety Awards, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3481276-1&h=2951621547&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftexts.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F03%2FSFF-044-March-Req-NAMI2022-EnvironmentalAwards_RD3.pdf&a=this+link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">this link\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Smithfield Foods continues to be an industry leader in environmental stewardship and worker safety," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Julie Anna Potts\u003C/span>, president and CEO of the North American Meat Institute. "Their comprehensive continuous improvement efforts at their facilities across the nation demonstrates a commitment to the men and women who work at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> and to the communities they call home."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>NAMI's Environmental Recognition Awards honor companies' dedication to continuous environmental improvement through the development and implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS). Award recognitions begin at the Tier 1 level with simple environmental compliance policies and culminate with Tier 4, celebrating the most complex programs with associated ISO 14001 certification. More than 40 Smithfield locations received Tier 4 recognition.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>NAMI Worker Safety Awards honor facilities for high levels of safety performance and for implementing injury, illness reduction and other initiatives reflecting effective health and safety programs. The National Safety Council determines the designation level of each facility by analyzing both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Total Recordable Cases rate and the rate for Cases with Days Away from Work, Job Transfer or Restriction (DART). Eighteen \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> locations received the Award of Honor, the highest award bestowed by the organization.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Both \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3481276-1&h=586241801&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fenvironment&a=environment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">environment\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3481276-1&h=140129854&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fworker-health-and-safety&a=worker+health+and+safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">worker health and safety\u003C/a> are standalone pillars of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> industry leading, holistic sustainability program. For more information on the company's current programs and initiatives visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3481276-1&h=2099150975&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/sustainability\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3481276-1&h=3500985775&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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In response to escalating violence in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ukraine\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> will expand ongoing refugee relocation and aid assistance underway through its operations in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Central Europe\u003C/span> with \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$250,000\u003C/span> donations to each of the following nonprofit disaster-relief organizations:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3479111-1&h=3375061841&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redcross.org%2Fabout-us%2Fnews-and-events%2Fnews%2F2022%2Fukraine-red-cross-delivers-aid-to-families.html&a=Global+Red+Cross+Network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Global Red Cross Network\u003C/a>, including the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), who are providing immediate relief, long-term recovery and critical humanitarian services in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ukraine\u003C/span> and surrounding countries including temporary shelter, counseling, health services and supplies.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3479111-1&h=492047175&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mercychefs.info%2Fhelp_ukraine_acq_2%3Futm_source%3Dgoogle-ads%26utm_campaign%3D%26utm_medium%3D%26%26utm_term%3Dukraine%2520red%2520cross%26device%3Dc%26campaign_id%3D16453020656%26ad_group_id%3D133960400333%26gclid%3DCjwKCAiA4KaRBhBdEiwAZi1zzu1TKhi6okoOzIE7B8fKNHNPthbk0rV5_Fc_6u4OSDwgNuNOH19JLRoCJR4QAvD_BwE&a=Mercy+Chefs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mercy Chefs\u003C/a>, the company's disaster-relief partner in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">the United States\u003C/span>, which is currently warehousing and distributing shelf-stable food, water, fresh fruit, baby formula and other basic supplies into \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ukraine\u003C/span> and to refugees on the Ukrainian border.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3479111-1&h=3920544723&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.savethechildren.org%2Fus%2Fwhere-we-work%2Fukraine&a=Save+the+Children\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Save the Children\u003C/a>, a global organization delivering humanitarian assistance to children and their families in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ukraine\u003C/span> and the region, including food, water, hygiene kits, psychosocial support and cash assistance.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3479111-1&h=766338530&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdonate.wck.org%2Fgive%2F393234%23!%2Fdonation%2Fcheckout&a=World+Central+Kitchen+(WCK)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">World Central Kitchen (WCK)\u003C/a>, a global humanitarian, climate and community crises-relief nonprofit serving refugees in southern \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Poland\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Romania\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Moldova\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Hungary\u003C/span> and partnering with restaurants inside \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ukraine\u003C/span> to provide hot meals to anyone in need.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>"Like the rest of the world, we are humbled and moved by the resilience of the Ukrainian people," said Shane Smith, president and chief executive officer for Smithfield Foods. "Over the last few weeks, our team members in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Central Europe\u003C/span> have mobilized to provide desperately needed resources and other aid to the citizens of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ukraine\u003C/span> on the ground. We are deeply proud of the decisive action our Smithfield Family has taken near the border and are committed to supporting and amplifying their good work." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> global footprint is comprised of operations in seven countries around the world, including \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">the United States\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Hungary\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Poland\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Romania\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Slovakia\u003C/span>, the U.K. and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Mexico\u003C/span>. Since the outset of violence in late February, Smithfield Europe – including Smithfield Polska (Animex and Agri Plus), Smithfield Romania, Smithfield UK and Mecom in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Slovakia\u003C/span> and Hungary– have provided dedicated support for Ukrainian team members and refugees in the region by securing transport, accommodations, employment and other types of care. Additionally, Smithfield Europe has engaged in regular donations of shelf-stable and other protein to food banks and temporary shelters across the region. Combined, these ongoing aid efforts will amount to approximately \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1 million\u003C/span> in in-kind contributions.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"In the midst of the largest refugee crisis in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Europe\u003C/span> since WWII, we're doing everything we can to help, starting with our Ukrainian team members," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Luis Cerdan\u003C/span>, executive vice president of European operations for Smithfield Foods. "As the majority of refugees have fled to countries bordering \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ukraine\u003C/span> where our businesses are located, we feel a heightened responsibility at Smithfield Europe to provide holistic support during this tragic time."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> contributes millions of dollars in cash and in-kind donations globally each year to support hunger relief, education and the vitality of its communities. To learn more about \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> ongoing commitment to helping communities where its employees live and work \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3479111-1&h=3549065658&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability%2Fhelping-communities&a=visit+this+link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">visit this link\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Comments from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> disaster-relief partners:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Mercy Chefs: \u003C/b>"Procuring and delivering food and supplies to Ukrainian refugees in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Romania\u003C/span> and across the border into \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ukraine\u003C/span> is as impactful as anything we've done," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Gary LeBlanc\u003C/span>, founder and CEO of Mercy Chefs. "This incredible donation from Smithfield Foods enables us to help thousands of refugees fleeing \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ukraine\u003C/span> and deliver food to those who remain in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ukraine\u003C/span>. We are extremely grateful to everyone at Smithfield Foods for the opportunity to help the people of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ukraine\u003C/span>."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Save the Children: \u003C/b>"Save the Children is extremely grateful to Smithfield Foods for their support during this time of crisis in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ukraine\u003C/span>," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Luciana Bonifacio\u003C/span>, Chief Development Officer, Save the Children. "This partnership will help protect children from harm and meet the urgent needs of children and their families who are in grave danger across \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ukraine\u003C/span> and the region." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>World Central Kitchen:\u003C/b> "World Central Kitchen is grateful for Smithfield's support and belief in our mission. They share our belief that a plate of food is more than just nourishment, it's hope and a sign that someone cares," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jason Collis\u003C/span>, WCK's Vice President of Relief. "Their support will allow us to continue to provide fresh and comforting meals to Ukrainians fleeing their homes as well as those staying in the country."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3479111-1&h=3434204329&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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The technology will allow surgeons to operate faster and achieve precise, reliable rejoining of injured nerves, simplifying the surgical process and improving patient outcomes.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1766796/Nerve_Tape.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Nerve Tape® will allow for suture-less surgical repair following traumatic injuries.\" src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1766796/Nerve_Tape.jpg\" title=\"Nerve Tape® will allow for suture-less surgical repair following traumatic injuries.\" /> \u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Nerve Tape\u003Csup>® \u003C/sup>is an implantable device composed of decellularized porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS) embedded with microscale hooks for tissue attachment. It can be quickly and easily wrapped around two ends of a severed nerve to form a strong, reliable connection with distributed tension to promote regeneration. The devices will be prepared from fully traceable SIS tissue harvested from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> U.S. operations.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"Our work with BioCircuit demonstrates our expanding portfolio and the value we are creating in a variety of markets through \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> vertically integrated supply chain and manufacturing expertise," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Courtney Stanton\u003C/span>, President of Smithfield BioScience. "By harvesting porcine bioproducts for medical applications – such as organs, mucosa, and tissues – we have the ability to improve lives through the development of innovative pharmaceuticals and medical devices like this one."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"We look forward to working with Smithfield BioScience to bring this promising medical device solution to life," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michelle Jarrard\u003C/span>, CEO of BioCircuit Technologies. "BioCircuit is committed to developing medical technologies, such as Nerve Tape\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, to repair, monitor, and control peripheral nerves precisely and reliably. We're excited to tap into \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> exceptional level of traceability and product safety in our work to empower surgeons with powerful, practical clinical tools that improve the treatment of injuries." \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>In parallel with establishing a commercial supply chain for Nerve Tape\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, BioCircuit is also developing non-invasive, bioelectronic devices able to tap into nerve and muscle activity to provide sensitive, high-resolution monitoring and selective, closed-loop stimulation. Useful in the fields of bioelectronic medicine, neuromodulation, neuro-prosthetics, and neuromuscular rehabilitation, this bioelectronics technology provides clinicians with the ability to diagnose health conditions earlier, precisely deliver therapies, and track outcomes over time.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield BioScience leverages \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> vertically integrated platform to supply the pharmaceutical and medical device industries with a secure source of porcine-derived products fully traceable to their farms of origin. Since its inception in 2017, Smithfield BioScience has become a leading U.S. manufacturer of heparin, an essential pharmaceutical product used to prevent the formation of blood clots during certain medical procedures or in patients at risk for clots. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3473395-1&h=3008468785&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldbioscience.com%2F&a=smithfieldbioscience.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">smithfieldbioscience.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3473395-1&h=3356468741&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3473395-1&h=2053380101&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3409886-1%26h%3D2666258769%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%252F%26a%3Dwww.smithfieldfoods.com&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3473395-1&h=3682323397&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3409886-1%26h%3D882790771%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.globenewswire.com%252FTracker%253Fdata%253DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%253D%26a%3DFacebook&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3473395-1&h=3891764398&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3409886-1%26h%3D514171541%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.globenewswire.com%252FTracker%253Fdata%253D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%253D%26a%3DTwitter&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3473395-1&h=288937105&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3409886-1%26h%3D2680507101%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.globenewswire.com%252FTracker%253Fdata%253Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%253D%26a%3DLinkedIn&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3473395-1&h=3078489688&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3409886-1%26h%3D3180989234%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.globenewswire.com%252FTracker%253Fdata%253DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%253D%26a%3DInstagram&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About BioCircuit Technologies \u003C/b>\u003Cbr />\r\nBased in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Atlanta, GA\u003C/span>, BioCircuit Technologies develops and commercializes medical devices for tissue repair and neural interfacing. Designed for ease-of-use and reliability, these devices enhance therapeutic targeting, diagnostic precision, and surgical consistency for improved patient outcomes.  \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>BioCircuit has received generous funding from numerous NIH grants. In addition to ongoing grant support, BioCircuit has attracted private financing, including investment from the GRA Venture Fund, Masters Capital, and Alsora Capital. For more information visit \u003Ca href=\"file:///C:/Users/iclements/Desktop/www.biocircuit.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.biocircuit.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\"> \u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH92464&Transmission_Id=202203160830PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH92464&DateId=20220316\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\" />\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":5455,"links":5456,"modular_content":5457,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":5459},[5460],{"name":5461,"description":5462,"type":563,"size":5463,"url":5464,"width":2785,"height":5465,"renditions":5466},"Nerve_Tape.jpg","Nerve Tape® will allow for suture-less surgical repair following traumatic injuries.",498365,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/cfccfd53-54be-4ed6-8738-813eb737364a/Nerve_Tape.jpg",1587,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":5468},[5469],{"name":5470,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":5471,"url":5472},"2022-03-16-Smithfield-BioScience,-BioCircuit-Technologies-to-Deliver-Innovative-Nerve-Repair-Solution.pdf",92634,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/3c882641-7699-4901-9472-a9caf65a457e/2022-03-16-Smithfield-BioScience%2C-BioCircuit-Technologies-to-Deliver-Innovative-Nerve-Repair-Solution.pdf",{"system":5474,"elements":5480},{"id":5475,"name":5476,"codename":5477,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":5478,"last_modified":5479,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"1710ab16-bd4b-5af0-9414-0c6f2b938924","TPG Rise Climate Accelerates Renewable Energy Development with Investment in Monarch Bioenergy Joint Venture","tpg_rise_climate_accelerates_renewable_energy_deve",[],"2023-10-17T14:56:24.7637234Z",{"headline":5481,"url_slug":5482,"sub_headline":5484,"sub_headline_1":5486,"summary":5487,"contact":5489,"release_date":5490,"category":5492,"html":5495,"content":5497,"images":5501,"pdf":5503},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":5476},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":5483},"2022-03-10-TPG-Rise-Climate-Accelerates-Renewable-Energy-Development-with-Investment-in-Monarch-Bioenergy-Joint-Venture",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":5485},"Joins Roeslein Alternative Energy and Smithfield Foods to further develop, implement, and expand next generation renewable natural gas technologies to curb methane emissions",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":5488},"SAN FRANCISCO & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TPG Rise Climate, the climate investing strategy of TPG’s global impact investing platform TPG Rise, today announced an investment in Monarch...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":5491,"display_timezone":174},"2022-03-10T20:17:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":5493},[5494],{"name":1410,"codename":1411},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":5496},"\u003Cdiv itemprop=\"articleBody\">\r\n\u003Cp>SAN FRANCISCO & FORT WORTH, Texas--(\u003Cspan itemid=\"https://www.businesswire.com\" itemprop=\"provider publisher copyrightHolder\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https://schema.org/Organization\">\u003Cspan itemprop=\"name\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.businesswire.com/\" itemprop=\"url\" referrerpolicy=\"unsafe-url\" rel=\"nofollow\">BUSINESS WIRE\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/span>)--TPG Rise Climate, the climate investing strategy of TPG’s global impact investing platform TPG Rise, today announced an investment in Monarch Bioenergy (“Monarch”), a joint venture between Roeslein Alternative Energy (“RAE”) and a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, “Smithfield”). Launched in 2018, Monarch leverages RAE’s state-of-the-art technology and Smithfield’s innovative sustainable farming practices to capture methane emissions and convert them into carbon-negative renewable natural gas (RNG) to power homes, vehicles and businesses. Chris Roach, President of RAE, will serve as Monarch’s Chief Executive Officer, a newly created role.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Accelerating the transition to renewable energy, greening the industrial sector, and scaling greenhouse gas abating technologies are core pillars in TPG Rise Climate’s multi-sector investing strategy. As an equal partner in the JV, TPG Rise Climate will work with RAE and Smithfield to advance agricultural innovation, enhance existing projects in Missouri, and develop new ones in select states across the U.S.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“For years, Rudi Roeslein and his eponymous company RAE have been developing proven, market-based solutions to demands for both sustainable agriculture and renewable energy,” said Marc Mezvinsky, Business Unit Partner in TPG Rise. “Applying RAE’s anaerobic digester technology, as well as additional circular technologies and environmental protections, to Smithfield’s hog farms is a significant and meaningful step towards addressing methane emissions at their source. Advancing and scaling proven GHG abating technologies like those used by Monarch is central to our mission at TPG Rise Climate, and we look forward to working with RAE and Smithfield to advance and drive operational best practices for these emerging technologies.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Monarch’s technology and proprietary process are key to creating closed loop, zero-waste systems on large farms. Its anaerobic digester infrastructure captures methane emissions from manure and converts those emissions into pipeline-quality natural gas, which is distributed to RNG markets across the country. The type of biogas created by Monarch’s process has consistently received the lowest LCFS carbon intensity scores, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing air quality health benefits by reducing surface ozone. Additionally, the byproducts of Monarch’s anaerobic digestion are feedstock for other important farm-related circular uses including fertilizer, irrigation, and soil regeneration. The JV is also actively seeking partnerships that would leverage emerging technological solutions to turn effluent waste from the digester process into organic fertilizer, clean water, and compostable fiber. In connection with its mission, Monarch will also explore becoming a Certified B Corporation.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>As part of Smithfield’s commitment to becoming carbon negative across its U.S. company-owned operations by 2030, the company established Smithfield Renewables in 2017 to unify its GHG-reduction efforts with a focus on emissions reduction and efficiency efforts on farms, processing facilities and across its transportation and logistics network.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“We are excited to integrate TPG Rise Climate’s rigorous impact and operational capabilities into Monarch,” added Kraig Westerbeek, Vice President of Smithfield Renewables. “TPG Rise Climate’s mission to scale emerging climate solutions that result in quantifiable greenhouse gas avoidance is consistent with our commitment to lead in agricultural innovation and sustainability.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“We continue to see Monarch as a blueprint for how to address environmental challenges with fully integrated, closed-loop innovations,” said RAE Chairman and CEO Rudi Roeslein. “With investments in technology and innovation, farming, both large and small, can be a keystone in the circular economy. Not only do Smithfield’s operations create a natural feedstock for low carbon or carbon negative natural gas, but it also gives us an opportunity to begin to sustainably replant and harvest prairie grasses that naturally sequester carbon, store and filter water, and create biomass for the production of additional RNG.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>As part of RAE’s goal to restore 30 million acres of land to native prairie plants strategically located around waterways, streams, rivers, and highly erodible lands, Monarch and RAE have already planted several thousand acres of prairie grass, providing ecological services and wildlife habitat for monarch butterflies across Missouri. The partnership is actively exploring ways to expand this initiative to other Monarch projects.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Monarch is taking an innovative approach to tackling methane emissions – one of the most complex challenges we face in the fight against climate change. With additional capital and expertise from TPG Rise Climate, Monarch will continue to advance RAE’s technology and commercialize its adoption to large and small agricultural operations across the country,” said Chris Roach, newly appointed CEO of Monarch.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>More information on RAE's sustainability commitments is available \u003Ca href=\"https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Froesleinalternativeenergy.com%2Fenergy-production%2F&esheet=52592818&newsitemid=20220309006019&lan=en-US&anchor=here&index=1&md5=fbde46b6fe487916751552b81ed451b4\" referrerpolicy=\"unsafe-url\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003C/a> and information on Smithfield Renewables can be found \u003Ca href=\"https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FSmithfield-Renewables&esheet=52592818&newsitemid=20220309006019&lan=en-US&anchor=here&index=2&md5=10d834f48d4faa4635cdf351253643b9\" referrerpolicy=\"unsafe-url\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Kirkland & Ellis is serving as legal advisor to TPG Rise Climate. Hunton Andrews Kurth is serving as legal advisor to Smithfield.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About TPG Rise Climate\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr />\r\nTPG Rise Climate is the dedicated climate investing strategy of TPG's global impact investing platform TPG Rise. TPG Rise Climate pursues climate-related investments that benefit from the diverse skills of TPG's investing professionals, the strategic relationships developed across TPG's existing portfolio of climate-focused companies, and a global network of executives and advisors. The fund takes a broad-based sector approach to investment types, from growth equity to value-added infrastructure, and focuses on five climate sub-sectors: clean energy, enabling solutions, decarbonized transport, greening industrials, and agriculture & natural solutions. Jim Coulter, TPG Founding Partner and Executive Chairman, serves as Managing Partner of TPG Rise Climate and former U.S. Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson serves as TPG Rise Climate's Executive Chairman. For more information, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.therisefund.com%2Ftpgriseclimate&esheet=52592818&newsitemid=20220309006019&lan=en-US&anchor=www.therisefund.com%2Ftpgriseclimate&index=3&md5=c0717ad255353024326b47c0ed078b9b\" referrerpolicy=\"unsafe-url\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">www.therisefund.com/tpgriseclimate\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Roeslein Alternative Energy, LLC\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr />\r\nRoeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) is the owner, operator and developer of renewable energy production facilities that convert agricultural and industrial wastes, along with renewable biomass feedstocks to renewable natural gas and sustainable co-products. RAE engages in these business operations with a focus on incorporating native prairie restoration. RAE is a limited liability company with its principal offices located in St. Louis, Missouri. RAE was launched in 2012 by Rudi Roeslein, co-founder and CEO of St. Louis-based Roeslein and Associates, Inc. (a global leader in engineering, modular fabrication, and construction of industrial plant facilities).\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com&esheet=52592818&newsitemid=20220309006019&lan=en-US&anchor=www.smithfieldfoods.com&index=4&md5=a8d41ceef164890162686dc1bfa5b83b\" referrerpolicy=\"unsafe-url\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\u003Ch2>Contacts\u003C/h2>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>TPG Rise\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr />\r\nAri Cohen\u003Cbr />\r\nDirector, External Affairs\u003Cbr />\r\n415-743-1550\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Ca href=\"mailto:media@tpg.com\" referrerpolicy=\"unsafe-url\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">media@tpg.com\u003C/a>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cstrong>Roeslein Alternative Energy\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr />\r\nBrandon Butler\u003Cbr />\r\nDirector of Communications\u003Cbr />\r\n660-281-9804\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Ca href=\"mailto:BButler@roesleinae.com\" referrerpolicy=\"unsafe-url\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">BButler@roesleinae.com\u003C/a>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cstrong>Smithfield Foods\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr />\r\nJim Monroe\u003Cbr />\r\nVice President, Corporate Affairs\u003Cbr />\r\n757-365-3559\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Ca href=\"mailto:JMonroe@smithfield.com\" referrerpolicy=\"unsafe-url\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">JMonroe@smithfield.com\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":5498,"links":5499,"modular_content":5500,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":5502},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":5504},[5505],{"name":5506,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":5507,"url":5508},"2022-03-10-TPG-Rise-Climate-Accelerates-Renewable-Energy-Development-with-Investment-in-Monarch-Bioenergy-Joint-Venture.pdf",81102,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/390dfc6c-ae5d-4e3e-8d84-b11bec05f6b0/2022-03-10-TPG-Rise-Climate-Accelerates-Renewable-Energy-Development-with-Investment-in-Monarch-Bioenergy-Joint-Venture.pdf",{"system":5510,"elements":5516},{"id":5511,"name":5512,"codename":5513,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":5514,"last_modified":5515,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"7aec3215-2b15-573c-9735-aa073622a7aa","CARANDO® BRINGS ROBUST FLAVOR TO THE DINNER TABLE WITH ITS NEW SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE","carando__brings_robust_flavor_to_the_dinner_table_",[],"2023-10-17T14:56:24.2864971Z",{"headline":5517,"url_slug":5518,"sub_headline":5520,"sub_headline_1":5522,"summary":5523,"contact":5525,"release_date":5527,"category":5529,"html":5532,"content":5534,"images":5538,"pdf":5554},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":5512},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":5519},"2022-03-03-CARANDO-R-BRINGS-ROBUST-FLAVOR-TO-THE-DINNER-TABLE-WITH-ITS-NEW-SWEET-ITALIAN-SAUSAGE",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":5521},"Made with 100% Pork and Blended with Traditional Italian Spices, the Exceptionally Delicious Links Join the Brand's Extensive Line-up of Sausages",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":5524},"Carando®, the artisan of Classic Italian Meats, is expanding its offerings with the launch of Sweet Italian Sausage. Using Carando's time-honored recipe, the new dinner links are prepared with...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":5526},"Caroline Greer, HUNTER: on behalf of Smithfield, (646) 459-4952, cgreer@hunterpr.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":5528,"display_timezone":174},"2022-03-03T14:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":5530},[5531],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":5533},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">March 3, 2022\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Carando\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, the artisan of Classic Italian Meats, is expanding its offerings with the launch of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3461336-1&h=188748709&u=https%3A%2F%2Fcarando.sfdbrands.com%2Fen-us%2Fproducts%2Ffresh-sausage%2Fsweet-italian-sausage%2F&a=Sweet+Italian+Sausage\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sweet Italian Sausage\u003C/a>. Using Carando's time-honored recipe, the new dinner links are prepared with 100% pork and blended with Italian herbs and spices to deliver a complex, robust, and authentic taste.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1758521/Sweet_Italian_Dinner_Links.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1758521/Sweet_Italian_Dinner_Links.jpg\" title=\"Carando’s New Sweet Italian Dinner Links Join Brand’s Extensive Line-Up of Sausages\" alt=\"Carando’s New Sweet Italian Dinner Links Join Brand’s Extensive Line-Up of Sausages\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>Convenient and easy-to-prepare, Carando's flavor-packed Sweet Italian Sausage helps turn a weeknight dinner with family or a weekend gathering with friends into an unforgettable dining experience. The links pair perfectly and effortlessly with a wide range of dishes – from pastas and pizzas to sandwiches and soups – easily making any meal a delicious and memorable occasion. Plus, each link contains 15g of protein per serving, without MSG, artificial flavorings, or colorings.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Carando's Sweet Italian Sausage joins the brand's extensive line-up of dinner sausages, including Mild Toscano Italian Sausage, Hot Sicilian Italian Sausage, Traditional Beer Bratwurst Sausage and Original Crafted Bratwurst Sausage. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"As a leader in classic Italian meats, we're excited to venture further into the category and expand our sausage portfolio to continue to bring the traditional and bold flavors that consumers crave to the table," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Douglas Baldwin\u003C/span>, brand manager for Carando at Smithfield Foods. "Carando's new Sweet Italian Sausage offers an enjoyable solution, achieving a simple, easy-to-prepare meal that can make any moment delicious."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Carando's Sweet Italian Sausage is available now at Publix for a suggested retail price of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$5.99\u003C/span>. For more information and recipe inspiration, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3461336-1&h=941117642&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carando.com%2F&a=www.carando.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.carando.com\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Carando\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Nearly a century ago, founder Pietro Carando brought the Italian tradition of sausage-making from Torino, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Italy\u003C/span>, to America. Since then, the authentic Italian deli meats, fresh meatballs and sausages, and grab-n-go options of Carando have tied the name to quality. One taste is all it takes to discover the authentic Italian difference of Carando. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3461336-1&h=3569855783&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2856513-1%26h%3D370524338%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.globenewswire.com%252FTracker%253Fdata%253DJKYbNhRXRd9qs1G7fOLtYuOmoxKQ5cUezZuXiMhfQhp8MO6jgtjZrt-8kYv-GsXZdYjbokLAJcZOZSFFGT_ePw%253D%253D%26a%3Dwww.carando.com&a=www.carando.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.carando.com\u003C/a> or follow us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3461336-1&h=3447405472&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcarandomeats%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a> (@carandomeats) and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3461336-1&h=2627141056&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcarandomeats%2F&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a> (@carandomeats). Carando is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3461336-1&h=487632863&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield%C2%A0Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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As a...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":5577},"HUNTER: for Farmer John, Caroline Greer, (646) 459-4952, cgreer@HunterPR.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":5579,"display_timezone":174},"2022-02-01T17:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":5581},[5582],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":5584},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">LOS ANGELES\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 1, 2022\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- There's no denying that sports fans might need a little help recovering the day after the Big Game – as we're all familiar with the record number of people who play hooky the next day. As a leader of the (hot dog) pack, Farmer John is setting out to recharge Angelenos' by supplying the ultimate remedy – a little "Hair of the (Hot) Dog." The California brand teamed up with L.A.-based neighbor, cocktail creator, and bartender \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3430603-1&h=423233163&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcocktailsbyhawk%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=Saeed+%22Hawk%22+House\" rel=\"nofollow\">Saeed "Hawk" House\u003C/a> to concoct a mouthwatering, over-the-top \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3430603-1&h=2074586353&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmerjohn.com%2Frecipes%2Fhawks-hair-of-the-hot-dog-bloody-mary%2F&a=Bloody+Mary+recipe\" rel=\"nofollow\">Bloody Mary recipe\u003C/a> to be enjoyed the morning after the game. This high-protein Bloody Mary promises to quell those gnarly side effects and help get you back on your feet. \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1738206/Farmer_John_Super_Bowl_Bloody_Mary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1738206/Farmer_John_Super_Bowl_Bloody_Mary.jpg\" title=\"Farmer John partnered with cocktail creator and bartender Saeed “Hawk” House to create Hawks’ Hair of the (Hot) Dog Bloody Mary that features tequila or vodka, a curated Bloody Mary mix, and a variety of garnishes, including a beef frank, crispy bacon, pepperoncini, pickle-stuffed olives, a celery stick, lemon and lime wedges, and Tajin to decorate the rim.\" alt=\"Farmer John partnered with cocktail creator and bartender Saeed “Hawk” House to create Hawks’ Hair of the (Hot) Dog Bloody Mary that features tequila or vodka, a curated Bloody Mary mix, and a variety of garnishes, including a beef frank, crispy bacon, pepperoncini, pickle-stuffed olives, a celery stick, lemon and lime wedges, and Tajin to decorate the rim.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>The eye-catching Bloody Mary recipe features the beloved staple ingredients of the classic drink, but with a meaty twist – perched atop is a Farmer John Beef Frank alongside a variety of craveable fixins ranging from crispy bacon and tangy pepperoncini to pickle-stuffed olives and lemon and lime wedges.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>We can all agree that bacon makes everything better, regardless of the occasion, so Farmer John couldn't help but collaborate with House on another signature cocktail with its Premium Classic Cut Bacon as the star. The \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3430603-1&h=949807838&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmerjohn.com%2Frecipes%2Ffarmer-john-old-fashioned%2F&a=Farmer+John+Old+Fashioned\" rel=\"nofollow\">Farmer John Old Fashioned\u003C/a> brings a unique and savory twist to the classic, featuring bacon-infused whiskey, maple syrup, and bitters with savory bacon and a zesty orange peel garnish.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Making cocktails is all about having fun and testing your creativity. I've enjoyed Farmer John products my whole life, so I jumped at the chance to collaborate on these cocktails," said House. "Whether we're talking hot dogs or bacon, Farmer John's high-quality, delicious products make every dish a knock-out. I'm excited to share these over-the-top creations."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Since misery loves company, Farmer John is also teaming up with Break Up Bar at Severance on Melrose Avenue for a one-day-only pop-up at its Anti-Valentine's Day themed event to aid hangovers and broken hearts. Fans can buy tickets at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3430603-1&h=1428311282&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.severancela.com%2Ffarmerjohnbrunch%2F&a=www.severancela.com%2FFarmerJohnBrunch\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.severancela.com/FarmerJohnBrunch\u003C/a>. Ticketed guests will receive admission to the brunch event from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">11:00AM-3:00PM PST\u003C/span> along with a complimentary Hawk's Hair of the (Hot) Dog Bloody Mary, if they are 21 or older. There will also be a special Break Up Bar brunch menu, including a wide array of a la carte food and beverages, where attendees can also enjoy exclusive dishes featuring Farmer John's flavor-packed bacon, sausage, and ham products.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>As a brand that is committed to celebrating its \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> heritage and supporting its community, Farmer John will also be popping up at a variety of local sports events. Look for free meals at the brand's food truck, ticket giveaways, exclusive contests, and interactive promotions. Farmer John is also the proud sponsor of the new paint scheme that \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Aric Almirola\u003C/span>, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield car for Stewart-Haas Racing, will sport in the NASCAR Cup Series' preseason exhibition race, The Clash, at the L.A. Coliseum on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">February 6\u003C/span>. Additionally, the brand is excited to sponsor the 22nd Annual Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Challenge at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Pepperdine University\u003C/span> on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, February 12\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Farmer John has always been committed to supplying a variety of delicious products and recipe options to eat on game-day, the morning after, or, frankly, any time of week. We're excited to add two more fan-favorite recipes to game-day rituals and can't wait for local Angelenos' to try them at our pop-up event." said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michael Merritt\u003C/span>, senior director of brand marketing for Farmer John at Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Fans can recreate these new recipes at home and share their masterpieces on social using the hashtag #HAIROFTHEHOTDOG. For more recipe inspiration and to find Farmer John products near you, follow us on Facebook (\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3430603-1&h=1438063405&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ffarmerjohn%2F&a=%40FarmerJohn\" rel=\"nofollow\">@FarmerJohn\u003C/a>), Instagram (\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3430603-1&h=1235436850&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffarmerjohnla%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=%40FarmerJohnLA\" rel=\"nofollow\">@FarmerJohnLA\u003C/a>), or Twitter (\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3430603-1&h=4177080722&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ffarmerjohnla&a=%40FarmerJohnLA\" rel=\"nofollow\">@FarmerJohnLA\u003C/a>), or visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3430603-1&h=4122383043&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmerjohn.com%2F&a=www.farmerjohn.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmerjohn.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Farmer John encourages drinking responsibly. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Farmer John\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Based in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> since 1931, Farmer John has pioneered a revolution in the supply of local flavorful meats. The journey began with Irish-American brothers \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Francis and Bernard Clougherty\u003C/span> curing and selling pork bellies and smoked hams to local grocery stores and continues today with staples like breakfast sausage and hot dogs. This longstanding Southern California brand remains committed to crafting the highest quality meats full of freshness and flavor. For more information on our products and recipe inspiration, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3430603-1&h=2547765080&u=https%3A%2F%2Fclicktime.symantec.com%2F3JPmXoWP9PRfBRo1tz5Kvp87Vc%3Fu%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.farmerjohn.com&a=www.farmerjohn.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmerjohn.com\u003C/a> or follow us on Facebook (@FarmerJohn), Instagram (@FarmerJohnLA) or Twitter (@FarmerJohnLA). Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods. Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc. \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3430603-1&h=2893914724&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3430603-1&h=101192262&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3430603-1&h=741597600&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" 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Expands Scholarship Program to Include New Colleges and Universities Ahead of 2022-2023 School Year","smithfield_foods_expands_scholarship_program_to_in",[],"2024-06-18T20:06:54.2038854Z",{"headline":5617,"url_slug":5618,"sub_headline":5620,"sub_headline_1":5622,"summary":5623,"contact":5625,"release_date":5626,"category":5628,"html":5631,"content":5633,"images":5637,"pdf":5639},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":5612},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":5619},"2022-01-12-Smithfield-Foods-Expands-Scholarship-Program-to-Include-New-Colleges-and-Universities-Ahead-of-2022-2023-School-Year",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":5621},"Smithfield welcomes two new HBCUs, South Dakota's largest state schools to its four-year scholarship program serving employee dependents",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":5624},"Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to welcome South Dakota State University (SDSU), the University of South Dakota (USD), Hampton University (HU) and Virginia State 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The need-based program has awarded over 1,300 scholarships totaling \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$7.6 million\u003C/span> since 2002, more than half of which the company has contributed since 2017. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>SDSU, USD, HU and VSU join the program's more than a dozen participating colleges and universities across the U.S., including several historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The program's expansion follows \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> 2020 \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3409886-1&h=772886094&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fdiversity-equity-and-inclusion&a=commitment\" rel=\"nofollow\">commitment\u003C/a> to add additional historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to its program and ensure a broad range of educational opportunities. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3409886-1&h=859369957&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FPhilanthropy&a=philanthropic+initiatives\" rel=\"nofollow\">philanthropic initiatives\u003C/a> span international efforts focused on hunger relief, education and veterans in communities its employees call home. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We're excited to further diversify our longstanding scholarship program and welcome these new schools to our portfolio," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, community development manager for Smithfield Foods. "Our scholarship program underscores the responsibility we feel to support our more than 40,000 U.S. team members and their families across America, and our efforts to expand the program reflect our commitment to promoting \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3409886-1&h=1230156823&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fdiversity-equity-and-inclusion&a=diversity%2C+equity+and+inclusion\" rel=\"nofollow\">diversity, equity and inclusion\u003C/a> in education." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Applications for the 2022-2023 school year are due \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">May 15, 2022\u003C/span>. For additional information on participating schools, academic programs and individual application processes, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3409886-1&h=2256973807&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fscholarships&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fscholarships\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/scholarships\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is proud to offer good pay and comprehensive benefits including paid vacations, holidays and more. To view full-time career opportunities with the company, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3409886-1&h=1704185968&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fcareers&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fcareers\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/careers\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc. \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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Leading up to the College Football National Championship game, Kirk Herbstreit, Emmy Award-winning ESPN/ABC college football analyst, and Marty Smith, multifaceted sports journalist for...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":5662},"Megan Rhein, HUNTER: on behalf of Eckrich, PH: 646.459.4952, mrhein@hunterpr.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":5664,"display_timezone":174},"2022-01-11T01:56:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":5666},[5667],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":5669},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">INDIANAPOLIS\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 10, 2022\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Bullseye! Leading up to the College Football National Championship game, \u003Cb>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Kirk Herbstreit\u003C/span>\u003C/b>, Emmy Award-winning ESPN/ABC college football analyst, and \u003Cb>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Marty Smith\u003C/span>\u003C/b>, multifaceted sports journalist for ESPN, took center stage at the Playoff Fan Central in the Indiana Convention Center to participate in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3408930-1&h=3947119432&u=https%3A%2F%2Feckrich.com%2F&a=Eckrich%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\">Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/a>'s \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1 Million\u003C/span> Challenge for Teachers to fund education projects. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Marty Smith\u003C/span> successfully completed the challenge to earn a noteworthy donation for CFP Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers Charity. \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1723613/Eckrich_Kirk_Herbstreit_Marty_Smith.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1723613/Eckrich_Kirk_Herbstreit_Marty_Smith.jpg\" title=\"ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit and Marty Smith teamed up with Eckrich to score a $300,000 donation for CFP Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers Charity\" alt=\"ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit and Marty Smith teamed up with Eckrich to score a $300,000 donation for CFP Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers Charity\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>Herbstreit and Smith had five chances each to successfully complete a 15-yard throw through a target. Luckily, Smith made his fourth throw, generating a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$100,000\u003C/span> donation to Extra Yard for Teachers on behalf of Eckrich. To further show support for the cause, Eckrich added another \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$200,000\u003C/span> to the donation in good faith, bringing the total to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$300,000\u003C/span>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>This is the fifth year that Eckrich has partnered with the CFP Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers program to celebrate teachers across the country for their honest work and tireless commitment to ensure that their students have the tools to succeed. This donation will be added to the more than \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">two million dollars\u003C/span> that the brand has donated to the charity throughout the years. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"The excitement leading up to the College Football Playoff National Championship game is electric. I'm so glad that I could channel this positive energy and use it to help me make one of the throws during the Eckrich \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1 Million\u003C/span> Challenge for Teachers," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Marty Smith\u003C/span>, multifaceted sports journalist for ESPN. "There's no denying that teachers are heroes, and I'm thankful that this donation will help provide them with the resources that they need to ensure they have a brighter 2022."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"I have been involved with numerous charitable endeavors throughout my career, and the Eckrich \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1 Million\u003C/span> Challenge throws have been some of the most important and impactful," said Kirk Herbstreit, Emmy Award-winning ESPN/ABC college football analyst. "It's an incredible feeling knowing that this donation on behalf of Eckrich will help so many teachers across the country who do so much for the development of our communities and the education of our most precious resource, our kids."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are so grateful for all of the support that Eckrich has shown our organization all season long, and we couldn't be more thrilled that \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Marty Smith\u003C/span> successfully completed the Eckrich \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1 Million\u003C/span> Challenge for Teachers," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Britton Banowsky\u003C/span>, executive director of the College Football Foundation. "This donation will help lift teachers up and provide them with the support they need, and it couldn't come at a better time. These essential workers need our help, now more than ever."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We share Kirk and Marty's excitement in awarding Extra Yard for Teachers with a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$300,000\u003C/span> donation," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Rikki Ingram\u003C/span>, director of marketing at Smithfield Foods. "Teachers are truly heroes, especially as they've navigated the challenges of the past few school years, and we couldn't be happier to make a difference in their lives and help fund their classroom projects to enhance their students' learning environment through this contribution."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1 Million\u003C/span> Challenge for Teachers wasn't the only exciting thing Eckrich had \u003Ci>cooking up \u003C/i>this year. As the Official Smoked Sausage and Deli Meat Sponsor of the College Football Playoff, Eckrich launched a social contest – the College Football Playoff National Tailgate Champion – to crown the first-ever master of pre-game grilling. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Tom Anderson\u003C/span> from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Holland, Michigan\u003C/span> was selected as the lucky winner and received an all-expenses paid trip to attend the CFP National Championship and a custom National Tailgate Champion Ring. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information and game-day recipe inspiration, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3408930-1&h=1251679588&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eckrich.com%2F&a=www.Eckrich.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Eckrich.com\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Eckrich\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Founded by \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Peter Eckrich\u003C/span> in 1894, Eckrich has a rich heritage starting from a small meat market in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Fort Wayne, Indiana\u003C/span>, to one of the most recognized regional premium deli and meat brands on the market today. Through it all, Eckrich meats have been recognized for their great taste and supreme quality, craftsmanship, care, and pride. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3408930-1&h=1251679588&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eckrich.com%2F&a=www.Eckrich.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Eckrich.com\u003C/a>. Eckrich is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc. \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made Smithfield one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3408930-1&h=1196799983&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3408930-1&h=991565196&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3408930-1&h=3798351502&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%3Flang%3Den&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3408930-1&h=4163932903&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3408930-1&h=2419311751&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About College Football Playoff\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>The College Football Playoff matches the No. 1 ranked team vs. No. 4, and No. 2 vs. No. 3 in semifinal games that rotate annually among six bowl games – the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Allstate Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl Game. This season's Playoff Semifinals will take place \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Friday, December 31, 2021\u003C/span>, at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic and the Capital One Orange Bowl. The College Football Playoff National Championship will be \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Monday, January 10, 2022\u003C/span>, at Lucas Oil Stadium in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Indianapolis, Indiana\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About the College Football Playoff Foundation and Extra Yard for Teachers\u003C/b> \u003Cbr/>The CFP Foundation is the community engagement arm of the College Football Playoff, supporting education across the country. The CFP Foundation's primary cause platform, Extra Yard for Teachers, is dedicated to elevating the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering teachers in four focus areas: resources, recognition, recruitment and professional development. The CFP Foundation utilizes multiple partnerships to execute its initiatives and support positive educational outcomes. To learn more, visit cfp-foundation.org and follow Extra Yard for Teachers (@CFPExtraYard) on social media.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1596303/Eckrich_CFP_Sponsor_v2_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1596303/Eckrich_CFP_Sponsor_v2_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Eckrich CFP Sponsor (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Eckrich CFP Sponsor (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1596304/Extra_Yard_for_Teachers_CFP_Foundation_v2_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1596304/Extra_Yard_for_Teachers_CFP_Foundation_v2_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Extra Yard for Teachers CFP Foundation (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Extra Yard for Teachers CFP Foundation (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH27014&Transmission_Id=202201102056PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH27014&DateId=20220110\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":5671,"links":5672,"modular_content":5673,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":5675},[5676],{"name":5677,"description":5678,"type":563,"size":5679,"url":5680,"width":2785,"height":3774,"renditions":5681},"Eckrich_Kirk_Herbstreit_Marty_Smith.jpg","ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit and Marty Smith teamed up with Eckrich to score a $300,000 donation for CFP Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers Charity",1297618,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/5b3c385b-b2e7-4c30-acef-fbf1618d707b/Eckrich_Kirk_Herbstreit_Marty_Smith.jpg",{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":5683},[5684],{"name":5685,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":5686,"url":5687},"2022-01-10-ESPNS-KIRK-HERBSTREIT-AND-MARTY-SMITH-TEAMED-UP-WITH-ECKRICH-R-TO-SCORE-A-300,000-DONATION-FOR-CHARITY-AHEAD-OF-THE-COLLEGE-FOOTBALL-PLAYOFF-NATIONAL-CHAMPIONSHIP.pdf",82785,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/2264f433-d865-4612-b0fe-cd96abf63ab1/2022-01-10-ESPNS-KIRK-HERBSTREIT-AND-MARTY-SMITH-TEAMED-UP-WITH-ECKRICH-R-TO-SCORE-A-300%2C000-DONATION-FOR-CHARITY-AHEAD-OF-THE-COLLEGE-FOOTBALL-PLAYOFF-NATIONAL-CHAMPIONSHIP.pdf",{"system":5689,"elements":5695},{"id":5690,"name":5691,"codename":5692,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":5693,"last_modified":5694,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"613b5b96-1183-595e-b9ee-f598eeaf7158","Smithfield Foods Commits to Reduce Food Loss and Waste 50% by 2030","smithfield_foods_commits_to_reduce_food_loss_and_w",[],"2023-10-17T14:56:08.0290512Z",{"headline":5696,"url_slug":5697,"sub_headline":5699,"sub_headline_1":5701,"summary":5702,"contact":5704,"release_date":5705,"category":5707,"html":5710,"content":5712,"images":5716,"pdf":5718},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":5691},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":5698},"2022-01-05-Smithfield-Foods-Commits-to-Reduce-Food-Loss-and-Waste-50-by-2030",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":5700},"Company joins U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) list of U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":5703},"Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced a new goal to halve overall food loss and waste in its U.S. company-owned operations by 2030. The new commitment aligns with various resource conservation...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":5129},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":5706,"display_timezone":174},"2022-01-05T14:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":5708},[5709],{"name":1410,"codename":1411},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":5711},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 5, 2022\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3403829-1&h=988163458&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Dq0JgML971vmDrO6eSfhWQz40AdZbMOjFDQoAOxywIL121rCnn3hwx9mS3ENMkRGqSdbQrQSonjOL-Em3OaHsncWie-AiKFMXAb6q1GxClts%3D&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> today announced a new goal to halve overall food loss and waste in its U.S. company-owned operations by 2030. The new commitment aligns with various resource conservation and waste reduction initiatives the company has underway in its operations, including \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3403829-1&h=1444820414&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2019-05-23-Smithfield-Foods-Announces-Zero-Waste-To-Landfill-Initiative-Strengthens-Commitment-to-Environmental-Sustainability-with-Release-of-2018-Sustainability-Report&a=efforts\" rel=\"nofollow\">efforts\u003C/a> to reduce overall waste sent to landfills by 75% and achieve zero-waste-to-landfill certification at three-quarters of its U.S. facilities by 2025. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>With the implementation of its new food loss and waste target, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> joins the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3403829-1&h=3908153659&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usda.gov%2Ffoodlossandwaste%2Fchampions&a=U.S.+Food+Loss+and+Waste+2030+Champions\" rel=\"nofollow\">U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions\u003C/a> list of private businesses and organizations which have publicly committed to reducing food loss and waste. Existing champions include leaders from across the food chain such as Amazon, Aramark, Campbell Soup Company, Hilton, Kroger, PepsiCo, Unilever, Walmart, Walt Disney World Resort, Wegmans Food Markets and many others. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"For years, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has spearheaded impactful programs to proactively minimize waste and reduce carbon emissions. Simultaneously, we've taken meaningful action to fight food insecurity in our communities," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Stewart Leeth\u003C/span>, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. "Our new food loss and waste goal furthers both of these objectives and underscores our longstanding commitment to produce wholesome, safe and affordable food in a responsible way." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has accepted an invitation to the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3403829-1&h=356553080&u=https%3A%2F%2Fchampions123.org%2F10-20-30&a=10x20x30+initiative\" rel=\"nofollow\">10x20x30 initiative\u003C/a>, which brings together 10+ of the world's largest food retailers and providers to engage at least 20 suppliers to halve food loss and waste by 2030. The company is also a member of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3403829-1&h=49858660&u=https%3A%2F%2Fvanguardrenewables.com%2Ffpsa-farm-powered-strategic-alliance%2F&a=Farm+Powered+Strategic+Alliance\" rel=\"nofollow\">Farm Powered Strategic Alliance\u003C/a>, an initiative by Vanguard Renewables, Unilever, Starbucks and Dairy Farmers of America that aims to avoid or eliminate food waste first and repurpose what can't be eliminated into renewable energy via farm-based anaerobic digesters.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Since 2008, the company has donated hundreds of millions of protein servings across the U.S. through its \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3403829-1&h=3205681984&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3366059-1%26h%3D2565289266%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.globenewswire.com%252FTracker%253Fdata%253DxAfEobuolrJlFMyd_MQI2AyW2zMrIBOTOd8w1jM2KtNy-L5kLPMDJwygCHZ2owhlfNUvaKdc02RTiTyTH6r2MUUJjWWBG-gpxvZwgvZZrDWhd0sPJUmnmLnaUNuwHKcdWouKCpnfmDLjnrbxOgwozu3ItVsDmvKawaZLDQKUDig%253D%26a%3DHelping%2BHungry%2BHomes%25C2%25AE&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/a> hunger-relief initiative and has pledged to donate an additional 100 million servings by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> comprehensive sustainability program, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3403829-1&h=2621825413&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability-reports&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/sustainability\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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Building on its initial expansion in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nevada\u003C/span>, the company is set to bring approximately 50 additional jobs featuring excellent pay and comprehensive benefits to the region. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Saratoga is a custom sauce and seasoning manufacturer that provides proprietary products to the largest restaurants in the world. In addition to its \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Las Vegas\u003C/span> location, Saratoga has facilities in Eastvale, CA and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Bolingbrook, IL.\u003C/span> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We're delighted to deepen our roots in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Las Vegas\u003C/span> community and grow our great workforce in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nevada\u003C/span>," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jim Bejna\u003C/span>, vice president of operations for Saratoga. "This most recent expansion is a testament to the extraordinary growth of our business and the incredible support we have received from local government and community partners." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"It's our goal at LVGEA to support a pro-business environment that enables companies to not only find a home in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nevada\u003C/span>, but to thrive here," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jared Smith\u003C/span>, chief operating officer for the LVGEA. "We're thrilled that Saratoga has chosen to further invest in our region and bring even more new jobs to our area to the benefit of our local economy and community."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> offers a variety of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3378249-1&h=2490242382&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fjob-search&a=professional+opportunities\" rel=\"nofollow\">professional opportunities\u003C/a> in its operations \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3378249-1&h=4079047599&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fabout-us%2FOperations&a=across+32+U.S.+states\" rel=\"nofollow\">across 32 U.S. states\u003C/a> and portfolio of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3378249-1&h=2026210836&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FOur-Brands&a=popular+consumer+brands\" rel=\"nofollow\">popular consumer brands\u003C/a>. The company is proud to offer good pay and comprehensive benefits to its team members including paid vacations, holidays and more. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To learn more about \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> commitment to "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3378249-1&h=1178618457&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgood-is-what-we-do&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgoodiswhatwedo\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/goodiswhatwedo\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp/>\u003Cp>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. 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At the hospital, they asked what we wanted to do, and my choices were to amputate my arm or let the cancer grow,” Barnes recalled. “I said, ‘If that will save my life, we’ll amputate.’ It was hard because I was born with both arms, but I thought ‘We have to do what we have to do,’ so that is what we did.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>After recovering from surgery and getting the green light from doctors, the former construction worker was left bouncing between odd jobs and struggling to support his family.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“I was looking for someone — anyone — to give me an opportunity,” he said.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Barnes also was adapting to everyday life without his right arm.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“The hardest moment for me was one day when I was taking my son to day care,” he said. “I was trying to hurry up, but I couldn’t get his shoes tied. I was really frustrated and had to put on his strap-on shoes.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The 54-year-old Hunt High School graduate was diagnosed with cancer in 1999 and spent more than six months in chemotherapy before doctors recommended the amputation. He battled depression, but his faith helped him come to terms with his new normal.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“I was just mad at the world,” Barnes recalled. “I kept asking why.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>A friend of his, James McEachin, recommended Barnes apply to Smithfield Foods in 2007. He met the recruiter, Melissa Marsh, and asked for an opportunity to prove himself.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Victor Bosarge was the maintenance manager here at the time, and when he gave me the interview, he told my supervisor, Mike Gray, to look at the person, not the handicap,” Barnes said. “When I talked to him, I looked him straight in the eye and said, ‘I just need an opportunity. If I can’t do something, I’ll be the first to say I can’t.’”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>He settled into his role on the plant’s maintenance staff, striving to set an example for his kids by doing his best.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Barnes has worked his way up, proving to himself and others that only having one arm doesn’t hold him back. The Wilson native has risen to the rank of Level 5 processing mechanic, which designates the highest experience level within the maintenance department.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Before I got my prosthesis, I used to have my sleeve tucked into the pocket, and Mr. Wilson Yeoman, an engineer at the time, would walk past and see me doing a good job,” he said. “He told someone later, ‘I didn’t even know the man had one arm.’”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Coworker Robert Hardy even made gadgets to help the Wilson native complete various maintenance tasks with one arm.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“If I ever had a problem, anyone in the maintenance department has always helped me,” Barnes said. “No one feels sorry for me because I told them I don’t need them to feel sorry for me. At least give me the opportunity to do something and if I can’t do it, I’ll holler.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Through the years, he’s helped newer employees learn the ropes. He has become a valued mentor to participants in the plant’s maintenance technician apprenticeship program.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Linwood is a phenomenal asset to the Smithfield family here in Wilson,” said plant manager Andrea Tucker. “His perseverance, teamwork qualities, mentorship to others and loyalty make him an extraordinary person.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Together with his wife, Jacqueline, Barnes has six kids and five grandkids. 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This donation will provide more than 320,000 servings of much-needed protein to families throughout the surrounding areas.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1695399/Smithfield_Foods_support_hunger_relief.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1695399/Smithfield_Foods_support_hunger_relief.jpg\" title=\"In celebration of the Commonwealth Clash rivalry games, representatives from Smithfield visited Feeding Southwest Virginia and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to unite opposing sides and strengthen surrounding areas through donations to support hunger relief.\" alt=\"In celebration of the Commonwealth Clash rivalry games, representatives from Smithfield visited Feeding Southwest Virginia and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to unite opposing sides and strengthen surrounding areas through donations to support hunger relief.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>Representatives from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> presented the donations during events that took place earlier today at each respective food bank. Speakers discussed the importance of donations for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span> communities, where one in eleven people experience hunger.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>As a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span>-based brand and longtime supporter of the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">University of Virginia\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Virginia Tech\u003C/span> athletic departments, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is a presenting sponsor of the Commonwealth Clash rivalry games between the schools for all sports for the 2021-2025 seasons. As part of the sponsorship, the brand is collaborating with both schools on game day activations, fan opportunities and community outreach events. These joint donations will unite the opposing sides for the benefit of their hometowns by providing valuable center-of-the-plate nourishment to local children, seniors and families while helping the food banks maintain their current high volume of food distribution.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>This significant donation is part of Smithfield Foods' Helping Hungry Homes initiative, the company's coast-to-coast effort to help families and individuals become more food secure. Since 2008, the company has donated hundreds of millions of protein servings to food banks, community outreach programs and disaster-relief efforts in all 50 states. To learn more, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3369562-1&h=803089002&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsustainability.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=https%3A%2F%2Fsustainability.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://sustainability.smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Smithfield Foods is proud to bring these essential provisions to two incredible food banks in our home state of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span> in appreciation for their tireless work this past year," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, community development manager for Smithfield Foods. "It is crucial, now more than ever, to help our neighbors experiencing hunger following a year-and-a-half of hardships, and we're honored to have the opportunity to bring 'rivalry' communities together as one to help fight food insecurity during the Commonwealth Clash week."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Feeding Southwest Virginia is thrilled to accept this wonderful donation from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> as we continue our ongoing battle against hunger in our community, especially during this critical time," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Pamela Irvine\u003C/span>, President and CEO for Feeding Southwest Virginia. "This donation will help provide thousands of meals for neighbors across our 26-county service area. We are truly grateful to the team at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> for their continued support of our mission."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Protein-rich foods are essential in our fight against nutrition insecurity, so we couldn't be more thrilled for this wonderful donation of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> products," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michael McKee\u003C/span>, CEO for Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. "Hunger relief partnerships like this allow us to amplify our impact across central and western \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span>." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> \u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> isn't only a leading provider of high-quality pork products. We're a leading provider of the most important part of any meal: high-quality meat. The rest of the meal is just a side dish. And we take our meat-duties seriously. We make meat for meat lovers. The kind that makes your stomach growl and your mouth water. And we've been doing it since 1936. All of our products have always come directly from farms right here in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">USA\u003C/span> meeting the highest quality and safety standards in the industry. To learn more about \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"file://10.86.178.63/Users/arpowell/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/QG4X3PCE/www.Smithfield.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Smithfield.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3369562-1&h=3821191521&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldBrand%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3369562-1&h=247601752&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldbrand%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3369562-1&h=3819301972&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FSmithfieldBrand%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc. \u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3369562-1&h=1596722484&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3369562-1&h=4116299030&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3369562-1&h=3747761904&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3369562-1&h=1577232056&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3369562-1&h=2086528855&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Feeding Southwest Virginia \u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Feeding \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southwest Virginia\u003C/span> was founded in 1981 and proudly celebrates 40 years of fighting hunger and changing lives through community partnerships. The Food Bank is an affiliate member of Feeding America. For the last three and a half decades, the Food Bank's ultimate mission has remained the same: eliminate hunger in the region and evolving to focus on healthy nutritious foods. The primary function of the Food Bank is to secure and distribute large quantities of food for the hungry. Approximately \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$33 million\u003C/span> worth of food and grocery related products are channeled annually through a network of more than 380 partner feeding Programs in our 26-county, 9-city region that provide food or meals to those in need. Visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3369562-1&h=4234689826&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.feedingswva.org%2F&a=www.FeedingSWVA.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.FeedingSWVA.org\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About \u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>Blue Ridge Area Food Bank \u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Founded in 1981 and headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Verona, Virginia\u003C/span>, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is proud to mark 40 years of providing nourishing food to our neighbors in need. As the largest organization alleviating hunger in western and central \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span>, the Food Bank serves an average of nearly 119,000 individuals each month across 25 counties and eight cities through distribution centers in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Charlottesville\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Lynchburg\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Winchester\u003C/span>, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Verona\u003C/span>. This 40th year is like no other: Together with our network of 207 community partners and 187 program sites, we're serving record numbers of Virginians during a prolonged pandemic and its associated economic impacts. We pledge to continue innovating and adapting to secure, store, and distribute more food to more individuals, families, children, and seniors in need. The Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, a national food bank association that supports 200 food banks across \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">the United States\u003C/span> providing 6 billion meals to 42 million people through 60,000 partner pantries. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3369562-1&h=2423918713&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brafb.org%2F&a=www.brafb.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.brafb.org\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1695400/Smithfield_Foods_rivalry_game.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1695400/Smithfield_Foods_rivalry_game.jpg\" title=\"In celebration of the Commonwealth Clash rivalry games, representatives from Smithfield visited Feeding Southwest Virginia and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to unite opposing sides and strengthen surrounding areas through donations to support hunger relief.\" alt=\"In celebration of the Commonwealth Clash rivalry games, representatives from Smithfield visited Feeding Southwest Virginia and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to unite opposing sides and strengthen 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Donates Two Truckloads of Protein to 25th Annual Mayflower Marathon Food and Fund Drive","smithfield_foods_donates_two_truckloads_of_protein",[],"2023-10-19T15:45:02.0753074Z",{"headline":5886,"url_slug":5887,"sub_headline":5889,"sub_headline_1":5891,"summary":5892,"contact":5894,"release_date":5896,"category":5898,"html":5901,"content":5903,"images":5907,"pdf":5909},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":5881},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":5888},"2021-11-19-Smithfield-Foods-Donates-Two-Truckloads-of-Protein-to-25th-Annual-Mayflower-Marathon-Food-and-Fund-Drive",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":5890},"80,000 pounds of Smithfield product donated to pre-Thanksgiving community tradition",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":5893},"Smithfield Foods, Inc. today donated two truckloads of protein to the 25th Mayflower Marathon holiday food drive, a 57 consecutive-hour food and fund drive held annually the weekend before...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":5895},"Anna Harry, Smithfield Foods, Inc., 757-707-4266, aharry@smithfield.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":5897,"display_timezone":174},"2021-11-19T15:30:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":5899},[5900],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":5902},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 19, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3366059-1&h=1339905418&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Dq0JgML971vmDrO6eSfhWQz40AdZbMOjFDQoAOxywIL121rCnn3hwx9mS3ENMkRGqSdbQrQSonjOL-Em3OaHsncWie-AiKFMXAb6q1GxClts%3D&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> today donated two truckloads of protein to the 25th Mayflower Marathon holiday food drive, a 57 consecutive-hour food and fund drive held annually the weekend before Thanksgiving to support the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3366059-1&h=1832487494&u=https%3A%2F%2Fhrfoodbank.org%2F%3Fgclid%3DCj0KCQiAk7TuBRDQARIsAMRrfUatQOQYcznwcESY6gRyvis1BPMvmAgUYl4VhIGO6mkonn50YWw4b1saAhNoEALw_wcB&a=Virginia+Peninsula+Foodbank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Virginia Peninsula Foodbank\u003C/a> (VPF) and the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3366059-1&h=1431876627&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodbankonline.org%2F%3F%26gclid%3DCj0KCQiAk7TuBRDQARIsAMRrfUYhnRkhJYo2p6cyebSSXT7JTlg2fcPrSa-pkRG53_WIegVHKUT6FToaAlrVEALw_wcB&a=Foodbank+of+Southeastern+Virginia+and+the+Eastern+Shore\" rel=\"nofollow\">Foodbank of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southeastern Virginia\u003C/span> and the Eastern Shore\u003C/a> (FSVES). \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The two truckloads of donations, weighing in at nearly 80,000 pounds and the equivalent of approximately 300,000 protein servings, will be employed by the VPF and FSVES to serve those facing food insecurity in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Hampton Roads\u003C/span> during the holiday season. Each food bank will receive a truckload of donations. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Now through \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Sunday, Nov. 21\u003C/span> at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">3 p.m.\u003C/span>, volunteers are onsite to collect food and monetary donations to the Mayflower Marathon at the following locations:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\u003Cli>Pembroke Mall at 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd. in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia Beach\u003C/span>, \u003C/li>\u003Cli>Kroger Marketplace at 1017 University Blvd. in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Suffolk\u003C/span>, \u003C/li>\u003Cli>Kroger Marketplace at 1050 W. Mercury Blvd. at Coliseum Central in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Hampton\u003C/span>, \u003C/li>\u003Cli>Kroger Marketplace at 5007-2 Victory Blvd. in Tabb.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>Donations to the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3366059-1&h=3712377356&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdonate.hrfoodbank.org%2Fsite%2FDonation2%3Fdf_id%3D3821%26mfc_pref%3DT%263821.donation%3Dform1%26_ga%3D2.109460486.2096124607.1636745243-1830089430.1636390858&a=Virginia+Peninsula+Foodbank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Virginia Peninsula Foodbank\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3366059-1&h=302055900&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffundraise.foodbankonline.org%2Fgive%2F357492%2F%23!%2Fdonation%2Fcheckout&a=Foodbank+of+Southeastern+Virginia+and+the+Eastern+Shore\" rel=\"nofollow\">Foodbank of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southeastern Virginia\u003C/span> and the Eastern Shore\u003C/a> are also accepted online.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"The Mayflower Marathon food and fund drive is a special tradition that helps us and our partner FSVES gear up to serve the nearly one in seven Virginians who are experiencing the hardships of food insecurity on a daily basis," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Karen Joyner\u003C/span>, chief executive officer of the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. "We are grateful to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> for this generous protein contribution, which will be put to good use to feed families, children, seniors and veterans across the Peninsula, many of whom will continue to be impacted by challenges from the pandemic for years to come."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We're excited to again partner with VPF to generate much-needed support for our neighbors in need as we approach the holiday season," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Emma Inman\u003C/span>, chief impact officer for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. "Donations of nutritionally important protein are especially useful to us as we work to meet the growing needs of our community and instill hope by alleviating hunger." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Both VPF and FSVES are members of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3366059-1&h=1156111781&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.feedingamerica.org%2Fsite%2FDonation2%3Fdf_id%3D29892%26mfc_pref%3DT%2629892.donation%3Dform1%26s_src%3DY21YP1B1Z%26s_subsrc%3Dc%26s_keyword%3Dfeeding%2520america%26gclid%3DCjwKCAiA1aiMBhAUEiwACw25MQAqUShHqIBWJ5mDmVxyaQpjEWZ2AFm8Bmnnx4hRyr43GYISCbYDORoCGWYQAvD_BwE%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds&a=Feeding+America\" rel=\"nofollow\">Feeding America\u003C/a>'s network of 200 food banks across \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">the United States\u003C/span>. Last year, the Mayflower Marathon collected enough food and monetary donations to provide more than one-million meals to Virginians in need. The event is sponsored by 106.9 the Fox and FM99.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is a proud longtime supporter of this round-the-clock food and fund drive," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, community development manager for Smithfield Foods. "We can't imagine a better way to kick-off the holiday season than to help feed those facing hunger in our communities. We thank the VPF and the FSVES for their ongoing work to protect and provide for our most vulnerable neighbors." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Since 2008, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has donated hundreds of millions of protein servings across the U.S. through its signature hunger-relief initiative \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3366059-1&h=2565289266&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DxAfEobuolrJlFMyd_MQI2AyW2zMrIBOTOd8w1jM2KtNy-L5kLPMDJwygCHZ2owhlfNUvaKdc02RTiTyTH6r2MUUJjWWBG-gpxvZwgvZZrDWhd0sPJUmnmLnaUNuwHKcdWouKCpnfmDLjnrbxOgwozu3ItVsDmvKawaZLDQKUDig%3D&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/a> and has pledged to donate an additional 100 million servings by 2025. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Helping Communities is a standalone pillar of the company's \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3366059-1&h=2931282982&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+program\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability program\u003C/a>. More information on its philanthropic initiatives is available \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3366059-1&h=1484320164&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FPhilanthropy&a=here\" rel=\"nofollow\">here\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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The program, developed to help address historic barriers \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3363267-1&h=1746716613&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsustainableagriculture.net%2Fblog%2Fracial-equity-in-farm-bill-barriers%2F&a=disproportionally+facing\">\u003Cstrong>disproportionally facing\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> Black and other minority farmers such as access to capital and cost of capital, is outlined in a \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3363267-1&h=2932346614&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FUnity-Action&a=new+documentary\">\u003Cstrong>new documentary\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> from the perspective of the Martin family, contract hog farmers for the company based in Wayne County, N.C.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application/kenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"e645b8ac_f717_01bd_1b0f_0ba81d3e80e0\">\u003C/object>\n\u003Cp>The program is part of a $15 million Unity & Action commitment Smithfield has made to further diversity, equity and inclusion in food manufacturing, agriculture and education.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Our position as a leading food company and hog producer in America is accompanied by tremendous responsibility to our many stakeholders, including our people and communities,'\" said Shane Smith, president and chief executive officer of Smithfield Foods. \"We recognize our responsibility to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in our industry through purposeful actions to pave the way toward a stronger, more inclusive agricultural future for our communities.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Martins, who own \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3363267-1&h=55802328&u=https%3A%2F%2Fjjmartinfarmproduce.com%2F&a=J+%26+J+Martin+Farm+Produce\">\u003Cstrong>J & J Martin Farm Produce\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, are descendants of Harry Martin, a North Carolina man who escaped enslavement and enlisted in the Union Army during the Civil War as a member of the 135th United States Colored Troops (USCT). He returned to Wayne County and purchased land in 1883 that he later endowed to his children. His descendant, Larry Martin, has led farm operations for Martin Farms since 1986. In 2011, the family lost their ability to raise hogs after a weather event destroyed their hog barn.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>According to the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3363267-1&h=2791809311&u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.ewg.org%2Freports%2F2021%2FBlackFarmerDiscriminationTimeline%2F1920_Black-Farmers-in-America.pdf%3F_ga%3D2.47326759.1043570854.1615571114-1075037946.1615571114&a=United+States+Department+of+Agriculture\">\u003Cstrong>United States Department of Agriculture\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> (USDA), minority farmers represent just 5% of farmers in America and less than 2% identify as Black. Smithfield's new contract grower initiative to promote equity in agriculture has enabled the Martin family to return to their legacy of hog farming and will empower additional minority farmers to enter or re-enter the industry.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"As the events of 2020 initiated important conversations about race, justice and inclusion in America, we began to reflect on the fact that many of our farms were minority-managed, but not minority-owned,\" said Steve Evans, director of community development for Smithfield Foods. \"This sparked a larger conversation for Smithfield about what we could do as a leader in our industry to increase access to agriculture for Black and other minority farmers and help break through systemic barriers that are impeding their inclusion.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Last June, Smithfield initiated its comprehensive \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3363267-1&h=2294504349&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FUnity-Action&a=Unity+%26+Action\">\u003Cstrong>Unity & Action\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> program and proactively engaged the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3363267-1&h=3681997582&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncagr.gov%2FSmallFarms%2Findex.htm&a=North+Carolina+Department+of+Agriculture+and+Consumer+Services\">\u003Cstrong>North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> (NCDA&CS) to discuss how to promote access for minority farmers to the agricultural industry. The resulting grassroots program was developed gradually over the last year with input from numerous Black and other minority farmers and the NCDA&CS. The first phase of the program focuses the company's efforts in North Carolina – home to Smithfield's largest operational footprint and nearly a quarter of its U.S. employees – and will be expanded to include additional communities where its farms are located. By the end of the 2021, the company expects to have signed at least three more minority farmers to the program.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a standalone pillar of Smithfield's industry leading sustainability program. To watch the company's new documentary, and for more information on its Unity & Action commitments, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3363267-1&h=3766400964&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FUnity-Action&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Funityandaction\">\u003Cstrong>smithfieldfoods.com/unityandaction\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" and have made Smithfield one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. 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The 2021 list, presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., is based on...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":5284},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":5976,"display_timezone":174},"2021-11-12T14:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":5978},[5979],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":5981},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 12, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3356892-1&h=4263038318&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2990869-1%26h%3D3249247956%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.globenewswire.com%252FTracker%253Fdata%253D1uc2aqGWzovVsdMYz6udIaW_PcwLdDzYgSzv_CVQcnKZ9nUo4NWUMBKx65walTu3YzSlrZZ2hKOaI66vt8XI6oDAUTxmRvN5Gj6o9FUe-8A%253D%26a%3DSmithfield%2BFoods%252C%2BInc.&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> has been recognized for a second consecutive year on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3356892-1&h=1264064159&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2F%3Fsh%3D6b5bed982254&a=Forbes\" rel=\"nofollow\">Forbes\u003C/a>' list of America's Best Employers for Veterans. The \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3356892-1&h=2522343651&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Flists%2Fbest-employers-for-veterans%2F%235e20cdbc3606&a=2021+list\" rel=\"nofollow\">2021 list\u003C/a>, presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., is based on an independent survey completed by over 5,000 U.S. veterans working for companies who employ at least 1,000 people in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">the United States\u003C/span>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Participants in the survey were asked to give their opinion on a series of statements related to general topics regarding their own employer, including: atmosphere & development, image, working conditions, salary & wage, workplace, diversity and a set of topics related to the interests of veterans in the workplace.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is proud to offer more than 43,000 American jobs, and U.S. veterans are an integral part of our Smithfield Family," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Keira Lombardo\u003C/span>, chief administrative officer for Smithfield Foods. "We believe helping our military and their families transition to civilian life by creating a workplace where they feel welcome and are set up to thrive professionally is one of the best ways to honor their heroic sacrifices." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> signature \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3356892-1&h=3722395462&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2020-11-09-Smithfield-Foods-Launches-Helping-Our-Heroes-Initiative-Supporting-U-S-Veterans&a=Helping+Our+Heroes%C2%A0\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Our Heroes \u003C/a>initiative prioritizes veteran employment and career development across the company while strengthening the community and family support systems veterans rely on. The company is proud to support veteran causes in its charitable giving and philanthropic program and has committed to hire 4,000 veterans by 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"As a veteran myself, it's exciting to work for a company that takes its commitment to support veterans so seriously," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Ron Toran\u003C/span>, director of talent acquisition and diversity and inclusion for Smithfield Foods. "We're humbled that our veteran employees' feedback has earned us this distinction for a second consecutive year."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Earlier this month, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> was awarded a Best for Vets Employer Award by the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3356892-1&h=903149602&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3347922-1%26h%3D2060582273%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.militarytimes.com%252F%26a%3DMilitary%2BTimes%25C2%25A0&a=Military+Times%C2%A0\" rel=\"nofollow\">Military Times \u003C/a>for a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3356892-1&h=3395785810&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2021-11-04-Smithfield-Foods-Receives-Best-for-Vets-Employers-Award-for-Third-Consecutive-Year&a=third+consecutive+year\" rel=\"nofollow\">third consecutive year\u003C/a>. The award acknowledges companies who recruit, retain and support current and former service members, military spouses and military caregivers. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To learn more about veteran career opportunities currently available with the company, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3356892-1&h=2429599478&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2920325-1%26h%3D1325144989%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%252Fveterans%26a%3Dsmithfieldfoods.com%252Fveterans&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fveterans\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/veterans\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc. \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3356892-1&h=763178164&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3356892-1&h=2265488534&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3356892-1&h=2905829232&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3356892-1&h=743671608&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3356892-1&h=235718359&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder4943\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH73745&Transmission_Id=202111120900PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH73745&DateId=20211112\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":5983,"links":5984,"modular_content":5985,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":5987},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":5989},[5990],{"name":5991,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":5992,"url":5993},"2021-11-12-Smithfield-Foods-Recognized-by-Forbes-as-a-Best-Employer-for-Veterans-for-Second-Consecutive-Year.pdf",75459,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/e9303441-1f22-4710-8386-dbf2549eecd1/2021-11-12-Smithfield-Foods-Recognized-by-Forbes-as-a-Best-Employer-for-Veterans-for-Second-Consecutive-Year.pdf",{"system":5995,"elements":6001},{"id":5996,"name":5997,"codename":5998,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":5999,"last_modified":6000,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"973ffdfc-d643-542d-879e-188304b138fb","Smithfield Foods' Vice President of IT Applications Honored at STEP Ahead Awards for Excellence in Manufacturing","smithfield_foods__vice_president_of_it_application",[],"2024-06-18T20:05:51.7905345Z",{"headline":6002,"url_slug":6003,"sub_headline":6005,"sub_headline_1":6007,"summary":6008,"contact":6010,"release_date":6011,"category":6013,"html":6016,"content":6018,"images":6022,"pdf":6031},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":5997},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":6004},"2021-11-09-Smithfield-Foods-Vice-President-of-IT-Applications-Honored-at-STEP-Ahead-Awards-for-Excellence-in-Manufacturing",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":6006},"Jona Smith recognized as a STEP Ahead Honoree at the initiative's 9th annual awards ceremony",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":6009},"Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce that Jona Smith, vice president of IT applications services, received a 2021 STEP Ahead Honoree award from The Manufacturing Institute. The institute,...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":5284},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":6012,"display_timezone":174},"2021-11-09T17:46:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":6014},[6015],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":6017},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 9, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3353107-1&h=298860344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2990869-1%26h%3D3249247956%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.globenewswire.com%252FTracker%253Fdata%253D1uc2aqGWzovVsdMYz6udIaW_PcwLdDzYgSzv_CVQcnKZ9nUo4NWUMBKx65walTu3YzSlrZZ2hKOaI66vt8XI6oDAUTxmRvN5Gj6o9FUe-8A%253D%26a%3DSmithfield%2BFoods%252C%2BInc.&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is pleased to announce that \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jona Smith\u003C/span>, vice president of IT applications services, received a 2021 STEP Ahead Honoree award from \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3353107-1&h=2833552087&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themanufacturinginstitute.org%2F&a=The+Manufacturing+Institute\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Manufacturing Institute\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1683454/Jona_Smith_2021_STEP_Ahead.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1683454/Jona_Smith_2021_STEP_Ahead.jpg\" title=\"Jona Smith, VP of IT applications services for Smithfield Foods, is recognized at The Manufacturing Institute’s STEP Ahead gala. Photo courtesy of the National Association of Manufacturers. Photo by Ian Wagreich.\" alt=\"Jona Smith, VP of IT applications services for Smithfield Foods, is recognized at The Manufacturing Institute’s STEP Ahead gala. Photo courtesy of the National Association of Manufacturers. Photo by Ian Wagreich.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>The institute, which is the workforce development and education partner of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3353107-1&h=3137999230&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nam.org%2F&a=National+Association+of+Manufacturers\" rel=\"nofollow\">National Association of Manufacturers\u003C/a>, seeks to build and inspire the next generation of female leaders in manufacturing – from the factory floor to the C-suite – through its STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Awards. The program annually recognizes outstanding accomplishments of women who are making significant contributions to the manufacturing industry and are demonstrating leadership in their companies and communities. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"It's an honor to be recognized by an initiative that is doing such impactful work to empower women in our industry," said Smith. "I'm proud to represent \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> and to advocate for women in technology. I can't name another industry with the amount of opportunity manufacturing has; it has limitless possibilities and a place for everyone." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smith leads \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> Information and Technology Application Systems & Services and was honored for her commitment to helping women in technology succeed in the agricultural and manufacturing professions. She recently celebrated her 40-year anniversary with the company in June. In addition to her work for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>, Smith is an active supporter of Shriners Hospitals for Children and has held numerous board positions in her Shriners' women's group. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We're delighted that Jona has been recognized for her amazing contributions to support women in our Smithfield Family and beyond," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Keira Lombardo\u003C/span>, chief administrative officer for Smithfield Foods. "The inclusion of women is critical to the future of our industry and we are proud to support The Manufacturing Institute's work to continue to close the gender gap while developing and advocating for the next generation of women who will inherit our legacy." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Manufacturing Institute honored Smith and other honorees at a gala in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Washington D.C.\u003C/span> on Nov. 4.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Manufacturing Institute's 2021 \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3353107-1&h=3726045371&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nam.org%2F2-1-million-manufacturing-jobs-could-go-unfilled-by-2030-13743%2F&a=study\" rel=\"nofollow\">study\u003C/a> with Deloitte found that nearly 2.1 million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by 2030. The cost of those missing jobs could total as much as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1 trillion\u003C/span> in 2030 alone. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is hiring for a variety of full-time career opportunities in its manufacturing, farm and distribution operations and is committed to ensuring the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3353107-1&h=353143716&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fdiversity-equity-and-inclusion&a=diversity%2C+equity+and+inclusion\" rel=\"nofollow\">diversity, equity and inclusion\u003C/a> of its workforce. For more information visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3353107-1&h=969797571&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fcareers&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fcareers\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/careers\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc. \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3353107-1&h=3266698978&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3353107-1&h=1757441728&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3353107-1&h=1123786022&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3353107-1&h=3281745262&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3353107-1&h=3787732097&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr/> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH69905&Transmission_Id=202111091246PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH69905&DateId=20211109\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":6019,"links":6020,"modular_content":6021,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":6023},[6024],{"name":6025,"description":6026,"type":563,"size":6027,"url":6028,"width":5844,"height":6029,"renditions":6030},"Jona_Smith_2021_STEP_Ahead.jpg","Jona Smith, VP of IT applications services for Smithfield Foods, is recognized at The Manufacturing Institute’s STEP Ahead gala. Photo courtesy of the National Association of Manufacturers. Photo by Ian Wagreich.",83223,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/fb69075e-4ff9-44d4-94c9-2c27d4498dc5/Jona_Smith_2021_STEP_Ahead.jpg",534,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":6032},[6033],{"name":6034,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":6035,"url":6036},"2021-11-09-Smithfield-Foods-Vice-President-of-IT-Applications-Honored-at-STEP-Ahead-Awards-for-Excellence-in-Manufacturing.pdf",78644,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/3c404fb4-a877-4b5d-a18c-08f494705908/2021-11-09-Smithfield-Foods-Vice-President-of-IT-Applications-Honored-at-STEP-Ahead-Awards-for-Excellence-in-Manufacturing.pdf",{"system":6038,"elements":6044},{"id":6039,"name":6040,"codename":6041,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":6042,"last_modified":6043,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"475120d4-7ec6-5908-83c3-25aabc879409","Smithfield Foods Receives Best for Vets Employers Award for Third Consecutive Year","smithfield_foods_receives_best_for_vets_employers_",[],"2024-06-18T20:05:31.930112Z",{"headline":6045,"url_slug":6046,"sub_headline":6048,"sub_headline_1":6050,"summary":6051,"contact":6053,"release_date":6054,"category":6056,"html":6059,"content":6061,"images":6065,"pdf":6073},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":6040},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":6047},"2021-11-04-Smithfield-Foods-Receives-Best-for-Vets-Employers-Award-for-Third-Consecutive-Year",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":6049},"Military Times recognizes Smithfield on its 2021 Best for Vets Employers list",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":6052},"Smithfield Foods, Inc. has been recognized by the Military Times as a Best for Vets Employer for a third consecutive year. The publication's 2021 ranking, announced today, acknowledges companies...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":5284},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":6055,"display_timezone":174},"2021-11-04T17:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":6057},[6058],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":6060},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 4, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347922-1&h=1994951291&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2990869-1%26h%3D3249247956%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.globenewswire.com%252FTracker%253Fdata%253D1uc2aqGWzovVsdMYz6udIaW_PcwLdDzYgSzv_CVQcnKZ9nUo4NWUMBKx65walTu3YzSlrZZ2hKOaI66vt8XI6oDAUTxmRvN5Gj6o9FUe-8A%253D%26a%3DSmithfield%2BFoods%252C%2BInc.&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> has been recognized by the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347922-1&h=2060582273&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.militarytimes.com%2F&a=Military+Times%C2%A0\" rel=\"nofollow\">Military Times \u003C/a>as a Best for Vets Employer for a third consecutive year. The publication's 2021 ranking, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347922-1&h=1148314936&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsightlinemediagroup.com%2Fmilitary-times-announces-its-2021-best-for-vets-employers-list%2F&a=announced+today\" rel=\"nofollow\">announced today\u003C/a>, acknowledges companies that recruit, retain and support current and former service members, military spouses and military caregivers.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1679153/Military_Times_Best_for_Vets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1679153/Military_Times_Best_for_Vets.jpg\" title=\"Military Times recognizes Smithfield on its 2021 Best for Vets Employers list.\" alt=\"Military Times recognizes Smithfield on its 2021 Best for Vets Employers list.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>"We're honored to be recognized alongside companies who are actively prioritizing support for military families and veterans in their hiring and career development models," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Keira Lombardo\u003C/span>, chief administrative officer for Smithfield Foods. "\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has a history of championing the military community. We are tremendously grateful to our service families and consider it a privilege to welcome them into our Smithfield Family and support them in their careers and communities." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347922-1&h=1429174355&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2020-11-09-Smithfield-Foods-Launches-Helping-Our-Heroes-Initiative-Supporting-U-S-Veterans&a=Helping+Our+Heroes%C2%A0\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Our Heroes \u003C/a>initiative is aimed at prioritizing veteran employment and career development while strengthening the community and family support systems veterans rely on. In addition to supporting veteran causes in its charitable giving and philanthropic efforts, the company has committed to hire 4,000 veterans by 2025 and has launched various programs to support military-to-civilian life transition. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> employee business resource group, Smithfield Salutes, also provides resources for current team members with prior military service.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To learn more about veteran career opportunities with the company visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347922-1&h=404814307&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2920325-1%26h%3D1325144989%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%252Fveterans%26a%3Dsmithfieldfoods.com%252Fveterans&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fveterans\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/veterans\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc. \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347922-1&h=2777508769&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347922-1&h=267967363&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347922-1&h=633546853&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347922-1&h=2762194989&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347922-1&h=2264695234&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1638860/Smithfield_GFR_VERT_RGB_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH64697&Transmission_Id=202111041300PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH64697&DateId=20211104\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":6062,"links":6063,"modular_content":6064,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":6066},[6067],{"name":6068,"description":6069,"type":563,"size":6070,"url":6071,"width":1993,"height":1993,"renditions":6072},"Military_Times_Best_for_Vets.jpg","Military Times recognizes Smithfield on its 2021 Best for Vets Employers list.",210087,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/5e3da60a-4be6-4d21-b4eb-460e0f4a29d8/Military_Times_Best_for_Vets.jpg",{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":6074},[6075],{"name":6076,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":4592,"url":6077},"2021-11-04-Smithfield-Foods-Receives-Best-for-Vets-Employers-Award-for-Third-Consecutive-Year.pdf","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/d74fde79-3b52-436c-adc5-63db9bcbaa9a/2021-11-04-Smithfield-Foods-Receives-Best-for-Vets-Employers-Award-for-Third-Consecutive-Year.pdf",{"system":6079,"elements":6085},{"id":6080,"name":6081,"codename":6082,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":6083,"last_modified":6084,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"db6d536a-cb73-5901-9e20-751a142571c2","Pure Farmland™ Celebrates TigerMountain Foundation With $15,000 Donation Through Its Pure Growth Project","pure_farmlandtm_celebrates_tigermountain_foundatio",[],"2023-10-19T15:44:45.6587672Z",{"headline":6086,"url_slug":6087,"sub_headline":6089,"sub_headline_1":6091,"summary":6092,"contact":6094,"release_date":6096,"category":6098,"html":6101,"content":6103,"images":6107,"pdf":6116},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":6081},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":6088},"2021-11-04-Pure-Farmland-TM-Celebrates-TigerMountain-Foundation-With-15,000-Donation-Through-Its-Pure-Growth-Project",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":6090},"Grant to Help Garden of Tomorrow Increase Access to Locally Grown Produce Through Community Empowerment Programs",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":6093},"Yesterday, Pure Farmland™ recognized TigerMountain Foundation (TMF) in Phoenix, Ariz. for its positive local impact with a check donation of $15,000. The contribution is part of the Pure Growth...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6095},"Caroline Greer, HUNTER: on behalf of Pure Farmland, (646) 459-4952, cgreer@hunterpr.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":6097,"display_timezone":174},"2021-11-04T14:32:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":6099},[6100],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":6102},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 4, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347636-1&h=1192759203&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pure-farmland.com%2F&a=Pure+Farmland\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pure Farmland\u003C/a>\u003Csup>™\u003C/sup> recognized TigerMountain Foundation (TMF) in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Phoenix, Ariz.\u003C/span> for its positive local impact with a check donation of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$15,000\u003C/span>. The contribution is part of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347636-1&h=1108427461&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpuregrowthproject.com%2F&a=Pure+Growth+Project\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pure Growth Project\u003C/a>, an initiative launched by Pure Farmland in 2020 to ensure community gardens and farms continue to thrive and help increase access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables nationwide. TMF was selected as a grant recipient because of its mission to empower people by building community gardens, providing job skills and aiding workforce development through neighborhood revitalization with multi-ethnic and multi-generational initiatives. \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1678990/Smithfield_Foods_Garden_of_Tomorrow.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1678990/Smithfield_Foods_Garden_of_Tomorrow.jpg\" title=\"Phoenix community garden receives grant to increase access to locally grown produce.\" alt=\"Phoenix community garden receives grant to increase access to locally grown produce.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>After receiving 103 applications from community gardens and farms across 29 states, 55 organizations were carefully selected to receive grants ranging from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1,000\u003C/span> to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$20,000\u003C/span>, providing a total of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$125,000\u003C/span> in financial support to nurture these unique neighborhood spaces. In the spirit of continued growth, Pure Farmland increased its financial commitment by 25% this year in hopes of positively supporting as many green spaces as possible.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Pure Farmland joined TMF at an event to celebrate the organization's achievements and highlight the impact their hard work has on the community. The non-profit announced the grant will help fund Garden of Tomorrow, which is TMF's one-acre garden located in a food desert area in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">South Phoenix\u003C/span>. Specifically, the funds will be used to expand a 10-year-old irrigation system in the garden. The upgrades will provide better water efficiency and enlarge the current irrigation system so additional garden beds can be added. A new trellising installation will also provide more shade to the garden beds, allowing for maximum growth of plants and preventing spoilage. The shade system will also help alleviate the extreme \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Arizona\u003C/span> heat, encouraging more community participation in projects.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are so excited to be able to expand this program with the help of our community partners and Pure Farmland," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Darren Chapman\u003C/span>, CEO and founder for TigerMountain Foundation.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Currently, more than 500 families directly benefit from the fresh fruits and vegetables harvest, while 10,000 more receive excess produce taken to various local farmers markets. The upgrades will increase food production by at least 25%.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Pure Farmland is proud to bring this opportunity to TigerMountain Foundation so they can continue to empower members of challenged communities through initiatives that teach practical life skills to youth, adults and seniors, improving their lives and those around them," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michael Merritt\u003C/span>, senior director of marketing for Pure Farmland at Smithfield Foods. "It's incredibly inspiring to see the positive outcomes from the Pure Growth Project, including Garden of Tomorrow's programs that exemplify how far this type of financial support can go to help create long-lasting change in the community." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>TMF engages roughly 2,400 volunteers annually and provides job skills and fresh produce to their families. In 2020, nearly 54,000 meals were provided to participants or to the public through food banks, farmers markets or referrals from collaborating organizations. TMF uses Asset Based Community Development to give the community a hand up, not a hand-out, offering educational sessions in financial literacy, owning your own business, food preparation, nutrition and wellness. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347636-1&h=2430162703&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpuregrowthproject.com%2F&a=puregrowthproject.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">puregrowthproject.com\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Pure Farmland\u003Csup>™\u003C/sup>\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Pure Farmland\u003Csup>™\u003C/sup> is a maker of high-quality, plant-based protein products, such as breakfast links and patties, burger patties, meatballs, pre-seasoned protein starters, and dinner links and serves retail customers. Pure Farmland products are proudly crafted in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">USA\u003C/span> with soy protein, coconut oil, natural flavors, are gluten and dairy free, and serve as a good source of protein. To learn more about Pure Farmland, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347636-1&h=925890329&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pure-farmland.com%2F&a=www.Pure-Farmland.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Pure-Farmland.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347636-1&h=1925089355&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPure-Farmland-436422263844175%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347636-1&h=1107320867&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fpurefarmland%2F&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347636-1&h=1638989975&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2F0dyv2splaj8g1qb00qka553hyim1ck%2F&a=Pinterest\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pinterest\u003C/a>. Pure Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347636-1&h=2843836793&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347636-1&h=66335067&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347636-1&h=701481661&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347636-1&h=2830052085&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3347636-1&h=2331011866&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About TigerMountain Foundation (TMF)\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>TigerMountain Foundation (TMF) plants fruits & veggies while cultivating better communities. This is done through community garden volunteer work. Our multicultural, inter-generational Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) means we don't give a handout, we give the community a hand up. \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1666062/Pure_Farmland_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1666062/Pure_Farmland_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Pure Farmland Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Pure Farmland Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1666058/Pure_Growth_Project_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1666058/Pure_Growth_Project_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Pure Growth Project Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Pure Growth Project Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n 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Champions","smithfield_foods__steve_evans_named_to_forbes__ina",[],"2024-06-18T20:04:53.4531804Z",{"headline":6130,"url_slug":6131,"sub_headline":6133,"sub_headline_1":6135,"summary":6136,"contact":6138,"release_date":6139,"category":6141,"html":6144,"content":6146,"images":6150,"pdf":6158},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":6125},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":6132},"2021-10-27-Smithfield-Foods-Steve-Evans-Named-to-Forbes-Inaugural-List-of-50-Black-Brown-Champions",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":6134},"Smithfield's director of community development recognized among influential Black and Brown leaders making an impact in their communities, lifting others as they climb",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":6137},"Smithfield Foods, Inc. is proud to announce Steve Evans, the company's director of community development, has been named to Forbes' inaugural For(bes) The Culture 50 Black and Brown Champions list...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":5284},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":6140,"display_timezone":174},"2021-10-27T14:03:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":6142},[6143],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":6145},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 27, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3337693-1&h=2055547802&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2990869-1%26h%3D3249247956%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.globenewswire.com%252FTracker%253Fdata%253D1uc2aqGWzovVsdMYz6udIaW_PcwLdDzYgSzv_CVQcnKZ9nUo4NWUMBKx65walTu3YzSlrZZ2hKOaI66vt8XI6oDAUTxmRvN5Gj6o9FUe-8A%253D%26a%3DSmithfield%2BFoods%252C%2BInc.&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is proud to announce \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Steve Evans\u003C/span>, the company's director of community development, has been named to Forbes' inaugural For(bes) The Culture \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3337693-1&h=4159707675&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fali-jackson-jolley%2F2021%2F10%2F26%2Fintroducing-forbes-the-culture-50-celebrating-the-champions-investing-in-black-and-brown-success-1%2F%3Fsh%3De7d091574af0&a=50+Black+and+Brown+Champions+list\" rel=\"nofollow\">50 Black and Brown Champions list\u003C/a> recognizing influential leaders who are making an impact in their communities by investing in the success of others.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1671591/Smithfield_Foods_Steve_Evans_Forbes_List.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1671591/Smithfield_Foods_Steve_Evans_Forbes_List.jpg\" title=\"Steve Evans named to For(bes) The Culture 50 Champions list\" alt=\"Steve Evans named to For(bes) The Culture 50 Champions list\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>Evans leads \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> community development initiatives with a focus on the state of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span>, home to the company's largest operational footprint and nearly a quarter of its U.S. employees. In addition to playing an integral role in spearheading initiatives that advocate for minority farmers and the underserved in rural communities, Steve was instrumental in the development of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> platform to promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across its business.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The first ever \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3337693-1&h=4281958822&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fali-jackson-jolley%2F2021%2F10%2F26%2Fintroducing-forbes-the-culture-50-celebrating-the-champions-investing-in-black-and-brown-success-1%2F%3Fsh%3De7d091574af0&a=For(bes)+The+Culture+50+Champions\" rel=\"nofollow\">For(bes) The Culture 50 Champions\u003C/a> list celebrates models of business excellence across various industries who also uplift Black and Brown communities through their crafts and philanthropic efforts. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"I'm humbled to be named among such incredible influencers spanning so many U.S. industries," said Evans. "\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has provided me with a platform to support minority farmers who are working to feed people in communities across our nation and the globe. This work is deeply personal for me; both my grandfathers were farmers and as a Black man, I'm proud of our ancestral connection to – and expert stewardship of – the land. It's my honor and privilege to forge access for others who grew up in underserved, rural communities and help them reclaim their place in the agricultural industry." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Last year Evans facilitated dozens of partnerships across \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span> and beyond on behalf of the company to support access to education and feed thousands of first responders and front-line workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of his community outreach, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> pledged \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$5 million\u003C/span> through 2022 to fund grassroots programs promoting DEI, including \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3337693-1&h=2408236568&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2020-08-27-Smithfield-Foods-Donates-2-Million-To-Connect-Thousands-of-Students-to-Virtual-Learning-as-School-Year-Resumes&a=an+initiative\" rel=\"nofollow\">an initiative\u003C/a> to provide thousands of students in rural N.C. with wireless hotspots and address long-term internet access solutions for underserved communities; \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3337693-1&h=1722683233&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2020-11-12-Smithfield-Foods-Announces-500-000-Grant-to-Support-Education-Pipeline-for-Minorities-in-Agriculture-Natural-Resources-and-Related-Sciences&a=an+investment\" rel=\"nofollow\">an investment\u003C/a> to create a diverse pipeline of K-12 students interested in food, agriculture and natural resource careers; and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3337693-1&h=2630652764&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2020-11-24-Smithfield-Foods-Commits-300-000-to-Heritage-STEM-Camps-Foundation-to-Increase-Participation-Among-Minority-Women&a=a+grant\" rel=\"nofollow\">a grant\u003C/a> to empower young minority women to lead in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields, business and entrepreneurship. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Forbes has recognized Evans among prominent American figures including \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Dwyane Wade\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Issa Rae\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Colin Kaepernick\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>DEI is a standalone pillar of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> leading sustainability program. To learn more about the company's commitment to developing a work environment that works for everyone, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3337693-1&h=935396212&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fdiversity-equity-and-inclusion&a=this+link\" rel=\"nofollow\">this link\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc. \u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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The contribution is part of the Pure Growth Project, an...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6095},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":6182,"display_timezone":174},"2021-10-20T19:32:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":6184},[6185],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":6187},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 20, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3330501-1&h=1522205124&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pure-farmland.com%2F&a=Pure+Farmland\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pure Farmland\u003C/a>\u003Csup>™\u003C/sup> recognized Bonton Farms in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Dallas, Texas\u003C/span>, for its positive local impact with a check donation of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$20,000\u003C/span>. The contribution is part of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3330501-1&h=1605520546&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpuregrowthproject.com%2F&a=Pure+Growth+Project\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pure Growth Project\u003C/a>, an initiative launched by Pure Farmland in 2020 to ensure community gardens and farms continue to thrive and help increase access to fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables nationwide. Bonton Farms was selected as a 2021 grant recipient to support the non-profit's commitment to providing residents with nutritious food, job training through farming, employment opportunities, affordable housing and more. \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1666063/Smithfield_Foods_farm_grant.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1666063/Smithfield_Foods_farm_grant.jpg\" title=\"Dallas urban farm receives grant to increase access to locally grown produce.\" alt=\"Dallas urban farm receives grant to increase access to locally grown produce.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>After receiving 103 applications from community gardens and farms across 29 states, 55 organizations were carefully selected to receive grants ranging from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1,000\u003C/span> to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$20,000\u003C/span>, providing a total of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$125,000\u003C/span> in financial support to nurture these unique neighborhood spaces. In the spirit of continued growth, Pure Farmland increased its financial commitment by 25% this year in hopes of positively supporting as many green spaces as possible.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Pure Farmland joined Bonton Farms to celebrate the local green space's achievements and highlight the continued impact their hard work has on the neighborhood. At the event, the urban farm announced the grant will help fund the purchase of a new farm truck. By creating a mobile vessel to transport fresh food, the organization will be able to increase the efficiency of farm operations and the ease of making produce accessible at community markets both in Bonton and outside of downtown. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Pure Farmland is proud to bring this opportunity to Bonton Farms so they can continue to empower the community and serve as an accessible source of critical support," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michael Merritt\u003C/span>, senior director of marketing at Smithfield Foods. "We're inspired by the Bonton Farms organization and volunteers who make it their life's work to not only ensure that neighbors have access to fresh-grown food, but to offer a much-needed haven that acts as a source of connection, sustenance and opportunity." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Bonton Farms leverages urban agriculture to nourish the physical, mental, and financial health within a neighborhood of 4,600 individuals each year. Not only does the green haven offer fresh food to those living in a food desert but Bonton Farms also connects residents to critical resources to help them thrive, including healthcare, paid employment, housing, and education. The organization also offers intensive, wraparound services like mentoring, counseling resources, transportation, support to help remediate past tickets, fines and reinstate driving privileges. The public garden is applauded for its commitment to working with the community to address barriers that go much deeper than access to nutritional foods during the current public health and economic crisis by walking with individuals to restore lives, create jobs and provide hope.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Our mission is really to ignite hope by disrupting systems of inequity, and we are doing that on all fronts by working in tandem with the community," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Daron Babcock\u003C/span>, founder and CEO for Bonton Farms. "We work hard to create impactful, lasting change versus quick-fix solutions."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3330501-1&h=2373605736&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpuregrowthproject.com%2F&a=puregrowthproject.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">puregrowthproject.com\u003C/a>. Pure Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Pure Farmland\u003Csup>™ \u003Cbr/>\u003C/sup>\u003C/b>Pure Farmland\u003Csup>™\u003C/sup> is a maker of high-quality, plant-based protein products, such as breakfast links and patties, burger patties, meatballs, pre-seasoned protein starters, and dinner links and serves retail customers. Pure Farmland products are proudly crafted in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">USA\u003C/span> with soy protein, coconut oil, natural flavors, are gluten and dairy free, and serve as a good source of protein. To learn more about Pure Farmland, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3330501-1&h=713881982&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pure-farmland.com%2F&a=www.Pure-Farmland.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Pure-Farmland.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3330501-1&h=1864205868&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPure-Farmland-436422263844175%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3330501-1&h=1604546116&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fpurefarmland%2F&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3330501-1&h=2081558256&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2F0dyv2splaj8g1qb00qka553hyim1ck%2F&a=Pinterest\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pinterest\u003C/a>. Pure Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc. \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3330501-1&h=3022163742&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3330501-1&h=509034300&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3330501-1&h=879545562&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3330501-1&h=3037471890&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3330501-1&h=2538825085&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Bonton Farms \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>What appears at first glance to be "just a farm" is so much more - Bonton Farms is a transformational and supportive community resource for residents of Bonton, in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">South Dallas, Texas\u003C/span>. The overall purpose is to create a sustainable future and disrupt the cycles of oppression that have prevented Bonton from growing into a healthy community. The farm is working alongside neighbors to transform the area and redefine "normal" to provide everyone with a fighting chance to create and define their own life. What started in 2013 as a simple garden plot intended to create jobs and provide fresh food in the middle of a food desert, has now evolved into a 1.25-acre farm. In 2016, a 40-acre extension farm was added. In 2017, the Market/Café opened, and in 2020, the Bonton Farms Coffeehouse and Farmers Market opened. At the height of the pandemic, the Farmers Market pivoted to offer online grocery orders and delivery, bringing in critical income needed to keep the mission moving forward. Over the years, as work progressed, the true depth of need in the community became apparent. To address the core issues presented in the community, Bonton Farms leverages the following Human Essentials: economic stability, health and wellness, transportation solutions, innovative housing, community building, education, and access to fair credit. Looking forward, the organization has robust plans for adding more safe, affordable, sober-living housing; a comprehensive health and wellness center; and tiny homes and innovative homes within the neighborhood to allow individuals and families to stair-step from homelessness and addiction into first-time homeownership.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1666058/Pure_Growth_Project_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1666058/Pure_Growth_Project_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Pure Growth Project Logo\" alt=\"Pure Growth Project Logo\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1666060/Bonton_Farms_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1666060/Bonton_Farms_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Bonton Farms Logo\" alt=\"Bonton Farms Logo\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1666062/Pure_Farmland_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1666062/Pure_Farmland_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Pure Farmland Logo\" alt=\"Pure Farmland Logo\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH47045&Transmission_Id=202110201532PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH47045&DateId=20211020\" style=\"border:0px; 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The company is recognized for aligning sustainability and profitability through its innovative renewable natural gas (RNG) programs, which significantly reduce carbon emissions by converting methane from hog manure into clean energy for consumers while presenting new revenue opportunities for family farmers.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> was selected following a rigorous three-stage judging process and was announced the winner during a virtual awards ceremony \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 13\u003C/span>. In addition to the "Profit with a Purpose" award, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> received a "Highly Commendable" honorable mention in the WSA's 'External Partnership' category for its collaboration with a leading environmental organization to assist farmers in its supply chain with implementing sustainable farming practices.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>After years of research, investments and trialing, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> arrived at an innovative method to implement RNG technology on its farms that generates value for the company and stakeholders across its value chain. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> RNG projects are notably reducing carbon emissions across America, removing 25 times more greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the atmosphere than are released during the resulting RNG's end use to power communities and fuel transportation vehicles. In many cases, the technology creates economic opportunity for family farmers who raise hogs by turning one of their biggest costs, manure management, into a new revenue source.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"We're honored to receive this prestigious global recognition and are immensely proud of our efforts to meet the world's growing demand for food in a sustainable way," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Stewart Leeth\u003C/span>, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. "As a leader in the food and agriculture industries, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has worked to ingrain sustainability across its value chain over the last two decades. Through our RNG and agronomics programs, we are responsibly utilizing our resources, expertise and market access to amplify proven technologies that benefit the environment and simultaneously foster growth for us and our partners, suppliers and communities."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The company's RNG program is the cornerstone of its \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3324227-1&h=1903110888&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsmithfield-renewables&a=Smithfield+Renewables\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Smithfield Renewables\u003C/a> platform, developed to accelerate \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> progress toward realizing its industry leading carbon reduction goals. In 2016, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> became the first major protein company to adopt a far-reaching GHG emissions reduction goal across its value chain – 25% by 2025. The company has since pledged to become carbon negative in its U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across its U.S. value chain by 2030.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> biogas joint ventures with \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3324227-1&h=4246465720&u=http%3A%2F%2Froesleinalternativeenergy.com%2F&a=Roeslein+Alternative+Energy\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Roeslein Alternative Energy\u003C/a> (RAE) and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3324227-1&h=170346065&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dominionenergy.com%2F&a=Dominion+Energy\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Dominion Energy\u003C/a> (\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3324227-1&h=2073284634&u=https%3A%2F%2Falignrng.com%2Fdefault.aspx&a=Align+RNG\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Align RNG\u003C/a>) are projected to collectively produce a combined 5.3 mil dekatherms of RNG, the equivalent of removing 630,000 vehicles from the world's roads.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The World Sustainability Awards are presented by \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3324227-1&h=476124358&u=https%3A%2F%2Fworldsustainabilityleaders.com%2F&a=Sustainability+Leaders\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sustainability Leaders\u003C/a>, a global network designed to accelerate cross-functional sustainability initiatives and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3324227-1&h=3214365042&u=https%3A%2F%2Fworld50.com%2F&a=World+50\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">World 50\u003C/a>, a private community for senior-most executives to foster collaborative discovery free from press, competition and solicitation.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>More information about \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> holistic sustainability program and carbon reduction efforts is available in the company's \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3324227-1&h=3180682479&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fgetmedia%2F1fc9b578-4dff-4104-9706-ba0fbbc44f47%2F2020-Sustainability-Impact-Report.pdf&a=2020+Sustainability+Impact+Report\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">2020 Sustainability Impact Report\u003C/a> and on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3324227-1&h=2026626535&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability&a=its+website\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">its website\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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Area Throughout the Summer and Fall",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":6258},"Earlier today, Farmer John and LAFC Broadcaster Max Bretos stopped by the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to recognize the organization's positive impact and commitment to serving the local...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6260},"HUNTER: for Farmer John, Caroline Greer, (646) 459-4952, cgreer@HunterPR.com; Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, David May, (323) 383-1319, dmay@lafoodbank.org",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":6262,"display_timezone":174},"2021-10-05T22:15:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":6264},[6265],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":6267},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">LOS ANGELES\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 5, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, Farmer John and LAFC Broadcaster Max Bretos stopped by the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to recognize the organization's positive impact and commitment to serving the local community. To assist in the Food Bank's efforts, Farmer John donated over a quarter of a million servings of much-needed protein to aid in local hunger relief. In addition to giving back to the community through food, Farmer John also showed its gratitude to workers at the Food Bank who have been committed to keeping families fed during the pandemic by providing a thank you lunch to employees and their families.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1653557/Farmer_John_California_Commitment_Tour_Donation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1653557/Farmer_John_California_Commitment_Tour_Donation.jpg\" title=\"As part of its California Commitment Tour, representatives from Farmer John gather at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to donate over a quarter million servings of protein to the L.A. community. (From left: Max Bretos, LAFC broadcaster, Michael Flood, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Jonathan Toms, Charitable Initiatives Manager at Smithfield Foods).\" alt=\"As part of its California Commitment Tour, representatives from Farmer John gather at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to donate over a quarter million servings of protein to the L.A. community. (From left: Max Bretos, LAFC broadcaster, Michael Flood, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Jonathan Toms, Charitable Initiatives Manager at Smithfield Foods).\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>This event is part of the 2021 California Commitment Tour, an initiative launched by Farmer John in 2020 to feed, celebrate and serve the greater \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles\u003C/span> area. To support \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> residents and the neighborhoods where they live, the brand has taken its food truck on the road once again this year, embarking on a 12-week mission to deliver grab-and-go lunches to local heroes and essential businesses, spotlight hometown heroes and provide protein to local food banks. With this donation, Farmer John has provided nearly one million servings of protein to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank within the last two years.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"As a member of the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southern California\u003C/span> community for more than 90 years, it's been an honor to show our commitment to Californians through year two of our California Commitment Tour. For us, it goes beyond just feeding people. It means supporting neighbors and working together to make a better \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> for everyone," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michael Merritt\u003C/span>, senior director of brand marketing for Farmer John at Smithfield Foods. "Knowing the challenges that have arisen for so many over the last year and a half, it was important that we continue to support the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank through this donation. We are always humbled by their organization's hard work and dedication to serving \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles County\u003C/span>, and our hope is that this contribution helps deliver the much-needed protein that the community needs."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are happy to have Farmer John's support again this year as many are still recovering from the economic fallout caused by the pandemic," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michael Flood\u003C/span>, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. "Protein items are expensive and are commonly requested by our Partner Agencies throughout LA County, and this will make a big difference in their lives and the lives of their families."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"It's an honor to be a part of this event to meet and serve delicious meals to the staff at the L.A. Regional Food Bank," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Max Bretos\u003C/span>, LAFC broadcaster. "There's no denying that it's been a challenging year and a half, and we hope that by being here today, we can bring smiles to their faces and really show our appreciation for all of the hard work that they continue to do day in and day out for our community."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In a typical month before the pandemic, the Food Bank provided sustenance to 300,000 adults, seniors and children through its network and distribution programs. The number is now estimated to be at roughly 900,000 people served over the course of a month – triple the amount before the pandemic. This donation will provide valuable center of the plate nourishment to those in need and help the Food Bank maintain their current high volume of food distribution.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information and to see where the Farmer John California Commitment Tour goes next, follow us on Facebook (@FarmerJohn), Instagram (@FarmerJohnLA) or Twitter (@FarmerJohnLA). \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Farmer John\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Based in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> since 1931, Farmer John has pioneered a revolution in the supply of local flavorful meats. The journey began with Irish-American brothers \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Francis and Bernard Clougherty\u003C/span> curing and selling pork bellies and smoked hams to local grocery stores and continues today with staples like breakfast sausage and hot dogs. This longstanding Southern California brand remains committed to crafting the highest quality meats full of freshness and flavor. For more information on our products and recipe inspiration, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3314120-1&h=3550672737&u=https%3A%2F%2Fclicktime.symantec.com%2F3JPmXoWP9PRfBRo1tz5Kvp87Vc%3Fu%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.farmerjohn.com&a=www.farmerjohn.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmerjohn.com\u003C/a> or follow us on Facebook (@FarmerJohn), Instagram (@FarmerJohnLA) or Twitter (@FarmerJohnLA). Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3314120-1&h=3892615773&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3314120-1&h=1114712703&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3314120-1&h=1749735833&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3314120-1&h=3911856593&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3314120-1&h=3413471294&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Los Angeles Regional Food Bank\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has been mobilizing resources to fight hunger in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles County\u003C/span> since 1973. To support the Food Bank's vision that no one goes hungry in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles County\u003C/span>, food and grocery products are distributed through a network of 700 partner agencies and directly to those in need through Food Bank programs. The Food Bank has distributed more than 1.7 billion pounds of food, the equivalent of 1.35 billion meals, since 1973. The total value of food and grocery product distributed since the Food Bank's inception is \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$2.3 billion\u003C/span>. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Food Bank tripled the number of people helped, and now reaches 900,000 people every month. The Food Bank is a 4-star rated charity by Charity Navigator. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3314120-1&h=2349699091&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lafoodbank.org%2F&a=LAFoodBank.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">LAFoodBank.org\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1653556/Farmer_John_California_Commitment_Tour_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1653556/Farmer_John_California_Commitment_Tour_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Farmer John California Commitment Tour Logo\" alt=\"Farmer John California Commitment Tour Logo\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1653559/LA_Food_Bank_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1653559/LA_Food_Bank_Logo.jpg\" title=\"LA Food Bank Logo\" alt=\"LA Food Bank Logo\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH30516&Transmission_Id=202110051815PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH30516&DateId=20211005\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":6269,"links":6270,"modular_content":6271,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":6273},[6274],{"name":6275,"description":6276,"type":563,"size":6277,"url":6278,"width":2785,"height":3774,"renditions":6279},"Farmer_John_California_Commitment_Tour_Donation.jpg","As part of its California Commitment Tour, representatives from Farmer John gather at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to donate over a quarter million servings of protein to the L.A. community. 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The contribution is part of the Pure...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":6304,"display_timezone":174},"2021-09-30T22:30:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":6306},[6307],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":6309},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 30, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3309426-1&h=4245079652&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pure-farmland.com%2F&a=Pure+Farmland\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pure Farmland\u003C/a>\u003Csup>™\u003C/sup> recognized Summit Community Gardens in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Park City, Utah\u003C/span> for its positive impact in the area with a check donation of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$10,000\u003C/span>. The contribution is part of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3309426-1&h=4161768194&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpuregrowthproject.com%2F&a=Pure+Growth+Project\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pure Growth Project\u003C/a>, an initiative launched by Pure Farmland in 2020 to ensure community gardens and farms continue to thrive and help increase access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables nationwide. Summit Community Gardens was selected a 2021 grant recipient to support its mission to empower the local community to gather and garden at high altitude and provide a neighborhood haven of native plants, flowers and trees. \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1640430/Park_City_community_garden_receives_grant.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1640430/Park_City_community_garden_receives_grant.jpg\" title=\"Park City community garden receives grant to increase access to locally grown produce.\" alt=\"Park City community garden receives grant to increase access to locally grown produce.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>After receiving 103 applications from community gardens and farms across 29 states, 55 organizations were carefully selected to receive grants ranging from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1,000\u003C/span> to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$20,000\u003C/span>, providing a total of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$125,000\u003C/span> in financial support to nurture these unique neighborhood spaces. In the spirit of continued growth, Pure Farmland increased its financial commitment by 25% this year in hopes of positively supporting as many green spaces as possible.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Pure Farmland joined Summit Community Gardens to celebrate the local green space's achievements and highlight the amazing impact their hard work has on the neighborhood. The event included a check presentation of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$10,000\u003C/span> to help fund the garden's free Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, which delivers fresh-grown produce directly to families in need. By creating a weekly delivery option, the garden has been able to break down barriers so neighbors with lack of transportation or busy work schedules can still have access to fresh fruits and vegetables. In an especially difficult time for families facing food insecurity, this grant will allow Summit Community Gardens to double the number of recipients receiving food baskets. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Pure Farmland is proud to bring this opportunity to Summit Community Gardens so they can continue to uplift the community and act as a pillar of inspiration and strength," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michael Merritt\u003C/span>, senior director of marketing for Pure Farmland at Smithfield Foods. "Having access to fresh, healthy food shouldn't be a privilege that only some Americans have. This is a longstanding battle in many urban and rural areas across our nation where residents suffer from lack of access to crucial nutrients. Seeing the impact of the Pure Growth Project grants implemented in these amazing programs only encourages us to keep doing what we can to provide financial relief and spotlight the work of these amazing organizations."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Each season, the garden donates over 1,000 pounds of organic produce across its programs to provide food security to the community. The public \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Park City\u003C/span> garden is applauded for its commitment of fostering a safe space for community members to gather, learn and grow, as well as its efforts to ensure neighbors have access to fresh-grown food during the current public health and economic crisis. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Together with Summit Land Conservancy and Bright Futures, we identified families in our community that were experiencing food insecurity. Each week this season, our volunteers and staff harvested fresh vegetables to create baskets that we delivered to their doorstep. This program provides dependable access to nutritious produce grown within minutes of their homes," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Sloane Johnson\u003C/span>, executive director for Summit Community Gardens. "We are so excited to be able to expand this program with the help of our community partners and Pure Farmland."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3309426-1&h=717725384&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpuregrowthproject.com%2F&a=puregrowthproject.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">puregrowthproject.com\u003C/a>. Pure Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Pure Farmland\u003Csup>™\u003Cbr/>\u003C/sup>\u003C/b>Pure Farmland\u003Csup>™\u003C/sup> is a maker of high-quality, plant-based protein products, such as breakfast links and patties, burger patties, meatballs, pre-seasoned protein starters, and dinner links and serves retail customers. Pure Farmland products are proudly crafted in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">USA\u003C/span> with soy protein, coconut oil, natural flavors, are gluten and dairy free, and serve as a good source of protein. 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Pure Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3309426-1&h=329205950&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3309426-1&h=1875962589&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3309426-1&h=1439645664&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3309426-1&h=1555190562&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods%2F&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3309426-1&h=2596465878&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Summit Community Gardens\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>In 2015, Summit Community Gardens, located in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Park City, Utah\u003C/span>, partnered with \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Summit County\u003C/span>, The Summit Land Conservancy, and Basin Recreation to create and operate a 1.5-acre garden located in the Snyderville Basin. This space is now home to 88 community garden plots, perennial demonstration beds, vegetable demonstration beds, a beehive, a kids' garden, and a compost center. Over 130 community members rent plots to grow their own food and over 100 volunteers grow food in demonstration gardens that are used for summer camps, adult education, and food donations through a free CSA program and food stand. The garden is open to the public and hosts multiple events throughout the summer to bring the community together concerts, dinners, art exhibits, and classes. 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Responsibly.®\" comes to life through its industry leading, holistic sustainability program featuring seven core pillars: animal care; diversity, equity & inclusion; environmental stewardship; food safety & quality; health & wellness; helping communities; and worker health & safety.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The campaign tells the company's sustainability story through the lens of hardworking team members and highlights the breadth of professional opportunities available across its operations. Feature profiles invite viewers to get to know Smithfield and underscore how its commitment to doing \"good\" doesn't stop at producing good food; Smithfield aims to make a difference by providing \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3307082-1&h=2446976409&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fjob-search&a=good+jobs\">\u003Cstrong>good jobs\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, taking good care of its animals, being a good steward of the environment and doing good in its communities.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>More than two-dozen \"Good Is What We Do\" videos will be featured on Smithfield's social media channels and in hundreds of digital ad units across multiple U.S. geographies beginning this week. Campaign content can also be viewed at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3307082-1&h=3428575350&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgood-is-what-we-do&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgoodiswhatwedo\">\u003Cstrong>smithfieldfoods.com/goodiswhatwedo\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\"Smithfield's innovative approach to sustainability has been leading the protein industry for years,\" said Keira Lombardo, chief administrative officer for Smithfield Foods. \"By profiling various employees carrying out the good sustainability work we do every day across our vertically integrated operations, 'Good Is What We Do' showcases how both sustainability and the pursuit of \"good\" are engrained in Smithfield's company culture.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield continually updates and refreshes its sustainability goals and targets across its pillars and publicly reports progress in its annual sustainability report. The company \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3307082-1&h=2535216356&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2021-06-02-Smithfield-Foods-Expands-Sustainability-Program-in-New-Report%252c-Builds-on-Industry-Leading-Carbon-Reduction-Efforts-and-Underscores-Commitment-to-Worker-Health-and-Safety-and-Diversity%252c-Equity-and-Inclusion&a=announced\">\u003Cstrong>announced\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> the release of its \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3307082-1&h=2878955796&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsustainability.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgetmedia%2F8abeb529-091a-4076-86f2-f0ef0f66a08c%2F2020_Smithfield_Sustainability_Impact_Report.pdf&a=2020+Sustainability+Impact+Report\">\u003Cstrong>2020 Sustainability Impact Report\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> in June. For more information on Smithfield's sustainability program visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3307082-1&h=1261793717&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsmithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability\">\u003Cstrong>smithfieldfoods.com/sustainability\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The good Smithfield accomplishes is made possible by its more than 63,000 team members across 32 U.S. states and seven countries. The company is proud to offer good pay and comprehensive benefits including paid vacations, holidays and more. To view good career opportunities, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3307082-1&h=1384830708&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3228209-1%26h%3D2967329551%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.globenewswire.com%252FTracker%253Fdata%253Demvxg4tp_OKq8lMQRjqw0GCRU6MTYZXQ2lK3A8Y62y5kbxh82EAkgDt41mGreR9jDEyS3AxpRgMtQh5ZJdH5MtMA6ZRv0pzXTX5H2P5aWrHk14INxG1xyuzPJay2I4uF%26a%3Dsmithfieldfoods.com%252Fcareers&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fcareers\">\u003Cstrong>smithfieldfoods.com/careers\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" and have made Smithfield one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. 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In addition to earning the top prize, Janky...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6388},"Media Contact: Caroline Greer, HUNTER: on behalf of Smithfield, (646) 459-4952, cgreer@hunterpr.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":6390,"display_timezone":174},"2021-09-10T20:52:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":6392},[6393],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":6395},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 10, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3286440-1&h=4256898785&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfield.com%2F&a=Smithfield%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/a> congratulates Janky Leg BBQ on taking home the overall title at the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3286440-1&h=3471614894&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smokinwithsmithfield.com%2Fbbq-fest-nashville-2021&a=Smithfield+Classic\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Classic\u003C/a> at Nissan Stadium in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nashville, Tenn.\u003C/span> last weekend. In addition to earning the top prize, Janky Leg BBQ had an impressive performance throughout the exciting competition, placing top five in all four protein categories\u003Ci>.\u003C/i> At this event, 50 teams from across the country competed against top names in the sport, including Chiles Cridlin, no. 4 barbecue pitmaster in the world and no. 1 in the Mid Atlantic BBQ Association, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Darren Warth\u003C/span>, award-winning barbecue pitmaster and owner of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa's\u003C/span> Smokey D's. Competing teams impressed both judges and members of the local U.S. reserve forces with flavor-packed creations. \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1613271/Janky_Leg_BBQ.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1613271/Janky_Leg_BBQ.jpg\" title=\"Janky Leg BBQ is presented with $10,000 for securing the overall title at the inaugural Smithfield Classic in Nashville, Tenn.\" alt=\"Janky Leg BBQ is presented with $10,000 for securing the overall title at the inaugural Smithfield Classic in Nashville, Tenn.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>"This weekend, we were up against some of the most talented cook teams from across the country and it was truly a privilege to compete alongside them," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jordan Kirkpatrick\u003C/span> of Janky Leg BBQ. "Fortunately, all the pieces fell into place, and we had a great cook on Saturday. We couldn't be more honored to be named the first Smithfield Classic Nashville Grand Champion. We won't be coming down from this high for a while!"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In addition to Janky Leg BBQ, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> also congratulates Up from the Pits BBQ for taking home the brisket title, as well as Continental Barbecue Co. for the chicken title, Blue Chip BBQ for the pork ribs title and Rub My Rack BBQ for the pork title. This competition also included a distinctive Military People's Choice Award in which members of the U.S. reserve forces had the unique opportunity to visit the participating teams' cook sites to learn more about the sport and sample Smithfield Fresh Pork Ribs from their grills as they took a turn as a judge. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Indiana\u003C/span>-based team Farmers Retreat BBQ took home this coveted prize and first \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> competition title of its kind.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We're so excited to celebrate the pitmaster pros that share our passion for barbecue," said Laura Pall, senior brand manager for Smithfield at Smithfield Foods. "Congratulations to Janky Leg BBQ on their incredible win, as well as to all 50 teams for serving up some of the best barbecue Nashville's ever seen. We hope to be back again next year."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>As \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> first competition in Music City, the brand made this an event to remember with a high dollar prize along with making donations to local and national charities and hosting a special Military Salute dinner to thank service members for their efforts in the community over the past year. All entrance fees were donated to two worthy organizations: the Kansas City Barbecue Society Foundation, which provides scholarships to members' children, and the United Way of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Greater Nashville\u003C/span>, a major partner in the Nashville COVID-19 response.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is proud to continue its investment in the sport of barbecue. In 2017, the brand created its Smokin' With Smithfield Grant Program, which supports sanctioned barbecue competitions and events across the country by deepening the prize pool in overall and major meat categories. In addition, the Smokin' With Smithfield Committed Cooks program, established in 2016, rewards teams who cook with Smithfield Fresh Pork products and serve as brand ambassadors during competitions. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3286440-1&h=1228088791&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smokinwithsmithfield.com%2Fbbq-fest-nashville-2021&a=SmokinWithSmithfield.com%2Fbbq-fest-nashville-2021\" rel=\"nofollow\">SmokinWithSmithfield.com/bbq-fest-nashville-2021\u003C/a> and for grilling tips and recipe inspiration, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3286440-1&h=4030360971&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfield.com%2F&a=Smithfield.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield.com\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> isn't only a leading provider of high-quality pork products. We're a leading provider of the most important part of any meal: high-quality meat. The rest of the meal is just a side dish. And we take our meat-duties seriously. We make meat for meat lovers. The kind that makes your stomach growl and your mouth water. And we've been doing it since 1936. All of our products have always come directly from farms right here in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">USA\u003C/span> meeting the highest quality and safety standards in the industry. To learn more about \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3286440-1&h=516005397&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfield.com%2F&a=www.Smithfield.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Smithfield.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3286440-1&h=2676753064&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldBrand%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3286440-1&h=1921833361&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldbrand%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3286440-1&h=2682990493&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FSmithfieldBrand%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3286440-1&h=593678077&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3286440-1&h=2300018399&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3286440-1&h=2737605945&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3286440-1&h=575432049&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3286440-1&h=1254558&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS)\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, celebrating, promoting and educating the public about barbeque as a distinctively American cuisine. KCBS is the world's largest organization of barbeque and grilling enthusiasts, with approximately 20,000 members in the U.S. and over 36 countries. KCBS sanctions nearly 500 barbeque contests worldwide each year; including destination contests such as the American Royal World Series of Barbecue the Jack Daniel's Invitational and the KCBS World Invitational, presented by \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>. For more information, visit us online at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3286440-1&h=1706537802&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kcbs.us%2F&a=www.KCBS.us\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.KCBS.us\u003C/a>, on Facebook at @KansasCityBarbequeSociety, on Instagram as @kcbbqsociety and on Twitter @KCBBQSociety. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About United Way of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Greater Nashville\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>At United Way, we unite the community and mobilize resources so that every child, individual and family thrives. Together, we are working to create a community where every child receives a quality education, no one lives in poverty or poor health, and the most basic needs of our families are met. We are uniquely positioned to the lead this fight by bringing individuals, businesses, nonprofits and government to the table to have the tough conversations, mobilize the resources and make the smart investments that will create lasting solutions for our region's most pressing issues. For more information, visit unitedwaynashville.org and follow us on social media @UWNashville.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1609925/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1609925/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1613272/SmithfieldClassic_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1613272/SmithfieldClassic_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield BBQ Classic Logo\" alt=\"Smithfield BBQ Classic Logo\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1607873/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1607873/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH02635&Transmission_Id=202109101652PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH02635&DateId=20210910\" style=\"border:0px; 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Mike Arning, True Speed Communication: on behalf of Stewart-Haas Racing, PH: 704.875.3388, ext. 802, Mike.Arning@TrueSpeedCommunication.com; Shin-Jung Hon",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":6435,"display_timezone":174},"2021-09-08T13:51:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":6437},[6438],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":6440},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">CHARLOTTE, N.C.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 8, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ --\u003Cb> \u003C/b>Yesterday, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=3547666279&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfield.com%2F&a=Smithfield\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=697675148&u=http%3A%2F%2Fghaasfoundation.org%2F&a=Gene+Haas+Foundation\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gene Haas Foundation\u003C/a> had the honor of recognizing \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=416649264&u=http%3A%2F%2Ftuesdayschildren.org%2F&a=Tuesday%27s+Children\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tuesday's Children\u003C/a> – an organization formed in the wake of 9/11 that provides a lifetime of healing for families who have been affected by terrorism, military conflict or mass violence – with a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$50,000\u003C/span> donation at Stewart-Haas Racing's headquarters in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kannapolis, N.C.\u003C/span> In addition to the donation, race car driver \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Aric Almirola\u003C/span> unveiled the special-edition No. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang that he will pilot in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 11\u003C/span> NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway. The Ford Mustang car will feature a commemorative 9/11 paint scheme and the Tuesday's Children logo to honor those whose lives were forever changed by the tragedy and further spotlight the non-profit's mission.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1610910/Smithfield_donates.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1610910/Smithfield_donates.jpg\" title=\"To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, representatives from Smithfield & the Gene Haas Foundation recognized Tuesday’s Children – an organization formed in the wake of 9/11 that provides support to those who have been affected – with a $50,000 donation at Stewart-Haas Racing’s headquarters in Kannapolis, N.C.. (left to right: Aric Almirola, NASCAR driver, Lisa Oosterom, Chief Financial Officer at Tuesday’s Children, Mike Arning, Vice President of Communications for Stewart-Haas Racing)\" alt=\"To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, representatives from Smithfield & the Gene Haas Foundation recognized Tuesday’s Children – an organization formed in the wake of 9/11 that provides support to those who have been affected – with a $50,000 donation at Stewart-Haas Racing’s headquarters in Kannapolis, N.C.. (left to right: Aric Almirola, NASCAR driver, Lisa Oosterom, Chief Financial Officer at Tuesday’s Children, Mike Arning, Vice President of Communications for Stewart-Haas Racing)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>Since Tuesday's Children was founded nearly two decades ago, it has served more than 42,000 individuals. The organization's goal is to ensure that families who have suffered losses due to the events of 9/11, post-9/11 military service, or other acts of mass violence and terrorism always have a comforting place to turn to for support and community. This \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$50,000\u003C/span> donation will help provide individuals and families with counseling and support, youth mentorship and career guidance, healing through service and peacebuilding, and much more. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Tuesday's Children is excited and honored to partner with \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> and the Gene Haas Foundation for the 20\u003Csup>th\u003C/sup> anniversary of 9/11," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Lisa Oosterom\u003C/span>, Chief Financial Officer at Tuesday's Children. "We are truly grateful for their support of our work so that we can continue to deliver our programs and services to the families and children that lost loved ones on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Tuesday, Sept. 11\u003C/span>, the 9/11 responders and to our nation's Gold Star Families. We are also honored and grateful that the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang will feature the Tuesday's Children logo during Saturday night's race. We can't wait to see it on the track!"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"With Saturday's race in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Richmond\u003C/span> taking place on the 20\u003Csup>th\u003C/sup> anniversary of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 11\u003C/span>, we wanted to pay tribute to those who were affected by the heinous acts of 9/11," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Aric Almirola\u003C/span>, driver of the Stewart-Haas Racing No. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang. "Tuesday's Children has done an incredible job serving as a strong support system for so many individuals and families throughout the last two decades, and I am privileged to be a part of this moment to spotlight their organization through this donation and paint scheme."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We couldn't be more honored to share this donation with Tuesday's Children and give the organization the recognition it deserves for its tireless work in supporting those impacted by 9/11," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Chris Braselton\u003C/span>, brand manager at Smithfield Foods. "We're grateful for Tuesday's Children and support their mission to continue lifting up and caring for the people whose lives were forever changed 20 years ago. Just like the No. 10 Ford Mustang says, 'We Will Never Forget.'" \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To learn more about \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=3668755008&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tuesdayschildren.org%2F&a=Tuesday%27s+Children\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tuesday's Children\u003C/a> and how you can support their mission, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=3129325798&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tuesdayschildren.org%2F&a=TuesdaysChildren.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">TuesdaysChildren.org\u003C/a>. For more information about \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=3547666279&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfield.com%2F&a=Smithfield\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003C/a> or the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=777879521&u=https%3A%2F%2Fghaasfoundation.org%2F&a=Gene+Haas+Foundation\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gene Haas Foundation\u003C/a>, you can visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=1264043144&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfield.com%2F&a=Smithfield.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield.com\u003C/a> or \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=3315018482&u=https%3A%2F%2Fghaasfoundation.org%2F&a=ghaasfoundation.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">ghaasfoundation.org\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=2551146494&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=846911452&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=406922298&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=2569129074&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=3145633181&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Stewart-Haas Racing\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Stewart-Haas Racing is the title-winning NASCAR team co-owned by three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Tony Stewart\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Gene Haas\u003C/span>, founder of Haas Automation – the largest CNC machine tool builder in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North America\u003C/span>. The \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kannapolis, North Carolina\u003C/span>-based organization has won two NASCAR Cup Series titles, one NASCAR Xfinity Series championship and more than 90 NASCAR races, including such crown-jewel events as the Daytona 500, Brickyard 400 and Southern 500. For more information, please visit us online at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=66886060&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stewarthaasracing.com%2F&a=StewartHaasRacing.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">StewartHaasRacing.com\u003C/a>, on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=1646837950&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fstewarthaasracing%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=1656367021&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fstewarthaasrcng&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=795067194&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fstewarthaasracing%2F&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a> and on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=3883350152&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2FStewartHaasRacing&a=YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouTube\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Tuesday's Children \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Tuesday's Children provides a lifetime of healing for families who have been forever changed by terrorism, military conflict, or mass violence. Through a time-tested, long-term approach, Tuesday's Children programming serves and supports our nation's Military Families of the Fallen; builds resilience and common bonds in communities worldwide recovering from tragedies; and keeps the promise to support all those impacted by \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Tuesday, September 11th\u003C/span>. For more information, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3283276-1&h=2245190407&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tuesdayschildren.org%2F&a=www.tuesdayschildren.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.tuesdayschildren.org\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1607873/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1607873/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1610908/Gene_Haas_Foundation_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1610908/Gene_Haas_Foundation_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Gene Haas Foundation\" alt=\"Gene Haas Foundation\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1610911/Tuesdays_Children_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1610911/Tuesdays_Children_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Tuesday's Children\" alt=\"Tuesday's Children\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH99444&Transmission_Id=202109080951PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH99444&DateId=20210908\" style=\"border:0px; 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"Never before in our 16 years of service have we seen demand this great. Our partnership with \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> continues to be a tremendous blessing, supplying us with quality food in abundance with which we will lovingly make meals that provide comfort and relief amid terrible loss."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Mercy Chefs is presently utilizing a central location off I-10 in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Metairie, La.\u003C/span> to service several meal distribution locations in the area. For information on meal distribution times and locations or to volunteer locally visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3282021-1&h=867924860&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmercychefs.com%2Fhurricane-ida-response%2F&a=mercychefs.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">mercychefs.com\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Last month, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> supplied Mercy Chefs with a 40,000-pound truckload of protein to support the non-profit's disaster response to sudden fatal rain and flooding events near \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Waverly, Tenn.\u003C/span> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Relieving hunger is among \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> greatest social responsibilities and aspirations as a food company," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, charitable initiatives manager at Smithfield Foods. "We are humbled by the work our partner Mercy Chefs is doing and for the opportunity to help nourish members of our local communities as they recover. Our thoughts are with the people of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Louisiana\u003C/span> and all who are recuperating from natural disasters across our country." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Helping Communities is a featured pillar of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> industry leading \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3282021-1&h=979098131&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FSustainability&a=sustainability+program\" rel=\"nofollow\">sustainability program\u003C/a>. Since 2008, the company has donated hundreds of millions of protein servings across the U.S. through its signature hunger-relief initiative \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3282021-1&h=202062599&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DxAfEobuolrJlFMyd_MQI2AyW2zMrIBOTOd8w1jM2KtNy-L5kLPMDJwygCHZ2owhlfNUvaKdc02RTiTyTH6r2MUUJjWWBG-gpxvZwgvZZrDWhd0sPJUmnmLnaUNuwHKcdWouKCpnfmDLjnrbxOgwozu3ItVsDmvKawaZLDQKUDig%3D&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/a> and recently pledged to donate an additional 100 million servings by 2025. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>More information on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> philanthropic initiatives is available \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3282021-1&h=3432309649&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FPhilanthropy&a=here\" rel=\"nofollow\">here\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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The organization exists to provide professionally prepared, restaurant-quality meals to victims, volunteers and first responders in natural disasters and national emergencies and partners with existing ministries with food service in underserved communities around the country. Since its founding, Mercy Chefs has served over 17 million meals. In 2020, Mercy Chefs founder \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Gary LeBlanc\u003C/span> was recognized by Southern Living Magazine as a "Hometown Hero," and Mercy Chefs was named the 2020 Small Business of the Year in the nonprofit category by Inside Business and the Hampton Roads Chamber. 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While no stranger to the world of competitive barbecue, this event marks \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> first competition in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nashville\u003C/span> and, to celebrate, the brand is upping the ante with the high dollar prize, donations to local and national charities, and a special Military Salute to thank service members for their efforts in the community over the past year.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1607873/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1607873/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield\" alt=\"Smithfield\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>On \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, September 4\u003C/span>, fifty teams from across the country will be competing against some of the top names in the sport, including Chiles Cridlin, no. 4 BBQ pitmaster in the world and no. 1 in the Mid Atlantic BBQ Association, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Darren Warth\u003C/span>, award-winning BBQ pitmaster and owner of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa's\u003C/span> Smokey D's, for a chance to win big. All entrance fees will be donated to two worthy organizations: the Kansas City Barbecue Society Foundation, which provides scholarships to members' children, and the United Way of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Greater Nashville\u003C/span>, a major partner in the Nashville COVID-19 response. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Not only will competing teams be working to impress the judges for their chance to win, but competitors can also dazzle members of the local U.S. reserve forces with flavor-packed creations to receive the honor of the Military People's Choice Award. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> and the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) are thanking local service members with a Military Salute for their dedicated efforts to distribute COVID-19 tests and vaccines in the city of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nashville\u003C/span>. On \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Friday, September 3\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> will host a private event for more than five hundred members of the reserves and their families for a free barbecue dinner and soccer game – Nashville SC vs. New York FC – sponsored by Nissan Stadium. Each military attendee will be provided with a voting chip and the opportunity to visit the participating teams' cook sites to learn more about the sport and sample from their grills as they take a turn as a judge – something unique to this event and another element to what makes this Smithfield Classic a stand-out barbeque competition. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are thrilled to bring the Smithfield Classic to the great city of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nashville\u003C/span>. To honor how unique this city is, we wanted all elements of this competition to be just as special and that is especially true for the Military Salute," says \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Laura Pall\u003C/span>, senior brand manager for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> at Smithfield Foods. "It is our privilege to serve all branches through this portion of the event and be able to thank them for their dedication and service. The sport of barbecue has always had close ties to the military, with many cook team members being veterans themselves. This dinner is an honor our competing teams are proud to participate in as they prepare their award-winning meals. This Military People's Choice Award is a first for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>, but we hope it will not be the last."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"The Kansas City Barbeque Society is honored to partner with \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> to celebrate all things Barbeque, which is truly "America's Cuisine," stated \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Emily Detwiler\u003C/span>, Chief Executive Office of KCBS. "We thank \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> for the fantastic donation to the KCBS Foundation, which helps support post-secondary education for our members and their children. Many of these students come from families not only dedicated to barbeque, but to serving their communities through volunteerism and military service. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> generous donation will enable us to ease the financial burden for KCBS members' quest for education! Since we began our KCBS Foundation scholarship program, we have given \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$151,000\u003C/span> in scholarships to 228 students."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In addition to the Military Salute, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> will also be hosting a check presentation, gifting two major donations from the earnings generated from teams' entrance fees. The first donation of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$10,000\u003C/span> will be made to United Way of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Greater Nashville\u003C/span>, who served as manager and grant administrator for COVID-19 assistance through the COVID-19 Response Fund and state and local CARES Act funding. The second donation will be a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$2,500\u003C/span> check to the Kansas City Barbeque Society Foundation to help provide scholarships for children of KCBS members. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We're so grateful to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> for their generous gift and willingness to support our mission," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Brian Hassett\u003C/span>, president and CEO of United Way of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Greater Nashville\u003C/span>. "So many of our neighbors are still out of work or are struggling to catch up from being out of work. Just putting food on the table or paying their electric bill can be a real challenge for too many right now. When companies like \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> step up and offer their support—that can make all the difference to families who need us."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3279231-1&h=1591524142&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smokinwithsmithfield.com%2Fbbq-fest-nashville-2021&a=SmokinWithSmithfield.com%2Fbbq-fest-nashville-2021\" rel=\"nofollow\">SmokinWithSmithfield.com/bbq-fest-nashville-2021\u003C/a> and for grilling tips and recipe inspiration, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3279231-1&h=3889558386&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfield.com%2F&a=Smithfield.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield.com\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc. \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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KCBS is the world's largest organization of barbeque and grilling enthusiasts, with approximately 20,000 members in the U.S. and over 36 countries. KCBS sanctions nearly 500 barbeque contests worldwide each year; including destination contests such as the American Royal World Series of Barbecue the Jack Daniel's Invitational and the KCBS World Invitational, presented by \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>. For more information, visit us online at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3279231-1&h=1918381491&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kcbs.us%2F&a=www.KCBS.us\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.KCBS.us\u003C/a>, on Facebook at @KansasCityBarbequeSociety, on Instagram as @kcbbqsociety and on Twitter @KCBBQSociety. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About United Way of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Greater Nashville\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>At United Way, we unite the community and mobilize resources so that every child, individual and family thrives. Together, we are working to create a community where every child receives a quality education, no one lives in poverty or poor health, and the most basic needs of our families are met. We are uniquely positioned to the lead this fight by bringing individuals, businesses, nonprofits and government to the table to have the tough conversations, mobilize the resources and make the smart investments that will create lasting solutions for our region's most pressing issues. For more information, visit unitedwaynashville.org and follow us on social media @UWNashville.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1607874/Smithfield_Classic.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1607874/Smithfield_Classic.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Classic\" alt=\"Smithfield Classic\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH95317&Transmission_Id=202109021604PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH95317&DateId=20210902\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":6523,"links":6524,"modular_content":6525,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":6527},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":6529},[6530],{"name":6531,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":6532,"url":6533},"2021-09-02-Smithfield-To-Host-50,000-Purse-BBQ-Competition-Smithfield-Classic-This-Labor-Day-Weekend-In-Nashville.pdf",80573,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/0716c02d-00d1-40b7-bee9-3571893cea08/2021-09-02-Smithfield-To-Host-50%2C000-Purse-BBQ-Competition-Smithfield-Classic-This-Labor-Day-Weekend-In-Nashville.pdf",{"system":6535,"elements":6541},{"id":6536,"name":6537,"codename":6538,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":6539,"last_modified":6540,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"a9a17190-e568-50cc-bb91-efa5a1ba656e","Smithfield® Sponsors Commonwealth Clash Rivalry Between University of Virginia and Virginia Tech Athletics","smithfield__sponsors_commonwealth_clash_rivalry_be",[],"2023-10-19T15:44:05.1354124Z",{"headline":6542,"url_slug":6543,"sub_headline":6545,"sub_headline_1":6547,"summary":6548,"contact":6550,"release_date":6552,"category":6554,"html":6557,"content":6559,"images":6563,"pdf":6565},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":6537},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":6544},"2021-08-26-Smithfield-R-Sponsors-Commonwealth-Clash-Rivalry-Between-University-of-Virginia-and-Virginia-Tech-Athletics",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":6546},"The Multi-Year Partnership will continue through the 2024-25 season",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":6549},"The Smithfield® brand is pleased to announce that it is the presenting sponsor of the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash for the 2021-2025 seasons. As a Virginia-based brand and longtime supporter of...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6551},"Anne Randolph Brown, Smithfield Foods, (757) 650-5294, arbrown@smithfield.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":6553,"display_timezone":174},"2021-08-26T16:30:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":6555},[6556],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":6558},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp/> \u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 26, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- The Smithfield® brand is pleased to announce that it is the presenting sponsor of the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash for the 2021-2025 seasons. As a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span>-based brand and longtime supporter of the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">University of Virginia\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Virginia Tech\u003C/span> athletic departments, Smithfield will sponsor the rivalry games between the schools for all sports, including football, men's and women's basketball, baseball and more. The multi-year partnership officially kicks off with the first matchup in the rivalry on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">September 17\u003C/span> in men's soccer.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Smithfield is a proud partner and supporter of the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">University of Virginia\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Virginia Tech\u003C/span> athletics," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Laura Pall\u003C/span>, senior brand manager for Smithfield at Smithfield Foods. "Both universities bring Virginians together to celebrate excellence, on and off the field, and we're honored to play a part in these esteemed Commonwealth Clash competitions that represent our home state."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>There are 22 clashes between the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">University of Virginia\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Virginia Tech\u003C/span> in the 2021-2022 season. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Clash, originally called the Commonwealth Challenge, has been a part of the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">University of Virginia\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Virginia Tech\u003C/span> rivalry since 2014. It is an all-sports points-based program with the Clash trophy presented to the winning school each year for its dominance in head-to-head competitions. As part of the sponsorship, Smithfield will collaborate with both schools to plan game day activations, fan opportunities and community outreach events.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"\u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Virginia Tech\u003C/span> is proud to align with Smithfield as the Hokies and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Cavaliers\u003C/span> battle for overall sports supremacy in the Commonwealth of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Virginia\u003C/span>," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Whit Babcock\u003C/span>, director of athletics at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Virginia Tech.\u003C/span> "The fan bases of both Tech and UVA are unquestionably passionate about these schools. Smithfield will serve as a great partner to further amplify the rich history of competition, sportsmanship and tradition that has marked rivalry for so many decades. We are excited to present the Commonwealth Clash in a fresh and exciting way thanks to Smithfield."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"It is a wonderful gesture for a well-recognized Virginia brand such as Smithfield to be part of the great Commonwealth Clash rivalry," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Carla Williams\u003C/span>, director of athletics at the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">University of Virginia\u003C/span>. "Their company extends across international borders, but their history and business roots are right here in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span>. We are proud to call them a partner. We look forward to working with Smithfield to grow and enhance the Commonwealth Clash." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield, visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3271761-1&h=3220953817&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfield.com%2F&a=www.Smithfield.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Smithfield.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u> or follow the brand on \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3271761-1&h=1281512958&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCookingwithSmithfield%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>,\u003C/u> \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3271761-1&h=2215986306&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldbrand%3Flang%3Den&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>\u003C/u> and \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3271761-1&h=3637290985&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2FSmithfieldbrand%2F&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003C/u>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Smithfield isn't only a leading provider of high-quality pork products. We're a leading provider of the most important part of any meal: high-quality meat. The rest of the meal is just a side dish. And we take our meat-duties seriously. We make meat for meat lovers. The kind that makes your stomach growl and your mouth water. And we've been doing it since 1936. All of our products have always come directly from farms right here in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">USA\u003C/span> meeting the highest quality and safety standards in the industry. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3271761-1&h=3220953817&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfield.com%2F&a=www.Smithfield.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Smithfield.com\u003C/a>\u003Cu>,\u003C/u> or follow the brand on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3271761-1&h=1281512958&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCookingwithSmithfield%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003Cu>,\u003C/u> \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3271761-1&h=2215986306&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldbrand%3Flang%3Den&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3271761-1&h=3637290985&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2FSmithfieldbrand%2F&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. Smithfield is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3271761-1&h=2186840625&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3271761-1&h=674052627&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3271761-1&h=35047925&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3271761-1&h=2205557181&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3271761-1&h=2703843410&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder8606\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder7947\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1602655/Smithfield_Commonwealth_Clash_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1602655/Smithfield_Commonwealth_Clash_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Commonwealth Clash Logo\" alt=\"Smithfield Commonwealth Clash Logo\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH87644&Transmission_Id=202108261230PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH87644&DateId=20210826\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":6560,"links":6561,"modular_content":6562,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":6564},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":6566},[6567],{"name":6568,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":6569,"url":6570},"2021-08-26-Smithfield-R-Sponsors-Commonwealth-Clash-Rivalry-Between-University-of-Virginia-and-Virginia-Tech-Athletics.pdf",76776,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/ec78556c-6879-40c3-af6b-df0a05eef168/2021-08-26-Smithfield-R-Sponsors-Commonwealth-Clash-Rivalry-Between-University-of-Virginia-and-Virginia-Tech-Athletics.pdf",{"system":6572,"elements":6578},{"id":6573,"name":6574,"codename":6575,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":6576,"last_modified":6577,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"3ac7ac41-cce5-59e0-8a46-375f6ba330ef","Farmland® Donates $100,000 To The National FFA Organization To Help Support The Future Of Farming And America's Food Supply","farmland__donates__100_000_to_the_national_ffa_org",[],"2023-10-20T14:29:16.9885916Z",{"headline":6579,"url_slug":6580,"sub_headline":6582,"sub_headline_1":6584,"summary":6585,"contact":6587,"release_date":6589,"category":6591,"html":6594,"content":6596,"images":6600,"pdf":6610},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":6574},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":6581},"2021-08-20-Farmland-R-Donates-100,000-To-The-National-FFA-Organization-To-Help-Support-The-Future-Of-Farming-And-Americas-Food-Supply",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":6583},"Contributions are Part of the Brand's Honoring the Heartland Tour to Strengthen Agriculture Across the Country",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":6586},"Earlier today, Farmland® recognized the National FFA Organization and its positive impact in the agricultural industry through a check donation of $100,000. The gift is part of the 2021 Honoring...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6588},"Caroline Greer, HUNTER: on behalf of Farmland, (646) 459-4952, cgreer@hunterpr.com; Kristy Meyer, National FFA Organization, (800) 293-2387, KMeyer@FFA.org",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":6590,"display_timezone":174},"2021-08-20T19:41:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":6592},[6593],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":6595},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">LINCOLN, Neb.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 20, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3266491-1&h=411558521&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmlandfoods.com%2F&a=Farmland\" rel=\"nofollow\">Farmland\u003C/a>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> recognized the National FFA Organization and its positive impact in the agricultural industry through a check donation of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$100,000\u003C/span>. The gift is part of the 2021 Honoring the Heartland Tour, an initiative launched by Farmland in June to show appreciation for the honest work and tireless commitment in Midwest farming communities, agriculture industries, and retail establishments, and to support the next generation of farmers, which includes the more than 760,000 current FFA student members.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1599142/Smithfield_Foods_Farmland_Honoring_the_Heartland_Tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1599142/Smithfield_Foods_Farmland_Honoring_the_Heartland_Tour.jpg\" title=\"As part of Farmland’s Honoring the Heartland Tour, representatives from Smithfield Foods and FFA gather at the Johnson County Fair to celebrate the $100,000 donation to strengthen agricultural programs nationally. (left to right: Bailey Robinson, Nebraska State FFA Vice President, Emma Kuss, Nebraska State FFA Secretary, Matthew Riggins, Senior Sales Account Manager for Smithfield Foods, Cassy Puskala, Regional Director for Corporate Development for National FFA Organization)\" alt=\"As part of Farmland’s Honoring the Heartland Tour, representatives from Smithfield Foods and FFA gather at the Johnson County Fair to celebrate the $100,000 donation to strengthen agricultural programs nationally. (left to right: Bailey Robinson, Nebraska State FFA Vice President, Emma Kuss, Nebraska State FFA Secretary, Matthew Riggins, Senior Sales Account Manager for Smithfield Foods, Cassy Puskala, Regional Director for Corporate Development for National FFA Organization)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>Ending in September, the brand's 13-week mission honors the unsung heroes of our agri-food chain and highlights the fundamental role the heartland plays by delivering grab-n-go lunches and providing monetary donations to support the future of farming. The Farmland Honoring The Heartland Tour food truck completes two to three stops per week at various locations rooted in Midwestern neighborhoods, including its stop at the Johnson County Fair earlier today. In addition to distributing meals, the brand has donated \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$40,000\u003C/span> thus far to the National FFA Organization and state-level FFA Associations throughout the tour to assist them in growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture at the local, state and national levels. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>This additional \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$100,000\u003C/span> donation will go toward supporting the mission of the National FFA Organization, making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. As the category evolves to increase production, innovate for the future, and improve environmental and economic sustainability, institutions like this are vital in creating the next generation of leaders and ensuring a positive future for the critical industry. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Over the past several months, Farmland has had the privilege to be on the ground in the heartland serving extraordinary and passionate organizations across the Midwest, providing us with endless inspiration to fuel our continued commitment," said Michael Merritt, Jr. senior director for Farmland at Smithfield Foods. "Today, we're pleased to continue our pledge with a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$100,000\u003C/span> donation to the National FFA Organization so they may continue to focus on youth leadership development and equip the next generation of agriculture enthusiasts with valuable real-world information and opportunities, helping to ensure that America's heartland can continue to feed the world. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"As FFA continues to prepare young people for the challenges of feeding a growing population, we are grateful for the continued support from Farmland," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Cassy Puskala\u003C/span>, regional director for the National FFA Foundation. "Their contributions provide a sustainable impact on the organization at the local, state and national levels to help carryout the mission."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 760,000 student members as part of 8,700 local FFA chapters in all 50 states and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>As part of the donation event at the Johnson County Fair in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Tecumseh, Neb.\u003C/span>, the Farmland food truck also supplied bacon-filled samples to community residents.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information and to see where the Honoring the Heartland Tour goes next, follow us on Facebook (@FarmlandFoods), Instagram (@farmlandfoods) or Twitter (@FarmlandFoods). \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Farmland\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Founded in 1959, Farmland is the maker of high-quality, flavorful meats. Rooted in rich traditions of America's heartland, Farmland is committed to a strong work ethic, community, substance over flash, and wholesome, quality food that people feel good about serving. Farmland's robust portfolio of products includes varieties of bacon, sausage, ham and lunch meat. For more information about our products and recipe inspiration, please visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3266491-1&h=3950620251&u=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__http%3A%2Fwww.farmlandfoods.com%2F__%3B!!M_VjBzFLF8g!dOATQ-a8T2X0GPgOTjhXLly82jWdWZu69K-ojhnzoT3BmqAMYaYx5_1nRrU0G_SbEw%24&a=www.FarmlandFoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.FarmlandFoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u> or follow us on Facebook (\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3266491-1&h=458308220&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFarmlandFoods&a=%40FarmlandFoods\" rel=\"nofollow\">@FarmlandFoods\u003C/a>), Instagram (\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3266491-1&h=1927284093&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffarmlandfoods%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=%40farmlandfoods\" rel=\"nofollow\">@farmlandfoods\u003C/a>) or Twitter \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3266491-1&h=1700256996&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ffarmlandfoods&a=(%40FarmlandFoods\" rel=\"nofollow\">(@FarmlandFoods\u003C/a>). Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3266491-1&h=2435844262&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3266491-1&h=994424964&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3266491-1&h=293489506&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3266491-1&h=2417926954&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3266491-1&h=2990662341&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About National FFA Organization\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 760,000 student members as part of 8,700 local FFA chapters in all 50 states and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico\u003C/span>. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3266491-1&h=275105241&u=http%3A%2F%2Fffa.org%2F&a=FFA.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">FFA.org\u003C/a> and on Facebook and Twitter. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About National FFA Foundation\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future of agricultural education. A separately registered nonprofit organization, the foundation is governed by a board of trustees that includes the national FFA president, educators, business leaders and individual donors. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1537616/Farmland_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1537616/Farmland_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Farmland logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Farmland logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1581914/FFA_ProudToSupport_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1581914/FFA_ProudToSupport_Logo.jpg\" title=\"ffa (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"ffa (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH82196&Transmission_Id=202108201541PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH82196&DateId=20210820\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":6597,"links":6598,"modular_content":6599,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":6601},[6602,6608],{"name":6603,"description":6604,"type":563,"size":6605,"url":6606,"width":2785,"height":3774,"renditions":6607},"Smithfield_Foods_Farmland_Honoring_the_Heartland_Tour.jpg","As part of Farmland’s Honoring the Heartland Tour, representatives from Smithfield Foods and FFA gather at the Johnson County Fair to celebrate the $100,000 donation to strengthen agricultural programs nationally. 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Eckrich®, the maker of naturally hardwood smoked sausage and deli meats, is thrilled to announce its continued partnership as the Official Smoked...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":5662},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":6634,"display_timezone":174},"2021-08-17T17:15:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":6636},[6637],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":6639},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 17, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Fire up the grill because it's tailgating season! \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3262353-1&h=77103362&u=https%3A%2F%2Feckrich.com%2F&a=Eckrich%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\">Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/a>, the maker of naturally hardwood smoked sausage and deli meats, is thrilled to announce its continued partnership as the Official Smoked Sausage and Deli Meat Sponsor of the College Football Playoff (CFP). To kick off the 2021 season, Eckrich is launching a multifaceted campaign, including a social contest – College Football Playoff National Tailgate Champion presented by Eckrich – where one lucky fan could win a trip to the 2022 CFP National Championship. The brand is also partnering with the CFP Foundation and its Extra Yard for Teachers initiative to host challenges at key games throughout the season for educators to win \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1 million\u003C/span> to fund education projects.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1596302/Eckrich_Smoked_Sausage_and_Deli_Meat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1596302/Eckrich_Smoked_Sausage_and_Deli_Meat.jpg\" title=\"Eckrich kicks off another year as the Official Smoked Sausage and Deli Meat Sponsor of The College Football Playoff\" alt=\"Eckrich kicks off another year as the Official Smoked Sausage and Deli Meat Sponsor of The College Football Playoff\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>Whether you're grilling smoked sausages at your tailgate or making a decadent deli meat sandwich while watching the game at home, Eckrich is a must-have menu item for an all-around delicious meal. That's why the brand is launching a social contest – the College Football Playoff National Tailgate Champion presented by Eckrich – to crown the first-ever master of pre-game grilling who will win a trip to the national championship game on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">January 10, 2022\u003C/span>, at Lucas Oil Stadium in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Indianapolis\u003C/span>. Starting on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">August 23\u003C/span>, fans can enter the contest by posting photos or videos of their tailgating or homegating masterpiece to social media using the hashtag #EckrichTailgate and tagging @EckrichMeats. The contest will run throughout the college football season and will conclude on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">December 13, 2021\u003C/span>. Fans can visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3262353-1&h=150430210&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eckrich.com%2Ftailgate&a=www.Eckrich.com%2Ftailgate\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Eckrich.com/tailgate\u003C/a> to learn more*. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In addition, for the third consecutive year, Eckrich is partnering with the CFP Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers program to celebrate teachers across the country for their honest work and tireless commitment to ensure that their students have the tools to succeed. Fans can visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3262353-1&h=140977974&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eckrich.com%2Fteachers&a=www.Eckrich.com%2Fteachers\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Eckrich.com/teachers\u003C/a> to nominate their favorite educators to participate in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1 Million\u003C/span> Challenge, where selected teachers will attempt to make a 15-yard throw for their chance to win a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1 million\u003C/span> donation to support either their school district or various DonorsChoose.org projects**. And, to up the ante, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Kirk Herbstreit\u003C/span>, Emmy Award-winning ESPN/ABC college football analyst, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Marty Smith\u003C/span>, multifaceted sports journalist for ESPN, will attempt throws at the 2022 national championship game toward a potential donation of another \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1 million\u003C/span> to Extra Yard for Teachers.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"The partnership between Eckrich and the College Football Playoff is one that we look forward to year after year," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Rikki Ingram\u003C/span>, director of marketing at Smithfield Foods. "Not only do we have the opportunity to support a great cause with the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1 Million\u003C/span> Challenge in support of Extra Yard for Teachers, but through our partnership with the CFP, we also get to interact with college football enthusiasts all season long and inspire them with delicious recipes that they can share with their friends and family at their next tailgate. We're really looking forward to crowning the first-ever 'National Tailgate Champion' at the national championship game in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Indianapolis\u003C/span> early next year."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"I'm excited to be partnering with Eckrich for another year to support the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1 Million\u003C/span> Challenge and, in turn, Extra Yard for Teachers," said Herbstreit. "Being able to personally participate at the end of the season and to try to add to that big donation is a great experience as it assists the amazing educators in this country who dedicate endless resources into setting the next generation up for success. It's so nice to be a part of a program that gives back in the magnitude that this one does."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about the College Football Playoff National Tailgate Champion presented by Eckrich, and to see a list of games where Eckrich will be participating, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3262353-1&h=150430210&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eckrich.com%2Ftailgate&a=www.Eckrich.com%2Ftailgate\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Eckrich.com/tailgate\u003C/a>. For more information about Eckrich, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3262353-1&h=2772950830&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eckrich.com%2F&a=www.Eckrich.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Eckrich.com\u003C/a> or follow Eckrich on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3262353-1&h=4188169843&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEckrichMeats%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3262353-1&h=834439145&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FEckrichMeats%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3262353-1&h=1998114771&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Feckrichmeats%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY\u003Cb>. \u003C/b>Begins on\u003Cb> \u003C/b>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">8/23/21\u003C/span> at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">12:00 AM ET\u003C/span> and ends on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">12/13/21\u003C/span> at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">11:59 PM ET\u003C/span>. Open only to legal U.S. residents, ages 18+. See Official Rules at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3262353-1&h=150430210&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eckrich.com%2Ftailgate&a=www.Eckrich.com%2Ftailgate\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Eckrich.com/tailgate\u003C/a> for details about how to enter, eligibility, judging and voting criteria, prize descriptions and complete terms and conditions. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: Smithfield Packaged Meats Sales Corp., 111 Commerce St., \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, VA\u003C/span> 23430. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>**NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. OPEN ONLY TO CERTIFIED TEACHERS AT PRE-K-12 PUBLIC, VOCATIONAL, CHARTER, PAROCHIAL, OR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS LOCATED IN ELIGIBLE COUNTIES LISTED IN THE OFFICIAL RULES. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Sweepstakes ends 12/20/21. To enter and for Official Rules, including prize descriptions, odds and terms and conditions, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3262353-1&h=1862957338&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eckrich.com%2Fteachers&a=www.eckrich.com%2Fteachers\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.eckrich.com/teachers\u003C/a>. Sponsor: Smithfield Packaged Meats Sales Corp., 111 Commerce St., \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, VA\u003C/span> 23430.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Eckrich\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Founded by \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Peter Eckrich\u003C/span> in 1894, Eckrich has a rich heritage starting from a small meat market in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Fort Wayne, Indiana\u003C/span>, to one of the most recognized regional premium deli and meat brands on the market today. Through it all, Eckrich meats have been recognized for their great taste and supreme quality, craftsmanship, care, and pride. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3262353-1&h=2772950830&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eckrich.com%2F&a=www.Eckrich.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Eckrich.com\u003C/a>. Eckrich is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3262353-1&h=2827580837&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3262353-1&h=50120071&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3262353-1&h=684144225&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3262353-1&h=2846350889&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3262353-1&h=2348326854&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About College Football Playoff\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>The College Football Playoff matches the No. 1 ranked team vs. No. 4, and No. 2 vs. No. 3 in semifinal games that rotate annually among six bowl games – the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Allstate Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl Game. This season's Playoff Semifinals will take place \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Friday, December 31, 2021\u003C/span>, at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic and the Capital One Orange Bowl. The College Football Playoff National Championship will be \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Monday, January 10, 2022\u003C/span>, at Lucas Oil Stadium in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Indianapolis, Indiana\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About the College Football Playoff Foundation and Extra Yard for Teachers\u003C/b> \u003Cbr/>The CFP Foundation is the community engagement arm of the College Football Playoff, supporting education across the country. The CFP Foundation's primary cause platform, Extra Yard for Teachers, is dedicated to elevating the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering teachers in four focus areas: resources, recognition, recruitment and professional development. The CFP Foundation utilizes multiple partnerships to execute its initiatives and support positive educational outcomes. To learn more, visit cfp-foundation.org and follow Extra Yard for Teachers (@CFPExtraYard) on social media. \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1596303/Eckrich_CFP_Sponsor_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1596303/Eckrich_CFP_Sponsor_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Eckrich CFP Sponsor\" alt=\"Eckrich CFP Sponsor\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1596304/Extra_Yard_for_Teachers_CFP_Foundation_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1596304/Extra_Yard_for_Teachers_CFP_Foundation_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Extra Yard for Teachers CFP Foundation\" alt=\"Extra Yard for Teachers CFP Foundation\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH78037&Transmission_Id=202108171315PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH78037&DateId=20210817\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":6641,"links":6642,"modular_content":6643,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":6645},[6646],{"name":6647,"description":6648,"type":563,"size":6649,"url":6650,"width":4824,"height":6651,"renditions":6652},"Eckrich_Smoked_Sausage_and_Deli_Meat.jpg","Eckrich kicks off another year as the Official Smoked Sausage and Deli Meat Sponsor of The College Football Playoff",143966,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/e21ed0c1-7eaf-4ea0-b6ab-70ef0aede43d/Eckrich_Smoked_Sausage_and_Deli_Meat.jpg",627,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":6654},[6655],{"name":6656,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":6657,"url":6658},"2021-08-17-Eckrich-R-Kicks-Off-2021-College-Football-Playoff-Partnership-with-Nationwide-Social-Contest-and-Extended-Commitment-to-Support-Extra-Yard-for-Teachers-Charity.pdf",86547,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/2557898e-d2d0-4cda-81d2-e154731a7610/2021-08-17-Eckrich-R-Kicks-Off-2021-College-Football-Playoff-Partnership-with-Nationwide-Social-Contest-and-Extended-Commitment-to-Support-Extra-Yard-for-Teachers-Charity.pdf",{"system":6660,"elements":6666},{"id":6661,"name":6662,"codename":6663,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":6664,"last_modified":6665,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"e6a8313a-00a8-5949-abfc-a1eab91e70da","Pure Farmland™ Awards $125,000 To Local Gardens And Farms","pure_farmlandtm_awards__125_000_to_local_gardens_a",[],"2023-10-19T15:44:00.4488488Z",{"headline":6667,"url_slug":6668,"sub_headline":6670,"sub_headline_1":6672,"summary":6673,"contact":6675,"release_date":6676,"category":6678,"html":6681,"content":6683,"images":6687,"pdf":6695},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":6662},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":6669},"2021-08-16-Pure-Farmland-TM-Awards-125,000-To-Local-Gardens-And-Farms",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":6671},"Plant-Based Protein Brand Announces 2021 Pure Growth Project Grant Recipients",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":6674},"Pure Farmland™ is proud to present the recipients of the 2021 Pure Growth Project grant program. After receiving 103 applications from community gardens and farms across 29 states, Puerto Rico...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6095},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":6677,"display_timezone":174},"2021-08-16T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":6679},[6680],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":6682},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 16, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3259652-1&h=3304375864&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pure-farmland.com%2F&a=Pure+Farmland\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pure Farmland\u003C/a>\u003Csup>™\u003C/sup> is proud to present the recipients of the 2021 \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3259652-1&h=3254618974&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpuregrowthproject.com%2F&a=Pure+Growth+Project\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pure Growth Project\u003C/a> grant program. After receiving 103 applications from community gardens and farms across 29 states, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico\u003C/span> and the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">District of Columbia\u003C/span>, 55 organizations have been carefully selected to receive grants ranging from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1,000\u003C/span> to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$20,000\u003C/span>, providing a total of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$125,000\u003C/span> in financial support to nurture these unique neighborhood spaces. Pure Farmland launched the Pure Growth Project initiative in 2020 to ensure community gardens and farms continue to thrive, and to help increase access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables nationwide. In the spirit of continued growth, Pure Farmland increased its financial commitment by 25% this year in hopes of positively supporting as many community green spaces as possible.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Pure Farmland provided \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$100,000\u003C/span> in grants to valuable green spaces throughout the country last year. Through on-the-ground visits and virtual discussions, we saw the direct impact of the funds and how they helped these amazing organizations grow, from greenhouse development and construction of raised beds, to fostering educational programs so residents can learn skills to produce their own food," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michael Merritt\u003C/span>, senior director of marketing for Pure Farmland at Smithfield Foods. "The impact of last year's Pure Growth Project grant program encouraged Pure Farmland to expand the initiative in 2021 to empower these deserving organizations to continue to do good in their communities. We're honored and excited to see the amazing work of this year's grant recipients."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Cb>\u003Cu>2021 Pure Growth Project Grant Recipients\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Bonton Farms | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Dallas, Texas\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Garden of Tomorrow | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Phoenix, Ariz.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Summit Community Gardens | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Park City, Utah\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Geer Street Learning Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Durham, N.C.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Homeless Garden Project | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Santa Cruz, Calif.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Red Bird\u003C/span> | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Beverly, Ky.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Root Cause Farm Community Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Fairview, N.C.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Rosalinda Sauro Sirianni Garden\u003C/span> | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Pittsburgh, Pa.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Sweetwater Organic Farms | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Tampa, Fla.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Urban Harvest STL | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">St. Louis, Mo.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Acta Non Verba: Youth Urban Farm | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Oakland, Calif.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Bed-Stuy Farm | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Brooklyn, N.Y.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Bethany Community Gardens | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Indianapolis, Ind.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>BOSS Ursula Sherman Village Gardens | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Berkeley, Calif.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Bruno Vegetable Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Birmingham, Ala.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Camden City Garden Club, Inc. | Camden City, N.J.\u003Cbr/>Campbell Avenue Garden (LEAP) | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Roanoke, Va.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>CoHO Gardens | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Conway, Ark.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Community Gardens of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Carrollton\u003C/span>, The Giving Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Carrollton, Texas\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Duncan Street Miracle Garden\u003C/span> | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Baltimore, Md.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Fort \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Stanton Urban Farm\u003C/span> | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Washington, D.C.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Friends of Alemany Farm | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">San Francisco, Calif.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Garner Grows | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Garner, N.C.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Gateway Greening, Inc. | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">St. Louis, Mo.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Grow Dat Youth Farm | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">New Orleans, La.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Harvest for the Hungry | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Houston, Texas\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Historic Mableton Community Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Mableton, Ga.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Live Oak Community Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Dallas, Texas\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Lydia's Magic Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">New York, N.Y.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Madison Garden\u003C/span> | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Chicago, Ill.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Melrose Foraging Forest | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Cincinnati, Ohio\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>North Lawndale Greening Committee Slumbusters' Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Chicago, Ill.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>North Lawndale Triangle Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Chicago, Ill.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Organic Food Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">St. Louis, Mo.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Our Block Community Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Chicago, Ill.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Phoenix LOC Grow Space | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Phoenix, Ariz.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Raleigh City Farm | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Raleigh, N.C.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Redden Gardens | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Covington, Ky.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Seminole Heights Community Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Tampa, Fla.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Sgt. Anthony Community Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Jersey City, N.J.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Shamba Ya Amani\u003C/span> | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Houston, Texas\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Sickles Street Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Philadelphia, Pa.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>SkyART Artist's Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Chicago, Ill.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Spaces of Opportunity | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Phoenix, Ariz.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Target Hunger Shotwell Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Houston, Texas\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Tenderloin People's Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">San Francisco, Calif.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>The Fellowship Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Tulsa, Okla.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>The GRACE Project | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Poulsbo, Wash.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>The Healing Green Space | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Bolton, N.C.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>The Zubi Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Newark, N.J.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Urban Community Farm | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Fort Myers, Fla.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>Village Institute for Sustainable Technologies and Agriculture (VISTA Gardens) | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Tampa, Fla.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>VINES | Binghampton, N.Y.\u003Cbr/>Wasatch Community Gardens | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Salt Lake City, Utah\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>WE Over Me Farm | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Dallas, Texas\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3259652-1&h=322281108&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpuregrowthproject.com%2F&a=puregrowthproject.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">puregrowthproject.com\u003C/a>. 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Lisa Martin, Smithfield Foods, 757-365-1980, lvmartin@smithfield.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":6720,"display_timezone":174},"2021-08-11T14:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":6722},[6723],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":6725},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 11, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Monarch Bioenergy, a joint venture between \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3252302-1&h=444968980&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3252302-1&h=1883951837&u=http%3A%2F%2Froesleinalternativeenergy.com%2F&a=Roeslein+Alternative+Energy\" rel=\"nofollow\">Roeslein Alternative Energy\u003C/a> (RAE), has finished installing manure-to-energy technology on nearly all of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Northern Missouri\u003C/span> hog finishing farms. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The new technology captures methane emissions and converts them into carbon-negative renewable natural gas (RNG) to power homes, vehicles and businesses. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are delighted to reach this exciting milestone, which is a significant step toward fulfilling \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3252302-1&h=355425101&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2F2018-10-25-Smithfield-Foods-Announces-Landmark-Investment-to-Reduce-Greenhouse-Gas-Emissions&a=our+commitment\" rel=\"nofollow\">our commitment\u003C/a> to implement this transformative, cutting-edge technology on the vast majority of our finishing farms in multiple states," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Kraig Westerbeek\u003C/span>, vice president of Smithfield Renewables for Smithfield Foods. "Our Monarch Bioenergy manure-to-energy projects are making a significant environmental impact and remove 25 times more emissions from the atmosphere than are emitted during the clean energy's end use. Because of this, they are key projects in our Smithfield Renewables portfolio of innovative renewable energy and carbon reduction efforts across our operations." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Construction of the approximately \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$150 million\u003C/span> project officially began in 2014, three years after RAE and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> first had the idea to embark on the joint venture. The proprietary processes that emerged from the project create carbon-negative RNG at a rate of approximately 800,000 dekatherms annually. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In addition to generating renewable energy, the partnership has planted hundreds of acres of prairie grass, providing ecological services and wildlife habitat for monarch butterflies across the state. The companies are also exploring harvesting prairie plants to create biomass for RNG production.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"With perseverance and dedication to our vision we navigated the pathways for swine manure with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the EPA to receive the lowest CI (carbon intensity) scores in the swine industry," said RAE Chairman and CEO \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Rudi Roeslein\u003C/span>. "We are leading the way to improve the industry's environmental footprint and diversify its income stream. This is a blueprint on how to turn challenges into opportunities."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Collectively and independently, the companies have embarked on additional manure-to-energy projects across the country in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Arizona\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Colorado\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Iowa\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Texas\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Utah\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span>. To learn more about the process of converting manure into clean energy \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3252302-1&h=277527629&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FSmithfield-Renewables&a=visit+this+link\" rel=\"nofollow\">visit this link\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Monarch Bioenergy joint venture supports the companies' respective sustainability goals, including RAE's goal to restore 30 million acres of land to native prairie plants strategically located around waterways, streams, rivers and highly erodible lands and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> industry-leading goals to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across its entire U.S. value chain by 2030. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>More information on RAE's sustainability commitments is available \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3252302-1&h=2097707526&u=http%3A%2F%2Froesleinalternativeenergy.com%2Fenergy-production%2F&a=here\" rel=\"nofollow\">here\u003C/a> and information on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> signature Smithfield Renewables program \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3252302-1&h=2852244508&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FSmithfield-Renewables&a=here\" rel=\"nofollow\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003Ci>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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RAE engages in these business operations with a focus on incorporating native prairie restoration. RAE is a limited liability company with its principal offices located in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">St. Louis, Missouri\u003C/span>. RAE was launched in 2012 by \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Rudi Roeslein\u003C/span>, co-founder and CEO of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">St. Louis\u003C/span>-based Roeslein and Associates, Inc. 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The gift is part of the 2021...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":6756,"display_timezone":174},"2021-07-27T02:07:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":6758},[6759],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":6761},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">OMAHA, Neb.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">July 26, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ --\u003Cb> \u003C/b>Earlier today, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3239996-1&h=327392761&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmlandfoods.com%2F&a=Farmland\" rel=\"nofollow\">Farmland\u003C/a>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> recognized the Nebraska FFA Association and its positive impact in the community and across the state through a check donation of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$5,000\u003C/span>. The gift is part of the 2021 Honoring the Heartland Tour, an initiative launched by Farmland in June to show appreciation for the honest work and tireless commitment in Midwest farming communities, agriculture industries, and retail establishments, and to support the next generation of farmers. \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1581911/EF_Farmland_FoodBank1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1581911/EF_Farmland_FoodBank1.jpg\" title=\"As part of Farmland’s Honoring the Heartland Tour, representatives from Smithfield Foods, Nebraska FFA Association, Food Bank for the Heartland, and Hy-Vee gather to strengthen the local Omaha community through donations to support agricultural programs and hunger relief.\" alt=\"As part of Farmland’s Honoring the Heartland Tour, representatives from Smithfield Foods, Nebraska FFA Association, Food Bank for the Heartland, and Hy-Vee gather to strengthen the local Omaha community through donations to support agricultural programs and hunger relief.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>The brand's 13-week mission will honor the unsung heroes of our agri-food chain and highlight the fundamental role the heartland plays by delivering grab-n-go lunches and providing monetary donations to support the future of farming. The Farmland Honoring The Heartland Tour food truck will complete two to three stops per week at various locations rooted in Midwestern neighborhoods. In addition to distributing meals, the brand will be donating to the National FFA Organization and state-level FFA Associations throughout the tour to assist them in their vision to grow leaders, build communities and strengthen agriculture at the local, state and national levels. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>This \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$5,000\u003C/span> donation to the Nebraska FFA Association will go towards the organization's mission to develop its students' potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. With so many Nebraskans directly employed in agriculture, institutions like this are vital in creating the next generation of leaders and ensuring a positive future for the category.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Farmland is humbled to share this donation with the Nebraska FFA Association so they can continue to be a prominent influence in the agricultural sphere by offering valuable real-world information and opportunities to its student and alumni chapters," said Michael Merritt, Jr. senior director for Farmland at Smithfield Foods. "Farmland is committed to supporting localized farming in America's heartland to provide customers with high-quality, flavorful products they can trust and feel good about. The donation today honors the brand's appreciation for the crucial role our partners in this industry play for not only our products, but our nation's food supply."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are thankful for Farmland's ongoing support of the National and State-level FFA Organization's missions," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Molly Ball\u003C/span>, chief marketing officer for National FFA Organization and president for National FFA Foundation. "We're happy to join in honoring the unsung heroes of farming and agriculture, many of whom are former FFA members."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 760,000 student members as part of 8,700 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico\u003C/span> and the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">U.S. Virgin Islands\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In addition to supporting local farming and agriculture communities, Farmland is simultaneously working to keep these neighborhoods strong by alleviating hunger. In its efforts, the brand is partnering with Hy-Vee to help fight food insecurity across \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Omaha\u003C/span> through a donation of more than 40,000 pounds of protein to the Food Bank for the Heartland. This is the equivalent of more than 160,000 servings of protein, which is one of the most valuable resources the food bank distributes. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The donation is part of Smithfield Foods' Helping Hungry Homes initiative, which was created in 2008 to fight hunger and food insecurity in local communities across the country. Since then, the company has donated more than 215 million servings of protein to food banks, community outreach programs, and disaster-relief efforts in all 50 states. To learn more, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3239996-1&h=3938865272&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsustainability.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=https%3A%2F%2Fsustainability.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://sustainability.smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Smithfield Foods is proud to help our neighbors navigate challenging times by working to alleviate hunger and show appreciation for the Food Bank for the Heartland for their tireless work this past year," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, charitable initiatives manager for Smithfield Foods. "We are honored to support America's food banks, which provide essential meals to millions of people every day, to assist in fighting food insecurity across the country."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are tremendously grateful to the teams at Smithfield Foods, Farmland, and Hy-Vee for their continued support of our mission at Food Bank for the Heartland," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Brian Barks\u003C/span>, President and CEO for Food Bank for the Heartland. "Protein-rich foods play an important role in our fight against hunger, especially during this critical time. This generous donation will help us provide more healthy meals to more families in need – allowing them to focus, work, live, and thrive. We are also thankful for Farmland for bringing their food truck to our facility to feed our staff and volunteers." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Hy-Vee is proud to operate under the same philosophy as Farmland, as we join together to help support the communities where we work and live," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Craig Todd\u003C/span>, District Store Director for Hy-Vee. "This donation to the Food Bank for the Heartland is especially crucial, now more than ever, to provide our fellow neighbors with essential provisions to help fight food insecurity following a heartbreaking year."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>As part of the donation event at Food Bank for the Heartland in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Omaha, Neb.\u003C/span>, the Farmland food truck also supplied meals to essential food bank employees and volunteers – a token of the brand's gratitude for courageously working during this past year to ensure neighbors still had access to fresh food.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information and to see where the Honoring the Heartland Tour goes next, follow us on Facebook (@FarmlandFoods), Instagram (@farmlandfoods) or Twitter (@FarmlandFoods). Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Farmland\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Founded in 1959, Farmland is the maker of high-quality, flavorful meats. Rooted in rich traditions of America's heartland, Farmland is committed to a strong work ethic, community, substance over flash, and wholesome, quality food that people feel good about serving. Farmland's robust portfolio of products includes varieties of bacon, sausage, ham and lunch meat. For more information about our products and recipe inspiration, please visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3239996-1&h=3766342107&u=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__http%3A%2Fwww.farmlandfoods.com%2F__%3B!!M_VjBzFLF8g!dOATQ-a8T2X0GPgOTjhXLly82jWdWZu69K-ojhnzoT3BmqAMYaYx5_1nRrU0G_SbEw%24&a=www.FarmlandFoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.FarmlandFoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u> or follow us on Facebook (\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3239996-1&h=274023932&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFarmlandFoods&a=%40FarmlandFoods\" rel=\"nofollow\">@FarmlandFoods\u003C/a>), Instagram (\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3239996-1&h=2045016829&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffarmlandfoods%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=%40farmlandfoods\" rel=\"nofollow\">@farmlandfoods\u003C/a>) or Twitter \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3239996-1&h=1850975076&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ffarmlandfoods&a=(%40FarmlandFoods\" rel=\"nofollow\">(@FarmlandFoods\u003C/a>). Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3239996-1&h=2587129638&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3239996-1&h=809617156&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3239996-1&h=444216546&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3239996-1&h=2602228906&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3239996-1&h=3108347205&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About National FFA Organization\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 760,000 student members as part of 8,700 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico\u003C/span> and the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">U.S. Virgin Islands\u003C/span>. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3239996-1&h=459389529&u=http%3A%2F%2Fffa.org%2F&a=FFA.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">FFA.org\u003C/a> and on Facebook and Twitter. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About National FFA Foundation\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future of agricultural education. A separately registered nonprofit organization, the foundation is governed by a board of trustees that includes the national FFA president, educators, business leaders and individual donors. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Nebraska FFA Foundation\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>The Nebraska FFA Foundation invests in agricultural education and FFA for over 10,000 FFA members and their advisors in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Nebraska\u003C/span> by growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3239996-1&h=959329048&u=http%3A%2F%2Fneffafoundation.org%2F&a=neffafoundation.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">neffafoundation.org\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Food Bank for the Heartland (a member of Feeding America)\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Food Bank for the Heartland is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Omaha, Nebraska that acts as a central clearinghouse distributing food to more than 600 network partners across 77 counties in Nebraska and 16 counties in western Iowa. Food Bank for the Heartland distributed more than 32.8 million meals in 2020, helping thousands of children, families, seniors, veterans, and others in need. For more information, visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3239996-1&h=2431859014&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodbankheartland.org%2F&a=FoodBankHeartland.org.\" rel=\"nofollow\">FoodBankHeartland.org.\u003C/a>\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Hy-Vee, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 280 retail stores across eight Midwestern states with sales of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$11 billion\u003C/span> annually. The supermarket chain is synonymous with quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise and superior customer service. Hy-Vee ranks in the Top 10 Most Trusted Brands and has been named one of America's Top 5 favorite grocery stores. The company's more than 86,000 employees provide "A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle" to customers every day. For additional information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3239996-1&h=3616890420&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hy-vee.com%2F&a=www.hy-vee.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.hy-vee.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>Media Contact:\u003Cbr/>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Caroline Greer\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>HUNTER: on behalf of Farmland\u003Cbr/>(646) 459-4952\u003Cbr/>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:cgreer@hunterpr.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">cgreer@hunterpr.com\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Kristy Meyer\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>National FFA Organization\u003Cbr/>(800) 293-2387\u003Cbr/>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:KMeyer@FFA.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">KMeyer@FFA.org\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Travis Carlson\u003C/span> \u003Cbr/>Food Bank for the Heartland\u003Cbr/>(720) 440-1885\u003Cbr/>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:tcarlson@foodbankheartland.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">tcarlson@foodbankheartland.org\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1581915/Farmland_FoodBank.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1581915/Farmland_FoodBank.jpg\" title=\"Left to right: Jonathan Toms, Smithfield Foods Charitable Initiatives Manager, Ellie Wanek, Nebraska FFA President, Brian Barks, President and CEO for Food Bank for the Heartland, Craig Todd, Omaha District Store Manager for Hy-Vee.\" alt=\"Left to right: Jonathan Toms, Smithfield Foods Charitable Initiatives Manager, Ellie Wanek, Nebraska FFA President, Brian Barks, President and CEO for Food Bank for the Heartland, Craig Todd, Omaha District Store Manager for Hy-Vee.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1537616/Farmland.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1537616/Farmland.jpg\" title=\"Farmland logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Farmland logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1581914/FFA_ProudToSupport_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1581914/FFA_ProudToSupport_Logo.jpg\" title=\"For Web\" alt=\"For Web\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1581912/Food_Bank_Heartland_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1581912/Food_Bank_Heartland_Logo.jpg\" title=\"heartland foodbank\" alt=\"heartland foodbank\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1581913/HyVee_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1581913/HyVee_Logo.jpg\" title=\"hyvee logo\" alt=\"hyvee logo\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH55314&Transmission_Id=202107262207PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH55314&DateId=20210726\" style=\"border:0px; 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Residents a Chance to Win Farmer John Hot Dogs for a Year",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":6804},"As a member of the Southern California community for more than 90 years, Farmer John is committed to being a good neighbor. This commitment goes beyond simply feeding the community. It also means...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6806},"Caroline Greer, HUNTER: on behalf of Farmer John, (212) 679-6600, cgreer@hunterpr.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":6808,"display_timezone":174},"2021-07-21T21:41:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":6810},[6811],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":6813},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">VERNON, Calif.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">July 21, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- As a member of the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southern California\u003C/span> community for more than 90 years, Farmer John is committed to being a good neighbor. This commitment goes beyond simply feeding the community. It also means supporting residents and the neighborhoods where they live. To continue its pledge to make a better \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> for everyone, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3235870-1&h=3777018406&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmerjohn.com%2F&a=Farmer+John\" rel=\"nofollow\">Farmer John\u003C/a> is taking its food truck on the road once again to feed, celebrate and serve its \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southern California\u003C/span> family. For a second year, the Farmer John California Commitment Tour is embarking on a 12-week mission to deliver grab-and-go lunches to local heroes and essential businesses in the greater \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles\u003C/span> community, and donating much-needed protein to local food banks.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1579033/Farmer_John_Food_Truck.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1579033/Farmer_John_Food_Truck.jpg\" title=\"Farmer John is taking its food truck on the road to deliver free meals to the L.A. community as part of its California Commitment Tour.\" alt=\"Farmer John is taking its food truck on the road to deliver free meals to the L.A. community as part of its California Commitment Tour.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>But the giving doesn't stop there. On \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">July 21\u003C/span>, in celebration of the brand's favorite summer holiday – National Hot Dog Day – Farmer John will kick off its tour with a gesture of appreciation to the best neighborhood to call home by offering fans a chance to win Farmer John hot dogs for a year! Hot dog enthusiasts can visit one of the tour stops between now and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">September 6, 2021\u003C/span> to submit an entry form through the site \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3235870-1&h=3453753488&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffreefarmerjohnfranks.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2FFreeFarmerJohnFranks.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://FreeFarmerJohnFranks.com\u003C/a>, and while they're there, enjoy a "thank you" in the form of a free meal. Learn more by visiting \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3235870-1&h=4147977220&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffreefarmerjohnfranks.com%2Frules%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2FFreeFarmerJohnFranks.com%2Frules\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://FreeFarmerJohnFranks.com/rules\u003C/a> for official rules*.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We're thrilled to have the Farmer John food truck back on the road for the California Commitment Tour's second trip around \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles\u003C/span> to give back to our neighbors and local communities with free hot dog and smoked sausage meals," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michael Merritt\u003C/span>, senior director of brand marketing for Farmer John at Smithfield Foods. "As a brand that has called L.A. home since 1931, Farmer John is devoted to being a positive force in the local region and is honored to serve the community once again through this initiative."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The California Commitment Tour food truck will complete three to four stops per week at various local establishments, like healthcare facilities, youth empowerment centers, grocery retailers and postal establishments, among others. The tour and sweepstakes kicked off today with an event at Los Angeles Purple Line Construction Project with free meals for construction employees working on a major project to help extend subway transportation across the city.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Farmer John is honored to give back, one meal at a time to show appreciation to Californians, especially local heroes who remained on the frontlines to ensure we stayed safe, healthy and had access to the resources we needed during the pandemic. Whether providing healthcare, delivering packages, ringing up groceries or other roles that keeping communities running, this unprecedented time showed us just how "essential" our essential workers are and how vital a neighbor's helping hand can be. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the California Commitment Tour, local consumers can nominate individuals or locations in their neighborhood who went above and beyond to keep their community running by posting to social media using the hashtag #CommittedtoCalifornia. To pay tribute, Farmer John will be surprising select nominees by popping up at locations deserving of a free meal, so don't miss out on posting about your favorite hometown heroes. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information and to see where the Farmer John California Commitment Tour goes next, follow us on Facebook (@FarmerJohn), Instagram (@FarmerJohnLA) or Twitter (@FarmerJohnLA). Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of 50 US/DC, who are at least 18 years old as of date of entry. Begins 12:00 AM ET on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">July 21, 2021\u003C/span> ends \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">11:59 PM ET\u003C/span> on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">September 6, 2021\u003C/span>. For Official Rules and eligibility,visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3235870-1&h=4147977220&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffreefarmerjohnfranks.com%2Frules%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2FFreeFarmerJohnFranks.com%2Frules\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://FreeFarmerJohnFranks.com/rules\u003C/a>. Sponsor: Smithfield Packaged Meats Sales Corp.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Farmer John\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Based in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> since 1931, Farmer John has pioneered a revolution in the supply of local flavorful meats. The journey began with Irish-American brothers \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Francis and Bernard Clougherty\u003C/span> curing and selling pork bellies and smoked hams to local grocery stores, and continues today with staples like breakfast sausage and hot dogs. This longstanding Southern California brand remains committed to crafting the highest quality meats full of freshness and flavor. For more information on our products and recipe inspiration, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3235870-1&h=1467304943&u=https%3A%2F%2Fclicktime.symantec.com%2F3JPmXoWP9PRfBRo1tz5Kvp87Vc%3Fu%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.farmerjohn.com&a=www.farmerjohn.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmerjohn.com\u003C/a> or follow us on Facebook (@FarmerJohn), Instagram (@FarmerJohnLA) or Twitter (@FarmerJohnLA). Check out our \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3235870-1&h=1436959985&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DO0sopm5jhY4&a=2020+Thank+You+Tour+highlights\" rel=\"nofollow\">2020 Thank You Tour highlights\u003C/a> here on the Farmer John YouTube Channel.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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The festivities comprised of a donation presentation, giveaways, interactive games and happy Cincinnatians. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To kick it up a notch, professional competitive eater \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Joey Chestnut\u003C/span> made a guest appearance to share his love of the nostalgic summertime dish and celebrate his recent victory with fellow hot dog enthusiasts during a meet and greet. This past \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">July 4\u003C/span>, the beef frank connoisseur impressively went on to win his 14\u003Csup>th\u003C/sup> Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, breaking his own record and consuming 76 hot dogs within 10 minutes. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, the brand is working to ensure that everyone can enjoy a hot dog this summer. In its efforts, Nathan's Famous teamed up with Kroger to support the local community through a donation of more than 40,000 pounds of protein to the Freestore Foodbank. This is the equivalent of more than 160,000 servings of protein, which is one of the most valuable resources the food bank distributes. Throughout the past year, Freestore Foodbank mobilized to meet the greatest need for food they've ever seen and until the economy recovers, this demand will continue. Nathan's Famous is proud to supply essential protein to the community and join in the food bank's mission to improve lives by eliminating hunger.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Even though the country is starting to reopen, food banks have had their doors wide open since the pandemic began. Nathan's Famous is honored to provide this donation to feed the community and lift up the Freestore Foodbank for its tireless work this past year," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Tim Zimmer\u003C/span>, chief marketing officer at Smithfield Foods. "Additionally, we're thrilled to have our beloved hot dog eating champion \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Joey Chestnut\u003C/span> here to celebrate this fun event with us."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The donation is part of Smithfield Foods' Helping Hungry Homes initiative, which was created in 2008 to fight hunger and food insecurity in local communities across the country. Since then, the company has donated more than 215 million servings of protein to food banks, community outreach programs, and disaster-relief efforts in all 50 states. To learn more, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3235836-1&h=4153602225&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsustainability.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities&a=https%3A%2F%2Fsustainability.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelping-communities\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://sustainability.smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Nathan's Famous Beef Franks are made with 100 percent premium quality beef and no artificial flavors, colors or by-products and are available in an array of varieties including Skinless, Bun-Length, Jumbo Restaurant Style, Colossal, Cheddar Cheese, and All Natural. The Nathan's Famous franks can be found at stores nationwide to pick up and enjoy at home with family and friends. To learn where you can buy product in your area please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3235836-1&h=2114046672&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnathansfamous.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fnathansfamous.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://nathansfamous.com\u003C/a>. Nathan's Famous is a licensed brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Nathan's Famous\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Nathan's Famous is a Russell 2000 Company that currently distributes its products in 50 states, the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">District of Columbia\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico\u003C/span>, the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">U.S. Virgin Islands\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Guam\u003C/span>, and 16 foreign countries through its restaurant system, foodservice sales programs and product licensing activities. Last year, over 700 million Nathan's Famous hot dogs were sold. For additional information about Nathan's, please visit our website at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3235836-1&h=1356695519&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nathansfamous.com%2F&a=www.nathansfamous.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.nathansfamous.com\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3235836-1&h=2271270895&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3235836-1&h=756377549&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3235836-1&h=120493099&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3235836-1&h=2253290595&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3235836-1&h=2752593292&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Freestore Foodbank\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Freestore Foodbank is one of the 200 food bank members of Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization. Freestore Foodbank's mission is to improve lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with our community, and our vision is to create a hunger-free, healthy, and thriving community in the 20-county service area of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Ohio\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kentucky\u003C/span> and Indiana. For more information, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3235836-1&h=843062988&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freestorefoodbank.org%2F&a=www.freestorefoodbank.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.freestorefoodbank.org\u003C/a> or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Cincinnati-Dayton Kroger Division\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>The Kroger Family of Companies has been serving communities across the U.S. for more than 135 years. Kroger's \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Cincinnati\u003C/span>/\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Dayton\u003C/span> division operates food stores, pharmacies, fuel centers, warehouses and offices in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Greater Cincinnati\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Northern Kentucky\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Eastern Indiana\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Greater Dayton\u003C/span>. 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The Virginia-based food company will offer walk-in hiring events at 47 of...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6223},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":6902,"display_timezone":174},"2021-07-15T14:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":6904},[6905],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":6907},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">July 15, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3228209-1&h=2218646934&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2990869-1%26h%3D3249247956%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.globenewswire.com%252FTracker%253Fdata%253D1uc2aqGWzovVsdMYz6udIaW_PcwLdDzYgSzv_CVQcnKZ9nUo4NWUMBKx65walTu3YzSlrZZ2hKOaI66vt8XI6oDAUTxmRvN5Gj6o9FUe-8A%253D%26a%3DSmithfield%2BFoods%252C%2BInc.&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> today announced it will host its first national hiring campaign on National Hot Dog Day, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">July 21\u003C/span>. The \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span>-based food company will offer walk-in hiring events at 47 of its U.S. locations and conduct on-the-spot job interviews for up to 2,500 hourly positions across the company's facilities, farms and distribution centers. In celebration of National Hot Dog Day, event attendees will receive a coupon for a free pack of Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> hot dogs. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We cannot think of a better way to celebrate National Hot Dog Day than hosting a national hiring event to grow our Smithfield Family and expand our global team of more than 63,000 strong dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly,\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Arturo Towns\u003C/span>, senior vice president of human resources for Smithfield Foods. "As a leading protein company, we are passionate about fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that empowers every member of our team to take charge of their career and professional development. We are pleased to welcome candidates and invite them to join our exciting industry and culture."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The company, which offers excellent compensation and benefits packages and boasts one of the best safety records in the industry, is hiring full-time hourly positions in its plant, farm and distribution operations, including general facilities production and maintenance positions, herdsperson positions in its hog production operations and material handler positions in its distribution centers.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>As part of the National Hot Dog Day celebration, applicants who RSVP for the hiring event by \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">July 21\u003C/span> will be entered to win a trip for two to Coney Island, N.Y. Additional information on how to pre-register is available \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3228209-1&h=4017513442&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FNational-Hiring-Day%23official-rules-smithfield-foods-coney-island-trip-for-two-sweepstakes&a=at+this+link\" rel=\"nofollow\">at this link\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Future team members are invited to join a company with a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands that is committed to improving food insecurity and to supporting education, veterans and philanthropic solutions that align with its \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3228209-1&h=3457272371&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsustainability.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=industry-leading+sustainability+program\" rel=\"nofollow\">industry-leading sustainability program\u003C/a>. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has pioneered ambitious commitments including to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across its entire U.S. value chain by 2030. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Among its many industry \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3228209-1&h=1935971335&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fabout-smithfield%2Frecognition&a=honors+and+recognitions\" rel=\"nofollow\">honors and recognitions\u003C/a>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> was recently recognized as a top employer for veterans by Forbes and the Military Times. The company also recently received the Worker Safety Award of Honor from the North American Meat Institute (NAMI), was named an outstanding apprenticeship employer by ApprenticeshipNC and a "Best Company to Sell For" by SellingPower. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For a full list of participating locations and more information about \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> nationwide hiring event visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3228209-1&h=3356465518&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2FNational-Hiring-Day&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhiring\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/hiring\u003C/a>. Career opportunities with \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> can be viewed at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3228209-1&h=2967329551&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Demvxg4tp_OKq8lMQRjqw0GCRU6MTYZXQ2lK3A8Y62y5kbxh82EAkgDt41mGreR9jDEyS3AxpRgMtQh5ZJdH5MtMA6ZRv0pzXTX5H2P5aWrHk14INxG1xyuzPJay2I4uF&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fcareers\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/careers\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc. \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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As part of the initiative, Gwaltney...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6937},"Adrienne Taylor, Smithfield Foods, awtaylor@smithfield.com, (757) 357-8520; or Ashley Martin, Roc Solid Foundation, ashley@rocsolidfoundation.org, (757) 348-2344",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":6939,"display_timezone":174},"2021-07-15T12:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":6941},[6942],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":6944},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">July 15, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3227269-1&h=3828707356&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gwaltneyfoods.com%2F&a=Gwaltney%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gwaltney®\u003C/a>\u003C/u> and \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3227269-1&h=1118835859&u=http%3A%2F%2Frocsolidfoundation.org%2F&a=Roc+Solid+Foundation\" rel=\"nofollow\">Roc Solid Foundation\u003C/a>\u003C/u> will join together for the fourth consecutive year to support kids fighting cancer through the Building On Hope campaign. As part of the initiative, Gwaltney will donate \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$50,000\u003C/span> which will provide 10 Roc Solid On Demand (ROD) playsets and three Play It Forward playsets to 13 families across the Southeast. Throughout August and September, Gwaltney will gather volunteers -- from company employees to retailer partners -- to construct Play It Forward playsets in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Florida\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span>, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"The Gwaltney brand has been a proud supporter of Roc Solid Foundation since 2017, and it is our honor to continue to assist them in building hope for kids fighting pediatric cancer," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Chris Braselton\u003C/span>, brand manager for Gwaltney at Smithfield Foods. "Gwaltney has always believed in giving back to the community and as a family-centric brand, supporting the ROD and Play It Forward programs allows us to do our part to help these families."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Roc Solid Foundation, a nonprofit organization, focuses on two major initiatives: surprising kids with brand new backyard playsets and providing Ready Bags filled with supplies to families when they first hear the devastating news that their child has cancer. The organization's newest endeavor, Roc Solid On Demand, provides playsets to families fighting pediatric cancer wherever they live. The organization has impacted thousands of families since its inception in 2009.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"During the pandemic, we had to pivot to be able to continue our mission to build hope for kids fighting cancer. Partnering with Gwaltney for the fourth year allows us to continue to reach families during these unprecedented times," said Roc Solid Foundation's Chief Play Officer \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Eric Newman\u003C/span>. "Gwaltney has helped us continue to love and serve the families who need an extra ounce of hope.\u003Ci>"\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about the partnership or to follow Gwaltney Building On Hope, find the brand on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3227269-1&h=3044711241&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGwaltneyFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a> or visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3227269-1&h=1087109957&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gwaltneyfoods.com%2Fgives%2F&a=Gwaltneyfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gwaltneyfoods.com\u003C/a>. Gwaltney is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Gwaltney\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Founded in 1870 by P.D. Gwaltney in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span>, Gwaltney has made the promise to create delicious and affordable food with a variety of bacon, hot dogs, lunchmeats, and sausage. This dedication proves why Gwaltney Great Dogs are America's number one chicken franks and Gwaltney Great Bologna is America's number one chicken bologna. For more information and family recipes, visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3227269-1&h=2484184608&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gwaltneyfoods.com%2F&a=www.GwaltneyFoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.GwaltneyFoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u> or follow us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3227269-1&h=3044711241&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGwaltneyFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Roc Solid Foundation\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Roc Solid Foundation is a nonprofit based in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Chesapeake, Va.\u003C/span> that builds hope for families fighting pediatric cancer. Founded by pediatric cancer survivor \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Eric Newman\u003C/span>, the organization is best known for surprising kids fighting cancer with backyard playsets and providing Roc Solid Ready Bags to families when they first hear the news of their child's diagnosis. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3227269-1&h=1355454334&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rocsolidfoundation.org%2F&a=www.rocsolidfoundation.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.rocsolidfoundation.org\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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Mr. Smith will succeed \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Dennis Organ\u003C/span>, who is stepping down for personal reasons.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Prior to becoming chief strategy officer, Mr. Smith served as executive vice president of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> European operations. In this capacity, he spent much of the last decade in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Europe\u003C/span>, overseeing the company's operations, capital investments, expansion into new markets, and mergers and acquisitions abroad. Today, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> European operations encompass nearly 18,000 employees, 21 processing facilities, 58 company-owned farms, and over 1,000 contract farms in five countries. Mr. Smith's extensive experience with both \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> European and U.S. businesses will aid the company in further establishing more robust and strategic global collaboration to franchise best practices across the company's expansive footprint.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"I am honored to serve as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> next President and CEO and lead an incredible team of more than 63,000 people who all work together to provide families worldwide with wholesome, safe and affordable food. At \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>, 'Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>' is more than something we say. It's how we approach our work and what we carry out through our mission to produce good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. Together with our talented leadership team, I look forward to furthering our long-term vision that has made us one of the world's leading consumer packaged protein companies, creating value for a broad range of stakeholders," said Mr. Smith.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span> native, Mr. Smith graduated from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Mount Olive College\u003C/span> in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in accounting. After holding accounting positions at other companies, he was hired as a financial analyst by \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> in 2003. While at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>, Mr. Smith earned a Master of Business Administration from the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">College of William & Mary\u003C/span>. He was promoted to director of financial reporting in 2008 and then to international controller for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> international business in 2010. In this role, Mr. Smith managed \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> financial operations in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Poland\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Romania\u003C/span>, the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">United Kingdom\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Mexico\u003C/span>, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Spain\u003C/span>. From 2012 until 2018, he served as vice president and chief financial officer, Smithfield Europe, and as president, Smithfield Romania. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In 2019, Mr. Smith became executive vice president of European operations, leading the company's businesses in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Europe\u003C/span>. In late 2020, Mr. Smith was promoted to his prior role, chief strategy officer, where he helped develop, execute and sustain the company's efforts to achieve growth through its own resources, as well as through mergers and acquisitions. He oversaw the company's hog farming operations, as well as Smithfield Renewables, the platform that unifies \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> carbon reduction initiatives. As chief strategy officer, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> top executive in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Europe\u003C/span> also reported directly to Mr. Smith.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 43,000 U.S. team members and 16,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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To show...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6588},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":7011,"display_timezone":174},"2021-06-21T13:38:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":7013},[7014],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":7016},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">June 21, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Since day one, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3202738-1&h=258016186&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmlandfoods.com%2F&a=Farmland\" rel=\"nofollow\">Farmland\u003C/a>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> has worked with local farm families in America's heartland to provide customers with high-quality, flavorful products they can trust and feel good about. To show appreciation for the honest work and tireless commitment, day in and day out, in Midwest farming communities, agriculture industries, and grocery/retail establishments, Farmland is launching its Honoring the Heartland Tour. The 13-week mission will honor the unsung heroes of our agri-food chain and highlight the fundamental role the heartland plays by delivering grab-n-go meals and providing monetary donations to support the next generation of farmers. \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1537618/Smithfield_Foods_donations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1537618/Smithfield_Foods_donations.jpg\" title=\"As part of the Honoring the Heartland Tour, the National FFA Organization and Missouri FFA Association receive donations from Farmland to support the future of agriculture and create the next generation of leaders.\" alt=\"As part of the Honoring the Heartland Tour, the National FFA Organization and Missouri FFA Association receive donations from Farmland to support the future of agriculture and create the next generation of leaders.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>The Farmland Honoring The Heartland Tour food truck will complete two to three stops per week at various locations rooted in Midwestern neighborhoods. In addition to distributing meals, the brand will be donating to the National FFA Organization throughout the tour to assist them in their vision to grow leaders, build communities and strengthen agriculture at the local, state and national levels. The tour kicked off this past weekend with a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$25,000\u003C/span> donation to FFA's "Living to Serve" platform, a program that empowers students to make a positive impact in their community through service engagement, and a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$5,000\u003C/span> donation to the Missouri FFA Association. As part of the donation event in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Gladstone, Mo.\u003C/span>, the Farmland food truck also supplied lunches to essential grocery store employees – a token of the brand's gratitude for courageously working during this past year to ensure neighbors still had access to fresh food.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Localized farming and agricultural communities are the backbone of our nation's food supply, and Farmland's safe, affordable, and quality products made from pork raised on American farms are a testament to the hard work and outputs from our partners in this industry," said Erin Thacker, brand manager for Farmland. "We're excited to launch the Honoring the Heartland Tour to give back to the unsung heroes of the agricultural community who work tirelessly to keep our country fed, and to help ensure the next generation of farmers are equipped for success through our partnership with the National FFA Organization." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Supporting the future of farming and providing the next generation with the tools to succeed has been a longstanding commitment of Farmland. Farmland is proud to continue its partnership with FFA and assist in its mission of making a positive difference in the lives of students and shine a light on the agricultural industry. The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 760,000 student members as part of 8,700 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico\u003C/span> and the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">U.S. Virgin Islands\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are thankful for Farmland's ongoing support of the National FFA Organization's mission," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Molly Ball\u003C/span>, chief marketing officer for National FFA Organization and president for National FFA Foundation. "We're happy to join in honoring the unsung heroes of farming and agriculture, many of whom are former FFA members."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In the brand's continued efforts to give back, Farmland is proud to be an official partner of country superstar \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Luke Bryan's\u003C/span> Farm Tour this fall. In its 12\u003Csup>th\u003C/sup> year, Farm Tour is set to play on six farms from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">September 9 -18\u003C/span> as Luke and his team set up stages in the fields of local farmers. The tour serves as a way to celebrate and support local farming communities, with proceeds from the concerts going to college scholarships for students from farming families.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information and to see where the Honoring the Heartland Tour goes next, follow us on Facebook (@FarmlandFoods), Instagram (@farmlandfoods) or Twitter (@FarmlandFoods). Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Farmland \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Founded in 1959, Farmland is the maker of high-quality, flavorful meats. Rooted in rich traditions of America's heartland, Farmland is committed to a strong work ethic, community, substance over flash, and wholesome, quality food that people feel good about serving. Farmland's robust portfolio of products includes varieties of bacon, sausage, ham and lunch meat. For more information about our products and recipe inspiration, please visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3202738-1&h=4238299032&u=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__http%3A%2Fwww.farmlandfoods.com%2F__%3B!!M_VjBzFLF8g!dOATQ-a8T2X0GPgOTjhXLly82jWdWZu69K-ojhnzoT3BmqAMYaYx5_1nRrU0G_SbEw%24&a=www.FarmlandFoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.FarmlandFoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u> or follow us on Facebook (\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3202738-1&h=213375935&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFarmlandFoods&a=%40FarmlandFoods\" rel=\"nofollow\">@FarmlandFoods\u003C/a>), Instagram (\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3202738-1&h=1694950590&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffarmlandfoods%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=%40farmlandfoods\" rel=\"nofollow\">@farmlandfoods\u003C/a>) or Twitter \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3202738-1&h=1924218151&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ffarmlandfoods&a=(%40FarmlandFoods\" rel=\"nofollow\">(@FarmlandFoods\u003C/a>). Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc. \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 43,000 U.S. team members and 16,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3202738-1&h=2262231397&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3202738-1&h=748902727&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3202738-1&h=110668449&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3202738-1&h=2281194217&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3202738-1&h=2779185926&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About National FFA Organization\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 760,000 student members as part of 8,700 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico\u003C/span> and the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">U.S. Virgin Islands\u003C/span>. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3202738-1&h=126034970&u=http%3A%2F%2Fffa.org%2F&a=FFA.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">FFA.org\u003C/a> and on Facebook and Twitter. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About National FFA Foundation\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future of agricultural education. A separately registered nonprofit organization, the foundation is governed by a board of trustees that includes the national FFA president, educators, business leaders and individual donors. 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Names Smithfield Foods Outstanding Registered Apprenticeship Employer","apprenticeshipnc_names_smithfield_foods_outstandin",[],"2024-06-18T20:03:12.2688189Z",{"headline":7051,"url_slug":7052,"sub_headline":7054,"sub_headline_1":7056,"summary":7057,"contact":7059,"release_date":7060,"category":7062,"html":7065,"content":7067,"images":7071,"pdf":7079},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":7046},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":7053},"2021-05-03-ApprenticeshipNC-Names-Smithfield-Foods-Outstanding-Registered-Apprenticeship-Employer",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":7055},"Smithfield's Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Program Honored by NC Community College System",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":7058},"Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce that ApprenticeshipNC, a state apprenticeship agency of the NC Community College System, has named Smithfield its 2021 Outstanding Registered...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":7061,"display_timezone":174},"2021-05-03T16:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":7063},[7064],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":7066},"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3149431-1&h=2142810248&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2990869-1%26h%3D3249247956%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.globenewswire.com%252FTracker%253Fdata%253D1uc2aqGWzovVsdMYz6udIaW_PcwLdDzYgSzv_CVQcnKZ9nUo4NWUMBKx65walTu3YzSlrZZ2hKOaI66vt8XI6oDAUTxmRvN5Gj6o9FUe-8A%253D%26a%3DSmithfield%2BFoods%252C%2BInc.&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is pleased to announce that \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3149431-1&h=4158267593&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apprenticeshipnc.com%2F&a=ApprenticeshipNC\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ApprenticeshipNC\u003C/a>, a state apprenticeship agency of the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3149431-1&h=2724315846&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nccommunitycolleges.edu%2Fabout-us&a=NC+Community+College+System\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">NC Community College System\u003C/a>, has named Smithfield its 2021 Outstanding Registered Apprenticeship Employer for the company's innovative maintenance technician apprenticeship program with \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3149431-1&h=1210643940&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waynecc.edu%2F&a=Wayne+Community+College\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Wayne Community College\u003C/a> (WCC) in Goldsboro, NC.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The award annually recognizes a North Carolina employer with an inventive, effective workforce development system supporting workers, businesses and local economies. Smithfield \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3149431-1&h=1415813449&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DbFrf3sfHevE&a=was+announced+as+the+award+recipient\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">was announced as the award recipient\u003C/a> during ApprenticeshipNC's virtual annual conference April 27-28.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield's maintenance technician apprenticeship programs entail three years of classroom learning and an additional year of hands-on training with experienced technicians at local Smithfield facilities. Student apprentices receive free college tuition, an associate degree, state and federal journeyman's certifications and full-time salary and benefits as they progress through the program.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"Developing meaningful career opportunities for the next generation of manufacturing and agricultural professionals is of vital importance to Smithfield and our industry," said Schwanzetta Williams, vice president of talent acquisition and diversity and inclusion for Smithfield Foods. "We are honored to receive this award and are deeply grateful to WCC and our partners across the nation for joining us in this important initiative. We also extend our appreciation to the apprentices in our Smithfield Family, whose dedicated commitment and efforts deserve to be celebrated."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield launched its inaugural maintenance technician apprenticeship program with WCC in September 2019 and has since expanded the initiative to include partnerships with colleges near Smithfield facilities in Kansas City, MO and Omaha, NE. The company will introduce two additional programs at new locations in fall 2021.  \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"I firmly believe that WCC excels because of its partners, and we are fortunate to have a strong partnership with Smithfield Foods in our apprenticeship endeavor," said Dr. Thomas Walker, president of WCC. "It was our pleasure to nominate the company for ApprenticeshipNC's Outstanding Registered Apprenticeship Employer Award."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>In addition to its maintenance technician apprenticeship programs, Smithfield also expanded its partnerships with WCC and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3149431-1&h=3597747860&u=https%3A%2F%2Fjamessprunt.edu%2F&a=James+Sprunt+Community+College\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">James Sprunt Community College\u003C/a> of Kenansville, NC to include a new Farm Leadership Program offering high school graduates an opportunity to earn a swine management degree online while receiving on-the-job training at select Smithfield farms in Colorado, Missouri, North Carolina and Virginia.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield's apprenticeship programs are complemented by the company's Career Foundation Program, which offers recent college graduates exposure, professional development and on-the-job experience in agriculture and consumer packaged goods by way of a temporary full-time job. Upon completing the program, participants can apply and interview for a permanent position within the company.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>To learn more about career opportunities at Smithfield visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3149431-1&h=1264104977&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Demvxg4tp_OKq8lMQRjqw0GCRU6MTYZXQ2lK3A8Y62y5kbxh82EAkgDt41mGreR9jDEyS3AxpRgMtQh5ZJdH5MtMA6ZRv0pzXTX5H2P5aWrHk14INxG1xyuzPJay2I4uF&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fcareers\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">smithfieldfoods.com/careers\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. team members and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3149431-1&h=1420557129&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D6QbIi6VHCWdDe-8V1MuPRr3HTyAXEXtenpmYqw4_uwlRECE6t6GKcMYRlG_LYO7UGdqRxTrvd5lmAbWtZFgo2WZq2DZnO0T10Gbwr6JYKrw%3D&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3149431-1&h=111731056&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3149431-1&h=747836054&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3149431-1&h=2918447838&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3149431-1&h=2410462001&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":7068,"links":7069,"modular_content":7070,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":7072},[7073],{"name":7074,"description":7075,"type":563,"size":7076,"url":7077,"width":2785,"height":2902,"renditions":7078},"execs.jpg","Pictured above: Clarence Scott, talent acquisition specialist for Smithfield Foods and Craig Foucht, executive director of Wayne Business and Industry Center pose with the award alongside Kristie Norton, apprenticeship and work-based learning coordinator ",1095736,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/d7e3ae75-16e2-413c-a09a-1ed389737f47/execs.jpg",{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":7080},[7081],{"name":7082,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":7083,"url":7084},"2021-05-03-ApprenticeshipNC-Names-Smithfield-Foods-Outstanding-Registered-Apprenticeship-Employer.pdf",76352,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/03cf7dec-d281-4954-a794-31c782646bc1/2021-05-03-ApprenticeshipNC-Names-Smithfield-Foods-Outstanding-Registered-Apprenticeship-Employer.pdf",{"system":7086,"elements":7092},{"id":7087,"name":7088,"codename":7089,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":7090,"last_modified":7091,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"690f7886-8d9a-5cb3-9b4a-2c1d8a0db490","Smithfield Foods to Reappraise its Entire U.S. Water Supply Footprint, Increase Water Conservation Efforts","smithfield_foods_to_reappraise_its_entire_u_s__wat",[],"2023-10-19T15:43:16.6745172Z",{"headline":7093,"url_slug":7094,"sub_headline":7096,"sub_headline_1":7098,"summary":7099,"contact":7101,"release_date":7102,"category":7104,"html":7107,"content":7109,"images":7113,"pdf":7115},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":7088},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":7095},"2021-04-21-Smithfield-Foods-to-Reappraise-its-Entire-U-S-Water-Supply-Footprint-Increase-Water-Conservation-Efforts",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":7097},"Comprehensive watershed analysis will inform updates to water-use policies, performance targets",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":7100},"Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced it will conduct a comprehensive watershed and water-use analysis across its vertically integrated operations to increase the company's water use efficiencies...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6223},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":7103,"display_timezone":174},"2021-04-21T16:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":7105},[7106],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":7108},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">April 21, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3135538-1&h=1101934461&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> today announced it will conduct a comprehensive watershed and water-use analysis across its vertically integrated operations to increase the company's water use efficiencies and ensure sustainable sourcing and practices companywide. As part of the initiative, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> will also adopt internationally recognized water stewardship standards by 2025 to support its long-term water management goals.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The exhaustive water conservation effort will refresh prior water assessments and inform updated strategies related to water usage, quality and supply availability on all company-owned and contract hog farms, in manufacturing facilities and across grain supplier operations beginning with \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> domestic portfolio. Assessments will foster sustainable water use and access to local water sources, inform site-specific performance and conservation targets and reduce the risk of future sourcing issues.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>This newest initiative builds upon efforts \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has undertaken over the last decade to reduce water use across its farms and production facilities, which utilize ISO 14001:2015 certified environmental management systems (EMS) to establish water-use reduction targets and assess potential new efficiencies. Additional ongoing efforts to conserve water include strictly regulating the application of nutrients on company and contract hog farms, introducing grain supply chain innovations to protect water from fertilizer runoff and partnering with local water authorities to reduce impacts of groundwater use.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"Responsible stewardship of water and other finite natural resources is an essential component of sustainable food production and critical to our role as an environmentally conscious protein company," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Stewart Leeth\u003C/span>, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. "Because our business operations rely on water to produce food and support animal care, we continually assess our water use and pursue innovations that further conserve resources and implement the best available technologies."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Two-thirds of the company's water use supports cooking and sanitation at its processing facilities. In its agricultural operations, water is critical for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> animals to drink and for sanitation, cooling and biosecurity. \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3135538-1&h=2168527856&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Four-policies-and-disclosures%2Fwater-policy&a=Water+Policy\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Water Policy\u003C/a> outlines company commitments to proactively address water quality, use and conservation efforts in cooperation with environmental consultants, experts and regulatory agencies across local communities.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b> \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. team members and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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As a Southern California-based...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":7137},"Anne Randolph Powell, Smithfield Foods, (757) 650-5294, arpowell@smithfield.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":7139,"display_timezone":174},"2021-04-20T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":7141},[7142],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":7144},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">LOS ANGELES\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">April 20, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and Farmer John are excited to enter the second year of their multi-year partnership which kicked off last \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, April 17\u003C/span>. As a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southern California\u003C/span>-based brand and longtime supporter of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles\u003C/span> sports, Farmer John is proud to be the "Official Packaged Meat Partner of LAFC" for the 2021 season, championing the team's efforts both on the field and in the local community.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"We are proud to welcome Farmer John back to the Black & Gold family for another year," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Larry Freedman\u003C/span>, co-president and chief business officer for LAFC. "Farmer John is a true community partner, and we look forward to working together to continue to make a positive impact in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles\u003C/span>."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Farmer John and LAFC established "LA Familia," an initiative that celebrates the diverse individuals and organizations who use their love of soccer to support and improve their local communities. Honorees will be featured all season off the field and at in-game experiences as LAFC safely welcomes back fans into Banc of California Stadium.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"Last year, Farmer John and LAFC showcased the incredible work being done in our community during a year when it was needed more than ever," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michael Merritt\u003C/span>, senior marketing director for Farmer John. "As LAFC's passionate fans return to the stands this year, we are looking forward to spotlighting these amazing organizations and the continued impact they're making in their local neighborhoods in an even bigger way.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>LAFC's play-by-play announcer \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Max Bretos\u003C/span> will continue to be the leading brand ambassador for the partnership. In 2020, Bretos helped launch "LA Familia" on "Max Live" and provided engaging social content and commentary throughout the season. Bretos also supported Farmer John's "\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3132092-1&h=2835029036&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DO0sopm5jhY4%26t%3D2s&a=Thank+You+Tour\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Thank You Tour\u003C/a>" which donated nearly 700,000 servings of protein to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and served free lunch to food bank employees.  \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>For more information about the Farmer John and LAFC partnership, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3132092-1&h=1105999712&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmerjohn.com%2Flafc%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmerjohn.com%2Flafc%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.farmerjohn.com/lafc/\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Farmer John\u003C/b>\u003Cbr />\r\nBased in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> since 1931, Farmer John has pioneered a revolution in the supply of local flavorful meats. The journey began with Irish-American brothers \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Francis and Bernard Clougherty\u003C/span> curing and selling pork bellies and smoked hams to local grocery stores and continues today with staples like bacon, breakfast sausage, hot dogs and more. This longstanding Southern California brand remains committed to crafting the highest quality meats full of freshness and flavor. For more information on our products and recipe inspiration, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3132092-1&h=3849273174&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmerjohn.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmerjohn.com%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.farmerjohn.com/\u003C/a> or connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"mailto:@FarmerJohn\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3132092-1&h=3070308804&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffarmerjohnla%2F&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3132092-1&h=281659376&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FFarmerJohnLA&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3132092-1&h=2678684602&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fuser%2FFarmerJohnLA&a=YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube\u003C/a>.  Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. team members and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3132092-1&h=3914358989&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D8hVDOQAe1uplhaD7Vc6Lt4tYqmFCJenVUXUa4mBT2MiQI8tgHiqJO7kljHf5C93adYYjCv5YqugoZOPnxSc-nT_WGuxJoidDCV3dAmwFtNhO7xx1QBH4QTD94gw1X77c7yCAge_GQ8J349u1zCvuHYgly-vAaQvjX4zPk7bGtclEUE_EAF7tvBFzzqLI8vJ5&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, and connect with us on \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3132092-1&h=1479527876&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DHoVNYfNwX6aVk2rLSdRbRnRjkRMY4LxjjgiLOOgyG4un1SQGewi8eQix36TpoIQp3XuRT-T1JeDe0whjlmgFNURV6NHoxZXouizKMa7QCMxT4eflQwW5UtB0Z6gMk0lmegDmwgPHxaZsjqQjm9flh8BqUMUqYRrBf2ugHYrLUVjAa90iASAacu2O374ieZI8&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3132092-1&h=3566534131&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DNc6pcfPxD1wKAq35kIYfbWnQmVKhc_bkWJgj76GTeXqUMObMVm2G6-TQ1brrQ2yIK1YhTb8NnA3GdRN1v0rV4ivp_USjQkxB38pC-1aIbuRrER1Bmp0JxfzFd8a3sOnywXdyqdEKZoFSD5BK782xPHlR7exv82aFWIMVB-lyF0W2ytIegU3BEMN4oYtt0ZsT&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3132092-1&h=165782190&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D0JV1F2cJ0s4UqcuovGZSwcLDIRes_JzE4HKlgUGUfmp9HHU29n_FBTxC_ETXKecYvsHSQmlioQynHiL9B6OHBkz2c6G4bEHlvACijZuEr1sO5757KPw7nHrUBSOz_ZdVn5MTfbVfG2bs0Jph3GSUI4CFAt_CCaL7fbZWSeal8twEjZcPaaMzNIZoamNZpyjN_8VjydW5cRxYe-IIDvjCtQ%3D%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, and \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3132092-1&h=4078136319&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DTsJXp3U7yDrBktmD2pcoSwaB-1a2_S6bmAWaJCcVmC6wksM2Q46bviMddpA_KjFXJNic9Lt7Jg_cfRE5s0FfX-3bWcgBxF21gETDi76o69anfKPlufWFls_D36duTXReTD6z-Va5x-skXPSlzHBDR_8EnlSx_b1W25rtDxS4IMBLp9YRLgIK1j74JJu85mQDlAhelVscmU8fEOvm-sQ2Yw%3D%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003C/u>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC)\u003C/b>\u003Cbr />\r\nThe Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is the newest MLS soccer club serving the greater \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles\u003C/span> area. 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LAFC is invested in the world's game and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles\u003C/span>, constructing and developing the 22,000 seat Banc of California Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Cal State Los Angeles\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder6328\">\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder5789\">\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1243730/Farmer_John_Logo.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Farmer John Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1243730/Farmer_John_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Farmer John Logo (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1489721/LAFC_Logo.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg alt=\"LAFC Logo\" src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1489721/LAFC_Logo.jpg\" title=\"LAFC Logo\" /> \u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH45667&Transmission_Id=202104200900PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH45667&DateId=20210420\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\" />\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":7146,"links":7147,"modular_content":7148,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":7150},[7151,7158],{"name":7152,"description":7153,"type":563,"size":7154,"url":7155,"width":7156,"height":1682,"renditions":7157},"Farmer_John_Logo.jpg","Farmer John logo",88932,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/7133fb86-e33a-492e-9f59-b548430336b9/Farmer_John_Logo.jpg",1033,{},{"name":7159,"description":174,"type":563,"size":7160,"url":7161,"width":7162,"height":7163,"renditions":7164},"LAFC_Logo.jpg",71533,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/5a97a732-89b7-4b42-a1a6-338a1f80e3b1/LAFC_Logo.jpg",1004,1299,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":7166},[7167],{"name":7168,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":7169,"url":7170},"2021-04-20-Farmer-John-And-Los-Angeles-Football-Club-Announce-Second-Year-Of-Multi-Year-Partnership.pdf",79766,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/ac04478a-3586-4a8a-8cd1-2643d56e8670/2021-04-20-Farmer-John-And-Los-Angeles-Football-Club-Announce-Second-Year-Of-Multi-Year-Partnership.pdf",{"system":7172,"elements":7178},{"id":7173,"name":7174,"codename":7175,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":7176,"last_modified":7177,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"484b0bd8-d140-5451-abbf-8f98d0210055","Pure Farmland™ Celebrates National Gardening Day With Year Two Launch Of Its Pure Growth Project Grant Program Supporting Gardens Across America","pure_farmlandtm_celebrates_national_gardening_day_",[],"2023-10-19T15:43:10.5819294Z",{"headline":7179,"url_slug":7180,"sub_headline":7182,"sub_headline_1":7184,"summary":7185,"contact":7187,"release_date":7189,"category":7191,"html":7194,"content":7196,"images":7200,"pdf":7209},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":7174},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":7181},"2021-04-14-Pure-Farmland-TM-Celebrates-National-Gardening-Day-With-Year-Two-Launch-Of-Its-Pure-Growth-Project-Grant-Program-Supporting-Gardens-Across-America",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":7183},"As Part of the Pure Growth Project, the Plant-Based Protein Brand is Also Partnering with Cooking Matters to Help Provide Easier Access to Fresh Food",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":7186},"Pure Farmland ™ believes that good things are grown from the ground up. That's why the brand launched the Pure Growth Project in 2020 to support gardening in the community and at homes...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":7188},"Caroline Greer, HUNTER: on behalf of Pure Farmland, (212) 679-6600, cgreer@hunterpr.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":7190,"display_timezone":174},"2021-04-14T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":7192},[7193],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":7195},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\n\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">April 14, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3127343-1&h=4204923116&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pure-farmland.com%2F&a=Pure+Farmland\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Pure Farmland\u003C/a>\n\u003Csup>™\u003C/sup> believes that good things are grown from the ground up. That's why the brand launched the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3127343-1&h=4289414538&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpuregrowthproject.com%2F&a=Pure+Growth+Project\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Pure Growth Project\u003C/a> in 2020 to support gardening in the community and at homes throughout the country. In 2021, Pure Farmland's commitment to help gardens big and small continues on. Through financial support to neighborhood gardens and eligible food projects via its grant program and by way of its Grow a Meal, Share a Meal program with \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3127343-1&h=2155916864&u=https%3A%2F%2Fcookingmatters.org%2F&a=Cooking+Matters\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Cooking Matters\u003C/a>, the brand aims to increase the availability of locally grown fruits and vegetables in communities everywhere.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1486707/PureFarmlandGrowth_7I8A9528_export__2.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\n \u003Cimg alt=\"Pure Growth Project grant program aims to increase community access to locally grown produce for second consecutive year.\" src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1486707/PureFarmlandGrowth_7I8A9528_export__2.jpg\" title=\"Pure Growth Project grant program aims to increase community access to locally grown produce for second consecutive year.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>As part of the brand's pledge to keep "growing good" across America, Pure Farmland is kicking off year two of the Pure Growth Project grant program today on National Gardening Day. As a holiday that's all about encouraging current and aspiring gardeners to pick up a shovel and begin a year of homegrown bounty, the day's mission aligns with Pure Farmland's quest to ensure gardens continue to flourish all season long, and beyond. Throughout the year, grants will be awarded to qualified community farms, gardens, and nonprofit organizations – particularly in urban areas where access to fresh produce and green space can be limited – through an open application process launching today and ending on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">June 15, 2021\u003C/span>, subject to terms and conditions. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"At Pure Farmland, we're constantly inspired by the organizations, communities, and individuals across the country who make it their life's work to not only ensure that neighbors have access to fresh fruits and vegetables, but to protect these much-needed green spaces that are the source of connection and sustenance for so many," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Erin Thacker\u003C/span>, brand manager for Pure Farmland. "We are proud to continue the legacy of the Pure Growth Project to keep supporting those in our local communities who are creating change and continuing to sow good."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In the initial year of the Pure Growth Project grant program, 167 applications were received from community gardens and farms across 31 states, and 50 organizations were carefully selected to receive grants, providing a total of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$100,000\u003C/span> in financial support to nurture these unique neighborhood spaces. In 2021, in the spirit of continued growth, Pure Farmland has increased its financial commitment by 25%, providing \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$125,000\u003C/span> via grants in hopes of positively supporting as many community green spaces as possible. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The brand has also launched its Grow a Meal, Share a Meal program to motivate consumers to plant and grow their own gardens at home. Together with Big City Gardener \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3127343-1&h=2964462733&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbigcitygardener%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=Timothy+Hammond\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\n\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Timothy Hammond\u003C/span>\n\u003C/a>, Pure Farmland created four easy-to-follow garden plans that produce fresh ingredients for dishes that pair well with its flavor-packed plant-based protein products, creating a satisfying, affordable and healthy meal that's homegrown. Garden plans include Tex-Mex, Burger, Italian Dinner, and Breakfast.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Pure Farmland is encouraging consumers to download the plans and share their own garden photos at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3127343-1&h=1272833323&u=http%3A%2F%2Fpuregrowthproject.com%2F&a=puregrowthproject.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">puregrowthproject.com\u003C/a>. For every video watched, garden plan downloaded, or photo submitted with the brand tag @purefarmland through \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">June 25, 2021\u003C/span>, Pure Farmland will donate \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$5\u003C/span> to Cooking Matters, with a guaranteed minimum commitment of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$75,000\u003C/span> and maximum of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$100,000\u003C/span>. Each donation will help to support Cooking Matters' programs that teach parents and caregivers with limited food budgets how to shop for and cook healthy meals.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We're so grateful to be partnering with Pure Farmland during this critical time when so many families are struggling with hunger due to the pandemic," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Leigh Ann Edwards Hall\u003C/span>, Managing Director for Cooking Matters. "Together, we're helping families access healthy, affordable food."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To submit an application for the Pure Growth Project or to learn more about eligibility, guidelines, and the selection process, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3127343-1&h=761483328&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpuregrowthproject.com%2F&a=puregrowthproject.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">puregrowthproject.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\n\u003Cb>About Pure Farmland\u003Csup>™\u003C/sup>\n\u003C/b>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Pure Farmland\u003Csup>™\u003C/sup> is a maker of high-quality, plant-based protein products, such as breakfast links and patties, burger patties, meatballs, pre-seasoned protein starters, and dinner links and serves retail customers. Pure Farmland products are proudly crafted in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">USA\u003C/span> with soy protein, coconut oil, natural flavors, are gluten and dairy free, and serve as a good source of protein. To learn more about Pure Farmland, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3127343-1&h=2325082198&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pure-farmland.com%2F&a=www.Pure-Farmland.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.Pure-Farmland.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3127343-1&h=3473182468&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPure-Farmland-436422263844175%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3127343-1&h=4290406252&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fpurefarmland%2F&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3127343-1&h=3691710424&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2F0dyv2splaj8g1qb00qka553hyim1ck%2F&a=Pinterest\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Pinterest\u003C/a>. Pure Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\n\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. team members and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\n\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3127343-1&h=920872872&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D8hVDOQAe1uplhaD7Vc6Lt4tYqmFCJenVUXUa4mBT2MiQI8tgHiqJO7kljHf5C93adYYjCv5YqugoZOPnxSc-nT_WGuxJoidDCV3dAmwFtNhO7xx1QBH4QTD94gw1X77c7yCAge_GQ8J349u1zCvuHYgly-vAaQvjX4zPk7bGtclEUE_EAF7tvBFzzqLI8vJ5&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3127343-1&h=2275199649&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DHoVNYfNwX6aVk2rLSdRbRnRjkRMY4LxjjgiLOOgyG4un1SQGewi8eQix36TpoIQp3XuRT-T1JeDe0whjlmgFNURV6NHoxZXouizKMa7QCMxT4eflQwW5UtB0Z6gMk0lmegDmwgPHxaZsjqQjm9flh8BqUMUqYRrBf2ugHYrLUVjAa90iASAacu2O374ieZI8&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3127343-1&h=187169430&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DNc6pcfPxD1wKAq35kIYfbWnQmVKhc_bkWJgj76GTeXqUMObMVm2G6-TQ1brrQ2yIK1YhTb8NnA3GdRN1v0rV4ivp_USjQkxB38pC-1aIbuRrER1Bmp0JxfzFd8a3sOnywXdyqdEKZoFSD5BK782xPHlR7exv82aFWIMVB-lyF0W2ytIegU3BEMN4oYtt0ZsT&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3127343-1&h=3595740619&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D0JV1F2cJ0s4UqcuovGZSwcLDIRes_JzE4HKlgUGUfmp9HHU29n_FBTxC_ETXKecYvsHSQmlioQynHiL9B6OHBkz2c6G4bEHlvACijZuEr1sO5757KPw7nHrUBSOz_ZdVn5MTfbVfG2bs0Jph3GSUI4CFAt_CCaL7fbZWSeal8twEjZcPaaMzNIZoamNZpyjN_8VjydW5cRxYe-IIDvjCtQ%3D%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3127343-1&h=748711066&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DTsJXp3U7yDrBktmD2pcoSwaB-1a2_S6bmAWaJCcVmC6wksM2Q46bviMddpA_KjFXJNic9Lt7Jg_cfRE5s0FfX-3bWcgBxF21gETDi76o69anfKPlufWFls_D36duTXReTD6z-Va5x-skXPSlzHBDR_8EnlSx_b1W25rtDxS4IMBLp9YRLgIK1j74JJu85mQDlAhelVscmU8fEOvm-sQ2Yw%3D%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\n\u003Cb>About Cooking Matters\u003C/b>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Cooking Matters is helping end childhood hunger by inspiring families to make healthy, affordable food choices. Our programs teach parents and caregivers with limited food budgets to shop for and cook healthy meals. 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Football Season Raises Nearly 40,000 Pounds of Food Bank Donations","utah_college_football_season_raises_nearly_40_000_",[],"2024-06-18T20:02:55.8180606Z",{"headline":7223,"url_slug":7224,"sub_headline":7226,"sub_headline_1":7228,"summary":7229,"contact":7231,"release_date":7232,"category":7234,"html":7237,"content":7239,"images":7243,"pdf":7251},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":7218},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":7225},"2021-03-16-Utah-College-Football-Season-Raises-Nearly-40-000-Pounds-of-Food-Bank-Donations",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":7227},"Smithfield Foods and Utah Pork Producers donate truckload of pork products to Utah Food Bank",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":7230},"Last week, Smithfield Foods, Inc., the Utah Pork Producers Association (UPPA) and the Fredette Family Foundation delivered a nearly 40,000-pound truckload of protein to Utah Food Bank, fulfilling...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6223},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":7233,"display_timezone":174},"2021-03-16T15:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":7235},[7236],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":7238},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">March 16, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097676-1&h=2888080674&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2990869-1%26h%3D3249247956%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.globenewswire.com%252FTracker%253Fdata%253D1uc2aqGWzovVsdMYz6udIaW_PcwLdDzYgSzv_CVQcnKZ9nUo4NWUMBKx65walTu3YzSlrZZ2hKOaI66vt8XI6oDAUTxmRvN5Gj6o9FUe-8A%253D%26a%3DSmithfield%2BFoods%252C%2BInc.&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a>, the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097676-1&h=3027286264&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DirvbHH1AybN6nOnmGevonylWdbOXGJliJvXtPGGIzRxtDrvjE1P5v9J5uGNd4GxF0PAcY9x8NtgA3o5JlrXt7Ktbr8Ne-jtCZO1FGhnrlWeEO5d1ENS6egx98fL_rwXZ&a=Utah+Pork+Producers+Association+(UPPA)\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Utah Pork Producers Association (UPPA)\u003C/a> and the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097676-1&h=2328570411&u=https%3A%2F%2Fjimmerosity.org%2F&a=Fredette+Family+Foundation\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Fredette Family Foundation\u003C/a> delivered a nearly 40,000-pound truckload of protein to \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097676-1&h=3444436002&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DURYZcg8hN7XTtqNwZAe43kzgK3MLA8ubDQqxetLIJMrU3PqHjDu4WgqT4D-P3wLAjCn36xx-9cpvYHdvHEPIR78T3rwUGTIE-Y2ol4cXHyo%3D&a=Utah+Food+Bank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Utah Food Bank\u003C/a>, fulfilling their joint-pledge to donate for every point scored during the 2020-2021 football season by \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097676-1&h=147508566&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DnrudXCwq8bKgAa4EXv4sOcghW7xe65bzAwTUMoshZzORa_du_7jPY-Ii_EdXd2hd2tP00r2FH9wXYMLAvYSw593h0I5MucnkUaNruO5HpN4%3D&a=Brigham+Young+University\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Brigham Young University\u003C/span>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097676-1&h=2830577549&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DfeTxAkRpJZvvo2psUyhPek4AtrMs25EiL3WAnKuTMiqq1RIh2eXCyAqRVLVTRPkF9F__cn4LNgUDgPo_ZXEo7Q%3D%3D&a=Utah+State+University\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Utah State University\u003C/span>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1456551/Utah_Food_Bank_Smithfield_Foods.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1456551/Utah_Food_Bank_Smithfield_Foods.jpg\" title=\"\" /> \u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The donation marks the second consecutive year of the college football-themed partnership between \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>, UPPA, Fredette Family Foundation and the local universities to support Utah Food Bank's mission to fight hunger statewide.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"One in five children in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Utah\u003C/span> face food insecurity," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Ginette Bott\u003C/span>, president and CEO of Utah Food Bank. "We are incredibly grateful that this program generates nutritious protein donations to help us feed families facing hunger while driving awareness of the significant need that exists in our communities."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"UPPA is proud to partner with \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> to provide nourishing protein to our neighbors, and we are deeply appreciative of the work Utah Food Bank does every day to support Utahns in need," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jim Webb\u003C/span>, president of the Utah Pork Producers Association.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"Food, football and good causes bring people together," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, charitable initiatives manager for Smithfield Foods. "This program combines all three in a way that supports our communities. Thanks to our partners for sharing our commitment to alleviating hunger, and congratulations to the Cougars and the Aggies for persevering through a uniquely challenging season."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Utah\u003C/span> college football partnership is part of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> signature hunger-relief initiative, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097676-1&h=938480559&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2935109-1%26h%3D2416376031%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%252Fabout-smithfield%252Fphilanthropy%252Fhelping-hungry-homes%26a%3DHelping%2BHungry%2BHomes%25C2%25AE%2Binitiative&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/a>, which partners with \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097676-1&h=3179967859&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.feedingamerica.org%2F&a=Feeding+America\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Feeding America\u003C/a>\u003Cu>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/u> and its network of food banks across the U.S. to alleviate hunger year-round. The program has donated more than 212 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 states since 2008. \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc. \u003C/b>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. team members and 14,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097676-1&h=2268583651&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D6QbIi6VHCWdDe-8V1MuPRr3HTyAXEXtenpmYqw4_uwlRECE6t6GKcMYRlG_LYO7UGdqRxTrvd5lmAbWtZFgo2WZq2DZnO0T10Gbwr6JYKrw%3D&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097676-1&h=3577007322&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097676-1&h=4279189308&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097676-1&h=2121258868&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097676-1&h=1546688155&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Utah Pork Producers Association  \u003C/b>\u003Cbr />\r\nThe Utah Pork Producers Association (UPPA) has been representing hog farmers in the state of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Utah\u003C/span> since 1986, including commercial, independent and show hog farmers. Recognized as the 15\u003Csup>th\u003C/sup> largest hog producing state in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">the United States\u003C/span>, UPPA assists Smithfield Foods and independent producers in Cache Valley and throughout the state to supply healthy and delicious pork to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Utah\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">the United States\u003C/span>, and to global markets worldwide in helping to feed the world.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Fredette Family Foundation  \u003C/b>\u003Cbr />\r\nThe Fredette Family Foundation (FFF) was founded in 2011 by \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">Brigham Young University\u003C/span> Basketball star and NCAA College Basketball Player of the Year, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jimmer Fredette\u003C/span>. Also known as "Jimmerosity", FFF designs and operates programs to strengthen and support families, youth, and local communities throughout \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">the United States\u003C/span>. Visit us at \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097676-1&h=3441163470&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jimmerosity.org%2F&a=www.Jimmerosity.org\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.Jimmerosity.org\u003C/a>\u003C/u>. Find us on Facebook at \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097676-1&h=174512897&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FJimmerosity&a=www.Facebook.com%2FJimmerosity\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.Facebook.com/Jimmerosity\u003C/a>\u003C/u> and on Instagram at \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097676-1&h=2917804318&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2FJimmerosity&a=www.Instagram.com%2FJimmerosity\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.Instagram.com/Jimmerosity\u003C/a>\u003C/u>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Utah Food Bank  \u003C/b>\u003Cbr />\r\nFounded in 1904, Utah Food Bank has operated under various names but remains true to its mission of \u003Ci>Fighting Hunger Statewide\u003C/i> by providing food to a statewide network of 203 emergency food pantries and agencies. Last fiscal year, Utah Food Bank distributed 52.9 million pounds of food and goods, the equivalent of approximately 44.1 million meals, to families and individuals in need.  For more information about Utah Food Bank, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097676-1&h=3496672671&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DjDHRmgII92pOAKGMn31mTQzzeFjhFI0xoR936_KTulxJrS8w1UGCe6vLR-OSM0_286r3gyr2cvFJlTgoOcecGLAyoBwEypmKGpgBWV_N9T0%3D&a=www.utahfoodbank.org\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.utahfoodbank.org\u003C/a>. 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Among the team's current efforts is the identification and testing of replacements for products currently packaged using polystyrene (PS) trays.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Both the new recyclable packaging and plastic reduction goals build upon the company's \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097478-1&h=3449772147&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fcompany-news%2Fsmithfield-foods-announces-zero-waste-to-landfill-initiative-strengthens-commitment-to-environmental-sustainability-with-release-of-2018-sustainability-report&a=zero-waste-to-landfill\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">zero-waste-to-landfill\u003C/a> initiative, which outlines a plan to reduce overall solid waste sent to landfills 75% by 2025 through utilizing or recycling materials once disposed of as garbage.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"Continual efforts to innovate packaging in favor of materials that can be recycled, reused and composted is an important component of holistic, sustainable food production," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Stewart Leeth\u003C/span>, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. "As a food-industry sustainability pioneer, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> recognizes the importance of continuing to explore new ways to build upon our ambitious commitments and reduce waste across production and operations."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and constant \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097478-1&h=336866473&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability%2Ffood-safety-quality&a=product+innovation\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">product innovation\u003C/a>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> launched the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097478-1&h=3433778887&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_t_WAly4uXS7IOIv_-eAQcci_FOOwsgixrHgvXgUs_OlFR4iCc_k6McxiEwhKPdkvH-XBVqDOuERrBLLnCOuiyQA7ihP0Dq-d5uh2Yp0DLk%3D&a=Pure+Farmland\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Pure Farmland\u003C/a>\u003Csup>™\u003C/sup> brand in 2019, a plant-based protein line featuring sustainable packaging and trays made from more than 50% recycled material.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is also an active member of the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097478-1&h=4166160235&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsustainablepackaging.org%2F&a=Sustainable+Packaging+Coalition\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sustainable Packaging Coalition\u003C/a> (SPC), the authority and leading voice on sustainable packaging and related initiatives. \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b> \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. team members and 14,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit  \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097478-1&h=3038595246&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D6QbIi6VHCWdDe-8V1MuPRr3HTyAXEXtenpmYqw4_uwlRECE6t6GKcMYRlG_LYO7UGdqRxTrvd5lmAbWtZFgo2WZq2DZnO0T10Gbwr6JYKrw%3D&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, and connect with us on \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097478-1&h=3877524119&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097478-1&h=3441795441&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097478-1&h=1279609145&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>\u003C/u> and \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3097478-1&h=1847199958&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003C/u>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder8057\">\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\"> \u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH10160&Transmission_Id=202103151530PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH10160&DateId=20210315\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\" />\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":7282,"links":7283,"modular_content":7284,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":7286},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":7288},[7289],{"name":7290,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":7291,"url":7292},"2021-03-15-Smithfield-Foods-Announces-New-Recyclable-Packaging-and-Plastic-Reduction-Commitments.pdf",72991,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/1282211c-1653-4f0b-aaed-13609ecdd314/2021-03-15-Smithfield-Foods-Announces-New-Recyclable-Packaging-and-Plastic-Reduction-Commitments.pdf",{"system":7294,"elements":7300},{"id":7295,"name":7296,"codename":7297,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":7298,"last_modified":7299,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"5abad728-d6b7-5f99-a2dc-920a63b6232f","Smithfield Foods Donated Nearly $70 Million in 2020, Marking Largest Year of Philanthropic Giving in Company History","smithfield_foods_donated_nearly__70_million_in_202",[],"2023-10-19T15:43:01.9640086Z",{"headline":7301,"url_slug":7302,"sub_headline":7304,"sub_headline_1":7306,"summary":7307,"contact":7309,"release_date":7310,"category":7312,"html":7315,"content":7317,"images":7321,"pdf":7329},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":7296},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":7303},"2021-03-12-Smithfield-Foods-Donated-Nearly-70-Million-in-2020-Marking-Largest-Year-of-Philanthropic-Giving-in-Company-History",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":7305},"Smithfield increased philanthropic activity last year to help local U.S. communities",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":7308},"Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to report 2020 marks the company's largest year of charitable giving since its founding in 1936. Last year, Smithfield contributed more than $69 million,...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6223},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":7311,"display_timezone":174},"2021-03-12T14:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":7313},[7314],{"name":485,"codename":486},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":7316},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">March 12, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3094958-1&h=1232656469&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2990869-1%26h%3D3249247956%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.globenewswire.com%252FTracker%253Fdata%253D1uc2aqGWzovVsdMYz6udIaW_PcwLdDzYgSzv_CVQcnKZ9nUo4NWUMBKx65walTu3YzSlrZZ2hKOaI66vt8XI6oDAUTxmRvN5Gj6o9FUe-8A%253D%26a%3DSmithfield%2BFoods%252C%2BInc.&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is pleased to report \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">2020 marks\u003C/span> the company's largest year of charitable giving since its founding in 1936. Last year, Smithfield contributed more than \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$69 million\u003C/span>, including more than \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$62 million\u003C/span> in in-kind and nearly \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$7 million\u003C/span> in cash donations, to fight hunger and help communities where Smithfield employees live and work.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder6949\">\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1454952/Mayflower_1_6.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1454952/Mayflower_1_6.jpg\" title=\"\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The milestone year of record-giving reflects unique emergency response efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to increased need, Smithfield expanded donations through \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3094958-1&h=3534509784&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2935109-1%26h%3D2416376031%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%252Fabout-smithfield%252Fphilanthropy%252Fhelping-hungry-homes%26a%3DHelping%2BHungry%2BHomes%25C2%25AE%2Binitiative&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/a>, the company's signature hunger-relief initiative which proudly partners with \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3094958-1&h=1490432004&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.feedingamerica.org%2F&a=Feeding+America\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Feeding America\u003C/a>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and its network of food banks across the U.S. to alleviate hunger year-round. Donations of nourishing protein products and cash to Feeding America amounted to over 68 million food servings and accounted for more than \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$62 million\u003C/span> of the company's total 2020 giving.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"As Smithfield continues to work overtime to safely maintain America's food supply amid a pandemic, our company has been fortunate to be in a position to not only continue our philanthropic giving, but to significantly increase our efforts to help our local communities endure extraordinarily difficult times," said Stewart Leeth, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield's ongoing charitable initiatives program contributes millions of dollars in cash and in-kind donations each year. Given the unexpected circumstances of 2020, Smithfield's total philanthropic giving figure amounts to several times the company's historic and projected annual contributions.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>To increase support for Feeding America and the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3094958-1&h=841400509&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2935109-1%26h%3D1339599943%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.feedingamerica.org%252Fhunger-in-america%26a%3D54%2Bmillion%2Bpeople&a=millions+of+people\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">millions of people\u003C/a> facing hunger as a result of the pandemic, in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">April Smithfield\u003C/span> \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3094958-1&h=732674488&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fcompany-news%2Fsmithfield-foods-to-donate-40-million-servings-of-protein-to-food-banks-nationwide-as-part-of-covid-19-response-&a=announced\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">announced\u003C/a> its largest donation commitment in company history: 10 million pounds of protein to food banks across America, the equivalent of 40 million food servings. The commitment, a more than \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$30 million\u003C/span> value, was fulfilled by the end of September.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"Even before COVID-19, hunger impacted every community in our country. Unfortunately, the pandemic has been increasingly burdensome for our neighbors who live paycheck to paycheck," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Blake Thompson\u003C/span>, chief supply chain officer for Feeding America. "We are thankful for Smithfield's generous donations – in times of both calm and crisis – that help our network of food banks provide meals to communities in need."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Since 2008, Smithfield's signature Helping Hungry Homes initiative has provided more than 212 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 states. In \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">March 2020\u003C/span>, Smithfield launched the \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3094958-1&h=4149053555&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2997936-1%26h%3D2746749922%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%252Fpress-room%252Fcompany-news%252Fsmithfield-foods-supports-communities-during-covid-19-response-with-more-than-3-million-in-donations-and-launch-of-good-food-challenge%26a%3D%2522Good%2BFood%2BChallenge%2522&a=%22Good+Food+Challenge%22\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">"Good Food Challenge"\u003C/a>, a COVID-19 response fund and public call-to-action to raise awareness of Feeding America's ongoing crisis-relief efforts. In another COVID-19 emergency response effort, last June, Smithfield donated personal protective equipment (PPE), including 115,000 face shields valued at nearly \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$700,000\u003C/span>, to frontline healthcare workers in nursing homes and hospitals across the nation fighting the pandemic and hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes and face shields to more than 10,000 students in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>In fall 2020, Smithfield pledged \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$5 million\u003C/span> in grants and scholarships to reinforce its corporate commitments to education and diversity, equity and inclusion. Expanded outreach efforts include partner initiatives supporting:\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>The \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3094958-1&h=2208578323&u=https%3A%2F%2Fncbce.org%2F&a=North+Carolina+Business+Committee+for+Education\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">North Carolina Business Committee for Education\u003C/a> (NCBCE) to fund wireless hotspots for students in rural areas and address long-term internet access solutions for underserved communities.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3094958-1&h=1706717211&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.manrrs.org%2F&a=Minorities+in+Agriculture%2C+Natural+Resources+and+Related+Sciences\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences\u003C/a> (MANRRS) to promote a diverse K-12 student pipeline interested in food, agriculture and natural resource careers.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>The \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3094958-1&h=414591761&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heritagestemcamps.org%2F&a=Heritage+STEM+Camps+Foundation\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Heritage STEM Camps Foundation\u003C/a> (HSCF) to fund a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) summer camp empowering young minority women ages 12-18 in the Mid-Atlantic region.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3094958-1&h=2895225887&u=https%3A%2F%2Fachievabledream.org%2F&a=An+Achievable+Dream\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">An Achievable Dream\u003C/a> (AAD) to support equity in education and provide resources to public-school districts in underserved communities in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Tidewater Virginia\u003C/span>.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>To complement these outreach initiatives internally, in 2020 Smithfield also expanded its long-time scholarship program, committing more than \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1 million\u003C/span> in educational scholarships to children and grandchildren of U.S. employees. The program, which presently includes several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), will be expanded to include additional HBCUs to further support Smithfield's diversity and inclusion efforts.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield encourages employees to volunteer and donate to these and other local causes they are passionate about year-round. More information about Smithfield's ongoing commitment to helping communities \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3094958-1&h=139126685&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability%2Fhelping-communities&a=is+available+here\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">is available here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>To join Smithfield in support of Feeding America visit: \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3094958-1&h=3221226232&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgoodfoodchallenge&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgoodfoodchallenge\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.smithfieldfoods.com/goodfoodchallenge\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. team members and 14,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3094958-1&h=1651217300&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D6QbIi6VHCWdDe-8V1MuPRr3HTyAXEXtenpmYqw4_uwlRECE6t6GKcMYRlG_LYO7UGdqRxTrvd5lmAbWtZFgo2WZq2DZnO0T10Gbwr6JYKrw%3D&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3094958-1&h=812157357&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3094958-1&h=441678411&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3094958-1&h=2603848195&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3094958-1&h=3110917100&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder5830\">\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\"> \u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH07531&Transmission_Id=202103120900PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH07531&DateId=20210312\" style=\"border:0px; 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Along the way, he encounters strangers passing by – cliquey high schoolers, bickering siblings, a very friendly pack of dachshunds and more – who are having trouble seeing eye-to-eye and finding common ground. But Andy, using delicious Nathan's Famous Franks and his expert connection skills, helps them reach a mutual understanding and eventually 'get along famously.'\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"At Nathan's, we strive to provide a unique taste experience with our original 105-year-old recipe that can bring together individuals from all walks of life, no matter what age, where they live, or who they are, and turn strangers into friends," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Bethany Gurecki\u003C/span>, brand manager for Nathan's Famous. "There's no denying that \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Andy Cohen\u003C/span> also knows a thing or two about bringing people together – including feuding A-listers – which is why he was the perfect fit for our \u003Ci>Get Along Famously Stranger Stand \u003C/i>video campaign."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>This past weekend, Cohen posted one of his favorite episodes on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3089738-1&h=754354601&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FCMFst0qhgzP%2F&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a>, \u003Ci>Episode 3: Capitalistic Beef\u003C/i>. In the endearing clip, Cohen manages to 'get along famously' with the kids who strategically set up a lemonade stand next door. The entire collection of videos can be found on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3089738-1&h=2819036822&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUC_us5l4qEQm5sDUncI3_Wkg%2Ffeatured&a=Nathan%27s+Famous%27+YouTube+channel\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Nathan's Famous' YouTube channel\u003C/a>, including:\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Episode 1: Dog Thoughts\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Episode 2: Like Father, Like Son\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Episode 3: Capitalistic Beef\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Episode 4: Gamer Headset\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Episode 5: Bike Security\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Episode 6: High School\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Episode 7: Virtual Wedding\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Episode 8: Sibling Rivalry\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Nathan's Famous Beef Franks are made with premium quality beef and no artificial flavors, colors or by-products and are available in an array of varieties including Skinless, Bun-Length, Jumbo Restaurant Style, Cheddar Cheese, and All Natural. The Nathan's Famous franks can be found at stores nationwide to pick up and enjoy at home with family and friends. To learn where you can buy product in your area please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3089738-1&h=2024154707&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnathansfamous.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fnathansfamous.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https://nathansfamous.com\u003C/a>. Nathan's Famous is a licensed brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Nathan's Famous\u003C/b>\u003Cbr />\r\nNathan's Famous is a Russell 2000 Company that currently distributes its products in 50 states, the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">District of Columbia\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico\u003C/span>, the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">U.S. Virgin Islands\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Guam\u003C/span>, and 16 foreign countries through its restaurant system, foodservice sales programs and product licensing activities. Last year, over 700 million Nathan's Famous hot dogs were sold. For additional information about Nathan's, please visit our website at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3089738-1&h=1450863452&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nathansfamous.com%2F&a=www.nathansfamous.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.nathansfamous.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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healthcare and first responders of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Pender County\u003C/span> at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3088401-1&h=4282142574&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nhrmc.org%2Flocations%2Fpender-memorial-hospital&a=Pender+Memorial+Hospital\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pender Memorial Hospital\u003C/a> in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Burgaw\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 10\u003C/span>; employees of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3088401-1&h=2052666920&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.onslow.org%2F&a=Onslow+Memorial+Hospital\" rel=\"nofollow\">Onslow Memorial Hospital\u003C/a> in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Jacksonville\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 18-19\u003C/span>; and employees of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3088401-1&h=2683061983&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.capefearvalley.com%2Fbladen%2Fhome.html&a=Cape+Fear+Valley+Bladen+County+Hospital\" rel=\"nofollow\">Cape Fear Valley Bladen County Hospital\u003C/a> in Elizabethtown \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Mar. 5\u003C/span>. The meals were served to medical workers by \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> employees and local volunteers outdoors at the respective hospital locations. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"The pandemic has highlighted the heroic efforts of our communities' first responders, healthcare and other essential workers. Just as the heroes in our Smithfield Family have answered the call to maintain the continuity of our food supply throughout the pandemic, we are humbled by the dedication of these 'hometown heroes' across \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span> to keep us healthy and safe," said Steve Evans, director of community development for Smithfield Foods. "We decided to show our appreciation the way we know best: through good food. Thanks to our local volunteers and partner hospitals for collaborating with us to safely orchestrate these events for our communities." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> 'hometown hero' events are part of the company's commitment to support communities where its employees work and live through targeted philanthropy, employee volunteerism and other engagement opportunities. For more information visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3088401-1&h=556357453&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability%2Fhelping-communities&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability%2Fhelping-communities\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com/sustainability/helping-communities\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. team members and 14,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. 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href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3080527-1&h=1214628641&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Dq0JgML971vmDrO6eSfhWQz40AdZbMOjFDQoAOxywIL121rCnn3hwx9mS3ENMkRGqSdbQrQSonjOL-Em3OaHsncWie-AiKFMXAb6q1GxClts%3D&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is expediting a truckload of protein donations to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3080527-1&h=2112100146&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgodspantry.org%2F&a=God%27s+Pantry+Foodbank\" rel=\"nofollow\">God's Pantry Foodbank\u003C/a>, a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3080527-1&h=2237382725&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.feedingamerica.org%2F&a=Feeding+America\" rel=\"nofollow\">Feeding America\u003C/a> food bank in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Lexington\u003C/span> serving central and eastern \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kentucky\u003C/span>, to support ongoing recovery efforts following \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Winter Storm Uri\u003C/span>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The 37,000-pound donation of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> products is part of the company's signature hunger-relief initiative, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3080527-1&h=2673845145&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DxAfEobuolrJlFMyd_MQI2AyW2zMrIBOTOd8w1jM2KtNy-L5kLPMDJwygCHZ2owhlfNUvaKdc02RTiTyTH6r2MUUJjWWBG-gpxvZwgvZZrDWhd0sPJUmnmLnaUNuwHKcdWouKCpnfmDLjnrbxOgwozu3ItVsDmvKawaZLDQKUDig%3D&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/a>, which supports disaster-relief efforts across the U.S. as part of its mission. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"One out of every six people in central and eastern \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kentucky\u003C/span> face food insecurity," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michael Halligan\u003C/span>, CEO for God's Pantry Food Bank. "Winter storms made it harder to access nutritious food for so many who were already experiencing hunger in the middle of a pandemic. We are relieved and grateful to receive these protein donations from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> to assist us with keeping our communities nourished."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> feels a great responsibility to support the communities where our employees live and work," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, charitable initiatives manager at Smithfield Foods. "Members of our Smithfield Family in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Grayson\u003C/span> and other local residents in the surrounding area reached out to make us aware of the significant need following \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Winter Storm Uri\u003C/span>. We are grateful they did and that we are able to help alleviate hunger in the state during this difficult time." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To join \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> in its ongoing commitment to support Feeding America and disaster-relief efforts during the pandemic, visit: \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3080527-1&h=495841977&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgoodfoodchallenge&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgoodfoodchallenge\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com/goodfoodchallenge\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc. \u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. team members and 14,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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The natural disaster claimed at least three lives and injured several more, destroyed dozens of homes and left thousands without power amid winter storm conditions.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> donation is enough to feed nearly 160,000 people and is facilitated through the company's signature hunger-relief initiative, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3080523-1&h=797364251&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DxAfEobuolrJlFMyd_MQI2AyW2zMrIBOTOd8w1jM2KtNy-L5kLPMDJwygCHZ2owhlfNUvaKdc02RTiTyTH6r2MUUJjWWBG-gpxvZwgvZZrDWhd0sPJUmnmLnaUNuwHKcdWouKCpnfmDLjnrbxOgwozu3ItVsDmvKawaZLDQKUDig%3D&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/a>, which donates nutritious protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and education and community outreach programs year-round. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Our thoughts are with the North Carolinians impacted by this horrific weather event," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, charitable initiatives manager at Smithfield Foods. "We are grateful to the Food Bank of Central & \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Eastern North Carolina\u003C/span>, as well as state emergency personnel, frontline responders and all assisting the community in its recovery." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To join \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> ongoing support of Feeding America, visit: \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3080523-1&h=2907996475&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgoodfoodchallenge&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgoodfoodchallenge\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com/goodfoodchallenge\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. team members and 14,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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Springdale, Ohio; Lincoln, Neb. and Cudahy, Wisc. facilities received 2021 Environmental Achievement Awards from...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6223},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":7520,"display_timezone":174},"2021-02-22T14:30:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":7522},[7523],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":7525},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prngen4{\nBORDER-TOP-COLOR:; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR:; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR:; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR:; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prngen2{\nBORDER-TOP:black 1pt solid; BORDER-RIGHT:1pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:1pt; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prngen3{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:1pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: CENTER; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:1pt; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prngen7{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:1pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:1pt; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n.prnsbts{\nBORDER-TOP:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prntar{\nTEXT-ALIGN: RIGHT\n}\n.prnvab{\nVERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM\n}\n.prnpr6{\nPADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prnpl6{\nPADDING-LEFT:0.50em\n}\n.prnsbt1{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt\n}\n.prnsbr1{\nBORDER-RIGHT:1pt\n}\n.prnbcc{\nBORDER-TOP-COLOR:; BORDER-COLLAPSE: COLLAPSE; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR:; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR:; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR:\n}\n.prnsbbs{\nBORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prnsbl1{\nBORDER-LEFT:1pt\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 22, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3074231-1&h=4270522916&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is pleased to announce that the company's \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Orange City, Iowa\u003C/span>; \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Springdale, Ohio\u003C/span>; \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Lincoln, Neb.\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Cudahy, Wisc\u003C/span>. facilities received 2021 Environmental Achievement Awards from the North American Meat Institute (NAMI). The awards recognize local facility projects in the categories of environmental technology, outreach and training; pollution prevention; resource conservation; and social and economic sustainability. Two \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> facilities received first place recognition and two additional facilities received second place recognition. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3074231-1&h=1263388416&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meatinstitute.org%2Findex.php%3Fht%3Dd%2Fsp%2Fi%2F11491%2Fpid%2F11491&a=NAMI+Environmental+Achievement+Awards\" rel=\"nofollow\">NAMI Environmental Achievement Awards\u003C/a> are presented to member companies that go beyond environmental compliance by designing and successfully implementing an innovative plant upgrade or environmental program. To qualify, applicants must submit supporting data on natural resources, financial and other metrics to demonstrate a project's impact:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\u003Cli>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Cudahy, Wisc\u003C/span>. facility won first place in pollution prevention for developing and launching a zero-waste-to-landfill program across its operations. The project will reduce the location's carbon footprint, supporting \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3074231-1&h=725671718&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Frenewables&a=industry-leading+greenhouse+gas+reduction+initiatives\" rel=\"nofollow\">industry-leading greenhouse gas reduction initiatives\u003C/a>, and will generate revenue through the reselling of increased amounts of recyclable materials. \u003C/li>\u003Cli>The company's \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Orange City, Iowa\u003C/span> facility won first place in social and economic sustainability for coordinating a donation of more than 5,000 pounds of food and cleaning supplies to the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3074231-1&h=3114352348&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.siouxlandfoodbank.org%2F&a=Food+Bank+of+Siouxland%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\">Food Bank of Siouxland, Inc.\u003C/a> Each facility employee donated an average of 26 pounds of food and supplies to their community. \u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Springdale, Ohio\u003C/span> facility won second place in environmental technology, outreach and training for organizing a community creek cleanup with the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3074231-1&h=1228972340&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themillcreekalliance.org%2F&a=Mill+Creek+Alliance\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mill Creek Alliance\u003C/a> that utilized canoes to pick up trash in areas difficult to access. The team also served lunch to community volunteers who participated in the effort. \u003C/li>\u003Cli>The company's \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Lincoln, Neb.\u003C/span> facility was awarded second place in resource and conservation for developing and implementing a wastewater reduction effort reducing the amount of water brought into facility smokehouses by more than 6%. The project achieved both water and cost savings through optimizations to water system features including spray-nozzle spacing and water temperature. \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>"The constant pursuit of environmental sustainability is ingrained in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> company culture," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Stewart Leeth\u003C/span>, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. "We are proud of our employees' efforts to continually innovate to the benefit of the environment and their local communities. Congratulations to our \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Cudahy\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Lincoln\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Orange City\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Springdale\u003C/span> facilities on these well-earned awards." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Award recipients were acknowledged during NAMI's virtual Environmental Conference \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 8-12\u003C/span>. The Environmental Achievement Awards are presented alongside NAMI's \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3074231-1&h=527363888&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meatinstitute.org%2Findex.php%3Fht%3Dd%2Fsp%2Fi%2F262%2Fpid%2F262&a=Environmental+Recognition+Awards\" rel=\"nofollow\">Environmental Recognition Awards\u003C/a>, which were developed to provide recognition of a company's dedication to continuous environmental improvement through the development and implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS). The program begins in Tier 1 with simple environmental compliance policies and culminates with an ISO 14001 EMS as Tier 4, the most complex program. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>A complete list of the 45 Smithfield facilities that received Environmental Recognition Awards can be found below.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"prnbcc\">\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen2\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>Environmental Award Winners\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen3\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>TIER 1\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield Foods \u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Warsaw, NC\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"2\" class=\"prnsbts prnsbr1 prnvab prnsbbs prntac prnpl6 prnsbl1 prnpr6\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>TIER 2\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Tar Heel, NC\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"2\" class=\"prnsbt1 prnsbr1 prnvab prnsbbs prntar prnpl6 prnsbl1 prnpr6\">\u003Cbr/>\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen3\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>TIER 4\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Arnold, PA\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen2\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen2\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Carroll, IA \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield Foods \u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Charlotte, NC\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen2\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield 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class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Cumming, GA\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Denison, IA\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen2\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen2\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Elizabeth, NJ\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Grayson, KY\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen2\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen2\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Greenfield, IN\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Junction City, KS\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen2\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen2\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Kinston, NC\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Lincoln, NE\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen2\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen2\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Martin City, MO\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Mason City, IA\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen2\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen2\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Middlesboro, KY\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Milan, MO\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen2\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen2\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Monmouth, IL\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen4\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield 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NC\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen2\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd class=\"prngen2\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">Smithfield, VA\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/table>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. team members and 14,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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The donations are part of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> signature hunger-relief initiative, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3072944-1&h=3336363699&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DxAfEobuolrJlFMyd_MQI2AyW2zMrIBOTOd8w1jM2KtNy-L5kLPMDJwygCHZ2owhlfNUvaKdc02RTiTyTH6r2MUUJjWWBG-gpxvZwgvZZrDWhd0sPJUmnmLnaUNuwHKcdWouKCpnfmDLjnrbxOgwozu3ItVsDmvKawaZLDQKUDig%3D&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Our food banks are currently open and running on generator power. Given the devastation Texans are experiencing right now across the state, we expect to see increased need in our communities for weeks and months to come," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Joe Weeden\u003C/span>, director of protein sourcing for Feeding America. "These protein donations from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> will help us meet the impending increased need for food, and we are grateful for support to navigate the difficult road ahead."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is committed to supporting those impacted by natural disasters, and it is our privilege to provide these donations," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, charitable initiatives manager at Smithfield Foods. "Our hearts and thoughts are with the people of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Texas\u003C/span> who are suffering from the fallout of this terrible natural disaster, and we are grateful to all who are working to provide relief and hope to those impacted." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To join \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> in their ongoing support of Feeding America, visit: \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3072944-1&h=1141804947&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgoodfoodchallenge&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgoodfoodchallenge\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com/goodfoodchallenge\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. team members and 14,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3072944-1&h=3865386751&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D6QbIi6VHCWdDe-8V1MuPRr3HTyAXEXtenpmYqw4_uwlRECE6t6GKcMYRlG_LYO7UGdqRxTrvd5lmAbWtZFgo2WZq2DZnO0T10Gbwr6JYKrw%3D&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3072944-1&h=3026584774&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3072944-1&h=2656958240&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3072944-1&h=524099432&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3072944-1&h=1029856903&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder9640\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH85142&Transmission_Id=202102191039PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH85142&DateId=20210219\" style=\"border:0px; 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The donations are part of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> #BetterWithBacon campaign, which was shared during this year's Big Game, to support Feeding America's mission to end hunger in America.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1438932/Smithfield_FSF_1_28_20_01__1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1438932/Smithfield_FSF_1_28_20_01__1.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>"Football is a beloved American pastime and this is its biggest day of the year. Good food is a central part of the celebration. This year, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> was inspired by the big game to do something special to aid our fellow Americans struggling with food insecurity," said Jonathan Toms, charitable initiatives manager at Smithfield Foods. "To maximize our impact, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> amplified its commitment of pledged protein servings to nourish the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kansas City\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Tampa Bay\u003C/span> communities. We thank our partners, and food banks across the nation, for their selfless efforts to keep America fed during this time of tremendous need."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The #BetterWithBacon campaign is part of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3068831-1&h=2020788559&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fabout-smithfield%2Fphilanthropy%2Fhelping-hungry-homes&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Hungry Homes\u003C/a> initiative, the company's signature hunger-relief program focused on alleviating hunger through nutritious, high-quality protein donations to food banks, school nutrition programs, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs. Since 2008, Smithfield has provided more than 212 million servings of protein in all 50 states across the country. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">March 2020\u003C/span> Smithfield launched the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3068831-1&h=3235289123&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2997936-1%26h%3D2746749922%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%252Fpress-room%252Fcompany-news%252Fsmithfield-foods-supports-communities-during-covid-19-response-with-more-than-3-million-in-donations-and-launch-of-good-food-challenge%26a%3D%2522Good%2BFood%2BChallenge%2522&a=%22Good+Food+Challenge%22\" rel=\"nofollow\">"Good Food Challenge"\u003C/a>, a public call-to-action to aid Feeding America's network of food banks in response to COVID-19. To join \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> in support of Feeding America, visit: \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3068831-1&h=3977759748&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgoodfoodchallenge&a=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgoodfoodchallenge\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.smithfieldfoods.com/goodfoodchallenge\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. team members and 14,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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The state-of-the-art facility, which began operating in fall 2019, is the first building in the company's portfolio to receive LEED certification and exemplifies \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> commitment to implementing sustainable best practices throughout its operations. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder8843\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1433876/Smithfield_Foods_Distribution_Center.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1433876/Smithfield_Foods_Distribution_Center.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp>The \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$90 million\u003C/span>, 420,000-square-foot facility features more than 47,000 pallet positions and the latest industry technology, including efficient refrigeration systems that reduce energy use by more than 19% and utilize 50% less ammonia compared to similar facilities and chilling systems. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The location of the newest distribution center in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> footprint gives the company the ability to serve its customers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions by providing access to one-third of the U.S. population within an overnight drive, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, transportation mileage and fuel costs while improving delivery times. These operational efficiencies also contribute to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3059703-1&h=751991240&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Frenewables&a=industry-leading+carbon+reduction+goals\" rel=\"nofollow\">industry-leading carbon reduction goals\u003C/a> to reduce GHG emissions across the company's entire U.S. supply chain \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3059703-1&h=1543555172&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fcompany-news%2Fsmithfield-foods-leads-industry-as-first-major-protein-company-to-adopt-greenhouse-gas-reduction-goal&a=25%25+by+2025\" rel=\"nofollow\">25% by 2025\u003C/a> and to become \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3059703-1&h=2313205201&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fcompany-news%2Fsmithfield-foods-to-become-carbon-negative-by-2030&a=carbon+negative\" rel=\"nofollow\">carbon negative\u003C/a> in all U.S. company-owned operations by 2030. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Achieving LEED certification at our \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North East\u003C/span> distribution center is an important milestone in our efforts to continually optimize our supply chain operations to meet our sustainability goals," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Scott Saunders\u003C/span>, chief supply chain officer. "This distinction recognizes energy-efficient operational features that are relatively uncommon in the food and cold storage space and are a testament to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> leadership by example in sustainable, responsible food production." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Additional green features of the facility include optimized and low-flow water fixtures to reduce unnecessary water use; zero-water landscaping that eliminates the need for sprinklers; LED lighting with occupancy sensors; electric car charging stations; and ongoing green cleaning and pest control practices, among others. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>More information about \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> ongoing commitments to sustainability is available \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3059703-1&h=2187171529&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability%2Fenvironment&a=here\" rel=\"nofollow\">here\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003Cb>\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3059703-1&h=1862281374&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DdhJAbxBqyEcyfd2gHmfTUQcV7Wl9PWQ0hCXDf8i3vh9zerAaTvjezPLxhJAInsooPmMZX8BmLUCMHkExOxz01pPe1wVleOmNbV9p2IZGi3I%3D&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3059703-1&h=478615976&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DBOsHzP-pTmSngyBRsczJmmsn7PMArEDwJtiAfhiGuTqdoAKJt1HjFl26EPGwCwdGYTZsMHWFtm72Hf0kkS3tqbUGKkxjYAfLXZDm_6TF4Ow%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3059703-1&h=1200555355&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DGP1CYRwNdKHqAAvGIEGP8vddkqMrkNfhchVYeGj5wiTY8Tm9O0XLVLJ3IAaNWBjuNdEpb-NB46Bjf1Ivqs7uKAcFtFAp7OLFNLY94c8Vtr8%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3059703-1&h=815155880&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DQsnrBTyOcPqBSdDbtPaZC9kilzw5Hb8qqHcdvvNfBkIbnsplBLLqR7QxUcapl_bRTftomaiT8jIC2r7IT_JS-zF-hn78ZP90b3NLUvRIbUY%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3059703-1&h=1977484262&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DfdZ6NeFOrU4X22ZJHQWbD78Jx17AfvQGnEq2tBO5furFBRRmiFHGkNfkX_yEZffIIw4popjf3ZF3wApcl7qmistI7ZmwCxAz3XpJrRBaieo%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2885\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH71655&Transmission_Id=202102080830PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH71655&DateId=20210208\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":7641,"links":7642,"modular_content":7643,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":7645},[7646],{"name":7647,"description":174,"type":563,"size":7648,"url":7649,"width":7650,"height":7651,"renditions":7652},"Smithfield_Foods_Distribution_Center.jpg",83740,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/3ed082ed-330c-48fc-b053-9c6ad78fd63c/Smithfield_Foods_Distribution_Center.jpg",688,516,{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":7654},[7655],{"name":7656,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":7657,"url":7658},"2021-02-08-Smithfield-Foods-Earns-Silver-LEED-Certification-at-Maryland-Distribution-Center.pdf",77657,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/c69a23d7-6b70-413e-9352-d069be5bf804/2021-02-08-Smithfield-Foods-Earns-Silver-LEED-Certification-at-Maryland-Distribution-Center.pdf",{"system":7660,"elements":7666},{"id":7661,"name":7662,"codename":7663,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":7664,"last_modified":7665,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"bb953c76-f0a0-5ad7-96c2-f1f9157d53ca","Smithfield Foods Commits to Reducing Sodium and Sugar 10%, Cleaner Labeling Across Products by 2025","smithfield_foods_commits_to_reducing_sodium_and_su",[],"2023-10-19T15:42:28.6759127Z",{"headline":7667,"url_slug":7668,"sub_headline":7670,"sub_headline_1":7672,"summary":7673,"contact":7675,"release_date":7676,"category":7678,"html":7681,"content":7683,"images":7687,"pdf":7689},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":7662},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":7669},"2021-01-29-Smithfield-Foods-Commits-to-Reducing-Sodium-and-Sugar-10-Cleaner-Labeling-Across-Products-by-2025",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":7671},"Optimized sodium, sugar levels and increased label transparency advance Smithfield's mission to produce good food in a sustainable way",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":7674},"Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced companywide health and wellness goals as part of its wide-ranging commitment to sustainability and continuous product improvement. By 2025, the company will...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6223},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":7677,"display_timezone":174},"2021-01-29T13:30:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":7679},[7680],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":7682},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 29, 2021\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced companywide health and wellness goals as part of its wide-ranging commitment to sustainability and continuous product improvement. By 2025, the company will reduce sodium and sugar by 10% and embrace clean labeling across its portfolio. The new goals are part of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> new standalone Health and Wellness pillar and expanded sustainability program. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"At Smithfield, we are constantly innovating to meet the ever-changing needs of consumers who are increasingly seeking out foods with improved nutrition profiles and clean, transparent labeling," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Stewart Leeth\u003C/span>, Chief Sustainability Officer for Smithfield Foods. "We understand the importance of continually evolving our operational practices and sustainability program to support these ends. Our addition of Health and Wellness as a sustainability pillar underscores our ongoing commitment to lead the industry in providing transparency and nourishing, high-quality protein products."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Reducing Sodium and Sugars Across Product Lines\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> regularly assesses the ingredients in its products to accommodate varied consumer diets, preferences and lifestyles. While sodium and sugars are integral components of a well-rounded diet that preserve food and enhance flavor, shifts in consumer expectations have inspired a concerted effort to reduce the use of these ingredients. By 2025, the company will lower sodium and sugar levels 10% across all products in its family of brands. To reach this goal, the company will continue to innovate and adapt its formulas to preserve taste, safety and quality while reducing sodium and sugar content. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>This commitment complements existing products in the company's U.S. portfolio that provide enhanced nutritional benefits and simplified ingredients with no artificial ingredients, no nitrates or added nitrites and no preservatives or monosodium glutamate (MSG), among other benefits. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Increasing Transparency, Decreasing Complexity of Product Labels \u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Consumers want to know more about what is in the foods they purchase and they want simplified labels with ingredients that they can understand and pronounce to make informed, health-minded choices.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is committed to increasing label transparency and to continuing to reduce the complexity of product labels by shortening ingredient statements where appropriate and employing cleaner labeling across its products by 2025. This goal builds upon existing transparency efforts, including the removal of conventional ingredients unfamiliar to the average consumer in favor of natural ingredients produced from vinegar, celery juice and cherry powder. The company's online "\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3049416-1&h=761062010&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Ftrusted-brands%2Fingredients-glossary&a=Glossary+of+Ingredients\" rel=\"nofollow\">Glossary of Ingredients\u003C/a>," launched in 2016, is also the first online resource of its kind provided by a protein company and lists definitions for over 100 ingredients found in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> products.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. team members and 14,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3049416-1&h=1069801924&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D6QbIi6VHCWdDe-8V1MuPRr3HTyAXEXtenpmYqw4_uwlRECE6t6GKcMYRlG_LYO7UGdqRxTrvd5lmAbWtZFgo2WZq2DZnO0T10Gbwr6JYKrw%3D&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, and connect with us on \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3049416-1&h=1841363965&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3049416-1&h=1207633947&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3049416-1&h=3332104275&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>\u003C/u> and \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3049416-1&h=3838091708&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003C/u>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1055\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH61130&Transmission_Id=202101290830PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH61130&DateId=20210129\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":7684,"links":7685,"modular_content":7686,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":7688},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":7690},[7691],{"name":7692,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":7693,"url":7694},"2021-01-29-Smithfield-Foods-Commits-to-Reducing-Sodium-and-Sugar-10-Cleaner-Labeling-Across-Products-by-2025.pdf",74647,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/4ae7ed46-3641-449e-9025-15641f501c45/2021-01-29-Smithfield-Foods-Commits-to-Reducing-Sodium-and-Sugar-10-Cleaner-Labeling-Across-Products-by-2025.pdf",{"system":7696,"elements":7702},{"id":7697,"name":7698,"codename":7699,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":7700,"last_modified":7701,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"60750716-0268-5de7-a18e-f3bf1332e4bb","Smithfield Foods' President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis Organ Appoints New Executive Leadership Team","smithfield_foods__president_and_chief_executive_of",[],"2024-06-18T20:01:17.6344946Z",{"headline":7703,"url_slug":7704,"sub_headline":7706,"sub_headline_1":7708,"summary":7709,"contact":7711,"release_date":7712,"category":7714,"html":7717,"content":7719,"images":7723,"pdf":7725},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":7698},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":7705},"2021-01-07-Smithfield-Foods-President-and-Chief-Executive-Officer-Dennis-Organ-Appoints-New-Executive-Leadership-Team",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":7707},"Smithfield Celebrates the Careers of Retiring Senior Leaders\r\n\r\n",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":7710},"Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced new executive leadership appointments following Dennis Organ's recent assumption of the president and chief executive officer role. \"These key leaders...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6223},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":7713,"display_timezone":174},"2021-01-07T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":7715},[7716],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":7718},"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced new \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3028139-1&h=4126406501&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fabout-smithfield%2Fleadership&a=executive+leadership\" style=\"COLOR: blue\" target=\"_blank\">executive leadership\u003C/a> appointments following Dennis Organ's recent assumption of the president and chief executive officer role.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"These key leaders represent decades of collective company and industry expertise. It is a testament to our depth and strength at Smithfield that such talented individuals are within our ranks," Mr. Organ said. "Building on our guiding principles of Responsibility, Operational Excellence and Innovation, this team will carry our company forward and make Operational Excellence our standard. I am thrilled to work with them to shape Smithfield's promising future."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Senior Leadership Appointments: \u003C/b>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The following seven leaders report directly to Mr. Organ effective immediately. Each has been given a C-level title, which is representative of the strategic value of their respective roles.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Russ Dokken\u003C/b> is appointed chief sales officer, responsible for aligning sales, marketing, product innovation and business management initiatives. He has held multiple leadership positions at Smithfield Foods, including his most recent role as executive vice president, U.S. packaged meats. Mr. Dokken began his career in 1986 with John Morrell Food Group, a former independent operating company, where he held various positions in sales until it was acquired by Smithfield Foods in 1995.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Keira Lombardo\u003C/b> assumes expanded responsibility as chief administrative officer and leads the company's administrative operations, including corporate communications, external affairs, government affairs, human resources, investor relations, legal and sustainability functions. Mrs. Lombardo joined Smithfield Foods in 2002 and has worked in a number of capacities for the company, including executive vice president, corporate affairs and compliance; senior vice president, corporate affairs; and vice president, investor relations and corporate communications.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Glenn Nunziata\u003C/b> continues in his role as chief financial officer and leads the finance, accounting, treasury, tax, risk management and IT functions. He is also the principal accounting officer. Mr. Nunziata joined Smithfield as chief financial officer in September 2015. Prior to joining Smithfield, he spent 19 years at Ernst & Young, most recently as a partner in assurance services. He has extensive experience in finance, capital markets, operational analysis, internal control and corporate governance.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Scott Saunders\u003C/b> is appointed chief supply chain officer, with responsibility over the company's entire vertically integrated domestic supply chain. His previous roles at Smithfield include executive vice president, U.S. supply chain, and president, fresh pork division. Additionally, Mr. Saunders spent seven years as chief financial officer of John Morrell Food Group, a former independent operating company. He has more than 30 years of experience in the food industry having joined John Morrell in 2002 and beginning his career at Hormel Foods Corporation in 1986.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Shane Smith\u003C/b> is appointed chief strategy officer and helps develop, execute and sustain the company's efforts to achieve growth through its own resources, as well as through mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Smith also continues to oversee the company's European operations, including expansion into new markets, mergers and acquisitions and capital investments in Smithfield's businesses.\u003Ci> \u003C/i>He joined Smithfield Foods in 2003 and previously served as executive vice president, European operations.\u003Ci> \u003C/i>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Brady Stewart\u003C/b> is appointed chief manufacturing officer and is directly responsible for Smithfield's strategy implementation across the more than 500 company-owned farms and 45 production facilities in the United States, while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company's entire vertically integrated domestic business. He\u003Ci> \u003C/i>joined Smithfield in 2017 as vice president and general manager of Kansas City Sausage Company and Pine Ridge Farms when Smithfield acquired the companies. In 2019, Mr. Stewart was promoted to executive vice president, U.S. hog production.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Joe Weber\u003C/b> is appointed chief commodity hedging officer, responsible for commodity hedging activities and research, and analysis of economic factors that impact business. In addition, Mr. Weber manages the price and cost risks associated with commodity inputs and leads Smithfield's hog procurement efforts. He joined Smithfield Foods in 1994 and most recently served as executive vice president, growth and emerging business.\u003Ci> \u003C/i>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Executive Vice President Appointments: \u003C/b>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The following five individuals have been promoted to executive vice president to support the senior leadership team:\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Luis Cerdan \u003C/b>is appointed executive vice president, European operations, reporting to Mr. Smith. He is responsible for the profitability of Smithfield's European operations in Poland, Romania and the U.K.  Mr. Cerdan joined Smithfield in 2002 and most recently served as president of Smithfield Poland.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Jamie Dik \u003C/b>is appointed executive vice president, fresh meats, and oversees the domestic and international sales and business management for Smithfield Foods' fresh meats portfolio where she is responsible for achieving revenue and profit goals. Mrs. Dik joined Smithfield in 2012 and has held a variety of sales and business management roles in the company's fresh pork business, most recently as senior vice president, business management.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Steve France\u003C/b> is appointed executive vice president, packaged meats, and is directly responsible for Smithfield's packaged meats and value-added fresh sales, with accountability for revenue and profit goals across all trade channels. In this role, he also leads the company's marketing and innovation teams. Prior to this role, Mr. France served as senior vice president, packaged sales.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Dik and Mr. France both report to Mr. Dokken.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Mark Hall\u003C/b> is appointed executive vice president, finance, reporting to Mr. Nunziata. His responsibilities include financial planning and analysis, operations and logistics finance, trade spend, data analytics and project and capital management in support of U.S. business. Mr. Hall joined Smithfield Foods in 2014 as vice president of finance and was promoted to senior vice president, finance, in 2019.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>John Sargent\u003C/b> is appointed executive vice president, hog production, reporting to Mr. Stewart. He is directly responsible for the profitability of Smithfield's U.S. hog production operations, which are comprised of roughly 530 company-owned and 2,100 contract farms in 15 states producing nearly 18 million hogs per year. Mr. Sargent joined Smithfield Foods in 2007 and most recently served as vice president, U.S. hog production.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Senior Leadership Retirements:\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield also celebrates the service of four outgoing leaders who have chosen to retire:\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Dhamu Thamodaran\u003C/b>, executive vice president, chief strategy officer and chief commodity hedging officer will retire after a 35-year career at Smithfield and legacy independent operating companies, John Morrell & Co. and Farmland Industries. His knowledge and understanding of world agricultural markets, macroeconomics and the pork value chain have been a significant asset to Smithfield's business and have made him a sought-after advisor, keynote speaker and guest lecturer.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>John Pauley\u003C/b>, chief commercial officer of packaged meats, will retire after 20 years of service. He joined Smithfield Foods 20 years ago as president of Curly's Foods, Saratoga Spice and Iowa Quality Meats following two decades of service at Campbell Soup Company and H.J. Heinz Company. Mr. Pauley has held a variety of sales and marketing positions in his time at Smithfield and has made substantial contributions to the growth of the business.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Bill Michels\u003C/b>, senior vice president of operations, packaged meats, will retire after four decades of service. He has been directly responsible for overseeing and directing the day-to-day operations of Smithfield's packaged meats business and has supported Smithfield's business growth through strategic planning and goal setting to ensure daily business practices meet and exceed operational goals and maximize efficiency.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Michael Cole\u003C/b>, senior advisor to the chief executive officer and corporate secretary, will retire after 24 years of service. Mr. Cole joined Smithfield Foods in 1996 as its only   corporate attorney and was appointed corporate secretary in 1999 when Smithfield Foods listed its shares for trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Between 2006 and 2019, he served as the company's chief legal officer overseeing the Smithfield law department. During his career, he has advised Smithfield's senior leadership team and public company board of directors on many key business issues, including the company's merger with WH Group Limited in 2013.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. team members and 14,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>\u003Cspan>®\u003C/span>\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3028139-1&h=3805941002&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D6QbIi6VHCWdDe-8V1MuPRr3HTyAXEXtenpmYqw4_uwlRECE6t6GKcMYRlG_LYO7UGdqRxTrvd5lmAbWtZFgo2WZq2DZnO0T10Gbwr6JYKrw%3D&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" style=\"COLOR: blue\" target=\"_blank\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3028139-1&h=2967017267&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" style=\"COLOR: blue\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3028139-1&h=2598560981&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" style=\"COLOR: blue\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3028139-1&h=461507741&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" style=\"COLOR: blue\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3028139-1&h=970804594&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" style=\"COLOR: blue\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":7720,"links":7721,"modular_content":7722,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":7724},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":7726},[7727],{"name":7728,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":7729,"url":7730},"2021-01-07-Smithfield-Foods-President-and-Chief-Executive-Officer-Dennis-Organ-Appoints-New-Executive-Leadership-Team.pdf",82359,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/6aed861f-0e5d-490f-9789-a094157fbaf2/2021-01-07-Smithfield-Foods-President-and-Chief-Executive-Officer-Dennis-Organ-Appoints-New-Executive-Leadership-Team.pdf",{"system":7732,"elements":7738},{"id":7733,"name":7734,"codename":7735,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":7736,"last_modified":7737,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"4d387328-4a99-552e-94fa-0259939501bb","Smithfield Foods Provides $300,000 Grant to Hampton Roads Workforce Council","smithfield_foods_provides__300_000_grant_to_hampto",[],"2024-06-18T20:00:33.3347231Z",{"headline":7739,"url_slug":7740,"sub_headline":7742,"sub_headline_1":7744,"summary":7745,"contact":7747,"release_date":7749,"category":7751,"html":7754,"content":7756,"images":7760,"pdf":7762},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":7734},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":7741},"2020-12-15-Smithfield-Foods-Provides-300-000-Grant-to-Hampton-Roads-Workforce-Council",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":7743},"Funding Will Power Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":7746},"Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced the donation of $300,000 to the Hampton Roads Workforce Council (HRWC), a non-profit organization that develops workforce policy and initiatives in...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":7748},"Jonathan Toms, 757-365-1995 jtoms@smithfield.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":7750,"display_timezone":174},"2020-12-15T15:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":7752},[7753],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":7755},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 15, 2020\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced the donation of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$300,000\u003C/span> to the Hampton Roads Workforce Council (HRWC), a non-profit organization that develops workforce policy and initiatives in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southeastern Virginia\u003C/span>. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> grant will support the HRWC's new Veterans Employment Center in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Newport News\u003C/span>, which will provide transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses the resources and coaching needed to return to civilian life.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"We are so thankful to Smithfield Foods for this major grant. We appreciate the opportunity to work with a world-class, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span>-based organization that maintains a deep understanding of the importance of supporting American veterans," said Hampton Roads Workforce Council CEO and President \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Shawn Avery\u003C/span>. "The advancement of this program will allow us to provide veterans and military spouses the resources needed to successfully transition to civilian life and achieve their career goals."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center will offer comprehensive support for American service members as they seek out new civilian careers. The Center provides a unified community process that advances employment opportunities for current and former members of the military. Services afforded by \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> contribution will include on-site hiring support, office hours with dedicated professionals for career consultation, and direct access to employment opportunities in the region – including open positions at Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"Honoring the service of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia's\u003C/span> veterans is incredibly important, which is why I was thrilled to join Smithfield Foods and HRWC in the development of this Employment Center," said former \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span> Governor \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Bob McDonnell\u003C/span>. "As a veteran, I know the challenges these men and women can encounter when transitioning to civilian life. The resources provided by \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> very generous donation will go a long way toward reducing those hurdles for thousands of veterans right here in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Hampton Roads\u003C/span>."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of American veterans and their families. The company's \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3008344-1&h=1361719545&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fcompany-news%2Fsmithfield-foods-launches-helping-our-heroes-initiative-supporting-us-veterans&a=Helping+Our+Heroes\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Helping Our Heroes\u003C/a> initiative encompasses Smithfield's three veteran-related focus areas: prioritizing veteran employment and career development; helping power veteran-owned businesses; and strengthening the community and family support systems that veterans rely on every day.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"As an American food company, we believe in supporting the men and women who have served our country and are confident that this center will provide incredible opportunities for military veterans and their spouses," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Keira Lombardo\u003C/span>, chief administrative officer at Smithfield Foods. "Beyond our funding, we look forward to partnering with the Center to share employment opportunities at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> with veterans in our area to help them make the transition from military to civilian life."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Today, the Smithfield Family includes more than 1,800 veterans across the company's U.S. facilities. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> was recently recognized as a \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3008344-1&h=3159023402&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fcompany-news%2Fsmithfield-foods-receives-best-for-vets-employers-award-for-second-consecutive-year&a=Best+for+Vets+Employers+2020\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Best for Vets Employers 2020\u003C/a> by \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3008344-1&h=2557403822&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.militarytimes.com%2Feducation-transition%2F2020%2F08%2F18%2Fnew-best-for-vets-employers-rankings-for-2020%2F&a=Military+Times\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Military Times\u003C/a> for the second consecutive year. The ranking acknowledges companies for their efforts to recruit and support service members, veterans and military families.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>For more information about \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> commitment to veterans and its local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3008344-1&h=2050133432&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability%2Fhelping-communities&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelpingcommunities\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">smithfieldfoods.com/helpingcommunities\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3008344-1&h=1122206949&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2975189-1%26h%3D1327452875%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D2920325-1%2526h%253D2059255106%2526u%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.globenewswire.com%25252FTracker%25253Fdata%25253D6QbIi6VHCWdDe-8V1MuPRr3HTyAXEXtenpmYqw4_uwlRECE6t6GKcMYRlG_LYO7UGdqRxTrvd5lmAbWtZFgo2WZq2DZnO0T10Gbwr6JYKrw%25253D%2526a%253Dwww.smithfieldfoods.com%26a%3Dwww.smithfieldfoods.com&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3008344-1&h=369132494&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2975189-1%26h%3D1249166239%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D2920325-1%2526h%253D683583355%2526u%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.globenewswire.com%25252FTracker%25253Fdata%25253DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%25253D%2526a%253DFacebook%26a%3DFacebook&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3008344-1&h=1994797349&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2975189-1%26h%3D647396405%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D2920325-1%2526h%253D42292381%2526u%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.globenewswire.com%25252FTracker%25253Fdata%25253D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%25253D%2526a%253DTwitter%26a%3DTwitter&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3008344-1&h=3502436966&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2975189-1%26h%3D2117224100%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D2920325-1%2526h%253D2212871381%2526u%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.globenewswire.com%25252FTracker%25253Fdata%25253Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%25253D%2526a%253DLinkedIn%26a%3DLinkedIn&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3008344-1&h=1900201620&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2975189-1%26h%3D187363402%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D2920325-1%2526h%253D2713386298%2526u%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.globenewswire.com%25252FTracker%25253Fdata%25253DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%25253D%2526a%253DInstagram%26a%3DInstagram&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" /> \u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH19263&Transmission_Id=202012151000PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH19263&DateId=20201215\" style=\"border:0px; 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For every dollar given to Feeding America this week,...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6223},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":7785,"display_timezone":174},"2020-12-01T19:28:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":7787},[7788],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":7790},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 1, 2020\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in recognition of Giving Tuesday, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2997936-1&h=3425812987&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods\u003C/a> launched a weeklong donation matching campaign in support of Feeding America. For every dollar given to Feeding America this week, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> will donate one pound of protein – the equivalent of four servings – to a Feeding America food bank. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>These donations will add to the more than 40 million servings of protein that \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has provided to Feeding America food banks this year in response to COVID-19. Contributions can be made through \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2997936-1&h=587248543&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgoodfoodchallenge&a=%22Good+Food+Challenge%22\" rel=\"nofollow\">"Good Food Challenge"\u003C/a> page.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"At Smithfield Foods, we believe no one should go hungry. Now more than ever, it is important to come together to help those struggling with food insecurity," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, charitable initiatives manager at Smithfield Foods. "This Giving Tuesday, we hope the public will join \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> in helping Feeding America put food on the table for families across America."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> launched the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2997936-1&h=2746749922&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fcompany-news%2Fsmithfield-foods-supports-communities-during-covid-19-response-with-more-than-3-million-in-donations-and-launch-of-good-food-challenge&a=%22Good+Food+Challenge%22\" rel=\"nofollow\">"Good Food Challenge"\u003C/a> in March to aid Feeding America and communities across the nation during the country's response to COVID-19. The company has raised over \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$260,000\u003C/span> since introducing the challenge.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Through the company's signature hunger-relief initiative, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2997936-1&h=564910930&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DD_u7oZRG64d2mu-2WPOTBkjfXOk8rJBIW6bdW86BT5eCk2uuy_663Xv3RGDwCI_tIy5sPbQs5aYUQJnE55DixaQEtr-AQ35BQ3Cmovn46vWBouN2tgv7bRRp9UqjV1rsC1G9Gzb6kNaR-JWltvFvzNNlImMe-tF-kU2tDbizzME%3D&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/a>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has provided more than 200 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 states across the country since 2008.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To donate to Feeding America, visit: \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2997936-1&h=1098625780&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgoodfoodchallenge&a=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fgoodfoodchallenge\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.smithfieldfoods.com/goodfoodchallenge\u003C/a> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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"Partnerships like these are crucial in our efforts to provide young minority women with hands-on experience in STEM, educate them on career & business opportunities, and create a competitive advantage for young minority girls in STEM in underrepresented communities."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Aligning with Smithfield Foods' mission and social purpose, the funding will create a program focusing on bio-agriculture and technology venture capital, exploring how technology is enabling the agricultural industry, the importance of sustainable farming and the creation of healthy meals. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"As we strive to build a more diverse and inclusive culture in our industry and the communities we serve, it's critical we invest in programs that provide opportunities for underrepresented groups," said Steve Evans, director of community development at Smithfield Foods. "We're incredibly proud to partner with HSCF to inspire the future generation of minority female STEM scholars. This program will help place minority youth squarely on the front lines of innovation in our field."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To learn more about Smithfield's educational initiatives and investment in their communities, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2992287-1&h=361923102&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability%2Fhelping-communities&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability%2Fhelping-communities\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/sustainability/helping-communities\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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As the presenting sponsor of this year's food drive, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> also donated \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$15,000\u003C/span> earlier this year to cover the costs of the BSA program. Local Scout troops were able to collect almost 60,000 pounds of food this year, the equivalent of nearly 50,000 meals which Feed More will distribute across 29 counties and five cities in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Central Virginia\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1340853/Scouting_for_Food_Smithfield_Foods.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1340853/Scouting_for_Food_Smithfield_Foods.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>Scouting for Foods is part of Feed Richmond, the annual campaign by Summit Media's K95, 103.7 Play and Classic Rock 96.5 to raise food and funds for Feed More. This year, the Heart of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Virginia Council\u003C/span> created door hangers for Scouts to distribute to their neighbors for the collection of food contributions. Donations were collected on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">November 21\u003C/span>\u003Csup>st\u003C/sup> at participating Kroger locations across the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Richmond\u003C/span> area. All donations were brought to Feed More where they are sorted and distributed through its programs and network of over 270 agencies.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are enormously appreciative of the generosity of the Scouts, Smithfield Foods, Kroger and Summit Media in making this year's food drive such a resounding success," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Doug Pick\u003C/span>, president and CEO, Feed More. "We are thankful to have a bounty of healthy food to share with our neighbors who are struggling with hunger, and we continue to be amazed by the kindness of our community and our partners like \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Heart of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Virginia Council\u003C/span> serves over 12,000 youth, 3,800 volunteers and over 380 unique units in central Virginia. Its programs prepare young people by building character, developing citizenship, and providing local service opportunities. Scouting for Food helps connect Scouts with their immediate communities and instills in them a sense of service through a Council-wide service project across its 24 counties. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"The Heart of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Virginia Council\u003C/span> is grateful to our partner Smithfield Foods for joining us to make an impact in our community, especially during challenging holiday times," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">George McGovern\u003C/span>, Scout Executive of the Heart of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Virginia Council\u003C/span>. "We honor the chance to assist our Central Virginian neighbors. Not only is this a great project to support Feed More, it also teaches service to our Scouts and makes them feel more connected to the larger community."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> contribution to Feed More and the Scouting for Food program is part of the company's signature hunger-relief initiative, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2990869-1&h=209324414&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2967800-1%26h%3D3305416626%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%252Fabout-smithfield%252Fphilanthropy%252Fhelping-hungry-homes%26a%3DHelping%2BHungry%2BHomes%25C2%25AE&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/a>. Since the inception of the program in 2008, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has donated more than 200 million servings of nutritious, high-quality protein to food banks, school nutrition programs, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 states across the country.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Hunger relief is the cornerstone of our social purpose at Smithfield Foods, and the annual Scouting for Food drive directly aligns with that mission," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, charitable initiatives manager at Smithfield Foods. "We were proud to make a financial donation to help the Scouts collect food for our neighbors struggling with food insecurity and to support their efforts with our own donation of protein. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, this will undoubtedly help brighten the holiday season for those in need."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. 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This donation will provide the equivalent of more than 300,000 servings of nutritious protein to assist those suffering from food insecurity throughout \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Hampton Roads\u003C/span>. \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1340000/Smithfield_Foods_Mayflower_Donation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1340000/Smithfield_Foods_Mayflower_Donation.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>The Mayflower Marathon is an annual 57-hour consecutive food and fund drive that takes place this year from Nov. 20–22. Community members can contribute directly from their vehicle at four locations across \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southeast Virginia\u003C/span> in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Hampton\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia Beach\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Yorktown\u003C/span>, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Suffolk\u003C/span>. All food and monetary donations collected throughout the weekend will benefit Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and Foodbank of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southeastern Virginia\u003C/span> and the Eastern Shore, who will collect and distribute food quickly to families in need this Thanksgiving.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We're very grateful to Smithfield Foods for the generous contribution to the Mayflower Marathon food drive," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Karen Joyner\u003C/span>, chief executive officer of the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. "This donation will play an essential part in our ability to bring hope and nourishment to families across the greater Peninsula who are experiencing food insecurity."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"For years, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has been an invaluable partner in our fight against food insecurity, and we thank them for joining us again — especially during such a challenging year," added Dr. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Ruth Jones Nichols\u003C/span>, president and chief executive officer of the Foodbank of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southeastern Virginia\u003C/span> and the Eastern Shore. "With Smithfield's help, we are able to provide healthy meals to keep families nourished, thriving and looking ahead to brighter future."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Recognizing a time of increased need for America's food banks during the country's response to COVID-19, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has prioritized supporting local communities in 2020 via contributions through the company's signature hunger-relief initiative, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2989794-1&h=4173101649&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DA18nfKloiTKEbqGvQSDOvnIT-VxI5AP9pznIoemX_me13c3WaA1YPHC9WifC-ozvZFISqgXJc--Uh-46Rz89YkKhftXN5EKy8WD1jGm1V6vRmvoBGB3zBAOzL3oh2E7c8o4cIz2hkslthilQuzJolrcuTKaESavO-hXurhYcvj2mm-wLDJkPDFTFl1CKwjAk&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Hungry Homes®\u003C/a>. In September, the company reached a milestone donation of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2989794-1&h=2918433634&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fcompany-news%2Fsmithfield-foods-provides-donation-of-40-million-servings-of-protein-in-support-of-feeding-america174&a=40+million+servings+of+protein\" rel=\"nofollow\">40 million servings of protein\u003C/a> to Feeding America® member food banks across the U.S.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"As a longtime supporter of the Mayflower Marathon food drive, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is committed to aiding our neighbors across \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Southeastern Virginia\u003C/span> with this contribution," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, charitable initiatives manager for Smithfield Foods. "The Thanksgiving holiday will undoubtedly look different for many this year, and we hope this donation of protein benefits those who might be struggling with hunger during these challenging times."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For information about \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> Helping Hungry Homes initiative and a list of upcoming donation events, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2989794-1&h=1981537495&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DA18nfKloiTKEbqGvQSDOvnIT-VxI5AP9pznIoemX_me13c3WaA1YPHC9WifC-ozvZFISqgXJc--Uh-46Rz89YkKhftXN5EKy8WD1jGm1V6vRmvoBGB3zBAOzL3oh2E7c8o4cIz2hkslthilQuzJolrcuTKaESavO-hXurhYcvj2mm-wLDJkPDFTFl1CKwjAk&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelpinghungryhomes\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/helpinghungryhomes\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. 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Not only does the Foodbank help our neighbors in need during times of hardship, the Foodbank plays a major role in disaster relief response. With the support of over 200-member agencies and programs, the Foodbank has provided over 178 million meals to families experiencing food insecurity. The Foodbank is a proud member of Feeding America, the Federation of Virginia Food Banks, and the United Way of the Virginia Peninsula. Virginia Peninsula Foodbank has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for 14 consecutive years. Our vision is to inspire hope by leading the effort for a hunger-free and properly nourished community. 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Through our programs, facilities, and large network of community partners, we "eliminate hunger" on a daily basis for many. However, we understand that our current work addresses hunger for individuals in the short term. It does not address the root causes which force individuals to return to a food pantry again and again. This understanding has led to the creation of a 3-year strategic plan aimed to move \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Hampton Roads\u003C/span> closer to achieving the mission of eliminating hunger for those we serve—not only for the day, or for the week, but for a lifetime. 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Kinston, N.C.; and Sioux Falls, S.D. facilities have been recognized by The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6223},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":7939,"display_timezone":174},"2020-11-13T14:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":7941},[7942],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":7944},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 13, 2020\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2980397-1&h=549433495&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DBXQs-pWX06tyKJIrpfX3PpT-_FWj3AO_PQx1beijln-mGpRSsUJjufie302IcDsbOOKO_Yv-VFcAXbi3g8FceT9JvUn5BVEEenDkWUiWypc%3D&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is excited to share that its \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Crete, Neb.\u003C/span>; \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kinston, N.C.\u003C/span>; and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sioux Falls, S.D.\u003C/span> facilities have been recognized by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2980397-1&h=1944838122&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pmmi.org%2F&a=The+Association+for+Packaging+and+Processing+Technologies+(PMMI)\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI)\u003C/a> for their efforts in driving improved performance through sustainability and going beyond environmental compliance.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Crete\u003C/span> facility was awarded first place in the Program category of ProFood World's annual Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards, applauded for its efforts in reducing solid waste by nearly 10 million pounds. Its \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kinston\u003C/span> facility was recognized with a second-place award in the Project category for its use of LED lighting to drive energy savings. The company's \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sioux Falls\u003C/span> facility was recognized as a third-place honoree in the Program category for water reduction efforts. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Sustainability is at the core of our business operations. It drives everything we do," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Stewart Leeth\u003C/span>, vice president of regulatory affairs and chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. "Our facilities' waste, water and energy saving efforts are a strong example of the ways in which our employees fuel innovation every day and are critical to helping us achieve our sustainability goals."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The first-place accolade awarded to the company's \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Crete\u003C/span> facility is the result of a customer product specification request that caused a significant amount of solids from wastewater operations to be sent to landfill. The \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Crete\u003C/span> team worked with a recycling provider to find a composting operation that would accept and process the high-volume waste stream. Completed in just three months, the project yields more than 9.6 million pounds of solid waste reduction per year. This innovative solution contributes to the company's commitment to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2980397-1&h=2644400922&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fcompany-news%2Fsmithfield-foods-announces-zero-waste-to-landfill-initiative-strengthens-commitment-to-environmental-sustainability-with-release-of-2018-sustainability-report&a=reduce+overall+solid+waste+sent+to+landfills+75%25+by+2025\" rel=\"nofollow\">reduce overall solid waste sent to landfills 75% by 2025\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> second-place award recognized its \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kinston\u003C/span> facility for replacing high-energy-use HIDs with LED lighting, driving down total kWh usage. Benefits of LED lighting include reduced universal/hazardous waste disposal cost, reduced labor cost and greater lighting output. By making this switch, the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Kinston\u003C/span> team was able to save 161,880 kWh annually. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>A third-place honor was given to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sioux Falls\u003C/span> facility for its water reduction efforts, which resulted in reducing the need for city water in the facility by roughly 5.15 million gallons per year. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To learn more about these innovative projects visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2980397-1&h=2168774610&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.packexpoconnects.com%2Fthe-event%2Fshowcase-of-packaging-innovations%2Fsema%3Futm_source%3Dpec%26utm_medium%3Dview-products-button%26utm_campaign%3Dsopi%26utm_content%3Dsema&a=PACK+EXPO+Connects\" rel=\"nofollow\">PACK EXPO Connects\u003C/a>. More information about \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> industry leading sustainability program is available in the company's annual \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2980397-1&h=1507442901&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability&a=Sustainability+Impact+Report\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sustainability Impact Report\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":7946,"links":7947,"modular_content":7948,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":7950},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":7952},[7953],{"name":7954,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":7955,"url":7956},"2020-11-13-Smithfield-Foods-Facilities-Receive-Sustainability-Excellence-in-Manufacturing-Awards.pdf",75649,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/3d88f89e-86a4-434b-9fe5-8565f42c9483/2020-11-13-Smithfield-Foods-Facilities-Receive-Sustainability-Excellence-in-Manufacturing-Awards.pdf",{"system":7958,"elements":7964},{"id":7959,"name":7960,"codename":7961,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":7962,"last_modified":7963,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"9dbdc004-aa7d-521b-a55a-9a2aea80e31c","Smithfield Foods Announces $500,000 Grant to Support Education Pipeline for Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences","smithfield_foods_announces__500_000_grant_to_suppo",[],"2024-06-18T19:59:48.6303557Z",{"headline":7965,"url_slug":7966,"sub_headline":7968,"sub_headline_1":7969,"summary":7970,"contact":7972,"release_date":7974,"category":7976,"html":7979,"content":7981,"images":7985,"pdf":7991},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":7960},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":7967},"2020-11-12-Smithfield-Foods-Announces-500-000-Grant-to-Support-Education-Pipeline-for-Minorities-in-Agriculture-Natural-Resources-and-Related-Sciences",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":7971},"Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today that it has committed $500,000 to a two-year partnership with Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS), a non-profit...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":7973},"Contact Information:Lisa Martin,Smithfield Foods, Inc.,(757) 365-1980lvmartin@smithfield.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":7975,"display_timezone":174},"2020-11-12T15:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":7977},[7978],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":7980},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 12, 2020\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today that it has committed \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$500,000\u003C/span> to a two-year partnership with Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS), a non-profit organization that pursues excellence in leadership, scholarship and service through fostering involvement of membership from diverse backgrounds in the field of agriculture. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The first objective of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> investment is to create a diverse K-12 student pipeline interested in food, agriculture and natural resource careers. To help this next generation of leaders achieve future success, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> and MANRRS have created the Smithfield Jr. MANRRS Scholars Program to expose minority students to STEM-related disciplines through a series of educational programs and curricula aimed at expanding their agricultural acumen. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Smithfield Foods is honored to be part of the ongoing effort to engage historically underrepresented students in the future of our industry," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Steve Evans\u003C/span>, a director of community development at Smithfield Foods. "By investing in these initiatives, we will provide the agricultural sector with broader perspectives and backgrounds. The innovative programs outlined by MANRRS will assist us in increasing our capacity to attract top-tier talent and continue to feed the world."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In addition, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> contribution will support Historically Black Colleges and Universities, strengthening student candidates for industry leadership roles. Through the new Smithfield Foods 1890 Leadership program, named after the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2977421-1&h=153413636&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnifa.usda.gov%2Fprogram%2F1890-land-grant-institutions-programs&a=1890+Land-Grant+Institutions\" rel=\"nofollow\">1890 Land-Grant Institutions\u003C/a>, high school seniors will receive a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$5,000\u003C/span> scholarship to attend a HBCU of their choice and participate in their local collegiate MANRRS chapter. The initiative will also include summer stipends for underclass students to take part in research and immersion programs as well as a nationwide eMentoring program. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"This initiative will nurture a generation of diverse agricultural leaders and lay the groundwork for strengthening the relationships between the industry and these institutions," added \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Ebony Webber\u003C/span>, chief operating officer of MANRRS. "We're grateful for our partnership with Smithfield Foods, a leader in its industry who understands the importance of amplifying our students' voices." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about how to apply to upcoming MANRRS initiatives, visit: \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2977421-1&h=1249690117&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manrrs.org%2F&a=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manrrs.org%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.manrrs.org/\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To learn more about \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> educational initiatives and commitment to their communities, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2977421-1&h=3726969337&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability%2Fhelping-communities&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability%2Fhelping-communities\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/sustainability/helping-communities\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2977421-1&h=3781024979&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D6QbIi6VHCWdDe-8V1MuPRr3HTyAXEXtenpmYqw4_uwlRECE6t6GKcMYRlG_LYO7UGdqRxTrvd5lmAbWtZFgo2WZq2DZnO0T10Gbwr6JYKrw%3D&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, and connect with us on \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2977421-1&h=3009332970&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2977421-1&h=2573546764&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2977421-1&h=403037508&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>\u003C/u> and \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2977421-1&h=979016875&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003C/u>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Science\u003C/b>\u003Cb> (MANRRS)\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>MANRRS promotes academic and professional advancement by empowering minorities in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences.\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>It is our goal to provide the student members (junior high school through doctoral programs) of our organization with the support to become productive citizens by engaging them in leadership development activities, educational opportunities, job readiness training, and facilitating internship placement and permanent employment, with special emphasis on agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences.\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>MANRRS encourages and promotes Agriculture, Natural Resources, and related STEM programs in an effort to interest and attract underrepresented students and professionals into pursuing educational and career opportunities in these respective areas.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder5363\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1331462/Smithfield_Foods.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1331462/Smithfield_Foods.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n \u003Cp/>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH87232&Transmission_Id=202011121000PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH87232&DateId=20201112\" style=\"border:0px; 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The program will encompass Smithfield's three veteran-related focus areas: prioritizing veteran employment and career development; helping power veteran-owned businesses; and strengthening the community and family support systems that veterans rely on every day. \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield has a long history of championing veterans through philanthropic giving as well as through comprehensive support for their transitions back to civilian life. These efforts consist of dedicated veteran hiring, training, retaining and employment initiatives across the company as well as Smithfield Salutes, a veterans' employee resource group that helps ensure veteran employees are successful in their Smithfield careers. Today, the Smithfield Family includes more than 1,800 veterans across the company's U.S. operations.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"We maintain a deep and abiding appreciation for our nation's military veterans at Smithfield," said Kenneth M. Sullivan, president and chief executive officer for Smithfield Foods. "Just as the heroes in our Smithfield family have answered the call to maintain the continuity of our food supply throughout the pandemic, we owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the men and women who have selflessly served our country. Helping Our Heroes exemplifies that gratitude through expansive support networks as well as exciting career prospects for those who have given so much for our freedom."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>As part of this announcement, Smithfield reaffirmed its commitment to hiring 4,000 military veterans. The company now aims to achieve this target by the end of 2025 by employing key learnings from the last four years. These include working with veteran employment offices to match veterans with a Smithfield job profile, partnering with national veteran career organizations and advisory councils, engaging veteran employees in community outreach efforts and recognizing veteran employees.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Additionally, the company will expand hiring efforts to include military spouses and increase education and training initiatives to ensure that both veterans and their family members are able to achieve their personal and professional goals.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"Military service instills core values of discipline, respect and work ethic. These attributes lend themselves well to any career, but especially here at Smithfield," said Lisa Swaney, chief human resources officer for Smithfield Foods. "Through Helping Our Heroes, we look forward to welcoming even more veterans and their spouses to the Smithfield Family."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Helping Our Heroes also underscores Smithfield's commitment to powering veteran-owned businesses. The company will prioritize working with veteran-owned businesses, in addition to minority-owned and women-owned businesses, across its supply chain. This continued focus will help leverage Smithfield's purchasing and strategic sourcing to support veteran entrepreneurs.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Further, Smithfield remains dedicated to strengthening community and family support systems for American veterans. This effort will include investments in internal employee resources to help with military-to-civilian life transition as well as giving back to veteran communities.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield's commitment to veterans and its local communities, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2975189-1&h=3624123370&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Dw_y8_GpIpw01yPuw3WDApFRo8hThpkx5X56tK5JcTrpCvXZhJJ-ShrCGg5pQ_P68M_k8bHq6wkx1JaaXkrku12asf_MaxTppR5k-t43XbTx7_QspPl2Eu3HeDAKJwDBCLuGSIBzn93jDeeVMjhhFDFTfmFt2wTM0WP8kZ-wxXro0m8HYB2kZyVR6y9ZCSekf&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fhelpingcommunities\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">smithfieldfoods.com/helpingcommunities\u003C/a>.  \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. 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Foods Donates Nearly 30,000 Pounds of Protein to Louisiana Foodbank in Wake of Hurricane Zeta","smithfield_foods_donates_nearly_30_000_pounds_of_p",[],"2023-10-19T15:52:39.7858541Z",{"headline":8046,"url_slug":8047,"sub_headline":8049,"sub_headline_1":8050,"summary":8051,"contact":8053,"release_date":8055,"category":8057,"html":8060,"content":8062,"images":8066,"pdf":8074},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":8041},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":8048},"2020-10-30-Smithfield-Foods-Donates-Nearly-30-000-Pounds-of-Protein-to-Louisiana-Foodbank-in-Wake-of-Hurricane-Zeta",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":8052},"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 recovery efforts in Louisiana in the wake of...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":8054},"MWWPR for Smithfield Foods, Will Crockett, 703.944.4213, wcrockett@mww.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8056,"display_timezone":174},"2020-10-30T19:13:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8058},[8059],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8061},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">LAFAYETTE, La.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 30, 2020\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2967800-1&h=3984806556&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> has donated nearly 30,000 pounds of protein to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2967800-1&h=394281845&u=https%3A%2F%2Fno-hunger.org%2F&a=Second+Harvest+Food+Bank+of+Greater+New+Orleans+and+Acadiana\" rel=\"nofollow\">Second Harvest Food Bank of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Greater New Orleans\u003C/span> and Acadiana\u003C/a> to aid ongoing recovery efforts in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Louisiana\u003C/span> in the wake of Hurricane Zeta. The donation, equivalent to more than 120,000 servings of protein, is part of Smithfield's signature hunger-relief initiative, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2967800-1&h=3305416626&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fabout-smithfield%2Fphilanthropy%2Fhelping-hungry-homes&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1324367/Smithfield_1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1324367/Smithfield_1.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>"We're so grateful to Smithfield Foods for this contribution to our relief work. This protein will make such a difference for those in need, both through our disaster relief mobile kitchen and for direct distribution to individuals impacted by the storm," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Natalie Jayroe\u003C/span>, president and chief executive officer of Second Harvest Food Bank. "The people of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">South Louisiana\u003C/span> are incredibly resilient, and these donations are crucial to ensuring no one goes hungry."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Hurricane Zeta marks the fifth named storm this year to make landfall in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Louisiana\u003C/span> – the most since hurricane record-keeping started in 1851. Recovery efforts from Hurricanes Laura and Delta are still ongoing, and more than 3,500 \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Louisiana\u003C/span> residents are still in shelters following the impact of those storms. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Louisianans have faced extraordinary challenges in recent months, and we hope this donation will contribute toward a strong recovery for those affected by Hurricane Zeta," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, charitable initiatives manager at Smithfield Foods. "Any disaster recovery effort is a collective one and, as a global food company, Smithfield is proud to support this cause by providing protein resources to those most in need."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about how to support the Second Harvest Food Bank, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2967800-1&h=545747613&u=https%3A%2F%2Fno-hunger.org%2F&a=no-hunger.org.\" rel=\"nofollow\">no-hunger.org.\u003C/a> To learn more about Smithfield Foods' Helping Hungry Homes\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> initiative, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2967800-1&h=1161791573&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fabout-smithfield%2Fphilanthropy%2Fhelping-hungry-homes&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fabout-smithfield%2Fphilanthropy%2Fhelping-hungry-homes\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/about-smithfield/philanthropy/helping-hungry-homes\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Second Harvest Food Bank\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>\u003Ci>Second Harvest Food Bank is leading the fight against hunger in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">South Louisiana\u003C/span> by providing food access, advocacy, education, and disaster response. Second Harvest provides food to more than 700 community partners across 23 parishes. Together, we make up the largest charitable anti-hunger network in the state. With help from our communities, we can make food security a reality for every household in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">South Louisiana\u003C/span>. Second Harvest Food Bank is an affiliated ministry of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">New Orleans\u003C/span>, a member of Feeding America, and a United Way partner agency. To join us in the fight to end hunger, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2967800-1&h=2492131810&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.no-hunger.org%2F&a=no-hunger.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">no-hunger.org\u003C/a> or follow us on Facebook at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2967800-1&h=3945873800&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F2ndHarvestGNOA&a=facebook.com%2F2ndHarvestGNOA\" rel=\"nofollow\">facebook.com/2ndHarvestGNOA\u003C/a> or on Twitter and Instagram @2ndHarvestGNOA.\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>\u003Ci>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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The endowment is part of the 2020 Pure...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":7188},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8098,"display_timezone":174},"2020-10-28T01:04:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8100},[8101],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8103},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp/> \u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 27, 2020\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ --\u003Cb> \u003C/b>Earlier today, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2963769-1&h=1407851029&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pure-farmland.com%2F&a=Pure+Farmland\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pure Farmland\u003C/a>\u003Csup>™\u003C/sup> recognized Raleigh City Farm in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Raleigh, N.C.\u003C/span> and its positive impact in the community through a check donation of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$10,000\u003C/span>. The endowment is part of the 2020 \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2963769-1&h=1457739635&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpuregrowthproject.com%2F&a=Pure+Growth+Project\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pure Growth Project\u003C/a>, an initiative launched by Pure Farmland earlier this year to ensure community gardens and farms continue to thrive, and to help increase the availability of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables nationwide. Raleigh City Farm was selected as a 2020 grant recipient to support its commitment to reducing waste, creating healthier communities, and reconnecting city-dwellers with healthy food production through more frequent encounters with agriculture. \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1321663/Smithfield_Pure_Growth_Project_Raleigh_City_Farm.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1321663/Smithfield_Pure_Growth_Project_Raleigh_City_Farm.jpg\" title=\"Raleigh non-profit receives grant to increase community access to locally grown produce. Credit: Diane McKinney Photography\" alt=\"Raleigh non-profit receives grant to increase community access to locally grown produce. Credit: Diane McKinney Photography\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>After receiving 167 applications from community gardens and farms across 31 states, 50 organizations were carefully selected to receive grants ranging from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1,000\u003C/span> to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$20,000\u003C/span>, providing a total of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$100,000\u003C/span> in financial support to nurture these unique neighborhood spaces. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Pure Farmland joined Raleigh City Farm to celebrate the urban farm's achievements and highlight the important impact their hard work has on the neighborhood. The event included a check presentation for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$10,000\u003C/span> to upfit and operationalize an on-site greenhouse and expand partnerships with local non-profits. Raleigh City Farm is increasing the impact of its mission by producing more healthy food year-round that will be shared with community members who are food insecure. The local \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Raleigh\u003C/span> farm is applauded for its commitment to enhancing community access to healthy, nutrient dense vegetables and sharing excess produce with nonprofit partners like A Place at the Table, fulfilling its mission even during these uncertain times. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"During this challenging year, Raleigh City Farm, with the help of our dedicated network of volunteers, harvested more than 2,000 pounds of produce from April to September and shared more than 300 pounds with non-profits addressing food insecurity," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Lisa Grele Barrie\u003C/span>, executive director for Raleigh City Farm. "We are grateful for this grant from Pure Farmland that will allow us to set higher goals and feed more of our community. We will carefully steward this investment to maximize its impact." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Pure Farmland is honored to present this grant to Raleigh City Farm whose mission is to grow the next generation of farmers by connecting their community to sustainable agriculture," said Erin Thacker, MA, RDN, brand manager for Pure Farmland. "It is part of the Pure Growth Project's fervent mission to increase the availability of locally-sourced, sustainable produce, so we are proud to collaborate with Raleigh City Farm to grow our impact together."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2963769-1&h=2703909292&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpure-farmland.com%2Fimpact%2F&a=pure-farmland.com%2Fimpact%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\">pure-farmland.com/impact/\u003C/a>. 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We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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The endowment is...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":7188},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8134,"display_timezone":174},"2020-10-20T20:32:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8136},[8137],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8139},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 20, 2020\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2955958-1&h=4137892442&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pure-farmland.com%2F&a=Pure+Farmland\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pure Farmland\u003C/a>\u003Csup>™\u003C/sup> recognized Norris Square Neighborhood Project in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Philadelphia, Pa.\u003C/span> and its positive impact in the community through a check donation of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$20,000\u003C/span>. The endowment is part of the 2020 \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2955958-1&h=4088035132&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpuregrowthproject.com%2F&a=Pure+Growth+Project\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pure Growth Project\u003C/a>, an initiative launched by Pure Farmland earlier this year to ensure community gardens and farms continue to thrive, and to help increase the availability of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables nationwide. Norris Square Neighborhood Project was selected as a 2020 grant recipient to support its mission in uniting and inspiring the local community through empowering programs in education, youth development, food and nutrition programming, and neighborhood support services. \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1316664/Smithfield_Foods_non_profit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1316664/Smithfield_Foods_non_profit.jpg\" title=\"Philadelphia non-profit receives grant to increase community access to locally grown produce. Credit: Veracity Studios\" alt=\"Philadelphia non-profit receives grant to increase community access to locally grown produce. Credit: Veracity Studios\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>After receiving 167 applications from community gardens and farms across 31 states, 50 organizations were carefully selected to receive grants ranging from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1,000\u003C/span> to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$20,000\u003C/span>, providing a total of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$100,000\u003C/span> in financial support to nurture these unique neighborhood spaces. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Pure Farmland joined Norris Square Neighborhood Project to celebrate the urban garden's achievements and highlight the amazing impact their hard work has on the neighborhood. The event included a check presentation for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$20,000\u003C/span> in support of the construction of new raised beds to increase the number of available plots for community gardeners. In an especially difficult time for families facing food insecurity, Norris Square Neighborhood Project is expanding its farming area to accommodate more growers to respond to this need. The local \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Philadelphia\u003C/span> garden is applauded for its commitment in addressing the needs of the community as they emerge, especially for their efforts in helping ensure its neighbors remain as healthy as possible during the current public health and economic crisis. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Norris Square Neighborhood Project is excited to partner with Pure Farmland, as we work to ensure that more people in the community can grow foods that make them feel good - nutritious, fresh fruits and vegetables, including many varieties traditional to Puerto Rican foodways, as our neighborhood is rooted in this heritage," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Teresa Elliott\u003C/span>, executive director for Norris Square Neighborhood Project. "We look forward to bringing together young and old to garden together, helping to keep our neighborhood strong."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Pure Farmland is humbled to bring this opportunity to Norris Square Neighborhood Project, so they can continue to be a pillar of inspiration and strength to their community," said Erin Thacker, MA, RDN, brand manager for Pure Farmland. "Seeing the impact the grant will make for local residents and feeling the excitement around the new developments only builds our passion to give back to deserving organizations like this around the country through the Pure Growth Project."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2955958-1&h=73613795&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpure-farmland.com%2Fimpact%2F&a=pure-farmland.com%2Fimpact%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\">pure-farmland.com/impact/\u003C/a>. Pure Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Pure Farmland\u003Csup>™\u003Cbr/>\u003C/sup>\u003C/b>Pure Farmland\u003Csup>™\u003C/sup> is a maker of high-quality, plant-based protein products, such as breakfast links and patties, burger patties, meatballs, pre-seasoned protein starters, and dinner links and serves retail customers. Pure Farmland products are proudly crafted in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">USA\u003C/span> with soy protein, coconut oil, natural flavors, are gluten and dairy free, and serve as a good source of protein. To learn more about Pure Farmland, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2955958-1&h=2257896160&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pure-farmland.com%2F&a=www.Pure-Farmland.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Pure-Farmland.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2955958-1&h=3271933362&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPure-Farmland-436422263844175%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2955958-1&h=4089140698&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fpurefarmland%2F&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2955958-1&h=3490329966&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2F0dyv2splaj8g1qb00qka553hyim1ck%2F&a=Pinterest\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pinterest\u003C/a>. Pure Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2955958-1&h=3763084955&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D6QbIi6VHCWdDe-8V1MuPRr3HTyAXEXtenpmYqw4_uwlRECE6t6GKcMYRlG_LYO7UGdqRxTrvd5lmAbWtZFgo2WZq2DZnO0T10Gbwr6JYKrw%3D&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2955958-1&h=2991522978&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2955958-1&h=2557802308&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2955958-1&h=420749068&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2955958-1&h=994795235&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Norris Square Neighborhood Project\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Norris Square Neighborhood Project (NSNP) is a unique organization that offers youth and community residents a safe space to explore cultural and social-justice issues, create art, and develop sustainable-agriculture skills. For over 45 years, youth have developed leadership skills, built relationships with each other and staff, learned about urban agriculture, and created performing and visual art. Annually, NSNP serves up to 100 high-school-aged youth through after-school and summer programs. NSNP also serves community members through innovative programming and its six Puerto Rican/Latinx culturally-themed garden and agricultural spaces.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1307763/Pure_Farmland_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1307763/Pure_Farmland_Logo.jpg\" title=\"(PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"(PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1316665/Norris_Square_Neighborhood_Project_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1316665/Norris_Square_Neighborhood_Project_Logo.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH64904&Transmission_Id=202010201632PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH64904&DateId=20201020\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":8141,"links":8142,"modular_content":8143,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":8145},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":8147},[8148],{"name":8149,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":8150,"url":8151},"2020-10-20-Pure-Farmland-TM-Presents-20-000-To-Norris-Square-Neighborhood-Project-As-Part-Of-Its-Pure-Growth-Project.pdf",77857,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/7cb6a25d-0b36-4cd5-9a04-84dc145319a3/2020-10-20-Pure-Farmland-TM-Presents-20-000-To-Norris-Square-Neighborhood-Project-As-Part-Of-Its-Pure-Growth-Project.pdf",{"system":8153,"elements":8159},{"id":8154,"name":8155,"codename":8156,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":8157,"last_modified":8158,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"9d3c2163-fda1-59b1-9413-215486c75a8e","Smithfield Foods’ Wilson, N.C. Facility Recognized with Manufacturing Leadership Award for Water Reduction Efforts","smithfield_foods__wilson__n_c__facility_recognized",[],"2023-10-19T15:52:20.8029881Z",{"headline":8160,"url_slug":8161,"sub_headline":8163,"sub_headline_1":8164,"summary":8165,"contact":8167,"release_date":8168,"category":8170,"html":8173,"content":8175,"images":8179,"pdf":8181},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":8155},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":8162},"2020-10-09-Smithfield-Foods-Wilson-N-C-Facility-Recognized-with-Manufacturing-Leadership-Award-for-Water-Reduction-Efforts",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":8166},"SMITHFIELD, Va., October 9, 2020 -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been recognized by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) as a 2020 Manufacturing Leadership...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8169,"display_timezone":174},"2020-10-09T21:10:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8171},[8172],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8174},"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., October 9, 2020 -- \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BXQs-pWX06tyKJIrpfX3PpT-_FWj3AO_PQx1beijln-mGpRSsUJjufie302IcDsbOOKO_Yv-VFcAXbi3g8FceT9JvUn5BVEEenDkWUiWypc=\" target=\"_blank\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> is pleased to announce it has been recognized by the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nam.org/\">National Association of Manufacturers\u003C/a>\u003Cu> (NAM)\u003C/u> as a \u003Ca href=\"https://mlawards.manufacturingleadershipcouncil.com/2020-winners/\">2020 Manufacturing Leadership Awards\u003C/a> recipient in the sustainability category for impressive water reduction efforts at the company’s Wilson, N.C. facility.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" /> \u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The facility successfully cut water use in half over two years through adjustments to equipment, modifications to daily procedures and the implementation of a wastewater re-use program. Through these and other continuous improvement measures, it surpassed Smithfield’s companywide 10 percent water reduction goal, two years ahead of schedule.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“I am incredibly proud of every member of our Wilson family who helped contribute to these efforts and thank them for their consistent hard work to meet and exceed our water conservation targets,” said Andrea Tucker, Wilson, N.C. facility manager for Smithfield Foods. “We are grateful to be recognized with this prestigious award that honors world-class projects and leaders across the manufacturing industry.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Two-thirds of the company’s water use supports cooking and sanitation at its processing facilities, while water on its farms is used for its pigs to drink and for sanitation, cooling and biosecurity. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/our-policies-and-disclosures/water-policy\">Smithfield’s Water Policy\u003C/a> outlines its commitment to proactively addressing water quality and use in cooperation with local communities and regulatory agencies. Its 2020 water use target – to achieve a 10% reduction in water use from a 2014 normalized baseline – fuels its continued progress\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Across our operations, we place a high priority on the protection and conservation of water, an essential natural resource for businesses and communities,” said Stewart Leeth, vice president of regulatory affairs and chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. “Our Wilson facility’s water reduction project reflects just one of many ways in which we are driving sustainable progress across our business through innovative practices.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield was recognized at the virtual \u003Ca href=\"https://markeys.onl/mlawards/\">Manufacturing Leadership Awards Gala\u003C/a>, which was held on Thursday, October 8.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2920325-1&h=2059255106&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D6QbIi6VHCWdDe-8V1MuPRr3HTyAXEXtenpmYqw4_uwlRECE6t6GKcMYRlG_LYO7UGdqRxTrvd5lmAbWtZFgo2WZq2DZnO0T10Gbwr6JYKrw%3D&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2920325-1&h=683583355&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2920325-1&h=42292381&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2920325-1&h=2212871381&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2920325-1&h=2713386298&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Contact Information:\u003Cbr />\r\nLisa Martin\u003Cbr />\r\nSmithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr />\r\n(757) 365-1980\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Ca href=\"mailto:lvmartin@smithfield.com?subject=2019%20Sustainability%20Impact%20Report%20\">lvmartin@smithfield.com\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":8176,"links":8177,"modular_content":8178,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":8180},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":8182},[8183],{"name":8184,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":8185,"url":8186},"2020-10-09-Smithfield-Foods-Wilson-N-C-Facility-Recognized-with-Manufacturing-Leadership-Award-for-Water-Reduction-Efforts.pdf",72751,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/3a9992df-0108-482c-ad49-598c0a93517f/2020-10-09-Smithfield-Foods-Wilson-N-C-Facility-Recognized-with-Manufacturing-Leadership-Award-for-Water-Reduction-Efforts.pdf",{"system":8188,"elements":8194},{"id":8189,"name":8190,"codename":8191,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":8192,"last_modified":8193,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"63cc9875-6433-507e-9845-b3206d0c1594","Pure Farmland™ Awards $100,000 To Local Gardens and Farms","pure_farmlandtm_awards__100_000_to_local_gardens_a",[],"2023-10-19T15:52:18.3485219Z",{"headline":8195,"url_slug":8196,"sub_headline":8198,"sub_headline_1":8200,"summary":8201,"contact":8203,"release_date":8204,"category":8206,"html":8209,"content":8211,"images":8215,"pdf":8217},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":8190},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":8197},"2020-10-06-Pure-Farmland-TM-Awards-100-000-To-Local-Gardens-and-Farms",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":8199},"Brand Announces Pure Growth Project Grant Recipients",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":8202},"Pure Farmland™ is proud to present the recipients of the 2020 Pure Growth Project grant program. After receiving 167 applications from community gardens and farms across 31 states, 50...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":7188},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8205,"display_timezone":174},"2020-10-06T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8207},[8208],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8210},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 6, 2020\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940825-1&h=2841768658&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pure-farmland.com%2F&a=Pure+Farmland\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Pure Farmland\u003C/a>\u003Cspan>™\u003C/span> is proud to present the recipients of the 2020 \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940825-1&h=2892545972&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpuregrowthproject.com%2F&a=Pure+Growth+Project\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Pure Growth Project\u003C/a> grant program. After receiving 167 applications from community gardens and farms across 31 states, 50 organizations have been carefully selected to receive grants ranging from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1,000\u003C/span> to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$20,000\u003C/span>, providing a total of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$100,000\u003C/span> in financial support to nurture these unique neighborhood spaces. Pure Farmland launched the Pure Growth Project initiative earlier this year to ensure community gardens and farms continue to thrive, and to help increase access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables nationwide.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1307762/Smithfield_Foods_Pure_Farmland.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Pure Farmland launched the Pure Growth Project initiative earlier this year to ensure community gardens and farms continue to thrive, and to help increase access to fresh, locally grown produce.\" src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1307762/Smithfield_Foods_Pure_Farmland.jpg\" title=\"Pure Farmland launched the Pure Growth Project initiative earlier this year to ensure community gardens and farms continue to thrive, and to help increase access to fresh, locally grown produce.\" /> \u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"At Pure Farmland, we truly believe that good things are grown from the ground up, and we're honored to help these deserving organizations do more and grow more," said Erin Thacker, MA, RDN, brand manager for Pure Farmland. "From the launch of this grant program to our ongoing partnership with American Farmland Trust, the Pure Growth Project is just one of the many ways we continue to build on our longstanding commitment to protect vital farmland and green spaces throughout the country."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\"prntac\">\u003Cb>\u003Cu>2020 Pure Growth Project Grant Recipients\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003Cbr />\r\nNorris Square Neighborhood Project | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Philadelphia, Pa.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nRaleigh City Farm | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Raleigh, N.C.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nThe Subversive Gardener and P.S.18 Edward Bush Magnet School for Leadership | Brooklyn, N.Y.\u003Cbr />\r\nPromise of Peace Community Gardens | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Dallas, Texas\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nBonton Farms | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Dallas, Texas\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nActa Non Verba: Youth Urban Farm Project | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Oakland, Calif.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nGarfield Park Community Council | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Chicago, Ill.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nE.A.T. South | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Montgomery, Ala.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nCity Blossoms Inc. | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Washington D.C.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nInter-Faith Food Shuttle | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Raleigh, N.C.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nMichigan Urban Farming Initiative | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Detroit, Mich.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nShalom Farms | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Midlothian, Va.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nGreen Guerillas | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">New York, N.Y.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nSt. Philip's School and Community Center | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Dallas, Texas\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Dorothy McGowan\u003C/span> Memorial Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">New York, N.Y.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nFrazier Revitalization, Inc. | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Dallas, Texas\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nFlorence Fang Community Farm | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">San Francisco, Calif.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nBronzeville Alliance | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Chicago, Ill.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nTampa Heights Community Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Tampa, Fla.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nEl \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jardin de\u003C/span> las Mariposas | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Chicago, Ill.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nUnlimited Potential | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Phoenix, Ariz.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nUrban Food Forest at Browns Mill Community Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Atlanta, Ga.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nInternational Rescue Committee | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Dallas, Texas\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nDorchester Community Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Chicago, Ill.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nBrewerytown Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Philadelphia, Pa.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nInterim Community Development Association | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Seattle, Wash.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nUrban Sprouts | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">San Francisco, Calif.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nNorth Lawndale Triangle Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Chicago, Ill.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeartland Human Care Services | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Chicago, Ill.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nBrooklyn Rescue Mission Urban Harvest Center | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Brooklyn, N.Y.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nTarget Hunger | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Houston, Texas\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nTenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">San Francisco, Calif.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nSgt. Anthony Park Neighborhood Association | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Jersey City, N.J.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nFresh Future Farm Inc. | North Charleston, S.C.  \u003Cbr />\r\nThe Civic Garden Center of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Greater Cincinnati\u003C/span> | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Cincinnati, Ohio\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nThe Center for Children & Young Adults | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Marietta, Ga.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nThe Fit and Food Connection | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">St. Louis\u003C/span>, Mo. \u003Cbr />\r\nGateway Greening | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">St. Louis, Mo.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nGroundwork \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Buffalo\u003C/span> | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Buffalo, N.Y.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nEdgemere Farm | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Queens, N.Y.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nRedden Gardens & The Center for Great Neighborhoods | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Covington, Ky.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nFields 4 Valor Farms | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Brandywine, Md.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nLocal Environmental Agriculture Project | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Roanoke, Va.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nUnity Gardens | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">South Bend, Ind.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nSeeds of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Hope Wilson\u003C/span> | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Wilson, N.C.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nWalnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Cincinnati, Ohio\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nTaproot Kitchen | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">State College, Pa.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nSummit Community Gardens | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Park City, Utah\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Warren County\u003C/span> Schools | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Warrenton, Ga.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\r\nThe Big Garden | \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Omaha, Neb.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>In addition to protecting one square foot of farmland for every purchase of a Pure Farmland product, the brand is also giving Americans the chance to help grow the impact of the Pure Growth Project with the launch of a new virtual community garden. For every garden photo submitted at \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940825-1&h=3589620130&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.puregrowthproject.com%2F&a=www.puregrowthproject.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.puregrowthproject.com\u003C/a>, Pure Farmland will donate another \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$10\u003C/span> toward community farm and garden grants, up to \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$25,000\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>For more information, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940825-1&h=1537313131&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpure-farmland.com%2Fimpact%2F&a=pure-farmland.com%2Fimpact%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pure-farmland.com/impact/\u003C/a>. Pure Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Correction: In the previous version of this release The Subversive Gardener and P.S.18 Edward Bush Magnet School for Leadership was not included, but has since been updated to reflect the full list of grant recipients.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Pure Farmland\u003Cspan>™\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cbr />\r\nPure Farmland\u003Cspan>™\u003C/span> is a maker of high-quality, plant-based protein products, such as breakfast patties, burger patties, meatballs, and pre-seasoned protein starters and serves retail customers. Pure Farmland products are proudly crafted in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">USA\u003C/span> with soy protein, coconut oil, natural flavors, are gluten and dairy free, and serve as a good source of protein. To learn more about Pure Farmland, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940825-1&h=3646294632&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pure-farmland.com%2F&a=www.Pure-Farmland.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.Pure-Farmland.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940825-1&h=2630317370&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPure-Farmland-436422263844175%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940825-1&h=2893651282&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fpurefarmland%2F&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940825-1&h=2412314086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2F0dyv2splaj8g1qb00qka553hyim1ck%2F&a=Pinterest\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Pinterest\u003C/a>. Pure Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940825-1&h=3213809171&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D6QbIi6VHCWdDe-8V1MuPRr3HTyAXEXtenpmYqw4_uwlRECE6t6GKcMYRlG_LYO7UGdqRxTrvd5lmAbWtZFgo2WZq2DZnO0T10Gbwr6JYKrw%3D&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940825-1&h=3985493034&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940825-1&h=3350609868&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940825-1&h=1188484996&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940825-1&h=1686738539&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1307761/Pure_Growth_Project_Logo.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1307761/Pure_Growth_Project_Logo.jpg\" title=\"\" /> \u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1307763/Pure_Farmland_Logo.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1307763/Pure_Farmland_Logo.jpg\" title=\"\" /> \u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" /> \u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH49135&Transmission_Id=202010060900PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH49135&DateId=20201006\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\" />\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":8212,"links":8213,"modular_content":8214,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":8216},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":8218},[8219],{"name":8220,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":8221,"url":8222},"2020-10-06-Pure-Farmland-TM-Awards-100-000-To-Local-Gardens-and-Farms.pdf",79679,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/22bffb15-1fa6-4301-8976-c59560a49428/2020-10-06-Pure-Farmland-TM-Awards-100-000-To-Local-Gardens-and-Farms.pdf",{"system":8224,"elements":8230},{"id":8225,"name":8226,"codename":8227,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":8228,"last_modified":8229,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"e3ae4300-b454-5d2d-8929-f99501e4b9b1","Smithfield® launches New Power Bites™, Real Egg, Cheese and Sausage Bites you can eat Anywhere","smithfield__launches_new_power_bitestm__real_egg__",[],"2023-10-19T15:52:15.5452672Z",{"headline":8231,"url_slug":8232,"sub_headline":8234,"sub_headline_1":8236,"summary":8237,"contact":8239,"release_date":8240,"category":8242,"html":8245,"content":8247,"images":8251,"pdf":8253},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":8226},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":8233},"2020-10-01-Smithfield-R-launches-New-Power-Bites-TM-Real-Egg-Cheese-and-Sausage-Bites-you-can-eat-Anywhere",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":8235},"Portable, Bite-Size Offering Lets You Eat What You Love, Wherever You Are",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":8238},"The Smithfield® brand announced today that all new Power Bites are here. And there. And yes, everywhere. Power Bites are a tasty breakfast bite of real sausage, egg, and cheese you can eat...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8241,"display_timezone":174},"2020-10-01T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8243},[8244],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8246},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp/>\n \u003Cp/> \u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 1, 2020\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- The Smithfield® brand announced today that all new Power Bites are here. And there. And yes, everywhere. Power Bites are a tasty breakfast bite of real sausage, egg, and cheese you can eat anywhere. Offered in portable packaging, Power Bites make meal-time awesome for meat lovers. They pack all your favorite ingredients into one satisfying bite to provide a boost of flavor and protein, here, there, anywhere. The brand-new line hitting shelves this fall is available in three mouthwatering flavors: Homestyle, Western Style and Meat Lovers.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield Power Bites require almost zero prep to accommodate active and busy lifestyles; simply heat for 45 seconds in the microwave and eat right out of the container – no fork required. All varieties are fully cooked and made with premium quality protein and real ingredients. In addition, each 4 oz. package serves as an excellent source of protein with 17 to 19 grams per serving and contains no MSG or artificial ingredients. Power Bites will be available in the refrigerated sections of major grocery retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Publix, BI-LO, Winn-Dixie and more coming soon.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Today's ever-evolving environment continues to shape consumers' eating habits, and now, more than ever, people want easy options and the ability to enjoy flavor-filled meals or snacks on their terms," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Eric Gibson\u003C/span>, director of marketing at Smithfield Foods. "With the new Power Bites, you get the taste and quality you've come to expect from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> for any occasion at home or away. We're proud to continue our commitment to provide products made with real ingredients and high in protein, all in the form of one tasty bite that can be ready in less than a minute." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Smithfield Power Bites, visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2936624-1&h=586201916&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfield.com%2F&a=www.Smithfield.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Smithfield.com\u003C/a>,\u003C/u> or follow the brand on \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2936624-1&h=3513332763&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCookingwithSmithfield%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>,\u003C/u> \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2936624-1&h=421406055&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldbrand%3Flang%3Den&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>\u003C/u> and \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2936624-1&h=1170720268&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2FSmithfieldbrand%2F&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003C/u>. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> \u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> isn't only a leading provider of high-quality pork products. We're a leading provider of the most important part of any meal: high-quality meat. The rest of the meal is just a side dish. And we take our meat-duties seriously. We make meat for meat lovers. The kind that makes your stomach growl and your mouth water. And we've been doing it since 1936. All of our products have always come directly from farms right here in the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">USA\u003C/span> meeting the highest quality and safety standards in the industry.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To learn more about \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>, please visit \u003Ca href=\"http://www.Smithfield.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Smithfield.com\u003C/a> and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2936624-1&h=3877978575&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D6QbIi6VHCWdDe-8V1MuPRr3HTyAXEXtenpmYqw4_uwlRECE6t6GKcMYRlG_LYO7UGdqRxTrvd5lmAbWtZFgo2WZq2DZnO0T10Gbwr6JYKrw%3D&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, and connect with us on \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2936624-1&h=3039190006&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2936624-1&h=2669520912&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2936624-1&h=511524952&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>\u003C/u> and \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2936624-1&h=1008861623&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003C/u>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>Media Contact: \u003Cbr/>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Caroline Greer\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>HUNTER: on behalf of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Cbr/>(646) 459-4952\u003Cbr/>\u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:cgreer@hunterpr.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">cgreer@hunterpr.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder8607\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1305468/Smithfield_Foods_Inc_POWER_BITES_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1305468/Smithfield_Foods_Inc_POWER_BITES_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield Power Bites\" alt=\"Smithfield Power Bites\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1305469/Smithfield_Foods_Inc_Meat_Lovers_Homestyle_Western_Style.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1305469/Smithfield_Foods_Inc_Meat_Lovers_Homestyle_Western_Style.jpg\" title=\"Portable, Bite-Size Offering Lets You Eat What You Love, Wherever You Are\" alt=\"Portable, Bite-Size Offering Lets You Eat What You Love, Wherever You Are\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH44850&Transmission_Id=202010010900PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH44850&DateId=20201001\" style=\"border:0px; 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The donation, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2935109-1&h=1224374450&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fcompany-news%2Fsmithfield-foods-to-donate-40-million-servings-of-protein-to-food-banks-nationwide-as-part-of-covid-19-response-&a=originally+announced+in+April\" rel=\"nofollow\">originally announced in April\u003C/a> to support communities impacted by the health and economic crisis surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, is part of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2935109-1&h=2416376031&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fabout-smithfield%2Fphilanthropy%2Fhelping-hungry-homes&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE+initiative\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Hungry Homes® initiative\u003C/a>. Since the signature hunger relief program was founded in 2008, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has donated more than 200 million servings of protein to food banks and organizations addressing food insecurity across the country.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1295214/Smithfield.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1295214/Smithfield.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>More than \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2935109-1&h=1339599943&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.feedingamerica.org%2Fhunger-in-america&a=54+million+people\" rel=\"nofollow\">54 million people\u003C/a> may face hunger in 2020 due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. As a national leader in the fight against food insecurity, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> worked closely with Feeding America's sourcing team to identify member food banks facing critical shortages of protein and connected them with truckloads of donated product. While this pledge has been fulfilled, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> remains committed to its longstanding partnership with Feeding America and will continue to make donations in support of its nationwide network of 200 member food banks.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Feeding America is grateful for the ongoing support of Smithfield Foods and their commitment to helping to put food on the tables of families facing hunger," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Blake Thompson\u003C/span>, chief supply chain officer for Feeding America. "For more than a decade, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> has been a dedicated partner in fighting hunger in America. Their donation of much-needed protein has made a tremendous impact on communities that needed it most the last few months."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In addition to these contributions, during September's Hunger Action Month™, Smithfield Foods employees banded together to help fight hunger in their local communities as part of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> annual companywide food drive. The more than 57,000 pounds of food collected, the equivalent of nearly 48,000 meals, were distributed to 30 local member food banks across the country. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Smithfield Foods has a responsibility to help our fellow Americans navigate challenging times by alleviating hunger – not only during this month, but throughout the year," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, manager of charitable initiatives for Smithfield Foods. "As a food company, feeding people is what we do. I have never been more humbled to be a part of the \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> family as we have worked together to answer the call of addressing food insecurity."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>\u003Ci>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2935109-1&h=971905999&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2935109-1&h=2476452845&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2935109-1&h=3114293259&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2935109-1&h=952152131&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2935109-1&h=446689708&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>About Feeding America\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>\u003Cbr/>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003Ci>Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">the United States\u003C/span>. Through a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, we provide meals to more than 40 million people each year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2935109-1&h=255588407&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.feedingamerica.org%2F&a=www.feedingamerica.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.feedingamerica.org\u003C/a>, find us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2935109-1&h=2218048629&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFeedingAmerica&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a> or follow us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2935109-1&h=343274974&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FFeedingAmerica&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>.\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH43310&Transmission_Id=202009301628PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH43310&DateId=20200930\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":8285,"links":8286,"modular_content":8287,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":8289},[8290],{"name":8291,"description":174,"type":563,"size":8292,"url":8293,"width":5552,"height":5552,"renditions":8294},"Smithfield.jpg",265966,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/92de203a-6ad1-4331-8321-448828f80b93/Smithfield.jpg",{},{"type":503,"name":507,"value":8296},[8297],{"name":8298,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":8299,"url":8300},"2020-09-30-Smithfield-Foods-Provides-Donation-of-40-Million-Servings-of-Protein-in-Support-of-Feeding-America-R.pdf",79474,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/1536e453-84b6-40e8-863c-578c1da509eb/2020-09-30-Smithfield-Foods-Provides-Donation-of-40-Million-Servings-of-Protein-in-Support-of-Feeding-America-R.pdf",{"system":8302,"elements":8308},{"id":8303,"name":8304,"codename":8305,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":8306,"last_modified":8307,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"63a3f561-302b-58c6-a8dc-9eafd3ebeae3","Smithfield Foods’ Megan Supan Recognized at 8th Annual STEP Ahead Awards for Excellence in Manufacturing","smithfield_foods__megan_supan_recognized_at_8th_an",[],"2024-06-18T19:58:12.3397407Z",{"headline":8309,"url_slug":8310,"sub_headline":8312,"sub_headline_1":8313,"summary":8314,"contact":8316,"release_date":8317,"category":8319,"html":8322,"content":8324,"images":8328,"pdf":8330},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":8304},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":8311},"2020-09-25-Smithfield-Foods-Megan-Supan-Recognized-at-8th-Annual-STEP-Ahead-Awards-for-Excellence-in-Manufacturing",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":8315},"SMITHFIELD, Va., September 25, 2020 -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is proud to announce that Megan Supan, operations development manager, in its Wichita, Kansas facility, has been named an emerging...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8318,"display_timezone":174},"2020-09-25T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8320},[8321],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8323},"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., September 25, 2020 -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is proud to announce that Megan Supan, operations development manager, in its Wichita, Kansas facility, has been named an emerging leader as part of The Manufacturing Institute's annual \u003Ca href=\"https://www.themanufacturinginstitute.org/events/2020-step-ahead-awards/\">STEP Ahead Awards\u003C/a>. The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"I am thrilled to be recognized as an emerging leader among so many talented women in the industry and am thankful for the opportunity to continue to innovate as part of the Smithfield Foods family,” said Supan. "I look forward to working with other STEP honorees to continue empowering future generations of female manufacturing leaders, including those within our company."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The Manufacturing Institute, the non-profit arm of the National Association of Manufacturers, launched the awards program in 2012 as part of its efforts to promote the role of women in manufacturing through its STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead initiative. According to The Manufacturing Institute, women account for about half of the U.S. labor force but represent less than one-third of the manufacturing workforce. Manufacturers can close the skills gap by 50% simply through bringing 10% more women into the industry. To reach this goal, STEP Ahead engages industry leaders to advocate for the manufacturing industry, mentor young women interested in the field, promote personal development and collaborate with one another to share ideas and best practices.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The Manufacturing Institute selected Supan, in part, due to her ability to engage all aspects of business and facilitate effective, innovative projects that propel operations forward. She has worked at various Smithfield locations and continues to be a valuable team player in several company-led community functions. She actively involves herself in volunteer efforts through her church and other organizations that have a long-lasting impact on her community. Additionally, in her role at Smithfield, she leads by example to help individuals understand project processes in multiple areas from operations to business and all supporting roles. She remains patient and willing to explain each step of a task to any individual, helping them better understand the importance of the project and what that person’s role is toward reaching broader goals.  \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“We are excited to honor Megan and her significant contributions to her team and our company. She is a role model for other young professionals at Smithfield and our industry at-large, embodying our core guiding principles of Responsibility, Operational Excellence and Innovation in her everyday work,” said Keira Lombardo, executive vice president of corporate affairs and compliance for Smithfield Foods and former STEP Ahead Awards Chair. “The Manufacturing Institute’s STEP Ahead initiative is an incredible program that recognizes the achievements of women in manufacturing who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their companies and communities, and I look forward to its continued success in bringing more diversity to the field.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The Manufacturing Institute recognized Supan and other honorees at a virtual 2020 STEP Ahead Awards ceremony on September 24, 2020.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2920325-1&h=2059255106&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D6QbIi6VHCWdDe-8V1MuPRr3HTyAXEXtenpmYqw4_uwlRECE6t6GKcMYRlG_LYO7UGdqRxTrvd5lmAbWtZFgo2WZq2DZnO0T10Gbwr6JYKrw%3D&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2920325-1&h=683583355&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2920325-1&h=42292381&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2920325-1&h=2212871381&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2920325-1&h=2713386298&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Contact Information:\u003Cbr />\r\nLisa Martin\u003Cbr />\r\nSmithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr />\r\n(757) 365-1980\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Ca href=\"mailto:lvmartin@smithfield.com?subject=2019%20Sustainability%20Impact%20Report%20\">lvmartin@smithfield.com\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":8325,"links":8326,"modular_content":8327,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":8329},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":8331},[8332],{"name":8333,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":8334,"url":8335},"2020-09-25-Smithfield-Foods-Megan-Supan-Recognized-at-8th-Annual-STEP-Ahead-Awards-for-Excellence-in-Manufacturing.pdf",90169,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/9ae2713c-57c5-4115-b6ed-e3574e812b14/2020-09-25-Smithfield-Foods-Megan-Supan-Recognized-at-8th-Annual-STEP-Ahead-Awards-for-Excellence-in-Manufacturing.pdf",{"system":8337,"elements":8343},{"id":8338,"name":8339,"codename":8340,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":8341,"last_modified":8342,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"8aa050e9-fbb8-531e-92f3-de8928fd43fc","Smithfield Foods Supports Disaster-Relief Efforts Following Hurricane Laura in Louisiana with 30,000 Serving Protein Donation","smithfield_foods_supports_disaster_relief_efforts__8aa050e",[],"2023-10-19T15:52:03.9418363Z",{"headline":8344,"url_slug":8345,"sub_headline":8347,"sub_headline_1":8348,"summary":8349,"contact":8351,"release_date":8352,"category":8354,"html":8357,"content":8359,"images":8363,"pdf":8365},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":8339},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":8346},"2020-09-17-Smithfield-Foods-Supports-Disaster-Relief-Efforts-Following-Hurricane-Laura-in-Louisiana-with-30-000-Serving-Protein-Donation",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":8350},"Smithfield Foods, Inc. has donated more than 11,000 pounds of pork loins to Operation BBQ Relief as part of ongoing recovery efforts in Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Laura. The 11,000 pound...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":8054},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8353,"display_timezone":174},"2020-09-17T18:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8355},[8356],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8358},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">LAKE CHARLES, La.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 17, 2020\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2921062-1&h=1919922949&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> has donated more than 11,000 pounds of pork loins to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2921062-1&h=2685580325&u=https%3A%2F%2Foperationbbqrelief.org%2F&a=Operation+BBQ+Relief\" rel=\"nofollow\">Operation BBQ Relief\u003C/a> as part of ongoing recovery efforts in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Louisiana\u003C/span> in the wake of Hurricane Laura. The 11,000 pound donation, equivalent to more than 30,000 servings, is part of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> signature hunger-relief initiative, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2921062-1&h=1525171755&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fabout-smithfield%2Fphilanthropy%2Fhelping-hungry-homes&a=Helping+Hungry+Homes%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\">Helping Hungry Homes®\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are grateful for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> support in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Dewayne Daniel\u003C/span>, Director of Disaster and Field Training, Operation BBQ Relief. "Operation BBQ Relief has provided over 400,000 meals during the past month. We could not do it without the support of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> and the entire pork industry." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> donation allowed Operation BBQ Relief to provide pork loin sandwiches to those who have been displaced by the storm as well as local volunteers, police, fire and emergency personnel. Hurricane Laura left more than 540,000 \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Louisiana\u003C/span> residents without power and 220,000 without water. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Our Smithfield Family is proud to support Louisianans impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Laura," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Toms\u003C/span>, charitable initiatives manager at Smithfield Foods. "Operation BBQ Relief played an instrument role in our efforts to provide a necessary resource during a great time of need."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Smithfield Foods is committed to supporting those impacted by natural disasters and continues to work with disaster-relief partners on the Pacific Coast and in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Alabama\u003C/span> to identify opportunities to help those affected by the wildfires and hurricanes.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Operation BBQ Relief \u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ci>Operation BBQ Relief is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports communities following natural disasters with hot barbeque meals to those in need and on the front lines. After the devastating tornado in Joplin, MO. in May 2011, competitive pitmasters from eight different states answered the call to feed displaced families and first responders and served over 120,000 meals over 13 days. This experience was the catalyst that started what Operation BBQ Relief is today. With the help of more than 14,000 volunteers, Operation BBQ Relief has provided over 8 million meals throughout the United States. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization has provided over four million meals to first responders, medical workers, veterans, families and organizations affected by the pandemic. In 2017, Stan Hays, CEO and Co-Founder was recognized as one of the "CNN Heroes" for his work with Operation BBQ Relief. \u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>\u003Ci>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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The ranking acknowledges companies for their efforts to recruit...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6223},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8388,"display_timezone":174},"2020-09-17T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8390},[8391],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8393},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 17, 2020\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2920325-1&h=1086257038&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=Smithfield+Foods%2C+Inc.\" rel=\"nofollow\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a>, announced today its recognition by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2920325-1&h=1030111579&u=http%3A%2F%2Fmilitarytimes.com%2Feducation-transition%2F2020%2F08%2F18%2Fnew-best-for-vets-employers-rankings-for-2020%2F&a=Military+Times\" rel=\"nofollow\">Military Times\u003C/a> in the publication's Best for Vets Employers 2020 ranking. The ranking acknowledges companies for their efforts to recruit and support service members, veterans and military families.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We are honored to receive this recognition for the second year in a row. We remain committed to providing opportunities to those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom," said Lisa Swaney, Chief Human Resources Officer for Smithfield Foods. "We are proud to offer expansive programs specifically tailored to hiring and developing veterans. They have a unique skillset that is instrumental to our success. From prioritizing safety and preparedness to understanding the value of purposeful work, veterans are well-positioned to support our mission of producing good food the right way." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Within the company, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> offers two programs specifically aimed at preparing veterans for leadership opportunities. Its Military Fellowship Program offers an 18-month rotational leadership development curriculum for capable, recently transitioned military leaders, and a Military Supervisor-in-Training Program identifies and trains high-potential veterans in the skills necessary to become production supervisors at manufacturing facilities. The company also offers support through its employee business resource group, Smithfield Salutes, which provides resources for existing employees with prior military service. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> continues to expand its innovative solutions to support veterans and military families through hiring initiatives and has partnered with a number of organizations to create career opportunities for veterans. The company joined the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2920325-1&h=573908628&u=https%3A%2F%2Freta.com%2F&a=Refrigerating+Engineers+and+Technicians+Association\" rel=\"nofollow\">Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association\u003C/a> to create \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2920325-1&h=3493366428&u=https%3A%2F%2Freta.com%2Fnews%2Fnews.asp%3Fid%3D488884%26hhSearchTerms%3D%2522redwhiteandcool%2522&a=RedWhiteandCool\" rel=\"nofollow\">RedWhiteandCool\u003C/a>, an initiative focused on recruiting, training and hiring transitioning military veterans into the growing and highly sustainable natural refrigeration industry as refrigeration technicians. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> also supports \u003Cspan class=\"xn-org\">North Carolina State University's\u003C/span> \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2920325-1&h=683566075&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fcompany-news%2Fsmithfield-foods-supports-north-carolina-state-university-veteran-program&a=Soldier+to+Agriculture+Program\" rel=\"nofollow\">Soldier to Agriculture Program\u003C/a>, an agricultural institute that provides in-depth career introductions and hands-on training to help veterans make the transition from military service to agricultural careers.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In addition to hiring and developing veterans, the company also has a long history of supporting \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2920325-1&h=2845994789&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpdf%2Fsustainability%2FSMITHFIELD_CSR_Report.pdf&a=veterans-related+causes\" rel=\"nofollow\">veterans-related causes\u003C/a> through its charitable giving and philanthropic efforts.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To learn more about veteran career opportunities, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2920325-1&h=1325144989&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fveterans&a=smithfieldfoods.com%2Fveterans\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfieldfoods.com/veterans\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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(the \"Company\") today announced the results of its previously announced cash tender offers (collectively, the \"Tender Offers\") to purchase any and all of its 2.650% Senior...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":8422},"Keira Lombardo, Smithfield Foods, Inc., (757) 365-3050, klombardo@smithfield.com",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8424,"display_timezone":174},"2020-09-15T12:36:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8426},[8427],{"name":8428,"codename":8429},"Financial","financial",{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8431},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 15, 2020\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the "Company") today announced the results of its previously announced cash tender offers (collectively, the "Tender Offers") to purchase any and all of its 2.650% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021 (the "2021 Notes") and its 3.350% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022 (the "2022 Notes," and together with the 2021 Notes, the "Notes"), the 2021 Notes and 2022 Notes each having an aggregate outstanding principal amount of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$400.0 million\u003C/span>. The Tender Offers expired at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">5:00 p.m.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">New York City\u003C/span> time, on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">September 14, 2020\u003C/span> (the "Expiration Time"). According to information provided by D.F. King & Co., Inc., the information and tender agent for the Tender Offers, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$89,216,000\u003C/span> aggregate principal amount of the 2021 Notes, or 22.30% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding, and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$ 91,586,000\u003C/span> aggregate principal amount of the 2022 Notes, or 22.90% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding, were validly tendered at or prior to the Expiration Time and not validly withdrawn. There were no tenders of Notes pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures described in the Offer to Purchase dated \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">September 8, 2020\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>On \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">September 15, 2020\u003C/span>, which is the expected settlement date (the "Settlement Date"), the Company expects to pay for the Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn. The Company will pay all holders of the 2021 Notes accepted for purchase in the tender offer \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1,006.25\u003C/span> per \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1,000\u003C/span> principal amount of 2021 Notes tendered and all holders of the 2022 Notes accepted for purchase in the tender offer \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1,010.00\u003C/span> principal amount of 2022 Notes tendered, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the Settlement Date.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Barclays Capital Inc. and BofA Securities acted as the dealer managers for the Tender Offers. The information agent and tender agent is D.F. King & Co., Inc. Questions regarding the Tender Offers should be directed to Barclays Capital Inc. at (212) 528-7581 (Collect) (800) 438-3242 (U.S. Toll-free) or \u003Ca href=\"mailto:us.lm@barclays.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">us.lm@barclays.com\u003C/a> and BofA Securities at (980) 387-3907 (Collect) or \u003Ca href=\"mailto:debt_advisory@bofa.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">debt_advisory@bofa.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Language\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Forward-looking statements are made throughout this release. The forward-looking information may include statements concerning the Company's outlook for the future, as well as other statements of beliefs, future plans and strategies or anticipated events, and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. The forward-looking information and statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the statements. These risks and uncertainties include availability and prices of livestock, raw materials and supplies, livestock costs, livestock disease, food safety, product pricing, the competitive environment and related market conditions, ability to make and successfully integrate acquisitions, operating efficiencies, access to capital, the cost of compliance with environmental and health standards, adverse results from ongoing litigation, actions of domestic and foreign governments and the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic. These forward-looking statements represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that the proposed transactions will be completed as anticipated or at all.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder6389\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH25470&Transmission_Id=202009150836PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH25470&DateId=20200915\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":8433,"links":8434,"modular_content":8435,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":8437},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":8439},[8440],{"name":8441,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":8442,"url":8443},"2020-09-15-Smithfield-Foods-Announces-Expiration-and-Results-of-Cash-Tender-Offers-for-its-Outstanding-2-650-Senior-Unsecured-Notes-due-2021-and-3-350-Senior-Unsecured-Notes-due-2022.pdf",74206,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/1b4693c7-ddcc-46e4-8ee8-65c496cde55a/2020-09-15-Smithfield-Foods-Announces-Expiration-and-Results-of-Cash-Tender-Offers-for-its-Outstanding-2-650-Senior-Unsecured-Notes-due-2021-and-3-350-Senior-Unsecured-Notes-due-2022.pdf",{"system":8445,"elements":8451},{"id":8446,"name":8447,"codename":8448,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":8449,"last_modified":8450,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"06d7ef84-8180-5bcd-8a82-e065524f0f97","Gwaltney® Donates $50,000 to Roc Solid Foundation's Ready Bag Program","gwaltney__donates__50_000_to_roc_solid_foundation__06d7ef8",[],"2023-10-19T15:51:54.2546642Z",{"headline":8452,"url_slug":8453,"sub_headline":8455,"sub_headline_1":8457,"summary":8458,"contact":8460,"release_date":8462,"category":8464,"html":8467,"content":8469,"images":8473,"pdf":8475},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":8447},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":8454},"2020-09-10-Gwaltney-R-Donates-50-000-to-Roc-Solid-Foundations-Ready-Bag-Program",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":8456},"Gwaltney® Partners with Organization for Third Year to Build On Hope For Kids Fighting Cancer",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":8459},"Gwaltney® has united with Roc Solid Foundation for the third consecutive year via a $50,000 donation toward its Ready Bag program, which provides comfort items and essentials to families facing a...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":8461},"Adrienne Taylor, Smithfield Foods, awtaylor@smithfield.com, (757) 357-8520; Ashley Martin, Roc Solid Foundation, ashley@rocsolidfoundation.org, (757) 348-2344",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8463,"display_timezone":174},"2020-09-10T17:28:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8465},[8466],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8468},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 10, 2020\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2913761-1&h=2524260310&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gwaltneyfoods.com%2F&a=Gwaltney%C2%AE\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gwaltney®\u003C/a>\u003C/u> has united with \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2913761-1&h=821052249&u=http%3A%2F%2Frocsolidfoundation.org%2F&a=Roc+Solid+Foundation\" rel=\"nofollow\">Roc Solid Foundation\u003C/a>\u003C/u> for the third consecutive year via a \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$50,000\u003C/span> donation toward its Ready Bag program, which provides comfort items and essentials to families facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis, specifically when a child may require immediate hospitalization. The donation will support a goal to distribute 1,500 Ready Bags this year through the Building on Hope campaign, as well as the expansion of the Ready Bag program to additional children's hospitals in the Southeast.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Roc Solid Foundation is a nonprofit organization that focuses on two major initiatives: surprising kids with brand new backyard playsets and providing Ready Bags filled with supplies to families when they first hear the devastating news that their child has cancer. The organization has impacted thousands of families since its inception in 2009.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Partnering with Gwaltney for the third year allows us to reach even more families during a very difficult time," said Roc Solid Foundation's Chief Play Officer \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Eric Newman\u003C/span>. "Ready Bags not only provide the essentials they need for unexpected hospital stays, but they also send a powerful message to families that they're not alone as they begin the very scary journey of fighting pediatric cancer." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Gwaltney will further support Roc Solid Foundation's mission by fulfilling and delivering Ready Bags to hospitals in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Norfolk, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Charlottesville, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Chapel Hill, N.C.\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Charlotte\u003C/span>, N.C. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Since 2017, we've supported many Roc Solid Foundation programs and we are honored to continue our support of the organization," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Chris Braselton\u003C/span>, brand manager for Gwaltney at Smithfield Foods. "The Gwaltney brand believes in giving back and we're proud to be a part of the growth of the Ready Bag initiative to help kids fighting pediatric cancer." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Gwaltney is a brand of Smithfield Foods. For more information about the partnership, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2913761-1&h=848014479&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gwaltneyfoods.com%2Fgives%2F&a=Gwaltneyfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gwaltneyfoods.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Gwaltney\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Founded in 1870 by P.D. Gwaltney in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span>, Gwaltney has made the promise to create delicious and affordable food with a variety of bacon, hot dogs, lunchmeats, and sausage. This dedication proves why Gwaltney Great Dogs are America's number one chicken franks and Gwaltney Great Bologna is America's number one chicken bologna. For more information and family recipes, visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2913761-1&h=3864130026&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gwaltneyfoods.com%2F&a=www.GwaltneyFoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.GwaltneyFoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u> or follow us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2913761-1&h=3342519427&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGwaltneyFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Roc Solid Foundation\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>The Roc Solid Foundation is a nonprofit based in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Chesapeake, Va.\u003C/span> that builds hope for families facing pediatric cancer. It's best known for its Play It Forward initiative, which builds custom playsets for kids ages 1 - 8 and completes room makeovers for kids ages 8 - 18. The organization has completed more than 350 Play It Forward projects throughout the country. For more information, visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2913761-1&h=579518644&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rocsolidfoundation.org%2F&a=www.rocsolidfoundation.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.rocsolidfoundation.org\u003C/a>\u003C/u>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. 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(the \"Company\") today announced that it has commenced cash tender offers (collectively, the \"Tender Offers\") to purchase any and all of its...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":8422},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8498,"display_timezone":174},"2020-09-08T14:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8500},[8501],{"name":8428,"codename":8429},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8503},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prngen7{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid; VERTICAL-ALIGN: TOP; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:1pt; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prngen3{\nBORDER-TOP:black 1pt solid; BORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid; VERTICAL-ALIGN: MIDDLE; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:1pt; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prngen6{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:1pt; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prngen5{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid; VERTICAL-ALIGN: TOP; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prnsbls{\nBORDER-LEFT:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prnvam{\nVERTICAL-ALIGN: MIDDLE\n}\n.prnsbbs{\nBORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prnrbrs{\nBORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prnpl6{\nPADDING-LEFT:0.50em\n}\n.prnsbts{\nBORDER-TOP:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prnpr6{\nPADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prntblns{\nBORDER-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-RIGHT: 1pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; BORDER-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: 1pt\n}\n.prnvat{\nVERTICAL-ALIGN: TOP\n}\n.prnsbl1{\nBORDER-LEFT:1pt\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 8, 2020\u003C/span> Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the "Company") today announced that it has commenced cash tender offers (collectively, the "Tender Offers") to purchase any and all of its 2.650% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021 (the "2021 Notes") and its 3.350% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022 (the "2022 Notes," and together with the 2021 Notes, the "Notes"), the 2021 Notes and 2022 Notes each having an aggregate outstanding principal amount of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$400.0 million\u003C/span>. The Tender Offers are being made on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">September 8, 2020\u003C/span> (the "Offer to Purchase") and the related Notice of Guaranteed Delivery (the "Notice of Guaranteed Delivery" and, together with the Offer to Purchase, the "Offer Documents"). The table below sets forth with respect to the 2021 Notes and the 2022 Notes the title of security, the CUSIP and ISIN numbers, the current outstanding principal amount and the consideration (the "Tender Consideration") offered for each \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$1,000\u003C/span> principal amount of Notes:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"1\" class=\"prntblns\">\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prnsbts prnrbrs prnvam prnsbbs prnpl6 prnsbls prnpr6\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Title of Security\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen3\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>CUSIP/ISIN\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen3\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Outstanding\u003Cbr/>Principal\u003Cbr/>Amount\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prnsbts prnrbrs prnvat prnsbbs prnpl6 prnsbl1 prnpr6\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">\u003Cb>Tender \u003Cbr/>Consideration \u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">(per $1,000 principal \u003Cbr/>amount of Notes)\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen5\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">2.650% Notes due 2021\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen6\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">832248 BA5 / \u003Cbr/>US832248BA54\u003Cbr/>U83223 AL8 / \u003Cbr/>USU83223AL88\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen7\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">$400,000,000\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen7\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">$1,006.25\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen5\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">3.350% Notes due 2022\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen6\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">832248 AY4 / \u003Cbr/>US832248AY40\u003Cbr/>U83223 AJ3 / \u003Cbr/>USU83223AJ33\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen7\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">$400,000,000\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003Ctd nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen7\">\u003Cp class=\"prnews_p\">\u003Cspan class=\"prnews_span\">$1,010.00\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/table>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>Holders of Notes must validly tender (and not validly withdraw) their Notes at or prior to the Expiration Time (as defined below), or deliver a properly completed and duly executed Notice of Guaranteed Delivery for their Notes at or prior to the Expiration Time and tender their Notes at or prior to the Guaranteed Delivery Date (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) in accordance with the instructions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, in order to be eligible to receive the applicable Tender Consideration. In addition, the Company will pay accrued and unpaid interest (the "Accrued Interest"), if any, in respect of any Notes purchased in the Tender Offers from the last interest payment date to, but not including, the applicable Settlement Date (as defined below).\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Tender Offers will expire at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">5:00 p.m.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">New York City\u003C/span> time, on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">September 14, 2020\u003C/span>, unless extended or earlier terminated as described in the Offer to Purchase (such time and date, as they may be extended, the "Expiration Time"). \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The settlement date for Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn and accepted for purchase and delivered at or prior to the Expiration Time, other than accepted Notes delivered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures (described in the Offer Documents), is expected to be \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">September 15, 2020\u003C/span>, the first business day after the Expiration Time (the "Settlement Date"). On the Settlement Date, the Tender Consideration, plus an amount equal to the Accrued Interest thereon, will be payable in cash for all Notes that are validly tendered and accepted for purchase in the Tender Offers, other than accepted Notes delivered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures. Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase in the Tender Offers that are delivered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures will receive payment of the Tender Consideration, plus an amount equal to the Accrued Interest thereon, on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">September 17, 2020\u003C/span> (the "Guaranteed Delivery Settlement Date"), the first business day after the Guaranteed Delivery Date and three business days after the Expiration Time. For the avoidance of doubt, Accrued Interest will cease to accrue on the Settlement Date for all Notes accepted in the Tender Offers, including Notes delivered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures, and the Accrued Interest for all Notes accepted in the Tender Offers will not include any additional interest. Since the Company expects that the Guaranteed Delivery Settlement Date will be two business days after the Settlement Date, holders tendering Notes pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures will not receive interest for such two business day period.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Tendered Notes may be withdrawn at any time prior to the applicable Expiration Time. The Tender Offers are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions as set forth in the Offer to Purchase, including a financing condition. The Company may amend, extend or terminate either Tender Offer in its sole discretion and subject to applicable law.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Barclays Capital Inc. and BofA Securities are acting as the dealer managers for the Tender Offers. The information and tender agent is D.F. King & Co., Inc. Copies of the Offer to Purchase and related tender offering materials are available at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2910454-1&h=3309179491&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dfking.com%2Fsmithfield&a=www.dfking.com%2Fsmithfield\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.dfking.com/smithfield\u003C/a> or by contacting the information and tender agent at (212) 269-5550 (banks and brokers) and at (800) 714-3306 (all others) or email \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:smithfield@dfking.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">smithfield@dfking.com\u003C/a>. Questions regarding the Tender Offer should be directed to Barclays Capital Inc. at (212) 528-7581 (Collect) (800) 438-3242 (U.S. Toll-free) or \u003Ca href=\"mailto:us.lm@barclays.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">us.lm@barclays.com\u003C/a> and BofA Securities at (980) 387-3907 (Collect) or \u003Ca href=\"mailto:debt_advisory@bofa.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">debt_advisory@bofa.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>None of the Company, the dealer managers, the information and tender agent, or the trustee for the Notes, or any of their respective affiliates, is making any recommendation as to whether Holders should tender any Notes in response to the Tender Offers. Holders must make their own decision as to whether to tender any of their Notes and, if so, the principal amount of Notes to tender. This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The Tender Offers are being made solely by means of the Offer to Purchase. In those jurisdictions where the securities, blue sky or other laws require any tender offer to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Tender Offers will be deemed to be made on behalf of the Company by the dealer managers or one or more registered brokers or dealers licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Language\u003Cbr/>\u003C/b>Forward-looking statements are made throughout this release. The forward-looking information may include statements concerning the company's outlook for the future, as well as other statements of beliefs, future plans and strategies or anticipated events, and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. The forward-looking information and statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the statements. These risks and uncertainties include availability and prices of livestock, raw materials and supplies, livestock costs, livestock disease, food safety, product pricing, the competitive environment and related market conditions, ability to make and successfully integrate acquisitions, operating efficiencies, access to capital, the cost of compliance with environmental and health standards, adverse results from ongoing litigation, actions of domestic and foreign governments and the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic. These forward-looking statements represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that the proposed transactions will be completed as anticipated or at all.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder4582\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH17993&Transmission_Id=202009081000PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH17993&DateId=20200908\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":8505,"links":8506,"modular_content":8507,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":8509},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":8511},[8512],{"name":8513,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":8514,"url":8515},"2020-09-08-Smithfield-Foods-Announces-Cash-Tender-Offers-for-its-Outstanding-2-650-Senior-Unsecured-Notes-due-2021-and-its-3-350-Senior-Unsecured-Notes-due-2022.pdf",77874,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/9727cf20-cd3a-4af8-8eba-45766085e6c0/2020-09-08-Smithfield-Foods-Announces-Cash-Tender-Offers-for-its-Outstanding-2-650-Senior-Unsecured-Notes-due-2021-and-its-3-350-Senior-Unsecured-Notes-due-2022.pdf",{"system":8517,"elements":8523},{"id":8518,"name":8519,"codename":8520,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":8521,"last_modified":8522,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"c66b78ce-c47e-5d1b-a5e1-0a73e84ec189","Smithfield Foods to Become Carbon Negative by 2030","smithfield_foods_to_become_carbon_negative_by_2030",[],"2023-10-19T15:51:46.8163366Z",{"headline":8524,"url_slug":8525,"sub_headline":8527,"sub_headline_1":8529,"summary":8530,"contact":8532,"release_date":8533,"category":8535,"html":8538,"content":8540,"images":8544,"pdf":8546},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":8519},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":8526},"2020-09-03-Smithfield-Foods-to-Become-Carbon-Negative-by-2030",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":8528},"Company commits to bold climate action with industry-leading pledge",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":8531},"Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. became the first major protein company to commit to becoming carbon negative in all company-owned operations in the United States by 2030. A leader in sustainability...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":6223},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8534,"display_timezone":174},"2020-09-03T18:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8536},[8537],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8539},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 3, 2020\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. became the first major protein company to commit to becoming carbon negative in all company-owned operations in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">the United States\u003C/span> by 2030. A leader in sustainability for more than two decades, the company will go beyond carbon neutrality to effectively remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits. It will achieve this goal without purchasing carbon credits to offset emissions.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"As the world grapples with environmental challenges impacting our planet, consumers are looking to companies to take deliberate, bold action to address issues such as climate change," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Kenneth M. Sullivan\u003C/span>, president and chief executive officer, Smithfield Foods. "The world is at an inflection point. To feed a growing world population, with finite resources available to grow and produce the food we need, we must limit our environmental impact. At \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>, we are utilizing our expansive reach to lead efforts to eliminate our carbon footprint in our company-owned operations and remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>This announcement builds on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 25% by 2025 across its entire supply chain, which it announced \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2907866-1&h=2113317937&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fcompany-news%2Fsmithfield-foods-leads-industry-as-first-major-protein-company-to-adopt-greenhouse-gas-reduction-goal&a=in+2016\" rel=\"nofollow\">in 2016\u003C/a>. Like today's goal, this previous commitment was the first from a major protein company, establishing a far-reaching GHG reduction goal across its entire supply chain. The following year, the company launched Smithfield Renewables, a platform to unite its carbon reduction and renewable energy efforts. To become carbon negative in its U.S. company-owned operations, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> will tap the resources and expertise of a wide range of partners to accelerate projects within its Smithfield Renewables program, while continuing to drive progress toward its '25 by 25' goal across its scope 1-3 emissions.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> pioneered bold carbon emission targets in our industry, and we are continuing to innovate long-term solutions across our industry-leading sustainability program," added \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Stewart Leeth\u003C/span>, vice president and chief sustainability officer, Smithfield Foods. "To achieve this ambitious new carbon negative objective, work is already underway and will include a variety of strategies, including renewable natural gas ventures, regenerative agricultural practices, improvements in our animals' diets, renewable electricity purchases and transportation, logistics and packaging projects." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>On \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> Farms\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Some of the most significant opportunities for carbon improvements are located on \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> company-owned farms. There, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is focusing efforts on ensuring crops are grown with efficient fertilizer and soil health practices, and implementing renewable energy projects that reduce emissions through renewable natural gas (RNG), and wind and solar power generation.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The hallmark of its carbon reduction efforts, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> innovative industry-leading biogas program captures methane from hog manure on farms and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2907866-1&h=1142811713&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fturning-manure-into-energy&a=transforms+it\" rel=\"nofollow\">transforms it\u003C/a> into RNG. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> and its partners are implementing RNG projects across the majority of company-owned finishing spaces in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Utah\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Missouri\u003C/span>, as well as other states. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Renewable energy is a cornerstone of our strategy to become carbon negative, and we have spent decades investing in and perfecting our approach," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Kraig Westerbeek\u003C/span>, senior director of Smithfield Renewables and hog production environmental affairs, Smithfield Foods. "Capturing methane and transforming it into RNG removes at least 25 times more GHGs from the atmosphere than are released from its end use in power plants, homes, vehicles and businesses, creating a cleaner environment and even more sustainable farms."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>At \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> Food Production Facilities\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> focus on reducing emissions extends to its more than 40 processing facilities across \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">the United States\u003C/span>. Protein production demands significant amounts of energy and the company will aggressively reduce its consumption by implementing ongoing operational efficiency projects that result in lower energy use, including refrigeration, lighting and other equipment projects. It also is increasing the use of renewable energy across its footprint. The company is a partner in a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2907866-1&h=3492641023&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fcompany-news%2Fallete-clean-energys-diamond-spring-wind-project-will-provide-renewable-energy-to-large-corporate-customers-including-smithfield-foods-and-walmart&a=wind+power+project\" rel=\"nofollow\">wind power project\u003C/a> that when complete is projected to account for more than 15 percent of its total energy usage across \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">the United States\u003C/span>. Additionally, at multiple processing facilities, the company is generating renewable natural gas from its \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2907866-1&h=1161699806&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fcompany-news%2Fsmithfield-foods-generates-renewable-natural-gas-from-wastewater-to-power-north-carolina-communities-&a=wastewater+treatment+operations\" rel=\"nofollow\">wastewater treatment operations\u003C/a> to power their modified steam boilers, or in the case of its largest processing facility in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Tar Heel, NC\u003C/span>, to power local homes and businesses. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> carbon negative announcement is another industry first and demonstrates its continued progress toward ambitious commitments that are having a real impact on our environment," added \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Steve Troxler\u003C/span>, North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner. "\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> is paving the way as a model for other \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span> businesses to take big steps that minimize their impact and protect our natural resources for the generations to come."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Last year, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> set an \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2907866-1&h=4272765925&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fpress-room%2Fcompany-news%2Fsmithfield-foods-announces-zero-waste-to-landfill-initiative-strengthens-commitment-to-environmental-sustainability-with-release-of-2018-sustainability-report&a=ambitious+goal\" rel=\"nofollow\">ambitious goal\u003C/a> to reduce overall solid waste sent to landfills by 75% by 2025 and certify three-quarters of its domestic facilities as zero-waste-to-landfill by 2025. The company will continue to minimize waste and recycle or reuse materials that were once considered garbage, ultimately reducing waste sent to landfills in communities throughout the country.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Transportation and Logistics\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Reducing miles driven throughout the company's operations – transporting livestock from farms and moving products to customers across the U.S. – is a critical initiative to cut carbon emissions. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> logistics optimization initiative is reducing the number of regional distribution centers and enhancing transportation routes to be shorter and more efficient. Current efforts reduce distance traveled each year by approximately 11.2 million miles and reduce diesel consumption by 1.6 million gallons, equating to an annual GHG emission reduction of nearly 13,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), or taking more than 2,800 passenger cars off the road annually. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Conservation Activities \u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Agriculture and forests are essential to addressing climate change. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> will foster and enhance programs to sequester more carbon in agricultural lands and natural ecosystems. One example is \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2907866-1&h=3010775732&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2Fsustainability%2Freport%2F2018%2Fpage%2Fenvironment%2Fcase-study-helping-the-monarch-butterfly-recover-1%23%3A%7E%3Atext%3DSmithfield%252520Foods%252520has%252520partnered%252520with%2Calong%252520the%252520butterfly%2527s%252520migration%252520route.&a=Smithfield%27s+partnership\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> partnership\u003C/a> in the Monarch Butterfly Habitat Exchange (The Exchange), a program that aims to restore 1.5 million acres of high-quality breeding and nectaring habitat along the butterflies' migration route. This includes reintroducing native species desired by monarchs on lands surrounding \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> hog farms in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Missouri\u003C/span>. Moving forward, the company will continue to identify new opportunities focused on conservation.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Today's announcement by Smithfield Foods of their first-in-class carbon negative commitment showcases leadership on climate action, delivering positive impact today and proactively addressing the climate crisis of tomorrow," added Rep. A. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Donald McEachin\u003C/span> (VA-04). "I am pleased with \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> dedication to sustainability in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia's\u003C/span> Fourth Congressional District."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. team members and 14,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2907866-1&h=3403367630&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D6QbIi6VHCWdDe-8V1MuPRr3HTyAXEXtenpmYqw4_uwlRECE6t6GKcMYRlG_LYO7UGdqRxTrvd5lmAbWtZFgo2WZq2DZnO0T10Gbwr6JYKrw%3D&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2907866-1&h=2564316919&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DyIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew%3D&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2907866-1&h=3001265425&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM%3D&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2907866-1&h=864240985&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3Deazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2907866-1&h=299631798&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DOeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1888\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div> \u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH15253&Transmission_Id=202009031400PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH15253&DateId=20200903\" style=\"border:0px; 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This grant will provide funding for wireless hotspots to better connect students in rural areas as well as address long-term internet access solutions for disadvantaged communities. With the 2020-2021 school beginning, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> donation will give thousands of households in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Duplin\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Sampson\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Bladen\u003C/span> and \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Robeson\u003C/span> Counties access to virtual learning at a time of heightened need, as school districts increasingly rely on online education amid the COVID-19 pandemic. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"These have been challenging times for so many across the country. Recognizing our ability to do more to support communities in our own backyard, we leapt at the opportunity to assist the North Carolina Business Committee for Education as it provides connection to rural communities during a time of uncertainty and when it is needed most," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Steve Evans\u003C/span>, Director of Community Development for Smithfield Foods. "I am incredibly proud to be a part of this Smithfield Family as we begin to bridge the gap between our rural communities and the future."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Ongoing societal conversations across America have underscored inequalities across \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">the United States\u003C/span>. All too often, those disparities extend to connectivity and the steep digital divide that rural and underserved communities frequently face. As \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> focuses on creating a more inclusive culture within the company, as well as a more inclusive, equal and just society outside its four walls, the company recognized an immediate need to provide internet access for students in the communities it serves as schools across the state return to session, primarily via distant learning.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We want to thank \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> for recognizing the urgent need to get \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span> students connected and stepping up in such a big way," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Thomas Parrish\u003C/span>, Acting Secretary of the N.C. Department of Information Technology and State Chief Information Officer. "It is critical to invest in our students, and partnerships like these help us better meet the needs of our communities during these unprecedented times." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Many rural counties had 50 percent of students unable to access remote learning last spring due to interruptions caused by COVID-19. This funding will address a critical and immediate need for low-income students in historically underserved communities.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Smithfield Foods has always been a steadfast partner for the state of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina\u003C/span>, particularly for the rural communities in which they operate," added North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Steve Troxler\u003C/span>. "Their generous support of the North Carolina Business Committee for Education will bring internet connectivity to thousands of households, providing a tremendous amount of value and opportunity for our students and their families."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>\u003Ci>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2900894-1&h=2107138725&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2900894-1&h=30916806&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSmithfieldFoods%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2900894-1&h=3635145668&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%3Flang%3Den&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2900894-1&h=3271378861&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmithfield-foods&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2900894-1&h=2868777421&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmithfieldfoods%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder3690\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH08021&Transmission_Id=202008270900PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH08021&DateId=20200827\" style=\"border:0px; 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As part of the essential food industry, Farmer John launched its Thank You Tour in June as a way to give thanks and show support to other essential workers who continue to put themselves on the frontlines to keep our communities running. The 12-week tour's mission is to provide one million hot dogs to frontline workers by delivering grab-and-go lunches and to serve the community through donations to local food banks. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has seen a significant increase in food insecurity within the region, serving more than 900,000 residents a month – three times more than before the pandemic began. Today's donation will help put food on the table for thousands of local families and neighbors in need.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We truly appreciate the generous donation from Farmer John to help those who have been impacted by the pandemic and need food assistance," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Roger Castle\u003C/span>, chief development officer of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. "We also thank them for providing lunch to the Food Bank employees and volunteers, who have been integral in our response to provide nutritious food to our community."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Farmer John is proud to provide this donation to give back to its local community and deliver this much-needed protein to an organization that is doing great work every day, especially during this difficult time," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Michael Merritt\u003C/span>, senior director of brand marketing for Farmer John at Smithfield Foods. "We're honored to be able to serve lunch to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank employees who are coming into work every day to keep their network running, as its distribution is crucial for families and individuals."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"It has been a privilege to join Farmer John to recognize and give thanks to some of \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles'\u003C/span> finest essential workers," said Bretos. "The work these food banks do is so important now more than ever with so many people turning to them for help. I'm humbled to be here today and help directly impact our great community that I'm proud to call home."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information and to see where the Farmer John Thank You Tour goes next, follow us on Facebook (@FarmerJohn), Instagram (@FarmerJohnLA) or Twitter (@FarmerJohnLA). Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Farmer John\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Based in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">California\u003C/span> since 1931, Farmer John has pioneered a revolution in the supply of local flavorful meats. The journey began with Irish-American brothers \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Francis and Bernard Clougherty\u003C/span> curing and selling pork bellies and smoked hams to local grocery stores, and continues today with staples like breakfast sausage and hot dogs. This longstanding Southern California brand remains committed to crafting the highest quality meats full of freshness and flavor. For more information on our products and recipe inspiration, please visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2899404-1&h=929166669&u=https%3A%2F%2Fclicktime.symantec.com%2F3JPmXoWP9PRfBRo1tz5Kvp87Vc%3Fu%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.farmerjohn.com&a=www.farmerjohn.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.farmerjohn.com\u003C/a> or follow us on Facebook (@FarmerJohn), Instagram (@FarmerJohnLA) or Twitter (@FarmerJohnLA).\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span>, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span>\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, Eckrich\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, and Nathan's Famous\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup>, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2899404-1&h=773814767&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D8hVDOQAe1uplhaD7Vc6Lt4tYqmFCJenVUXUa4mBT2MiQI8tgHiqJO7kljHf5C93adYYjCv5YqugoZOPnxSc-nT_WGuxJoidDCV3dAmwFtNhO7xx1QBH4QTD94gw1X77c7yCAge_GQ8J349u1zCvuHYgly-vAaQvjX4zPk7bGtclEUE_EAF7tvBFzzqLI8vJ5&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2899404-1&h=2673923302&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DHoVNYfNwX6aVk2rLSdRbRnRjkRMY4LxjjgiLOOgyG4un1SQGewi8eQix36TpoIQp3XuRT-T1JeDe0whjlmgFNURV6NHoxZXouizKMa7QCMxT4eflQwW5UtB0Z6gMk0lmegDmwgPHxaZsjqQjm9flh8BqUMUqYRrBf2ugHYrLUVjAa90iASAacu2O374ieZI8&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2899404-1&h=333178065&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DNc6pcfPxD1wKAq35kIYfbWnQmVKhc_bkWJgj76GTeXqUMObMVm2G6-TQ1brrQ2yIK1YhTb8NnA3GdRN1v0rV4ivp_USjQkxB38pC-1aIbuRrER1Bmp0JxfzFd8a3sOnywXdyqdEKZoFSD5BK782xPHlR7exv82aFWIMVB-lyF0W2ytIegU3BEMN4oYtt0ZsT&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2899404-1&h=3467557772&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3D0JV1F2cJ0s4UqcuovGZSwcLDIRes_JzE4HKlgUGUfmp9HHU29n_FBTxC_ETXKecYvsHSQmlioQynHiL9B6OHBkz2c6G4bEHlvACijZuEr1sO5757KPw7nHrUBSOz_ZdVn5MTfbVfG2bs0Jph3GSUI4CFAt_CCaL7fbZWSeal8twEjZcPaaMzNIZoamNZpyjN_8VjydW5cRxYe-IIDvjCtQ%3D%3D&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2899404-1&h=878473949&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DTsJXp3U7yDrBktmD2pcoSwaB-1a2_S6bmAWaJCcVmC6wksM2Q46bviMddpA_KjFXJNic9Lt7Jg_cfRE5s0FfX-3bWcgBxF21gETDi76o69anfKPlufWFls_D36duTXReTD6z-Va5x-skXPSlzHBDR_8EnlSx_b1W25rtDxS4IMBLp9YRLgIK1j74JJu85mQDlAhelVscmU8fEOvm-sQ2Yw%3D%3D&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Los Angeles Regional Food Bank\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has been mobilizing resources to fight hunger in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles County\u003C/span> since 1973. To support the Food Bank's vision that no one goes hungry in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles County\u003C/span>, food and grocery products are distributed through a network of 600 partner agencies and directly to families, seniors and children through direct distribution programs. The Food Bank has distributed more than 1.5 billion pounds of food, the equivalent of 1.2 billion meals since 1973. In response to the Coronavirus crisis, the Food Bank has increased food distribution by more than 114 percent reaching more than 900,000 people every month. The Food Bank is a 4-star rated charity by Charity Navigator. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2899404-1&h=1758368319&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lafoodbank.org%2F&a=LAFoodBank.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">LAFoodBank.org\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2599\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1243730/Farmer_John_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1243730/Farmer_John_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Farmer John Logo\" alt=\"Farmer John Logo\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1243731/LA_Food_Bank_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1243731/LA_Food_Bank_Logo.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1243732/Thank_You_Tour_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1243732/Thank_You_Tour_Logo.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH06484&Transmission_Id=202008252000PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH06484&DateId=20200825\" style=\"border:0px; 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Now, more than ever, hope is essential – and Smithfield Foods is proud to partner with Make-A-Wish as it inspires optimism in so many young Virginians. Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia's dedication to making a difference through facilitating life-changing experiences has resulted in more than 5,200 wishes granted since 1987. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Research shows that wishes have the possibility to give kids the hope and strength they need to continue in their battles for health," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Sheri Lambert\u003C/span>, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia. "We are deeply grateful for \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> commitment to serving our community, and for being such a dedicated partner in bringing essential hope to children in their battles for health."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> support for the organization well beyond financial contributions. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Julia Anderson\u003C/span>, Global Chief Information Officer at Smithfield Foods, has served on the chapter's board of directors since 2018, volunteering her time to assist Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia's mission in a variety of roles. Anderson was recently re-appointed to the board for another term, during which she will serve through 2023.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Serving on Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia's board of directors has been a highlight of my professional career," Anderson said. "Advancing this chapter's mission to create life-changing wishes for young children has been an incredibly fulfilling experience, particularly with so many living right here in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield's\u003C/span> backyard. I was honored to be nominated for another term on the board and I look forward to continuing my work with Make-A-Wish."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information about Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia, visit va.wish.org, or contact its office by phone at 804.217.9474 or by email at \u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@va.wish.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">info@va.wish.org\u003C/a> You can also connect with Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Make-A-Wish\u003Csup>®\u003C/sup> creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Richmond\u003C/span>, Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia has granted more than 5,200 wishes since 1987. Together, generous donors, supporters, staff and volunteers throughout \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Virginia\u003C/span> grant a wish, on average, every 48 hours. For more information about Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia, visit va.wish.org or call 804-217-WISH.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span> since 1936, Smithfield Foods, is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Its 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and have made it one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. Smithfield Foods has pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as its ambitious commitment to cut its carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. The company believes in the power of protein to end food insecurity and has donated hundreds of millions of food servings to its neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. To learn more about Smithfield Foods, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2899122-1&h=359038910&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com%2F&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder6329\">\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH06193&Transmission_Id=202008251409PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH06193&DateId=20200825\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":8650,"links":8651,"modular_content":8652,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":8654},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":8656},[8657],{"name":8658,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":8659,"url":8660},"2020-08-25-Smithfield-Foods-and-Make-A-Wish-Greater-Virginia-Renew-Partnership.pdf",71377,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/61b9f6b4-c1f7-4783-87b9-db23b6b9090d/2020-08-25-Smithfield-Foods-and-Make-A-Wish-Greater-Virginia-Renew-Partnership.pdf",{"system":8662,"elements":8668},{"id":8663,"name":8664,"codename":8665,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":8666,"last_modified":8667,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"7edfb545-1a9c-5358-93a2-2fffba3d0000","Eckrich Debuts New Packaging for Deli Products in Stores Nationwide","eckrich_debuts_new_packaging_for_deli_products_in_",[],"2023-10-19T15:51:33.4834292Z",{"headline":8669,"url_slug":8670,"sub_headline":8672,"sub_headline_1":8673,"summary":8674,"contact":8676,"release_date":8678,"category":8680,"html":8683,"content":8685,"images":8689,"pdf":8691},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":8664},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":8671},"2020-08-12-Eckrich-Debuts-New-Packaging-for-Deli-Products-in-Stores-Nationwide",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":8675},"Eckrich, the premium meat brand known for its quality products and great taste, introduces bold new packaging for the Deli collection which will begin rolling out in stores nationwide this month....",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":8677},"Media Relations: Emily Hecht, emily@clover-pr.com, 404 317 9841",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8679,"display_timezone":174},"2020-08-12T13:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8681},[8682],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8684},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp/>\n \u003Cp/> \u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 12, 2020\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2882411-1&h=2536911045&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eckrich.com%2F&a=Eckrich\" rel=\"nofollow\">Eckrich\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, the premium meat brand known for its quality products and great taste, introduces bold new packaging for the Deli collection which will begin rolling out in stores nationwide this month.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases (PRNewsfoto/Smithfield Foods, Inc.)\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>Through both qualitative and quantitative market research, Eckrich successfully created a design that breathes new energy into the heritage brand with a modern, approachable look, all with its key consumer top of mind. The designs feature a white background and crisp imagery, displaying the product and information in an organized, eye-catching way. The imagery also showcases the product in a prepared fashion, allowing consumers to see easy ways to create an Eckrich meal at home. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We're excited to refresh the graphics on our Deli portfolio," stated \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Laura Koenes\u003C/span>, brand manager for Eckrich at Smithfield Foods. "We hope to inspire consumers with new and different ways to use Deli meat in their everyday lives, while also better communicating the product benefits and the quality that they have come to know and trust from Eckrich."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The new packaging will be used for Eckrich's Deli items, including:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Eckrich Deli Poultry\u003C/b> - Top-quality chicken and turkey that is cured, glazed, roasted and smoked for the perfect line of flavors. \u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Eckrich Deli Ham\u003C/b> - The finest cuts of pork that are cured, roasted and smoked for a whole line of flavor profiles, from traditional sweet to hot and spicy styles. \u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Eckrich Bologna\u003C/b> - Flavorful bologna deli meat is crafted with the finest quality meats for a unique bologna taste. \u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Eckrich Hard Salami \u003C/b>- Crafted from high quality pork, beef, and our signature seasonings and then smoked.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp/>\u003Cp/>\u003Cp>Eckrich is a brand of Smithfield Foods. For more information about Eckrich, please visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2882411-1&h=490222290&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eckrich.com%2F&a=www.Eckrich.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Eckrich.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u> or follow Eckrich meats on \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2882411-1&h=1105038223&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEckrichMeats%2F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2882411-1&h=2311285269&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FEckrichMeats%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>\u003C/u> and \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2882411-1&h=4196153688&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Feckrichmeats%2F&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003C/u>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Eckrich\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Founded by \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Peter Eckrich\u003C/span> in 1894, Eckrich has a rich heritage starting from a small meat market in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Fort Wayne, Indiana\u003C/span>, to one of the most recognized regional premium deli and meat brands on the market today. Through it all, Eckrich meats have been recognized for their great taste and supreme quality, craftsmanship, care, and pride. For more information, visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2882411-1&h=490222290&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eckrich.com%2F&a=www.Eckrich.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.Eckrich.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span>, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. 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The new line features three mouth-watering flavors to...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":8714},"Adrienne Taylor, awtaylor@smithfield.com, (757) 357-8520",{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8716,"display_timezone":174},"2020-07-13T20:41:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8718},[8719],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8721},"\u003Cstyle type=\"text/css\">\n\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\u003C/style>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">SMITHFIELD, Va.\u003C/span>, \u003Cspan class=\"xn-chron\">July 13, 2020\u003C/span> /PRNewswire/ -- Carando®, a brand of Smithfield Foods, is venturing further into the deli section with the addition of handheld, fully-cooked calzones. The new line features three mouth-watering flavors to tantalize every palate, including Pepperoni, Meatball, and Chicken Parmesan. Known for its authentic Italian flavors, the calzones offer consumers a simple, no-prep meal without skimping on taste.\u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213831/Carando_Pepperoni_Calzone.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213831/Carando_Pepperoni_Calzone.jpg\" title=\"Carando launches new calzones.\" alt=\"Carando launches new calzones.\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>"As a leader in Italian meats, we are excited to expand our portfolio and bring more of the traditional taste of Carando to consumers," said \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Diane Purnell\u003C/span>, brand manager for Carando at Smithfield Foods. "Our new fully-cooked calzones offer convenient, on-the-go options for consumers looking to enjoy an easy meal at any time." \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The calzones are ready to heat and eat in less than two minutes. Each calzone is 6 ounces and retails at \u003Cspan class=\"xn-money\">$2.99\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To find out more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2856513-1&h=1369794040&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carando.com%2F&a=www.carando.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.carando.com\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Carando\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Nearly a century ago, founder \u003Cspan class=\"xn-person\">Pietro Carando\u003C/span> brought the Italian tradition of sausage-making from \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Torino, Italy\u003C/span>, to America. Since then, the authentic Italian deli meats, fresh meatballs and sausages, and grab-n-go options of Carando have tied the name to quality. One taste is all it takes to discover the authentic Italian difference of Carando. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2856513-1&h=370524338&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DJKYbNhRXRd9qs1G7fOLtYuOmoxKQ5cUezZuXiMhfQhp8MO6jgtjZrt-8kYv-GsXZdYjbokLAJcZOZSFFGT_ePw%3D%3D&a=www.carando.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.carando.com\u003C/a> or follow us on Facebook (@carandomeats) and Instagram (@carandomeats). Carando is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods\u003Cbr/>\u003C/u>\u003C/b>Headquartered in \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield, Va.\u003C/span>, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. \u003Cspan class=\"xn-location\">Smithfield\u003C/span> boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2856513-1&h=216621996&u=https%3A%2F%2Fclicktime.symantec.com%2F357bfeFKLZq7FeGZkh18whH7Vc%3Fu%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.smithfieldfoods.com&a=www.smithfieldfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, and connect with us on \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2856513-1&h=3166316040&u=https%3A%2F%2Fclicktime.symantec.com%2F3FzjsVYJtncjVjAmptsz397Vc%3Fu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.facebook.com%252FSmithfieldFoods%252F&a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2856513-1&h=47134759&u=https%3A%2F%2Fclicktime.symantec.com%2F3YJLQeNdbdD369K1k18e2Dk7Vc%3Fu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Ftwitter.com%252Fsmithfieldfoods%253Flang%253Den&a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2856513-1&h=2015488086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fclicktime.symantec.com%2F33M74iNwEtmXxNBsVrifNVK7Vc%3Fu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.linkedin.com%252Fcompany%252Fsmithfield-foods&a=LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, and \u003Cu>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2856513-1&h=3065568365&u=https%3A%2F%2Fclicktime.symantec.com%2F3R87NbNQMXJuxfdCC14BJ6e7Vc%3Fu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.instagram.com%252Fsmithfieldfoods%252F%253Fhl%253Den&a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003C/u>.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213832/Carando_Calzone_Appetite_Appeal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213832/Carando_Calzone_Appetite_Appeal.jpg\" title=\"Carando Calzone\" alt=\"Carando Calzone\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213829/Smithfield_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases\" alt=\"Smithfield GFR logo, primary logo for all releases\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n \u003Cp>\n \u003Ca href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213860/Carando_Logo_FINAL_NEW_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213860/Carando_Logo_FINAL_NEW_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Carando Brand Logo\" alt=\"Carando Brand Logo\"/>\n \u003C/a>\n \u003C/p>\n\n\u003C/div>\n\n\u003Cp>SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH62119&Transmission_Id=202007131641PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH62119&DateId=20200713\" style=\"border:0px; 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Read the company’s response here. Read the Congressional letter here.",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8768,"display_timezone":174},"2020-06-30T16:17:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8770},[8771],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8773},"\u003Cdiv compile=\"NewsDetailCtrl.newsItem.body\" role=\"presentation\">Smithfield Foods, Inc. today responded to a June 22, 2020 Congressional letter. Read the company’s response \u003Ca href=\"https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/pdf/statements/Senators_Warren_and_Booker_063020.pdf\">here\u003C/a>. Read the Congressional letter \u003Ca href=\"https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/pdf/statements/Letter_to_meatpackers_investigating_manipulation_of_COVID-19_crisis_20200622.pdf\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/div>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":8775,"links":8776,"modular_content":8777,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":8779},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":8781},[8782],{"name":8783,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":8784,"url":8785},"2020-06-30-Smithfield-Foods-Responds-to-Congressional-Letter.pdf",61985,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/6208faa3-18a9-485f-b0a0-f97791128889/2020-06-30-Smithfield-Foods-Responds-to-Congressional-Letter.pdf",{"system":8787,"elements":8793},{"id":8788,"name":8789,"codename":8790,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":8791,"last_modified":8792,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"7a36a923-e6d2-5cf0-80f2-76f6ec62350f","Farmer John Embarks on “Thank You Tour” to Provide One Million Hot Dogs to Frontline Workers in the Greater Los Angeles Area","farmer_john_embarks_on__thank_you_tour__to_provide",[],"2023-10-19T15:51:12.5350437Z",{"headline":8794,"url_slug":8796,"sub_headline":8798,"sub_headline_1":8799,"summary":8800,"contact":8802,"release_date":8803,"category":8805,"html":8808,"content":8810,"images":8814,"pdf":8816},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":8795},"Farmer John Embarks on “Thank You Tour” to Provide One Million Hot Dogs to Frontline Workers in the Greater Los Angeles Area\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":8797},"2020-06-29-Farmer-John-Embarks-on-Thank-You-Tour-to-Provide-One-Million-Hot-Dogs-to-Frontline-Workers-in-the-Greater-Los-Angeles-Area",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":8801},"VERNON, Calif., June 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As essential workers continue to put themselves on the frontlines to keep our communities running, Farmer John is taking its food truck on the...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8804,"display_timezone":174},"2020-06-29T16:17:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8806},[8807],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8809},"\u003Cp align=\"justify\">VERNON, Calif., June 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As essential workers continue to put themselves on the frontlines to keep our communities running, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=O3PlTpqKle5sIrFLk4KyLIggkwFxxqd-w3DkPdH3DupbWPRJ1hsZRps4Lhn3W-3nrsz9gwhQT08AL6y7D7TDhA==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Farmer John\u003C/u>\u003C/a> is taking its food truck on the road to give thanks and show support. The Farmer John Thank You Tour is a 12-week mission to provide one million hot dogs to frontline workers in the greater Los Angeles community by delivering grab-and-go lunches and donating to local food banks.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">As part of the essential food industry, Farmer John understands the perseverance and dedication of those on the frontlines. The relentless spirit and commitment of food workers across the supply chain is allowing Americans to continue to share food, a much-needed thread that unites our communities in this challenging time. To show appreciation for businesses that have remained open to ensure communities stay safe, healthy, and have access to much-needed resources, Farmer John is honored to give back, one meal at a time.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">With a rich history rooted in Los Angeles, Farmer John has been proudly serving California families since 1931. The Farmer John Thank You Tour food truck will complete three to four stops per week at various local establishments that are vital to keeping neighborhoods in operation during this unprecedented time. The tour kicked off today with an event at Beverly Hospital in Montebello, Calif., to supply meals to healthcare workers, some of the most courageous heroes of the pandemic.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">“It’s our pleasure to launch the Farmer John Thank You Tour today with the first of many community visits giving back to Southern California residents for their service and undeniable bravery,” said Michael Merritt, senior director of brand marketing for Farmer John at Smithfield Foods. “Whether providing healthcare, delivering packages, producing food or ringing up groceries, the last few months have shown us just how ‘essential’ our essential workers are. They serve us every day, and now, it’s time to serve them.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">Throughout the Thank You Tour, local consumers can nominate essential businesses in their neighborhood and share personalized messages of gratitude by posting to social media using the hashtag #FJThanksEssentials.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">For more information and to see where the Farmer John Thank You Tour goes next, follow us on Facebook (@FarmerJohn), Instagram (@FarmerJohnLA) or Twitter (@FarmerJohnLA). Farmer John is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">\u003Cu>About Farmer John\u003C/u>\u003Cbr />\r\nBased in California since 1931, Farmer John has pioneered a revolution in the supply of local flavorful meats. The journey began with Irish-American brothers Francis and Bernard Clougherty curing and selling pork bellies and smoked hams to local grocery stores, and continues today with staples like breakfast sausage and hot dogs. This longstanding Southern California brand remains committed to crafting the highest quality meats full of freshness and flavor. For more information on our products and recipe inspiration, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=tYQieQk94tNftC2pKInCq6QPd3grEOGEjptZX4_kbP7HntS7Lk-HgF1QcegO0gVgl87uUsFIko5ry1P-aU_css98kE7qu1-ytmK7beIc5k8=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.farmerjohn.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a> or follow us on Facebook (@FarmerJohn), Instagram (@FarmerJohnLA) or Twitter (@FarmerJohnLA).\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/u>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va., since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=NUZZHoIU6osAdMd2fVA3WjrTlHZsTgdqwA4E-WbGYoDI6ILci_WsyjaSxmEiN2UOtTK4CpCvA6B9v56CKqw7sISBFs1gS1vCW9iv86-SYao=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=s95G68yp799nSWQBk__XkOb_nM4p8IBnlTM4sKbgQEOSyRRAvkfpx0NELvJpCgYYmUIWHvmrNw-M2n14Wfn6-okqxsrYpLPEcbHhhdQyw4c=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Facebook\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Zhw1rsTqJsmJBt8oPxkFnjiHifZvsEZGQkhOJEPNkPIoRe5JPyTdFeP_YbtMEIvr7oLWp26_N7tDE3N5CI0ZSg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Twitter\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=UHNRx4l0-31haagzdZayR58APonWGu8wTALPrPg2bRKEoGB5ljUNJmC_109XCs_ylohThmc4GdlhWGe04Y4F6gySx4Zht4LEWogr3nTAbZk=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>LinkedIn\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=wSfPEeHGKZWZQX479JSZA0YZ5QscUq7U_F9SwswtwmmDTHlvh64jigVa0GM8-NPZ7tzg-tsuPkP1yny3qmREc23JBt9bAO4-dTL6dCK9db4=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Instagram\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">\u003Cem>Media Contact:\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\nCaroline Greer\u003Cbr />\r\nHUNTER: on behalf of Farmer John\u003Cbr />\r\n(212) 679-6600\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=cHJ7jqfTTRCk5dejrpnEV8kW6STdbAmlSYHV1zKCOkcoKrrdfX3OCXLjKjd25T_jK6cQm8VqntXIREQl4n-lETiBck9HB7gi9lyVMFt5MtA=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">cgreer@hunterpr.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":8811,"links":8812,"modular_content":8813,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":8815},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":8817},[8818],{"name":8819,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":8820,"url":8821},"2020-06-29-Farmer-John-Embarks-on-Thank-You-Tour-to-Provide-One-Million-Hot-Dogs-to-Frontline-Workers-in-the-Greater-Los-Angeles-Area.pdf",74665,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/946eef7f-9fdd-4b72-a976-c8d550208cb9/2020-06-29-Farmer-John-Embarks-on-Thank-You-Tour-to-Provide-One-Million-Hot-Dogs-to-Frontline-Workers-in-the-Greater-Los-Angeles-Area.pdf",{"system":8823,"elements":8829},{"id":8824,"name":8825,"codename":8826,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":8827,"last_modified":8828,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"3827ede0-7f2f-5849-8f54-8ec13411b334","Smithfield Foods Partners with Granular Insights to Give Grain Farmers in its Supply Chain the Digital Edge on Sustainability","smithfield_foods_partners_with_granular_insights_t",[],"2023-10-19T15:51:08.681663Z",{"headline":8830,"url_slug":8832,"sub_headline":8834,"sub_headline_1":8835,"summary":8836,"contact":8838,"release_date":8839,"category":8840,"html":8843,"content":8845,"images":8849,"pdf":8851},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":8831},"Smithfield Foods Partners with Granular Insights to Give Grain Farmers in its Supply Chain the Digital Edge on Sustainability\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":8833},"2020-06-29-Smithfield-Foods-Partners-with-Granular-Insights-to-Give-Grain-Farmers-in-its-Supply-Chain-the-Digital-Edge-on-Sustainability",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":8837},"SMITHFIELD, Va., June 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today it has partnered with Granular, a leading farm management software platform, to help growers in its grain...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8804,"display_timezone":174},{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8841},[8842],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8844},"\u003Cp align=\"left\">SMITHFIELD, Va., June 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today it has partnered with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Y1bPW6cjuC9FQM7mSGfWYnx37C3Jan20LHOulj1FD5LWIqeY3X4LgxJ1MPFo8TbNZTdKv3v7C_nCbndLNxwgzg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Granular\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, a leading farm management software platform, to help growers in its grain supply chain boost farm sustainability and efficiency while improving crop yields. The offer will be available to grain farmers in North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia who sell their grain to Smithfield.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>With more than 13 billion pounds of feed consumed by Smithfield’s animals each year, maximizing grain production efficiencies is a key way the company is working to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=lm2ZdlPccaPqp6Msm0_FBR3fkucD_0TO8TH6hED3cDbm3MBIx-KeZr4-ZB0nHc89-2Ga77Sh9UVCjZ7MvaP_gOa3hNgxm_ioQ_tmtWXFbJ3BtfYyXFc6PueuqeLTspMfsNSVXvaKZ6p6pyPK20Y28g==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>25 percent by 2025\u003C/u>\u003C/a> throughout its entire supply chain. This offering complements Smithfield’s existing efforts to help farmers incorporate more efficient farming practices while increasing their bottom line.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Over the last several years, we’ve focused on working alongside grain farmers in our supply chain to provide information and advice about strategies to improve fertilizer usage and crop production,” said Stewart Leeth, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer at Smithfield Foods. “With Granular Insights, we’ll be able to partner those recommendations with a technology-driven solution to help drive farm profitability with fewer environmental impacts.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Granular Insights with Directed Scouting uses high-frequency, high-resolution satellite imagery to monitor fields, allowing farmers to mitigate in-field pests and resolve other yield-diminishing problems before they spread and require additional resources.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Smithfield growers now have access to Granular Insights, and will be able to not only easily and accurately manage their inputs, but also have an edge over pests and weather - the keys to protecting yield and increasing sustainability,” said Emma Fuller, PhD., Director of Sustainability Science at Granular. “With the data sets that drive profitability and optimize sustainability efforts at their fingertips, Smithfield growers will be able to take a holistic look at data from across their operation and combine it with satellite imagery and profit map overlays. And when farmers know more, they are able to do more with less time, energy and resources.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>To learn more about Smithfield’s sustainability initiatives and its support for local farmers, read the company’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=HssusKd3UBexdDxez76ilJSAzmK5mUSzoryzkxUO3LaRO2fI56G7cMAyv1_thO__5HTl7njQoczDFI_VoMAmovemgpwlbqW8CF5XiyDGXHynMyNntYeopiIC3s47jkTi_PftEfTd9k09Svinpv-gkIObkG_Vol6yWScZYpPMCB6ZAGJL91m1klOHnz8All5X\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>2019 Sustainability Impact Report\u003C/u>\u003C/a>. To learn more about how Granular Insights with Directed Scouting can assist farmers, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ajtcqQIdj7dd1arDjGlj3TBMDW9OvV4HITFEahrMVMRpGDDGJbuf3-SFqmrKRiuW_cCHbBFjMO-Nv1KffjaHQXVWKKpglkuERPOlBKsRYqRLmky91H3PQ_UZU1z3Yjh8vuAa-4gNx1Icw2WylRVCWg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>https://granular.ag/granular-insights/\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=FnQ3i37ZzjYgvoIAnQSfHhhvKUUhYwRswuGIiSTRgupSETXVivgDqL8JKNJeZ_mghfl8dg2UB2oWt_rQ6tDOwLZ2MRc_XIIMrc-W-muGTeEz6oGR0MUYJnJcOPmoytmwZyVLEoRammOsfO5mLOXL3xkt_j6GpSdqHi-hZm1C0kVFP6KWWonMOtGbZLBVcz4u5pX-Cb3MYoMNDQYgCo4jWHhU14UPil2Z2-vAlTrSHpsHWJgEOEKXxiik9Ilemc6eK-rZxaipA4ezHyA8MnYEMQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=OhS4R_3s8xuAXY0lQyyVgGSk2FIa5scaRY7mJ9LawJAVu_RTpUujcgWs0nCMKRwZ0MN24NX37tVCpXc2uVnP3e78VcMTTlLQBW5WheC9Tdk7DqoMHmgbWFvp0Yj1dVGIdjZ1y5WMiK_cGuzF_ds8emjHTo92NUWnugvi7AONvhlupwsLGVSi0gnbQMUSX_xyZ23xyB6LS76DB1JGEaMZiI1EA00TTF6jcilD0XZGFo9TOjNoqJZa1qlucFcjAAu7\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Facebook\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=HLL6Zh-21XHxHpkqSCPDTIjOm66PgXmVN4WnN_ZJHmtRivXg0_ZXVotf7mwtmLsyRrz8h35AhZzBEBGvrvxmHWejXLENZ2V4Nilg0x2cLT8r6tf35ROdEfeO3WIFeRXS7c8LyIIReto1zFf3G7W28hpvMVp_QmOM3zwx574a9f5hRnqEQkjIhMGARFfFWSQjzDqxclS8DfBYLr6QpRNj68idvBeYPqnkq6PfcdgxlRXWuzpbu-O6tj0vposM6r2n\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Twitter\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=aKigpo6p3yVbOxv7XxmfiOPXmim2lFZqsnQp7__97oISSOy1_Wb7r30WjzjegiJaCiC55DlA_UpqW0AMB5ZqV6Xy3wFn23Z2wP0pCdsLz4mcby4H2a0WcdQ1KxMAuQhjaSusSITwDH-Zfm191ooY89EWXrDjeP4C7kMBEhBa-_5Lw-XIhEXq5vNGi0cSQyCcmyMAxaDDerfwYEJ51A9GyuQ0TVBpA_F6rOr5J9Tfr-D4mfmS_u-TmRuYv9oDAgqn\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>LinkedIn\u003C/u>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=MXLp8sOoVaDmuv13bIze0sizc6HaPANpx6sXkkffUlknKXqF0Uj6HRU4a_9Tsu2J1AfdKlHhyhP0_2QqePteaV32eg83PLPGo0eujyBdRmLEXYmWoNO8-gyNFaauun7Z490DLC_ICe1U1d5HKO79N8iYathup3-jX_vYLZwXPZrEbM2xQmOxrfZX6s2C9-OsrTeJtwgyutZoiF_GKmt8LPs-pXk_bvrWcuwzK7TSuIj7k0UiQ68oY45ZKpaSLrc7\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Instagram\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Granular Insights\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Granular is Farm Management Software (FMS) that is helping thousands of farmers to build more profitable and efficient farms today and steward their lands for generations to come. As the world’s leading FMS, Granular uniquely combines an industry-leading support team with the most recommended suite of easy-to-use powerful software to help farmers and their teams run all aspects of their farm business. From financials to agronomy to operations, farmers are now able to make data-driven decisions with greater confidence in an increasingly challenging environment.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Granular is San Francisco-based, with offices worldwide. Granular is an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Corteva Agriscience (NYSE:CTVA), a spin-off of DowDuPont™️. Learn more about our company and people at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=rRUzYY91MxdF5bt5kkEX_y4f0POD1emhMhORx4G_dZrHwpI3taKfDnDrHKtNWnbuBU9az7QD9g0JZeyxvM_Mqg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>http://granular.ag\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, Twitter, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ay65MzeqZwAp3r22FuIo4VABaJ7m-1XcDEqDxK8k2AYPfm8ZoCMH85C4XlYNazfvMpAaVRe46T20VbxsdNaXLHSc_bjsTybXRXBbdIJaYLk=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>@GranularAg\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and Instagram, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ay65MzeqZwAp3r22FuIo4eQDjIW8iD4cWNuCUGyHiYPy2gT3qA4657dEl2ad0HeOlf6-cQuvvpCEyOBrLSCWbuEx43qyfnH7jnBv8kcFfqc=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>@Granular_Ag\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=XsZT-3ynZqXuMonyxR-VXm_vSnhpm3e8T48atenDEKsP0i5Vs-69_MgyiUB71R-IrA7oyp0wAlNx5o58w_dXdAwpPS3ouU3Be31j1X-Xmpwt6_767Ja53_cmy1jv4BJGfm120IKTBIKFqKGIk-cKcA==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>facebook.com/GranularAgriculture\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Contact Information:\u003Cbr />\r\nLisa Martin\u003Cbr />\r\nSmithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr />\r\n(757) 365-1980\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=xfRYiYyrPt39oIwewLQg-PUBftT42ETIxT89EFOsaMHFXf2ry9H8jeHf44CM3VrUqnf9e9Fpm1VOb7mgKWMgM-r_VRuBgdB79WeYRCwBZ1RQcwFQ0Nv_BYg7X7oBEyUzMgRfllrhH8UGMcYwkYlTYTPLUQG6zJNb_6rxAQSiYzM=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">lvmartin@smithfield.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":8846,"links":8847,"modular_content":8848,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":8850},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":8852},[8853],{"name":8854,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":8855,"url":8856},"2020-06-29-Smithfield-Foods-Partners-with-Granular-Insights-to-Give-Grain-Farmers-in-its-Supply-Chain-the-Digital-Edge-on-Sustainability.pdf",76836,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/6270b08a-7b2a-46dc-b107-d7453e07992b/2020-06-29-Smithfield-Foods-Partners-with-Granular-Insights-to-Give-Grain-Farmers-in-its-Supply-Chain-the-Digital-Edge-on-Sustainability.pdf",{"system":8858,"elements":8864},{"id":8859,"name":8860,"codename":8861,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":8862,"last_modified":8863,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"14c7e2cc-2ad1-5163-9369-3917b1882f9b","Pure Farmland™ Supports America’s Community Gardens and Farms Through Launch of Pure Growth Project","pure_farmlandtm_supports_america_s_community_garde",[],"2023-10-19T15:51:14.7627338Z",{"headline":8865,"url_slug":8867,"sub_headline":8869,"sub_headline_1":8870,"summary":8871,"contact":8873,"release_date":8874,"category":8876,"html":8879,"content":8881,"images":8885,"pdf":8887},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":8866},"Pure Farmland™ Supports America’s Community Gardens and Farms Through Launch of Pure Growth Project\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":8868},"2020-06-25-Pure-Farmland-TM-Supports-Americas-Community-Gardens-and-Farms-Through-Launch-of-Pure-Growth-Project",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":8872},"SMITHFIELD, Va., June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pure Farmland™ believes that good things are grown from the ground up. That’s why the plant-based brand is proud to launch the Pure Growth...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8875,"display_timezone":174},"2020-06-25T16:17:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8877},[8878],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8880},"\u003Cp align=\"justify\">SMITHFIELD, Va., June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=GZna310KxXNF4dL24OCCiE6F1Xn6H5uFm3V8D7pqDAuvzVsz6s7A59Gc_z0_nFamXqmxx8LbPWrXK54epUVRuapVx_2viz8V3geS-_XVOBs=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Pure Farmland\u003C/u>\u003C/a>™ believes that good things are grown from the ground up. That’s why the plant-based brand is proud to launch the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=F--ijsS_UScBamQQySATkLd6Jaeb_myethEEBtBc79rMx0HwKSJyyn4DrZ6mS0-nvmW6MVFYWWODInQgO_IHwhc9Y8F8ZNfCfdX9o6que28=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Pure Growth Project\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, an initiative and grant program that supports community gardens in neighborhoods throughout the country and builds on the brand’s longstanding commitment to protect vital American farmland. With this grant program, Pure Farmland commits to increasing the availability of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables nationwide.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">Over the last few months, as we’ve grown together as neighbors and grown more aware as consumers, we’ve further recognized the importance of community gardens as a source of activity and sustenance. In fact, a recent survey conducted by Wakefield Research for Pure Farmland* uncovered 92% of Americans agree that these green spaces can improve neighborhoods, and 94% of Americans see a benefit in sourcing produce from a community garden or farm for reasons such as fresher, healthier, tastier, and more accessible ingredients.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">Through the Pure Growth Project, the brand will be providing $100,000 in financial support via grants, ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 each, to eligible nonprofit organizations and food projects through an open application process ending July 31, subject to terms and conditions.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">“The Pure Growth Project is about more than just food – it’s about strengthening the fabric that links us and makes our cities and neighborhoods unique,” said Erin Thacker, MA, RDN, brand manager for Pure Farmland. “At Pure Farmland, we are determined to nurture these much-needed green spaces, especially in urban areas. We’re proud to support these organizations and know that we’re growing something good together.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">In addition to the Pure Growth Project grant program, every time you purchase a Pure Farmland product, the brand pledges to donate the cost of protecting one square foot of farmland through its ongoing partnership with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=h8nA4uA5HtpcJ3ntWiEsEWKs0WBVdrjfHtOulSFy33vkQoPaAqbXV3-MeHLF5buoOaMGkp6LfKwTkfQhwXVxUQy5h9gCkJbpnG6sG9evboM=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>American Farmland Trust\u003C/u>\u003C/a>  whose conservation efforts have permanently protected more than 6.5 million acres of farmland and ranchland since 1980.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">To submit an application for the Pure Growth Project or to learn more about eligibility, guidelines, and the selection process, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=nz1tFKJeEDMCY5le7FRCUIO0HI98a00C8VbstFjzKc9BJVyJ3CCP2ocmC1wVHCRAgJvODH8dcJK4oLmoc7_TqlJ8tN0ftobDI_lhj0-JTP4=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>pure-farmland.com/impact/\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>*\u003Cem>The survey was conducted online by Wakefield Research among 1,000 nationally representative U.S. adults, ages 18+, between April 1st and April 6th, 2020. The margin of error was +/- 3.1 percentage points.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>About Pure Farmland™\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">Pure Farmland™ is a maker of high-quality, plant-based protein products, such as breakfast patties, burger patties, meatballs, and pre-seasoned protein starters and serves retail customers. Pure Farmland products are proudly crafted in the USA with soy protein, coconut oil, natural flavors, are gluten and dairy free, and serve as a good source of protein. 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Support Foodservice Industry Professionals Impacted by COVID-19","smithfield_culinary_donates__25_000_to_the_ferdina",[],"2023-10-19T15:49:18.5274008Z",{"headline":8901,"url_slug":8903,"sub_headline":8905,"sub_headline_1":8906,"summary":8907,"contact":8909,"release_date":8910,"category":8912,"html":8915,"content":8917,"images":8921,"pdf":8923},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":8902},"Smithfield Culinary Donates $25,000 to the Ferdinand Metz ACF Relief Fund to Support Foodservice Industry Professionals Impacted by COVID-19\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":8904},"2020-05-13-Smithfield-Culinary-Donates-25-000-to-the-Ferdinand-Metz-ACF-Relief-Fund-to-Support-Foodservice-Industry-Professionals-Impacted-by-COVID-19",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":8908},"SMITHFIELD, Va., May 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Culinary, the foodservice unit of Smithfield Foods, the nation’s leading pork processor, has donated $25,000 to the Ferdinand Metz...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8911,"display_timezone":174},"2020-05-13T18:04:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8913},[8914],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8916},"\u003Cdiv compile=\"NewsDetailCtrl.newsItem.body\" role=\"presentation\">\r\n\u003Cp align=\"left\">SMITHFIELD, Va., May 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Culinary, the foodservice unit of Smithfield Foods, the nation’s leading pork processor, has donated $25,000 to the Ferdinand Metz American Culinary Relief Fund to provide financial assistance to chefs, culinarians, and foodservice workers across America who are experiencing hardship in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>COVID-19 has impacted all industries, but the foodservice industry may be one of the hardest hit. With approximately 14 million people in America employed by the foodservice industry, a staggering number of individuals have been laid off, furloughed, or have had their hours reduced. Smithfield Culinary was moved to support their industry partners by reducing the financial impact on individuals and their families who are suffering severe economic consequences of this crisis.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>One hundred percent of the Ferdinand Metz ACF Relief Fund’s proceeds will go to providing grants to foodservice workers. All foodservice industry employees may apply for a grant regardless of their segment, and $500 grants will be given directly to qualified individuals on a first-come first-served basis.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“The ingenuity and determination we’ve seen from restaurant employees has been nothing short of amazing,” says Ed Wayda, senior brand manager for Smithfield Culinary. “We hope the grants will lessen the burden we know many are experiencing due to COVID-19.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield Culinary has partnered with the American Culinary Federation (ACF), a nationally recognized professional organization for chefs and cooks, for many years and most recently announced a two-year extension of the partnership. Smithfield Culinary will hold a Master Chef level sponsorship with the ACF, helping to bring together 15,000 culinary professionals across 170 chapters and 4 regions in the U.S. As the largest and most prestigious organization of professional chefs in North America, the ACF will execute culinary events with the help of Smithfield Culinary to further educate chefs about the benefits of incorporating pork and other protein products into their culinary creations.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Our continued partnership with Smithfield Culinary reinforces the strong commitment that both our organizations have to the culinary community,” says Stafford DeCambra, president of the American Culinary Federation. “Smithfield’s contribution to the Ferdinand Metz Relief Fund is yet another way we’re working together to champion the advancement of foodservice professionals.”  \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>To learn more about how the ACF can assist culinary professionals during these times, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=TCM35Fvcs2q4Bd0psMliG8sAq5Eq5hCHI5x0I1TW-pFJKeATs61BR6XZk_3m2LbXtsO7FmtvQ14uSKT5ytuaU-paPtzhASHSuksLOQzvknU=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.WeAreChefs.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>. To learn more about Smithfield Culinary, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=p9jhiLVAUGNOLsBeUkeOoqBS6YqZmw3vrJHxxHDkqIwW5YjzsXEw-7UZvORW4YkSQLGOaMhCk55b1BepcQ3woRxS9q8WQDBj2BVYmG5hBN3n-RhECReeUK2eJjWdTx04\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.SmithfieldCulinary.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Culinary\u003C/u>\u003Cbr />\r\nWith a dedication to culinary arts, innovation, and industry-leading sustainability, Smithfield Culinary leverages passionate chefs, culinary partners, and R&D to produce high-quality products that inspire chefs and consumers alike. Foodservice brands within the Smithfield Culinary portfolio include Carando®, Curly’s®, Eckrich®, Farmland®, Margherita®, and Smithfield®. Smithfield Culinary is the foodservice business unit of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=i3GAf44stJ6LJghVIfzLjbqoLWmGF0sFZ9ugFZcihTJY0d__cYjd7K_oNCDQBvYFPyFpU0ddSRCa1VTX1hlGmzuelQQns2agYFlJPpZPaYY=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=p9jhiLVAUGNOLsBeUkeOoqBS6YqZmw3vrJHxxHDkqIzmhjYNZhu4Ie82R0YZN3nnjBM78ZlwDlkmR6MAZVYWr2HZqqzV7_Z1PpSJPriCVdB3vqp-53QGkeyrMuFOHkxp\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.SmithfieldCulinary.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cu>Smithfield Foods:\u003C/u>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va., since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=8hVDOQAe1uplhaD7Vc6Lt4tYqmFCJenVUXUa4mBT2MiQI8tgHiqJO7kljHf5C93adYYjCv5YqugoZOPnxSc-nT_WGuxJoidDCV3dAmwFtNhO7xx1QBH4QTD94gw1X77c7yCAge_GQ8J349u1zCvuHYgly-vAaQvjX4zPk7bGtclEUE_EAF7tvBFzzqLI8vJ5\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=HoVNYfNwX6aVk2rLSdRbRnRjkRMY4LxjjgiLOOgyG4un1SQGewi8eQix36TpoIQp3XuRT-T1JeDe0whjlmgFNURV6NHoxZXouizKMa7QCMxT4eflQwW5UtB0Z6gMk0lmegDmwgPHxaZsjqQjm9flh8BqUMUqYRrBf2ugHYrLUVjAa90iASAacu2O374ieZI8\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Facebook\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Nc6pcfPxD1wKAq35kIYfbWnQmVKhc_bkWJgj76GTeXqUMObMVm2G6-TQ1brrQ2yIK1YhTb8NnA3GdRN1v0rV4ivp_USjQkxB38pC-1aIbuRrER1Bmp0JxfzFd8a3sOnywXdyqdEKZoFSD5BK782xPHlR7exv82aFWIMVB-lyF0W2ytIegU3BEMN4oYtt0ZsT\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Twitter\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=0JV1F2cJ0s4UqcuovGZSwcLDIRes_JzE4HKlgUGUfmp9HHU29n_FBTxC_ETXKecYvsHSQmlioQynHiL9B6OHBkz2c6G4bEHlvACijZuEr1sO5757KPw7nHrUBSOz_ZdVn5MTfbVfG2bs0Jph3GSUI4CFAt_CCaL7fbZWSeal8twEjZcPaaMzNIZoamNZpyjN_8VjydW5cRxYe-IIDvjCtQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>LinkedIn\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=TsJXp3U7yDrBktmD2pcoSwaB-1a2_S6bmAWaJCcVmC6wksM2Q46bviMddpA_KjFXJNic9Lt7Jg_cfRE5s0FfX-3bWcgBxF21gETDi76o69anfKPlufWFls_D36duTXReTD6z-Va5x-skXPSlzHBDR_8EnlSx_b1W25rtDxS4IMBLp9YRLgIK1j74JJu85mQDlAhelVscmU8fEOvm-sQ2Yw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Instagram\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Media Contact:\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Foodmix Marketing Communications on behalf of Smithfield Culinary\u003Cbr />\r\nLisa Ptak\u003Cbr />\r\n(630) 366-7500\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=IKwXpfNSrH0OEE5a4R3pRqKCdwQM_Hwe6koHzcN0jd5ZGJ0Wt9qFcTfzCx8R-7S3PCtFKNNOS4-tSdc-mLPnkdwZ-1Cl5mOhHzIf-iQDPoU=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">lisaptak@foodmix.net\u003C/a>\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":8918,"links":8919,"modular_content":8920,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":8922},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":8924},[8925],{"name":8926,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":8927,"url":8928},"2020-05-13-Smithfield-Culinary-Donates-25-000-to-the-Ferdinand-Metz-ACF-Relief-Fund-to-Support-Foodservice-Industry-Professionals-Impacted-by-COVID-19.pdf",75657,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/752c8e54-4d87-42b7-a779-6d36bdddd207/2020-05-13-Smithfield-Culinary-Donates-25-000-to-the-Ferdinand-Metz-ACF-Relief-Fund-to-Support-Foodservice-Industry-Professionals-Impacted-by-COVID-19.pdf",{"system":8930,"elements":8936},{"id":8931,"name":8932,"codename":8933,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":8934,"last_modified":8935,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"24b7a377-1e67-53cd-bf58-9fcc4ef70df2","Smithfield Foods Retooling Its Smithfield, Virginia Facility","smithfield_foods_retooling_its_smithfield__virgini",[],"2024-06-18T19:57:05.8035863Z",{"headline":8937,"url_slug":8939,"sub_headline":8941,"sub_headline_1":8942,"summary":8943,"contact":8945,"release_date":8946,"category":8948,"html":8951,"content":8953,"images":8957,"pdf":8959},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":8938},"Smithfield Foods Retooling Its Smithfield, Virginia Facility\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":8940},"2020-05-06-Smithfield-Foods-Retooling-Its-Smithfield-Virginia-Facility",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":8944},"SMITHFIELD, Va., May 6, 2020—Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today that it will immediately begin the process of retooling its Smithfield, Va. plant, installing equipment that will allow it to...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8947,"display_timezone":174},"2020-05-06T18:04:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8949},[8950],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8952},"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., May 6, 2020—Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today that it will immediately begin the process of retooling its Smithfield, Va. plant, installing equipment that will allow it to service additional domestic customers. Going forward, the plant will produce fresh pork, bacon and the company’s iconic Genuine Smithfield Ham for the U.S. retail, foodservice and industrial channels. The facility currently services a number of domestic customers in addition to multinational markets including China, Korea, Mexico and Vietnam. The company does not anticipate any layoffs as a result of the modifications.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/SmithfieldFoods/\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://twitter.com/smithfieldfoods?lang=en\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/smithfield-foods\">LinkedIn \u003C/a>and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/smithfieldfoods/\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>###\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Contact:\u003Cbr />\r\nKeira Lombardo\u003Cbr />\r\nExecutive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Compliance\u003Cbr />\r\nSmithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr />\r\n(757) 365-3050\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Ca href=\"mailto:klombardo@smithfield.com\">\u003Cu>klombardo@smithfield.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":8954,"links":8955,"modular_content":8956,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":8958},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":8960},[8961],{"name":8962,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":8963,"url":8964},"2020-05-06-Smithfield-Foods-Retooling-Its-Smithfield-Virginia-Facility.pdf",67492,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/58943ecc-492d-4f03-aabb-bd3dc55ba7a1/2020-05-06-Smithfield-Foods-Retooling-Its-Smithfield-Virginia-Facility.pdf",{"system":8966,"elements":8972},{"id":8967,"name":8968,"codename":8969,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":8970,"last_modified":8971,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"fe943a4a-8b07-509b-b885-63ec4b6d86ff","Smithfield Foods to Donate 40 Million Servings of Protein to Food Banks Nationwide as Part of COVID-19 Response","smithfield_foods_to_donate_40_million_servings_of_",[],"2023-10-19T15:49:46.6413181Z",{"headline":8973,"url_slug":8975,"sub_headline":8977,"sub_headline_1":8978,"summary":8979,"contact":8981,"release_date":8982,"category":8984,"html":8987,"content":8989,"images":8993,"pdf":8995},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":8974},"Smithfield Foods to Donate 40 Million Servings of Protein to Food Banks Nationwide as Part of COVID-19 Response\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":8976},"2020-04-13-Smithfield-Foods-to-Donate-40-Million-Servings-of-Protein-to-Food-Banks-Nationwide-as-Part-of-COVID-19-Response",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":8980},"SMITHFIELD, Va., April 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced its largest donation in company history as food banks across the country struggle to meet the increased...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":8983,"display_timezone":174},"2020-04-13T18:04:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":8985},[8986],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":8988},"\u003Cp align=\"left\">SMITHFIELD, Va., April 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=8aEr7PvU-dwPhDOjpkFp4jt9FRCAULrgocqvdY8A2UnnR00_dG3I3Mukow_8d6q7wYoeFKa41OVPtbJ3BHxoA6yDSVLa9_lB3274nWKYdIU=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/u>\u003C/a> announced its largest donation in company history as food banks across the country struggle to meet the increased demand as a result of the COVID-19 virus. The donation of over 10 million pounds of protein – the equivalent of more than 40 million servings – to food banks nationwide builds upon Smithfield’s recently launched \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=4eaOu64uthTj90sTYWOItelXYkpidCRYZzz2mPopfMymAJXubaB9JIUpq-FwOXJHZjkvItZDsdN_hagXtk2JswFuZTHpudrqkE0OcZBs2qFDtA3BTluVw_WIPP8XlDI2\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>“Good Food Challenge”\u003C/u>\u003C/a> to raise awareness and increase support for \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ynKmMjHZQ1C525RiaFHUQr4jGxuw_H793kGCTcNvlTNJzGJAVw7DoQCWgnPylACsON0rVzPxv_fa3PRez8AQpXg9fyP1mJobUnvZbcy7EwQ=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Feeding America\u003C/u>\u003C/a> in this critical time of increased need.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“The challenges our country is facing are unprecedented, and food banks across America are feeling the strain as food insecurity reaches new heights. Helping ensure the wellbeing of our neighbors in need is of the utmost importance now more than ever. To help meet this immense need, Smithfield is making our largest donation ever in hunger-relief support and deploying hundreds of truckloads of protein to communities throughout the country in response to COVID-19,” said Keira Lombardo, executive vice president, corporate affairs and compliance for Smithfield Foods\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>These donations, valued at more than $30 million, join the more than $3 million in cash and in-kind contributions \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=_2b5qqhnpSOOBWnRCLTHijzlVrHQunOZAVGz6Eem35PPexgERU-JtdJPNZXxY-XUVLVzIE_I2kECOsij5ULCQW5Zspn08gH5MWveCP-m00y9XaWWLw0rXSh3YIErmDMuDuNEyyj95wdYmsBQ24-23oztxwhjsF-mo3QoWeUHUSYMQjqth9VY_PD9ifU1hznZj9bfPnYRT3Ksohl03rDw3Iw7wIX0obHqkFqPVPTHa4gVx9DO_hK51JahSt4NxnJMff4AM_zN03zUYQrSQR5QjXs-pnSE3Vkt4K48Y5RMC1jfr7zEBEkWRKU0fqQIiGLC\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>previously announced\u003C/u>\u003C/a> as part of Smithfield’s COVID-19 response through the company’s signature hunger-relief initiative, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=SmZXjtJSwxTdoUuRb15rQN7g3bOCmr6e2M6fNtCkmzqabHa-VcSsoZ2dJGG2xn-0k1FQfqz9CPJDe22wLEZIf7VTEDNxbGruxmdBR_IXPSWxgwmLKlNTDZ-CS-8C8agcqFhQ6S5w7iLTA9uq-G3oGZ4jXcHUtYvr1WDNr9QdFDE=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Helping Hungry Homes®\u003C/u>\u003C/a>. Since the inception of the program, Smithfield has donated nearly 200 million servings of nutritious, high-quality protein to food banks, school nutrition programs, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 states across the country.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The public is encouraged to join Smithfield in support of Feeding America and their national network of food banks by visiting \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1BiVJXiUj8dLRj9audj8wcYKL4mjEf9TQMNISnSXG1FFg1B4OWI8KeGudcnAYeoOqg6TjsSQDSkBkntg3QflhKnpWK_5uBH1cbSBnmBNWfWC3x-rbzMIUNFjbmEjW0vtJzhMawXgzQpouD3QYONzkQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.smithfieldfoods.com/goodfoodchallenge\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1BiVJXiUj8dLRj9audj8wcYKL4mjEf9TQMNISnSXG1Ea0eFiWQDy99r1wgBHjzzeUaFqGwKbX0eFHoR76J1FLH6BLs98SFu9IGfnqipKvF8=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=zW9uK3GLhpPkJ_Jdw-OUutM2pWwarwxVBluEYcmnlhRe6WBL0pSMQVSy-PebZH6C4PQlD3LBJwLw--GFym81a3gDwGPAPefGtThqja4bfzs=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Facebook\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=tf7DIjVIufnBuuZQZTkIWgpJrK9DWPBzUIzrtnltCixtT__fi6bWG41nXeHBgK7Ihj-GjEW6GUenHvuG36ujWLnCi8HdvL5vBAs-DA22oIs=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Twitter\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=cIjelRAUyXXtSdHaHoORtUKpl1lMcRHQ2Ih_r8Q8cs2NCm1f40kdaf2EMBJjFHYDiqPdVJHVMOf5uSHw7g1ijjTXFqpTBUTGODRe213Kbqg=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>LinkedIn\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=LHCJW9IlkDK9_yqcf8gS0s6IpDyODoAVFv2ImOkwVZ7nrgvTRTeYC-bCilgV2tHwxIs3hdbeXiO-_2y9tCsdGH8GsA8akVcUPSX1YqAHrEs=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Instagram\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>MWWPR for Smithfield Foods\u003Cbr />\r\nLeah Weightman\u003Cbr />\r\n202.415.5737\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=EhkQtiqaj23XZA56z2D7KA9wK5Gv4J1XnktQJLAFupVem7KbPpMDie9lNegYnpyQIwPz3qp2S5-3EHvzYdQjmZVX0CTE7rYfQbpOxsyd_Xk=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">lweightman@mww.com\u003C/a> \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=SmOBFQfShGnMMokTFXfGc9xog5LK1BLFy01Tv_P6evLx3q8KjuTu2dhz9ohY7E2Y_1njWqmjbnRUQDcANn4gOr5DfSBOP8VWtUnCHzqz6anPmOG8ADiprDEGlz4RZfgj1i4Y4ZPzyH3hLtXww5vvjYoYwgL3iqHPALXWuTFpIkOOOureK4_HjQ--V9CdQKUOEgFxXkcp8JmfbxmOwrJKpnOULg5FVSoxoyQAeCCTQJkMjOajdA0ZMNjdiOaKrGDySuNri1SekWVjFg7BYyKw_w==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2c767d86-e604-4fe7-a27b-343e514babfa\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":8990,"links":8991,"modular_content":8992,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":8994},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":8996},[8997],{"name":8998,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":8999,"url":9000},"2020-04-13-Smithfield-Foods-to-Donate-40-Million-Servings-of-Protein-to-Food-Banks-Nationwide-as-Part-of-COVID-19-Response.pdf",73973,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/2eaeee25-4527-48eb-8ef5-5fe476c5c388/2020-04-13-Smithfield-Foods-to-Donate-40-Million-Servings-of-Protein-to-Food-Banks-Nationwide-as-Part-of-COVID-19-Response.pdf",{"system":9002,"elements":9008},{"id":9003,"name":9004,"codename":9005,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":9006,"last_modified":9007,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"a7a6e826-4c38-50b1-8f43-9543c1232aa0","Smithfield Foods Supports Communities During COVID-19 Response with More Than $3 Million in Donations and Launch of “Good Food Challenge”","smithfield_foods_supports_communities_during_covid",[],"2023-10-19T15:49:57.0295261Z",{"headline":9009,"url_slug":9011,"sub_headline":9013,"sub_headline_1":9014,"summary":9015,"contact":9017,"release_date":9018,"category":9020,"html":9023,"content":9025,"images":9029,"pdf":9031},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":9010},"Smithfield Foods Supports Communities During COVID-19 Response with More Than $3 Million in Donations and Launch of “Good Food Challenge”\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":9012},"2020-03-26-Smithfield-Foods-Supports-Communities-During-COVID-19-Response-with-More-Than-3-Million-in-Donations-and-Launch-of-Good-Food-Challenge",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":9016},"SMITHFIELD, Va., March 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced more than $3 million in cash and in-kind donations, including four million servings of protein, to...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":9019,"display_timezone":174},"2020-03-26T18:04:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":9021},[9022],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":9024},"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., March 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=s_7_0R_-m-JMiw6cF_eOUg4pf58pAwRpBmGlBmBB8DywCVC14EenTiwv2CbCekofKbBQIo6T_Bn5fMfQMrWLN-eAqYRYUkVHCSd3A00c4IY=\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/u>\u003C/a> today announced more than $3 million in cash and in-kind donations, including four million servings of protein, to support communities across America during the country’s response to COVID-19 (coronavirus). As part of the donations, Smithfield and its family of brands have launched the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=QYr_xnCFQKAHIsneEwnmY8Z9uPXJYkdhWEkqRLANSDN5fX74FpjyU6CQJpN1XRDhC1SFFvSDFs0KBW65v9L2-0WJ9jU4SvhFLSgcoQ9ys2a4802H8ufNeabhI-h3xYla\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>"Good Food Challenge”\u003C/u>\u003C/a> to aid \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=lLvOjJX4vtlXkYc2psgd9TM_JsqcVN40-3-PcZDNc9n_O_xdxVxAHdM40JQ63t01bbRheLavq3OvxyOXe0lPov-mUEdy_JEOdkENli0IfZ4=\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Feeding America\u003C/u>\u003C/a> and its nationwide network of food banks.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield’s “Good Food Challenge” welcomes the public to join the company and its brands in support of Feeding America and its nationwide network of more than 200 food banks that feed more than 46 million people. With a goal of $1 million in additional donations, this campaign will provide up to 10 million meals to aid the efforts of food banks across the country during this time of increased need. Amid school and business closures and the sharply rising unemployment rate, food banks are essential to feeding the millions of people that rely on food assistance programs every day.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“During these challenging times for our country and fellow Americans, Smithfield is taking a multipronged approach to respond to COVID-19. In addition to supporting our more than 40,000 U.S. employees on our farms and in our facilities, thousands of family farmers and other partners in our supply chain, we also have a responsibility to help our communities as we weather this health and economic storm together. No American should go without food, not ever, and certainly not now,” said Keira Lombardo, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Compliance for Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield will continue to work closely with Feeding America and the nationwide network of food banks to identify and address needs in the weeks and months ahead. Through the company’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=D_u7oZRG64d2mu-2WPOTBkjfXOk8rJBIW6bdW86BT5eCk2uuy_663Xv3RGDwCI_tIy5sPbQs5aYUQJnE55DixaQEtr-AQ35BQ3Cmovn46vWBouN2tgv7bRRp9UqjV1rsC1G9Gzb6kNaR-JWltvFvzNNlImMe-tF-kU2tDbizzME=\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Helping Hungry Homes\u003C/u>\u003Cu>®\u003C/u>\u003C/a> initiative, Smithfield has provided more than 150 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 states across the country since 2008.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=jOtwsWaeubXMVkip7L6xr6iP_cyItOeq1C5J8H5lRCVvcXMYeu3tu5h66ymT2ZULARUmqwOrqqVVF_7Gb-RTMTljxl3KLf0Lyvc3K5IH5U0=\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=KF7HN8RBrEggEhL7GoyKTNL6NvTCxbCo0NKhO_Qjb7P9gBtEPb-weOCGCPUJK16RloEGvjpf_jX0IpfFafqbNHFV-FX9rqB_QvKpbug_FHA=\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Facebook\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=-y_32UvlInRMtgJoiva0B2PXzWKYv-55x9uMfoO9TbwNcQaS1CwpHJgExzuTuU1yardd9E2mwlgqrR4zPsChKyL_2hwsTUBGI1cI6ZXFKs8=\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Twitter\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=NazNZykYaKvu4ZnHKxr6zqqFraljwU2yM9olSex9dCf5iQO6V0aqWUka-O0dxTYrY6f6uXVAFVn0c4zxHEhYsycVXPWjBC6rP640Npfy_3c=\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>LinkedIn\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=xBDAXeQ0d_s0RjYAojvD5w1tVqfWvRW-SG_EgO5ZLMZm-pBWLis0KfRVWLyPnOKMGX7L6vDvbTO8iSbrDCWh29ClfPyh295ay7npd3SS-qo=\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Instagram\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>MWWPR for Smithfield Foods\u003Cbr />\r\nLeah Weightman\u003Cbr />\r\n202.415.5737\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=56md8LdZ4GS11uPfE7j4pFZ_NX43urdMtCfUOPHqw32l0G7EFsJq55Twk_NdTz2CYhR1F8_4HHows-9oc3YrE1RGotWhCYnoxQGq1_aF3xg=\" target=\"_blank\">lweightman@mww.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>For more information on Smithfield Foods' response to COVID-19 please visit our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/ourcovid19response\" target=\"_blank\">COVID-19 Response Page\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=VPSfyDH3PzMSdBR64eVTyT5X8XpYgNnuDvXKs6upKVq5BwZPK_V7bQ6uNli5RtPnXtghazgOxJ7AgW57AkDrFurSYFUiOHZ1WIQxi3xzcmA4d-skh-OnaVteSTx7q9kEMfM4RQXgCb4VkqTlRtiYAk-YdzMYsrN7ByiISK2lzTPoT_sZnDLEv1doKIumvBl8FrS9ciRC_zjhXDRaPKaaxxCxsbumllbFrA2VoZbFNG-u6c-uiYN0T1db_c8sW96pB8VPZOCjOgc2bp2NRjg8rA==\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/720f0b92-a807-4c7b-82a8-8585c39f767c\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":9026,"links":9027,"modular_content":9028,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":9030},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":9032},[9033],{"name":9034,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":9035,"url":9036},"2020-03-26-Smithfield-Foods-Supports-Communities-During-COVID-19-Response-with-More-Than-3-Million-in-Donations-and-Launch-of-Good-Food-Challenge.pdf",74100,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/9553310d-7131-4909-bbad-a320ecba578b/2020-03-26-Smithfield-Foods-Supports-Communities-During-COVID-19-Response-with-More-Than-3-Million-in-Donations-and-Launch-of-Good-Food-Challenge.pdf",{"system":9038,"elements":9044},{"id":9039,"name":9040,"codename":9041,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":9042,"last_modified":9043,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"54fb33fd-f3c0-575b-8126-4dd955150690","Smithfield Foods Joins the White House in Salute of American Agricultural Workers on National Agriculture Day","smithfield_foods_joins_the_white_house_in_salute_o",[],"2024-06-18T19:56:52.2058445Z",{"headline":9045,"url_slug":9047,"sub_headline":9049,"sub_headline_1":9050,"summary":9051,"contact":9053,"release_date":9054,"category":9056,"html":9059,"content":9061,"images":9065,"pdf":9067},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":9046},"Smithfield Foods Joins the White House in Salute of American Agricultural Workers on National Agriculture Day\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":9048},"2020-03-24-Smithfield-Foods-Joins-the-White-House-in-Salute-of-American-Agricultural-Workers-on-National-Agriculture-Day",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":9052},"SMITHFIELD, Va., March 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation declaring March 24, 2020 as National Agriculture Day, highlighting the critical and...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":9055,"display_timezone":174},"2020-03-24T18:04:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":9057},[9058],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":9060},"\u003Cdiv compile=\"NewsDetailCtrl.newsItem.body\" role=\"presentation\">\r\n\u003Cp align=\"left\">SMITHFIELD, Va., March 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation declaring March 24, 2020 as National Agriculture Day, highlighting the critical and foundational nature of farmers in the American economy and American way of life.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>In his proclamation the President stated, “As our Nation continues to face the unique challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, we pay tribute to the unbeatable strength of America's agricultural producers as they once again answer the call to feed our country and the world. On this National Agriculture Day, and now more than ever, we salute and honor the men and women who contribute daily to our national prosperity.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>At Smithfield Foods, we join the White House in rising up to salute our American food heroes, including the 40,000 Smithfield employees on our farms and in our facilities, thousands of family farmers and other partners in the supply chain who feed millions of people in the United States and around the world every day.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield Foods President and CEO Kenneth M. Sullivan \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=KOLsYWwTtb5aZfIEmwIgQL7-Vzu6_wsn3nKC07fCld9GNHZC2W83WqHM6Xy7AalO4TJ5obNTsvLhOUNxcszn121s-69zyz0bLTl2uhz6SObWNq2cHtFLUTVQRL75ywkV\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>recently highlighted\u003C/u>\u003C/a> the critical and essential nature of agriculture and food workers in our nation’s ongoing response to COVID-19, noting that it is expressly because of the dedication of agriculture and food workers that we continue to have food on tables across America.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“U.S. agriculture and food workers are the lifeblood of our communities and our economy, today more than ever,” Sullivan stated. “I applaud the President for honoring and celebrating the vital role these hardworking men and women are playing during this crucial time. We all owe them a great debt of gratitude.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1FAN5IJcz4bhIQ2WUcLwWDA8JzlPsLsWrcUULBLZRMKXzYLwrJXUDONyVJSzwqKKs2qkbCvEfptpaCghOhaMe6XzfA1JWoEp0VkfV1_lJsg=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=gM6N4TCUK9hPHN7lGmntCuVdDAozzr8mnxjFsYsa0voic9FNzVeK3yygsZ4niyOjaVtoGL1wfO6XggcNNNBHwkS4QdCsdxmc7xb-OweKrMI=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Facebook\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=FqQDvg0qUT2UwWpDX8E1MaP9PG6SOA8IiRSJl_83jCUJ14J_1E8IztDFQvsYW0ArLDlZWYiCROPwSAl7sfjs8lO---7unwRpxntl4afLCKE=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Twitter\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=7eeZ3_oHVD5IIqblOe5aZSSxPAQZomj8vFTCbPsiXB5UAcPEkrZPLcuoRbnCXZXqhiiOZ_R0xhPi7XEQq6-xoMBxDSLLzxQ1a7-ipMEy1xU=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>LinkedIn\u003C/u>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=xzpIsqPx4C34u8Vx2yDT54N6sjZrP0QrcCeEZiS7aaAbkCjAD1PBenjJt8B_JyinVyQqoM4pBe3edJ_fJHy-G3OepQz72-AWwUbtXYBoeBc=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Instagram\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Contact:\u003Cbr />\r\nMWWPR for Smithfield Foods\u003Cbr />\r\nJenna Wollin\u003Cbr />\r\n(646) 376-4201\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BOi6LtYDzMdqRnY_67oSwq9hxbubSCuUuOgj3uO5BOcTrqprg-SmdOVU5qTqAXLY2rLmwdL8EARA4yY8zLbs5g==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">jwollin@mww.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":9062,"links":9063,"modular_content":9064,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":9066},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":9068},[9069],{"name":9070,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":9071,"url":9072},"2020-03-24-Smithfield-Foods-Joins-the-White-House-in-Salute-of-American-Agricultural-Workers-on-National-Agriculture-Day.pdf",69844,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/3c36aa8d-9a2c-4c7c-9b11-6ca04f423653/2020-03-24-Smithfield-Foods-Joins-the-White-House-in-Salute-of-American-Agricultural-Workers-on-National-Agriculture-Day.pdf",{"system":9074,"elements":9080},{"id":9075,"name":9076,"codename":9077,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":9078,"last_modified":9079,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"83ac718b-a586-5ff4-8195-96f220560b0a","Smithfield Foods Emphasizes Critical Role of Agriculture and Food Production Workers in Ongoing Supply of Food to American Families","smithfield_foods_emphasizes_critical_role_of_agric",[],"2024-06-18T19:56:18.0500446Z",{"headline":9081,"url_slug":9082,"sub_headline":9084,"sub_headline_1":9085,"summary":9086,"contact":9087,"release_date":9088,"category":9090,"html":9093,"content":9094,"images":9099,"pdf":9101},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":9076},{"type":464,"name":465,"value":9083},"2020-03-19-Smithfield-Foods-Emphasizes-Critical-Role-of-Agriculture-and-Food-Production-Workers-in-Ongoing-Supply-of-Food-to-American-Families",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":9089,"display_timezone":527},"2020-03-19T17:00:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":9091},[9092],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":25},{"type":490,"name":491,"images":9095,"links":9096,"modular_content":9097,"value":9098},{},{},[],"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., March 19, 2020 — As a leading global food and protein company, we understand that continuing to deliver nutritious, delicious and affordable food, and protein specifically, to our communities is of vital importance, now more than ever. Food is an essential part of all our lives, and our more than 40,000 U.S. team members, thousands of American family farmers and our many other supply chain partners are a crucial part of our nation’s response to COVID-19. At Smithfield, we are committed to keeping food on tables across America: today, tomorrow and every day. To each and every one of them, thank you.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n \u003Cli>Statement attributable to Kenneth M. Sullivan, President and CEO, Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"http://www.smithfieldfoods.com/\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>, and connect with us on \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/SmithfieldFoods/\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Facebook\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>, \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://twitter.com/smithfieldfoods?lang=en\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Twitter\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>, \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/smithfield-foods\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>LinkedIn\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem> and \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/smithfieldfoods/?hl=en\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Instagram\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For more information on Smithfield Foods' response to COVID-19 please visit our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/ourcovid19response\">\u003Cstrong>COVID-19 Response Page\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",{"type":503,"name":504,"value":9100},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":9102},[9103],{"name":9104,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":9105,"url":9106},"2020-03-19-Smithfield-Foods-Emphasizes-Critical-Role-of-Agriculture-and-Food-Production-Workers-in-Ongoing-Supply-of-Food-to-American-Families.pdf",70975,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/12bda551-e0f8-4035-af5c-21d1dd322a2d/2020-03-19-Smithfield-Foods-Emphasizes-Critical-Role-of-Agriculture-and-Food-Production-Workers-in-Ongoing-Supply-of-Food-to-American-Families.pdf",{"system":9108,"elements":9114},{"id":9109,"name":9110,"codename":9111,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":9112,"last_modified":9113,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"02e2f367-f85a-51f5-9ea8-c0d45d5ea25d","Smithfield Foods Expands Apprenticeship Program to Train Emerging Talent in Nebraska","smithfield_foods_expands_apprenticeship_program_to",[],"2023-10-19T15:50:07.7330985Z",{"headline":9115,"url_slug":9117,"sub_headline":9119,"sub_headline_1":9120,"summary":9121,"contact":9123,"release_date":9124,"category":9126,"html":9129,"content":9131,"images":9135,"pdf":9137},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":9116},"Smithfield Foods Expands Apprenticeship Program to Train Emerging Talent in Nebraska\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":9118},"2020-03-16-Smithfield-Foods-Expands-Apprenticeship-Program-to-Train-Emerging-Talent-in-Nebraska",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":9122},"OMAHA, Neb., March 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As a rising number of Americans pursue vocational careers, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is excited to announce the expansion of its apprenticeship program...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":9125,"display_timezone":174},"2020-03-16T18:18:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":9127},[9128],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":9130},"\u003Cp>OMAHA, Neb., March 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As a rising number of Americans pursue vocational careers, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is excited to announce the expansion of its apprenticeship program to now include Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, Nebraska.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The program, which addresses the country’s growing need for skilled trade professionals, supports internal candidates, high school graduates and military veterans with hands-on electrical and mechanical training while earning their associate degree. Building upon Smithfield’s introduction of the initiative in North Carolina last year, the company’s new apprentices will train alongside experienced maintenance technicians at Smithfield’s facilities in Iowa and Nebraska and receive free college tuition, salary and benefits as they progress through the program as full-time employees.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“We look forward to expanding our apprenticeship program to college campuses across the United States,” said Schwanzetta Williams, director of talent acquisition for Smithfield Foods. “According to a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1sHp3fyxZWylPU-8TgJR70C80axWwDBA02J0d4MS0L71ol9OlQD_FjdYh_r7pcdXQdlekhqOfyCERsmOfgL_jCX3I33vagH4zjM2S1b7KYM96jVAbhzFZUCdB9wWFT1Gehw7p5d_U9p04XDL3J3WWRrqmX0GxWpRmymFMoVx33sNzEzPiMm1mElHi8gfXuGR\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>report by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, there are more than 2.4 million unfilled jobs in manufacturing. It’s critical to prepare the next generation of professionals with a wide range of necessary skills to ensure a successful career—and we’re excited for our apprentices to build their careers at Smithfield.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Leveraging the power of partnerships with colleges across the country, the expansion of the apprenticeship program to Metropolitan Community College represents Smithfield’s ongoing commitment to recruiting top talent and providing meaningful careers.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“This program combines both hands-on training and classroom experience, providing a valuable opportunity for individuals to develop a deep understanding of the electrical and mechanical fields,” said Scott Broady, associate dean, industrial technology center for Metropolitan Community College. “We value our partnership with Smithfield Foods and appreciate their efforts in helping prepare highly skilled workers.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>To launch the program, Smithfield hosted a signing ceremony to welcome the apprentices. In April, Smithfield will also attend the College’s Sponsorship of Skilled and Technical Sciences Signing Day, joining apprentices and companies participating in apprenticeship programs. To learn more about career opportunities at Smithfield, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=pVMjRWssW-YGY89LBUvs67DYA8Q5zQ_7FVemaFVsYuJNgIK30MVJfSpZk9K5wFTk2mdVB49G6NyLfJrzYzhFJieQI7HHtBU6eSM8-Cu0paT5cmxkZ65RCI0DWwB6uinwUHwsxbEzIuZgsa-72MQd0SViw1xE88f7eWSc2ViGa2xKLoDMNMRw3xpNMHpRHh2VMNHDdP3uXMZg4KjVu2ZmKD0kWK0wc1adzro_WXqsqFSPL_WWlCjzrHdX13uaIv47WxNFij3pxDPADV4eE34_cQZwWy3xWzL_hfVDTZZcNk8=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>smithfieldfoods.com/careers\u003C/u>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=0HoRZm12nwUg9W8vBH8AZSmkFfvw1KtFkKygFLw-apzkQHKWShyQu_YZpdJda2cE1gN-1CDF5qB_OTjXRyBq9sc9QiymAwzPnosm7xlDqp0=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=r3fTBnYEK5s1XrCUTdkCvD2laVtKn4nBqff3p818CriP7VTcODVFs4H_U_ouckf_utmKkIbl-YP8w7yrSG-lpIEq5YfYY-2dP2cJaOurgZs=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Facebook\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=HNTyJ1-1CYEiEnuubDWHUTlLEv6gQ1Cnwez_qPQ7cx6N6WzWq4I-A35gS_adxoyRvvOtXzavzPsD2lMUOg6URRI36ZWI6Lf8q1n1MalWWFM=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Twitter\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=pWGMCEVsB3vbNakE_XVX5cRgtGnl6QAHvENmMNi6kD8qHLl2-AMUfW2kxwQMjwJjqQfJapfL5MxK28nFDlv7d2qPhBQO7q6l0fOR4GkQDgE=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>LinkedIn\u003C/u>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=rtqXprkb-WA7UFFOTGiBZM8NBAdk0KSx88BtFmkTfQHU5U6MsTF8zOgQEsRwQAJDEVSiCHhNz8kef8G9haKHdmkiVFYw8hCaRroNA7oNXIk=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Instagram\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>About Metropolitan Community College\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Metropolitan Community College, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, is a comprehensive, public community college that offers affordable, quality education to all residents of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Founded in 1974, MCC has the largest enrollment out of six community colleges in Nebraska and is the second largest postsecondary institution in the state. MCC serves more than 40,000 unique credit and noncredit students.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=auWGn8itDJJB7Ql6JRn3NvjuZcCdlUKCqH28bpoeA5nnamAAtaBdkNC0CjMRm9cwQdyI2VUMLRmQ_vagUHK7pJ9sJBzmJH8hGNF857O6HzDM6S0Opy1R9jSJC7-Gziqqnbvx2ja9T-GM5Kp-5byICcoHPyRLZxAtva5CIn-9V4aCWGWB4yW7fj-XlYW6hgKvOAQJJMeu1u5_OdJKFlDEwxxXUsWETwvJ2V_SuEhJc0CVuEmE2HJScFE_OQnSq7zUMhhzV1vile9NR9gQs3uSTg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/94b9bca6-e893-403a-aea4-91bffac40836\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>MWWPR for Smithfield Foods\u003Cbr />\r\nJenna Wollin\u003Cbr />\r\n646.376.4201\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=oR0HgjoiNj9vx5DFXM0yhvI-Q7tjgn-B1Z-mkG-rkwe6giqmwLlxRIPJ-wYzDT7mYYhSWzT0-i7rzk6dOL_gVA==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">jwollin@mww.com\u003C/a> \u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":9132,"links":9133,"modular_content":9134,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":9136},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":9138},[9139],{"name":9140,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":9141,"url":9142},"2020-03-16-Smithfield-Foods-Expands-Apprenticeship-Program-to-Train-Emerging-Talent-in-Nebraska.pdf",73561,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/70207776-5c6f-4720-9259-94daa45b3ef0/2020-03-16-Smithfield-Foods-Expands-Apprenticeship-Program-to-Train-Emerging-Talent-in-Nebraska.pdf",{"system":9144,"elements":9150},{"id":9145,"name":9146,"codename":9147,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":9148,"last_modified":9149,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"2015ac17-b802-5c8c-9830-e4056374b016","Smithfield Foods Supports Coloradans in Need with 40,000 Pound Protein Donation to Food Bank of the Rockies","smithfield_foods_supports_coloradans_in_need_with_",[],"2023-10-19T15:50:11.7873925Z",{"headline":9151,"url_slug":9153,"sub_headline":9155,"sub_headline_1":9156,"summary":9157,"contact":9159,"release_date":9160,"category":9162,"html":9165,"content":9167,"images":9171,"pdf":9173},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":9152},"Smithfield Foods Supports Coloradans in Need with 40,000 Pound Protein Donation to Food Bank of the Rockies\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":9154},"2020-03-11-Smithfield-Foods-Supports-Coloradans-in-Need-with-40-000-Pound-Protein-Donation-to-Food-Bank-of-the-Rockies",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":9158},"DENVER, March 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One in 10 Coloradans don’t know where their next meal will come from. Recognizing this, Smithfield Foods, Inc. and King Soopers partnered to donate...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":9161,"display_timezone":174},"2020-03-11T18:18:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":9163},[9164],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":9166},"\u003Cp align=\"left\">DENVER, March 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One in 10 Coloradans don’t know where their next meal will come from. Recognizing this, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=KGcWlbEZME8M5hfNTE_6EmERG3PUxbukVSw2VOjDpgSwnZATe_ADHxucjPpmrp6Mk8lRRMY6hmA3uyZWadAZQYLVATgwwdC89s9YEpVNQlA=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=mKXMMm3Cle8MM2d7hRPLI0qgNxdYjuiTUq1Lpyt4lA_DB7PWuSf_a9XFt79GSIMpDbZxkkqY38M1UFJLWCwRFg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">King Soopers\u003C/a> partnered to donate more than 40,000 pounds of protein to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=kyv_2JEiYfh6KTzl65PymYLlueieBpCfkpIaxGZTCVKq_cwWI9ng6it3NWScsPAb2Y7T0KIYKHU6978AS8QbkptCk4br1QW5nBC5dkoMX-w=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Food Bank of the Rockies\u003C/a>. The tractor-trailer load of nutritious, center-of-the-plate protein is enough to feed 160,000 individuals as Smithfield continues its 2020 \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=m6hX3q4vT6riK4O5rj49q5jcnuKdR7zihM2VCnje9lVbm2RufbltizvPKyFpEoclSijZZNUHw0CmSiXBAfip40pzUFtoGDJ2qwXQcxqDhSX93ffzJPrc3d3kA3YsvCVgFOJH4J4tuqIwld7v0gchy5XGdL5tVRMLfvi_PBNcDGc=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Helping Hungry Homes\u003C/u>\u003Cu>®\u003C/u>\u003C/a> tour. \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“At Smithfield Foods, we are committed to serving communities in need to ensure every family has access to a healthy, nutritious meal,” said Jonathan Toms, charitable initiatives manager for Smithfield Foods. “We are proud to partner with organizations such as Food Bank of the Rockies and King Soopers that share the mission of helping Americans become more food secure, especially right here in Colorado.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Helping Hungry Homes® is Smithfield’s signature hunger-relief initiative focused on alleviating hunger and helping Americans become more food secure. Since the inception of the program, Smithfield has donated over 145 million servings of nutritious, high-quality protein to food banks, school nutrition programs, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across all 50 states.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“We are thrilled to partner with Smithfield, a company that has continuously provided support to communities across the country,” said Erin Pulling, President & CEO of Food Bank of the Rockies. “Thousands of men, women and children look to Food Bank of the Rockies to provide food for their next meal and donations like this help make nourishing our community possible.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield and King Soopers presented the donation to Food Bank of the Rockies during an event in Denver this morning. Over the course of the year, Smithfield Foods will provide dozens of additional donations to communities across the country.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Through our combined efforts with Smithfield, we will continue to fight hunger and address the critical need to feed America’s families,” said Jessica Trowbridge, Manager of Corporate Affairs for King Soopers. “We are especially thankful for the opportunity to team up with these likeminded organizations to work toward our common goal.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=dPIR99NfqPXetmPcPjxT5XtBGpLHcICgKM-CK9PMyrnl887p0OjFYorgu_hcqXZz4G1iqy_Jc4Bx3fpidMzziH6P2Q-otsFnLoTWSwix_bA=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=dbH8NejTiRsQ-hspFF9Rar2CUb0OaiHKMm5QhZiDnNCLTdijM5ngyxqunGl4nDl9fKHa3T9EVGeUyLLuwKpIplYtaOjXjQ830u7jq3klnRM=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Facebook\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=PzP8GzlP0yk3Tij5sDlXJLvReSEA7tlsZvKp1VXakZuhFMhzA6FSLOKK7qHjqRzCX5Xk2rkhVbsw6aNh_QJkWHon9qXd5bO5zlhrHU4UebM=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Twitter\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=DVfQRkg9hqA3KafltWni2TYa64prCQ9PqRdnsq1ICNykyP3csVrHKqGMd_9qPJlm1W5WcvkOxEN8YI7XnH-k6N3HO42A6FRVJUlAjcs2jMg=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>LinkedIn\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=A0z8VyCYa3FP0sHQ00X1UNitUiUeMbZscNtiD7qvRtCXehJtXWh7ElRsrumBbT4hoZ3nYPphwIP2keITT5hTCE6sYcRZXwlL6xkVBR8_D7Q=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Instagram\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About King Soopers\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>At King Soopers, a company of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are 23,000 associates who serve customers daily through a seamless shopping experience throughout Colorado. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=6i7jcVjFxiv8HfM34QdX5KQywo0mAW6BdmI1X96VaqFhVPQNn2Dm_vmKyuWjwwMyffU3NkFJfv-ZXpzW5z6t1txQzUmKuOhEvzFadG9KwR0=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>newsroom\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem> and investor relations \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=kGj0mvxcILQIofruns8dRhsQQ848Z1qtyWgUfUAkfib40xe-9U_9GzNIXOUuGkVv\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>site\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About Food Bank of the Rockies\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>Food Bank of the Rockies works to make food security a realty for Colorado and Wyoming families. We distribute enough food for more than 155,000 meals a day through our direct service programs and partner agencies, helping families thrive in 30 Colorado counties, including metro Denver, and the entire state of Wyoming. Nearly one in ten Coloradans, and one in seven Colorado children, struggles with hunger. Since 1978, Food Bank of the Rockies has provided more than 738 million meals to people in need in our community. Food Bank of the Rockies is a member of Feeding America. For additional information, visit \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=XbDvgJXEOVU1LttS5F_hZ_CU8FRMO-tob0gDIJ6LJCn0-9LHZ4vmHqsIQM37bG3ymkzHe_THypOYJZxQTqEnDzuTuHm_gOSwVUvj-co1WLY=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>foodbankrockies.org\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>. “Like” Food Bank of the Rockies on \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=dbH8NejTiRsQ-hspFF9RaqiWKhUeinOyonqKvpTdeAyxqzbX7rvOcsPR1taFLZfIji2TB3jKHsypKxgnGvq619uJ-Gr6ixkLA-Mw9bFlpuo=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>Facebook\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem> and \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=A0z8VyCYa3FP0sHQ00X1UEw5UYh3TSBBvwpPQ5m3PhoALFPIuTJ51v8c9mVVwa2LDuSo1VKS63PA_DUAUCIbexByKkCdt8oOmzmZAOjedSs=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>Instagram\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>, follow the food bank on \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=PzP8GzlP0yk3Tij5sDlXJNQIgbcKBD2yJ5JwZDyxeujYT8jw6InmJFqEg6xR5ZKfSAcLDH0QFl_qn_CwhiQ4uRkwx0zsFkEgVb6BbEJu0vY=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>Twitter\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem> and learn more on our \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Jv5XJMv6uXaOwNEFrtoZGrr3DJ_tWAJiuPd-SKRDl1knZL1tA1N8Ev8Br5LV8RjL0dWqEJ4QwzOF-s2cm3-EXQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>blog\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>!\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Ctable style=\"line-height:inherit;width:627px;\">\r\n\t\u003Ctbody>\r\n\t\t\u003Ctr>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;width:160px;\">MWWPR for Smithfield Foods\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\tLeah Weightman\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\t202.415.5737\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ca href=\"mailto:lweightman@mww.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">lweightman@mww.com\u003C/a>\u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;width:249px;\">King Soopers\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\tJessica Trowbridge\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\t720.980.2939\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ca href=\"mailto:jessica.trowbridge@kingsoopers.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">jessica.trowbridge@kingsoopers.com\u003C/a>\u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;width:218px;\">Food Bank of the Rockies\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\tJanie Gianotsos\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\t303.375.5835\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ca href=\"mailto:jgianotsos@foodbankrockies.org\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">jgianotsos@foodbankrockies.org\u003C/a>  \u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\u003C/tr>\r\n\t\u003C/tbody>\r\n\u003C/table>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=-eUZmaZlV-LsCq8R-yh1Yi5he7KJkzWOGmwb9YUONyOuOJ6zLyDPt3fa6l_cmtEtdzQ5wGo__FhN2v7CdhVBGoW2zBJAcx9s86hr5Kfygts53v9iaxXAQdaobVaJcfZhLUf4yQZuvMHFfOGh2n9G6tPD7304AtIVKZuoN8KpAg1khizoT_IH7Er6IH6_U3l9U_jo-GV8RrdEC5GbLo9N44oPNAA9uk87mqHEUweUDFCrixyA02GeUytCeFLyeZLxDN0O-Zctr_KwDr9xoEId_w==\" rel=\"nofollow\" 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Foods Supports Disaster-Relief Efforts Following Devastating Tornadoes in Tennessee with 40,000 Pound Protein Donation","smithfield_foods_supports_disaster_relief_efforts_",[],"2023-10-19T15:50:15.1759274Z",{"headline":9187,"url_slug":9189,"sub_headline":9191,"sub_headline_1":9192,"summary":9193,"contact":9195,"release_date":9196,"category":9198,"html":9201,"content":9203,"images":9207,"pdf":9209},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":9188},"Smithfield Foods Supports Disaster-Relief Efforts Following Devastating Tornadoes in Tennessee with 40,000 Pound Protein Donation\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":9190},"2020-03-05-Smithfield-Foods-Supports-Disaster-Relief-Efforts-Following-Devastating-Tornadoes-in-Tennessee-with-40-000-Pound-Protein-Donation",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":9194},"NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is donating 40,000 pounds of protein to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee as part of ongoing recovery efforts...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":9197,"display_timezone":174},"2020-03-05T19:18:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":9199},[9200],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":9202},"\u003Cp align=\"left\">NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=q0JgML971vmDrO6eSfhWQz40AdZbMOjFDQoAOxywIL121rCnn3hwx9mS3ENMkRGqSdbQrQSonjOL-Em3OaHsncWie-AiKFMXAb6q1GxClts=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/u>\u003C/a> is donating 40,000 pounds of protein to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=t0heq0euLPYBFPZsFvryLLoCoKBIdFlHTM4Jb0Aa--RkS0VT-W_YZqiSn34e2M8VHqnx5Z2d0WrBhLWTqMDw9vq0GYOUHt2Ojk2x6ivDYN_sLRPvbGOuOR5hY8RKU79ODBGlKpvdZtJikXjviNLYig==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee\u003C/u>\u003C/a> as part of ongoing recovery efforts in Nashville and surrounding counties in the wake of Tuesday morning’s devastating tornadoes. The donation, equivalent to more than 160,000 servings, is part of Smithfield’s signature hunger-relief initiative, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=xAfEobuolrJlFMyd_MQI2AyW2zMrIBOTOd8w1jM2KtNy-L5kLPMDJwygCHZ2owhlfNUvaKdc02RTiTyTH6r2MUUJjWWBG-gpxvZwgvZZrDWhd0sPJUmnmLnaUNuwHKcdWouKCpnfmDLjnrbxOgwozu3ItVsDmvKawaZLDQKUDig=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Helping Hungry Homes\u003C/u>\u003Cu>®\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“We are very grateful for Smithfield’s support during this time of need,” said Nancy Keil, president & CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. “Securing protein following this disaster is extremely important, and their contribution will go a long way to help feed our community as we recover.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield’s donation will allow the food bank and response organizations to support both the region’s immediate and future needs. The tornadoes left more than 45 buildings collapsed and killed at least 24 people, with more than 20 hospitalized following the storms. It is estimated that more than 44,000 people were without power after the disaster.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Our hearts go out to those who were impacted, and we are immensely grateful for the first responders who are working tirelessly to keep people safe,” said Jonathan Toms, charitable initiatives manager at Smithfield Foods. “Recovering from devastation of this magnitude requires an ongoing collective effort, and we’re proud to provide resources to our neighbors in need.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>For information about how to join the relief efforts, visit: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=RmatJcn_yLJHgS4hqaofyHxPkDYhi__vccbANbpBB5DYn1FWPZsEX_FWsscCtaGdQDZMw3Hp_tXcJpEWpdLbQYvhME4h6C0kLUrJ_uDoF8rzgQzdAH1T51IW7T6ouyh3QbJwx3-xETfdjKwV7lQm6pFVmGRNhFAVy8i9Jh1OuhczvAzUcxBUXwL3YcfVMffhAmBw7N62Xgn8-FR37H3btAuIYEAGjdNI0I7XCsGhFdBb1P3gD7w3j6um5rXqNioTTtWTnJYAOHfRzHoW6dFOUBiX5BGurR69IldCoDobPY4=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>https://www.nashville.gov/News-Media/News-Article/ID/9384/Ways-to-Help-Following-Deadly-Tornado.aspx\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=9PukvAq3Yqz6a5fKvdXnJX_o7fGsdiG5KpqgTxpURVn__j85VnZVeqAtzAs6nOFhJjQ2rmLiFCvfdqV5iQ2OrAVfTAGbqmWakwffXVDum2Q=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=lMAAR8bvQ5Dw5fGzIjGbR96lFcWZQDgUtlDp-U88vh03Y0mBzKLBCT5CWEr2IzEUTMNUcTaAcVRUV4c6pzO_wLirSz-TdDMpen_mvr6fs8c=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Facebook\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=K3b03hx_cBShZ0Rf2MxO6V-Zg1GWHz_ESjQYkaDp-qrjTCGxvHHGsNzClRxVo92Ojpo9ShQT-ETlWxjPqHD1FMYvHYj1UaPVOO9fhfITvl4=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Twitter\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=jJR8NUWntcV3RjDwGY0Ragaq6wYuZCLwF68BxXkOOzSvnRieqeokOfMA6sGDR--qhQOyxYqu2xk7BNh6Bytvc041L4PNa0NAfFFCvvy_6_c=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>LinkedIn\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=5MGKsCuQdJLx7eOaECYw2xhsX8nFUn77zZexZhba8dHpeE773FCAZWeRWxnApL8-EJigqcOd0BaP1cfwdVTcN_7K4JDNrIEqI1ZZURgAMG8=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Instagram\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>For 40 years, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee has followed its mission of feeding hungry people and finding innovative ways to solve hunger issues in our communities.  As a private, not-for-profit and tax-exempt organization, Second Harvest distributes food and other products to approximately 490 nonprofit partner agencies in 46 counties in Middle and West Tennessee. Our partners include food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, childcare facilities, senior centers, group homes, and youth enrichment programs. For more information about Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, its mission and programs, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ywHX2n9rZ8bQNbC7Q-BV1ArhKIhxnFVS6uJ7bw72jMkf7QiKe-wxUHIUJ2yTjlQ6x_E5fAgIYIAMpskJvvGjTBwIf3-rUqBWf47ahiwwlCc=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>secondharvestmidtn.org\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>MWWPR for Smithfield Foods\u003Cbr />\r\nLeah Weightman\u003Cbr />\r\n202.415.5737\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=OEMiHfFB76VNraOqA1WUFvTF9RReKKtCP235_k_9k6EcUzuKdKSv-spHmtVifP9wL4NARdlMvOdP4wi8oDN_LbjJMojZnWAv25vtEzKelA8=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>lweightman@mww.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a> \u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":9204,"links":9205,"modular_content":9206,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":9208},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":9210},[9211],{"name":9212,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":9213,"url":9214},"2020-03-05-Smithfield-Foods-Supports-Disaster-Relief-Efforts-Following-Devastating-Tornadoes-in-Tennessee-with-40-000-Pound-Protein-Donation.pdf",73188,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/30ae6c2c-d3dc-4936-8c30-2333dbba87f1/2020-03-05-Smithfield-Foods-Supports-Disaster-Relief-Efforts-Following-Devastating-Tornadoes-in-Tennessee-with-40-000-Pound-Protein-Donation.pdf",{"system":9216,"elements":9222},{"id":9217,"name":9218,"codename":9219,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":9220,"last_modified":9221,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"614f5ad5-4a38-508e-8e50-3c50fc1c69e0","Smithfield® Makes Donation To Joe Baca Middle School Stem Program To Further The Education And Growth Of Students","smithfield__makes_donation_to_joe_baca_middle_scho",[],"2023-10-19T15:50:28.0937743Z",{"headline":9223,"url_slug":9225,"sub_headline":9227,"sub_headline_1":9228,"summary":9229,"contact":9231,"release_date":9232,"category":9234,"html":9237,"content":9239,"images":9243,"pdf":9245},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":9224},"Smithfield® Makes Donation To Joe Baca Middle School Stem Program To Further The Education And Growth Of Students\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":9226},"2020-02-28-Smithfield-R-Makes-Donation-To-Joe-Baca-Middle-School-Stem-Program-To-Further-The-Education-And-Growth-Of-Students",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":9230},"SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This morning, Smithfield® and Aric Almirola, Cuban-American driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing, donated a...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":9233,"display_timezone":174},"2020-02-28T19:18:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":9235},[9236],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":9238},"\u003Cp align=\"left\">SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This morning, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=WyBzIo8oM1RlOwxoW9dSxF0SOLn4rOw4Cj05DaFeFdZ0IGEKFSG8AYuKvZd4dESfyMlP2gk3m64Pn78-1YEYJg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Smithfield®\u003C/u>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=hyBzY_mTPY9SS83aOXKmgxpw_k1Yw4UL4ydQVYiaj3b_ZClpVMVsa9biXBJ4UH-dkjbjQxBGEnfQ3diCxubjc6l5XE4MSXX55BsYyd5ktGI=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Aric Almirola\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, Cuban-American driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing, donated a $10,000 check to the Joe Baca Middle School STEM program to assist in purchasing vital resources to support the academic advancement of students. Almirola surprised an auditorium full of middle school students, speaking to his personal life experiences as a Hispanic youth and race car driver, and encouraging the kids to pursue their passions through education, determination and hard work. The assembly concluded with a check presentation of $10,000 to support the school’s creation of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Lab, the first STEM Lab in a middle school for the district.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“I am humbled to be able to leverage my platform to give back to a Hispanic-centric community and provide kids with the tools and opportunities to pursue their dreams,” said Aric Almirola. “As a Cuban-American who was able to kick start his career with the help of a program supporting Hispanics, and now as a father of two, I know the importance of wanting to provide children with the best education possible.”  \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“We’re so grateful for brands like Smithfield that believe in the importance of education, and community leaders like Aric who take the time to connect with our kids,” said Michael Williford, principal at Joe Baca Middle School. “With their generous donation, our students will be able to continue to support our STEM program by purchasing 3D printers and materials. We will be able to assist our students in developing their skills for the jobs of tomorrow.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Today was the first of many community visits that we will make with Aric throughout the 2020 race season,” said Chris Braselton, brand manager for Smithfield Foods. “Providing support and resources to students at this stage in their academic development helps set them up for success. Seeing the excitement around today’s event only increases our enthusiasm to continue giving back to communities around the country.” \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=XuDkikv21YCFp-kk_owJKMU2DNM8EAOPL3kQpReZWDFecimzOY3vSJ-04RbyCOyrhJBQbg3nCXltKJmHECEAvGPpmmn698tFW8-StHB907c=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.Smithfield.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a> or follow the brand on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=-dEqX_5Az7HDb1G0LSifdDsrjgJ552zWsiutsF5Pb5_cNYRBPS0fp8OTF5FjfBkzwQYSXKZD4iIOjp1vIQYcCG7z4IX3K5XNHPzbLQRLyAw=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Facebook\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Cu>,\u003C/u> \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=R7-_2z2Bb_x3qeqAIksteCVnsB7Po2jLnRnSkA5HoAnVPw8gEgVkAwq1XdXx0ACQDwVeQIfPazxmfqUF_v5tLvP6_GOS6Dd9HCqS-4hQN_A=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Twitter\u003C/u>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=v4pPQI2cwXG-hm25jQ7c9MeCNwR8iizDzxOwhntgvRAPEPUUedChhC1ST_ot8JLI8ijc6VFnrLohhf9dzQe887ADCT5V2yLDfy3lpy_x5jM=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Instagram\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods:\u003C/u>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va., since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=qEyL2xC72dzyQCqy3mWBKPpilnWL9qQPtFVps6yoG4rv1kcmo7223lWGWUxv6nMPBtLP8X22v6pUwI17-geO-vPvFFp5G55keYESe9lrdEVvDg3ia20TTv-hmxRH-bDy8GyrMbWtRgNYahjoAq-iRMJM8UNrLmXXIAl6lUvUlrXN8V-W1BkLor2gbxokn5Pv\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, and connect with us on \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=-dEqX_5Az7HDb1G0LSifdFNvNU6Bz0CS2gbpvIvU_4OtlCc84Ba401LCn8llO4wMHzrLJHD_x3DjHuMqS9laTh_phiqZ7CQNEfclX_uFZi9zA7-j5HMTa8o9sKlqkeDneUQz4lhedsK2SSUQP9aue9MqislSwtxoReBu77fLrp4ANod0V_bHD6irBbA_PTdt\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=R7-_2z2Bb_x3qeqAIksteG8LvE1jQ-AaAaVYOqKmGox2YdaJlMfO0tN_p1Aqkfndoy4syj4wargfhNhOq8bqF7lwMb9_mmhbu3z47beIVJ8PeoRIvdpGejcQxIo80IAaoKxY-kyX_bXTFaxKQrWP0JqByVGBzOGdydX8-CK4kKUOodVPcRlkjoxeinsU72-I\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=19kfsUq53VEBHSLeBy5cXYgD9fexo_A5xRFdFogvIekUXlAXde53N99YxJu7HuF07kzxc2YkN2tpaARKUl1UkBDJQajHdzF8_9XuzE61jKnHzjlAMu1r6lLkTGoLGlESoVTK4kE4JCAImpheMGQwAGOaufO8F35epdjQjIglvgmuc46u5k7B-BlH0Md-N_IMQ1AfBlzW9YZTTbYavJj6VQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, and \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=v4pPQI2cwXG-hm25jQ7c9DxalINGqqpvYgOwGufBcoVV3KU6PfIkfas3GgnZSjCbiBniav5AEsCQIT296Mx9Gm2s5UmaoNjqhZGGsFreTIveRDY3dMmcAjopPfQgXEEgKAOiOWbLIBH1LKFKe0xpOE-qvAqibwwAQjA_kQJYhsci6nhTv1Mry2ls2pNZE9dMIz6f-nIirb32DjOS0TA60w==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003C/u>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cu>About Stewart-Haas Racing:\u003C/u>\u003Cbr />\r\nStewart-Haas Racing is the title-winning NASCAR team co-owned by three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart and Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation – the largest CNC machine tool builder in North America. The Kannapolis, North Carolina-based organization has won two NASCAR Cup Series titles, one NASCAR Xfinity Series championship and more than 70 NASCAR races, including such crown-jewel events as the Daytona 500, Brickyard 400 and Southern 500. For more information, please visit us online at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=38tu3Lq7Sd46wlAB82j7M_hxvuqgE6ZqeXxI_Jc3Av9fq9U6gkoHKx_JuAWa31jGIUPzaGMgHvZjHuhGpGTsGkU3-pQBPV7D2EwOXqc3H6vhRSGjPBqFFsrkyOFxoMuYBYQlIOafm8IAEskJ2Mfjxy0gS7v8Ga8UO0-V_P32q6NHkEyFomXqGJlfzEvEmKgyRJMl1fjzmfV1xM4dDLSEzQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.StewartHaasRacing.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=8m7xvuvW19x3ysP0D2Vlu2iaDyJcRyt6nB-lNVz-G2fdqsC_lCNfL5sq_JtEb2MrlVA8MhOiinr_66LhBRu24NHG0H01VLb1WuMh6K5J7h4kdoq1jVSO2Zp7TYms_bcBDjPRvPLKtTevB54-i6qcpA-ovTkm8-cMoykPq7yqMFroAWwiETm3WjvYkO-M4ViMtIph_dh8NlCE_uRY4hOk0tGjBcK7g--IyaBXHTdoElY=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.Facebook.com/StewartHaasRacing\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, on Twitter at \u003Ca 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href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=B7dbx-gfzyYb5nABDvrBvd8Ikm0QTsCHsu8fWWNTyy6ttil61VJDFHb1dzGuUHhkuBKB2OowwYSKbLY1GDNTdF2tkFwDci0n3k_eLS0DL7JmukTKj9ZJfoBMH_piDIY9yuLOXSLgDRmFWM7m5a6o2TIzI4NbVAVEhdxZAWgrhJ2JdtbTpCqxXV_o-ypYObSXpj1XtkM2vkGGg1DYxzdxHKN7wn1u79U1Jdn4npBjL1c=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.YouTube.com/StewartHaasRacing\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Media Contacts:\u003Cbr />\r\nHUNTER for Smithfield\u003Cbr />\r\nJaylan Ochoa\u003Cbr />\r\n(212) 679-6600\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=St2sIF6CgPSP-yL3LuVju2Eb6KIC4SYqqDWcxL92koobGd67HOYQ7SeBGRw_0bhaWpGwAGHqrpUUeX-_QFQe9yUQsBp1gndP2VIOcrku-zA=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">jochoa@HunterPR.com\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>True Speed Communication for Stewart-Haas Racing\u003Cbr />\r\nDakota Hunter\u003Cbr />\r\n(704) 875-3388 ext. 813\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Ca 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Foods and Bashas’ Family of Stores Join Forces to Donate More Than 40,000 Pounds of Protein to St. Mary’s Food Bank","smithfield_foods_and_bashas__family_of_stores_join",[],"2023-10-19T15:50:17.8177769Z",{"headline":9259,"url_slug":9261,"sub_headline":9263,"sub_headline_1":9264,"summary":9265,"contact":9267,"release_date":9268,"category":9269,"html":9272,"content":9274,"images":9278,"pdf":9280},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":9260},"Smithfield Foods and Bashas’ Family of Stores Join Forces to Donate More Than 40,000 Pounds of Protein to St. Mary’s Food Bank\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":9262},"2020-02-28-Smithfield-Foods-and-Bashas-Family-of-Stores-Join-Forces-to-Donate-More-Than-40-000-Pounds-of-Protein-to-St-Marys-Food-Bank",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":9266},"PHOENIX, Feb. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With nearly a third of Arizona residents living in poverty and facing food insecurity, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is partnering with Bashas' Family of Stores...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":9233,"display_timezone":174},{"type":481,"name":482,"value":9270},[9271],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":9273},"\u003Cp align=\"left\">PHOENIX, Feb. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With nearly a third of Arizona residents living in poverty and facing food insecurity, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Y6QtBHY6bL050MCCJ3dOOHP6jjqWVGwBRzDiBiN-kNtPQRrk8VvoKQoO0QnLy7Wpx4IS6jPe_PJ0_l_0k2otU6PHOqzIvW9xlrZmMImTIX4=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/u>\u003C/a> is partnering with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=sNyHtAKzDThlpTx4fABzqRyRmt3qF0pBRD7rllmv3LTm4T6nVwOvEXBheIty1aZr5B3ZD0gjD1uz7buPnsAWWVpnB0brYbeYe86ZfDeBfmY=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Bashas' Family of Stores\u003C/u>\u003C/a> to donate more than 40,000 pounds of protein to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Wd6kRkDuYVZ--AE_Hg8YPC0G8VOG0-SAajiERIO5UqmuhSVxebaizKWGFhTS_N_xiN4yJWnjFstP4YEmTxuVHcck8NoWUp5rF1tsnypzr-Q=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>St. Mary's Food Bank\u003C/u>\u003C/a>. The tractor-trailer load of nutritious, center-of-the-plate protein is enough to feed 160,000 Arizonians in need as Smithfield continues their 2020 \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=dgwnnGnHNyG5ifGbgYkJHb4nedVrsdqfm1Um7U9r354HqPwsdN_7RwQXc4fSFrYv3yc3B15-1pmgLipu7gjb0rLzfgHVdqx0iCCF2szAfAn5O_2A81QpOlKSsXpMYe5_lbqZ9iXklknaeIo2hjTrT-CZMDZkvdCH0GCXvbTDgHM=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Helping Hungry Homes\u003C/u>\u003Cu>®\u003C/u>\u003C/a> tour.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“At Smithfield Foods, we recognize protein is often a staple missing from the tables of those struggling with food insecurity and we are committed to helping our neighbors in need by providing access to this high-quality product in the communities we serve,” said Jonathan Toms, associate manager of charitable initiatives for Smithfield Foods. “We are proud to partner with organizations such as St. Mary’s Food Bank and Bashas’ Family of Stores to work to fight hunger right here in Arizona.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Helping Hungry Homes® is Smithfield’s signature hunger-relief initiative focused on alleviating hunger and helping Americans become more food secure. Since the creation of the program, Smithfield has donated over 145 million servings of nutritious, high-quality protein to food banks, school nutrition programs, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across all 50 states.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Poverty is a serious issue in Arizona, affecting more than 2 million people who lack consistent access to adequate food,” said Jerry Brown, Director of Media Relations for St. Mary’s Food Bank. “Smithfield’s donation will provide necessary relief for families in our community. We are thrilled to be able to offer protein to our clients, which is essential to fueling their nutrition throughout the day.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield and Bashas’ presented the donation to St. Mary’s Food Bank during an event in Phoenix this morning. Over the course of the year, Smithfield Foods will provide dozens of additional donations to communities across the country.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Addressing food insecurity across our state is a critical need. In partnership with Smithfield, we are facing this head on and ensuring every family in Arizona has access to a healthy, well-balanced and delicious meal,” said Ashley Shick, Director of Communications and Public Affairs of Bashas’ Family of Stores. “We are especially grateful to work alongside likeminded organizations to work toward our common goal of ending hunger.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ZKU1YZ5lZ9yddwLAOjHO7J6joNPwU8KQ20pPkpRMvyEUQMSpSmtB4wqRJZJNz2c2g04KU0d-abfGnQUFXEEEegJN-kadRPe2uyQRKcpiWKo=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=O2IfoT9FHTTZh6swDtb6N8o_h8ZUgCGBsLbpNfxaz4aBAXLnTJ6OYPtQbtlwhkoR-LMxB-yD6MROpaBjhGYt4X47MGJzc1Iy9q8krFUlDWM=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Facebook\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=9w4TpbjBaohDLXMY39XoQJj4gkqL4YssUXNVrZ5-pv1q4gZp8COI3uvbxE5esXkVtJ2aeCn_90-z_YP5BznXwrzZMCJP1s58IQ58aFoaeRs=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Twitter\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=7RHow__C1Etc_Do29CJ59x6FeyTPxmL_dCIdrsOu0pgneUaXv5IxEG0f6xPOsE-r_p3LBMqxnJYUSPafqgGrv3v4tu8UGjVa3YZSlURiKv0=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>LinkedIn\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=O4CpwDkxiMtuffDEHxpwHWe9yq5Ih1QY7CjOxBC-dQbvzdPRSwqD7laMJOhCqNbBSTba5G-AykhQVZdMppkZRox3DSeq-KaQSLGCkBCBzBE=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Instagram\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About Bashas’ Family of Stores\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>Bashas’ Family of Stores – the family-owned grocer that operates Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods, Eddie’s Country Store, and both Bashas’ and Bashas’ Diné supermarkets – is an Arizona-based company founded by brothers Ike and Eddie Bashas, Sr. With more than 100 grocery stores, it is one of the largest employers in the state and one of the Best Places to Work in Arizona. Since the company’s inception in 1932, Bashas’ has given back more than $100 million to the communities it serves. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=GgdLi8LCRA-nidSlH19xyjCtTm5QheA0whytnNQXCDJhrw4Gn3-VJZfFZEuzNjE3KB_gDPiG2HxJFEdul6tKDQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.bashas.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/em>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About St. Mary’s Food Bank\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>Celebrating its 52nd year as the world’s FIRST Food Bank, St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance is a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization that alleviates hunger by efficiently gathering and distributing food to 745 partner agencies at more than 1,000 locations in Arizona that serve the hungry.  Serving nine of Arizona’s 15 counties, the organization is a member of Feeding America, the national network of food banks, and is committed to volunteerism, building community relationships, and improving the quality of life for Arizonans in need. In Fiscal Year 2018-19, the Food Bank distributed more than 97 million pounds of food to Arizona families and children and garnered more than 225,000 volunteer service hours. Web site: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1tvvpqAxlnof1-0gfl-86WJwXcrdoPWrAnJXxR2EdkmJdHc717tHuyRaLRbTrFZOCZepz_-1PYZXrPJSSypU6WVe8lXwZtJr4_oFFWAtUmo=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>wwwStMarysFoodBank.org\u003C/u>\u003C/a> Phone: 602-242-FOOD.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Ctable style=\"line-height:inherit;width:840px;\">\r\n\t\u003Ctbody>\r\n\t\t\u003Ctr>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;width:278px;\">MWWPR for Smithfield Foods\u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;width:277px;\">Bashas’ Family of Stores\u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;width:285px;\">St. Mary’s Food Bank\u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\u003C/tr>\r\n\t\t\u003Ctr>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;\">Leah Weightman\u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;\">Ashley Shick\u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;\">Jerry Brown\u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\u003C/tr>\r\n\t\t\u003Ctr>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;\">202.415.5737\u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;\">480.201.2030\u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;\">602.684.0939\u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\u003C/tr>\r\n\t\t\u003Ctr>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;\">\u003Ca href=\"mailto:lweightman@mww.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>lweightman@mww.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;\">\u003Ca href=\"mailto:ashick@bashas.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>ashick@bashas.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;\">\u003Ca href=\"mailto:jjbrown@firstfoodbank.org\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>jjbrown@firstfoodbank.org\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\u003C/tr>\r\n\t\u003C/tbody>\r\n\u003C/table>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=OnHOAyWGyj5cDVDK9ykKDSyMMAsBmiF2vS6KCi1WW9InILnNSJ2G_raWYnHE4C_vkmTDGCAo6qEGO6vIWUAwISA-uC1STohQcKNFGpX-6bqMCP7Lq11jj55dFWiwYYbJJ2YPnHNjnlCpqd1hBge_0XDDtZGPJZRWiBdXFi7NywJcrn-7ut_PCjHYDxv1kvM-TmNWLmJV5HGU2qV1Dx_O37M3s7lLEgaiJIal-zMsmRLRYm4M1DJl1Abs5jZ2chCYHQaihUM4HhoDlYceh12Z7g==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2a6c8448-719d-43b4-8494-22bf2a430e05\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":9275,"links":9276,"modular_content":9277,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":9279},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":9281},[9282],{"name":9283,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":9284,"url":9285},"2020-02-28-Smithfield-Foods-and-Bashas-Family-of-Stores-Join-Forces-to-Donate-More-Than-40-000-Pounds-of-Protein-to-St-Marys-Food-Bank.pdf",77298,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/7e244e5b-c8ba-48e3-a5e7-6ea1da1cd7f2/2020-02-28-Smithfield-Foods-and-Bashas-Family-of-Stores-Join-Forces-to-Donate-More-Than-40-000-Pounds-of-Protein-to-St-Marys-Food-Bank.pdf",{"system":9287,"elements":9293},{"id":9288,"name":9289,"codename":9290,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":9291,"last_modified":9292,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"e3021951-d259-5efb-9b09-75d6cb82a497","Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Roeslein Alternative Energy Continue Development of Manure-to-Energy Projects in Missouri","smithfield_foods__inc__and_roeslein_alternative_en",[],"2023-10-19T15:50:30.0833557Z",{"headline":9294,"url_slug":9296,"sub_headline":9298,"sub_headline_1":9299,"summary":9300,"contact":9302,"release_date":9303,"category":9305,"html":9308,"content":9310,"images":9314,"pdf":9316},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":9295},"Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Roeslein Alternative Energy Continue Development of Manure-to-Energy Projects in Missouri\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":9297},"2020-02-20-Smithfield-Foods-Inc-and-Roeslein-Alternative-Energy-Continue-Development-of-Manure-to-Energy-Projects-in-Missouri",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":9301},"SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) announced an additional $45 million investment in their Monarch Bioenergy joint...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":9304,"display_timezone":174},"2020-02-20T19:18:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":9306},[9307],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":9309},"\u003Cp align=\"left\">SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) announced an additional $45 million investment in their Monarch Bioenergy joint venture, which captures methane from hog manure to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) in Missouri. The additional investment will enable the continued implementation of “manure-to-energy” projects on Smithfield’s farms, resulting in RNG generation across 85% of the company’s hog finishing spaces in the state.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>This activity builds upon the “manure-to-energy” projects currently in operation across five Smithfield farms in northern Missouri and puts the company one step closer to equipping nearly all its finishing spaces in the state with the technology to produce RNG. The continued progress underscores Smithfield's industry-leading commitment to sustainability, and is key to achieving the company’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=o-TqKyMg7rF0DmOPgHvrSc2l3Uboo-EP1im7jE7yvzjwK4QCiJWj7UudTQsg_FuMy9dU_rAIJal4ZeaLSX-O6yQDZfoCBnyH2RZfHCE0HVvACuQjkH-Pa6krqHzK8qMLlv846JZSVOE3x_a2eXgfxA==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>25% by 2025\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Smithfield and RAE have been innovating ‘manure-to-energy’ technology together in Missouri since 2014,” said Kraig Westerbeek, senior director of Smithfield Renewables and hog production environmental affairs for Smithfield Foods. “Our companies have a longstanding commitment to renewable energy, and we’re thrilled to be one step closer to having nearly all our Missouri finishing farms engaged in producing RNG.”  \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The “manure-to-energy” projects allow Monarch Bioenergy to leverage the infrastructure of Smithfield’s farms to capture methane emissions from hog farms and convert them into pipeline-quality natural gas, which will be distributed to RNG markets across the country.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“The scale of Smithfield’s operations and our expertise in renewable energy production have created the ideal partnership to have a tangible impact on carbon emissions,” said Rudi Roeslein, president of RAE. “The latest phase of Monarch Bioenergy demonstrates our shared commitment to creating a sustainable future for families with new sources of renewable energy.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Monarch Bioenergy is part of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=xcmXLIvco_mnyJq40_2bHoR_dFCl3Ft4j8c6GWP8NFaEu2SDd9zJERr1gW3y1Nai0EM6e_Kp5_KdqoJr4xLASz2czxcOz2mOd4whG0oQVSpiUusSYq0O8Q7tyOttIV8f0bhX5KxGeUkMIJqe6f-Q5RTQ6eaQAbC3kjq4RiryKVZL8HFs-KCY4X-OTHpql3UQ\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Smithfield Renewables\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, Smithfield’s platform to unify and accelerate its carbon reduction and renewable energy efforts. Today’s investment complements numerous initiatives Smithfield is implementing across the country, including additional renewable natural gas projects in North Carolina, Utah and Virginia.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>To learn more about Smithfield’s carbon reduction efforts, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=w0DHnoAvT4hy88qwJNCs9oRdVDhsFEwXVnec29K2LAe-nQRmEOGchiPDJGAzfCOjtGgqwhOi-EtZEy9yfEDYysb-MIID4G2HoHky23_bNYpNO4Y_aA_T2vhLWVyojs7BltpiqfM9DwHyFZmQQmA7Hw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>smithfieldfoods.com/environment\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About Smithfield Renewables\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>Smithfield Renewables is a strategic platform within Smithfield Foods, a $15 billion global food company and the world's largest hog producer and pork processor. Smithfield launched this platform in 2017 to lead, unify, and accelerate the company’s renewable energy efforts to help meet its industry-leading goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 25% by 2025—the first commitment of its kind by a protein company. To achieve this goal, Smithfield has implemented a wide range of projects across its farms and facilities, including converting hog manure into renewable nature gas and commercial-grade fertilizer, streamlining its transportation network, launching an ambitious solid waste reduction plan, sourcing sustainably grown feed grain, and implementing operational efficiency projects. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=6QbIi6VHCWdDe-8V1MuPRr3HTyAXEXtenpmYqw4_uwkJWLoMj193SLEmMrzEeJcSEv2sk-yYZAbCjqP91nxbXoQZUuAMAkm4zhhb_z86djRsZSl5iatJDVlc1Jh8wwYfavQ-y52J2zC3CcHPlit8Mw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.smithfieldfoods.com/renewables\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=6QbIi6VHCWdDe-8V1MuPRr3HTyAXEXtenpmYqw4_uwlRECE6t6GKcMYRlG_LYO7UGdqRxTrvd5lmAbWtZFgo2WZq2DZnO0T10Gbwr6JYKrw=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=yIyU2_DwhOZVC934YdVu9h4-pva7g_E84bIOO4QsL4sxD8lWaPJiXsluj8g80cYlJ5yVKlAUXRCV_NN7a2IVHFcpvi6v_7MIuJttE6f10Ew=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Facebook\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=_Mp-eRAEQIhYDx9IzeScisVSU5VHLTZgWbv-t1TLPL6rfeIqHHMuJUM4Nfc7RjeC7YlQXXOyzGs96kX5tlFYKDZnLTYeDteXyaaU6g_y0CM=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Twitter\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=eazz6c7YoHDQRtzwIpmoXghhTzZRHdwyg8WQZnJ3g0dmqltaPTSmSIhEQzLIteXYiT00QzKYJDEcn1ZQWA49yWcMz2QW4TPcNHGjhFLDoDo=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>LinkedIn\u003C/u>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=OeoveY-wSZehNmjqJ8gRIfZ4QIepex3mSp7uW36tHWcjxeND1fD2aa_ZlQD2TeKN-3W1Vphm-x3wenmRQJN4F4bCDCwMLuTqkxNb4Zo0tCk=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Instagram\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About Roeslein Alternative Energy, LLC\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) is the owner, operator and developer of renewable energy production facilities that convert agricultural and industrial wastes, along with renewable biomass feedstocks to renewable natural gas and sustainable co-products. RAE engages in these business operations with a focus on incorporating native prairie restoration. RAE is a limited liability company with its principal offices located in St. Louis, Missouri. RAE was launched in 2012 by Rudi Roeslein, co-founder and CEO of St. Louis-based Roeslein and Associates, Inc. (a global leader in engineering, modular fabrication, and construction of industrial plant facilities).\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Contact:  \u003Cbr />\r\nBrandon Butler\u003Cbr />\r\nRoeslein Alternative Energy   \u003Cbr />\r\n(660) 281-9804                      \u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=KfKWPsYEzv5qqI4UhPJU8nRuaasF-5TMh2P3pFXCJcwbpy6e37QSJAvNFBTswMUnR9IAyRkH8VPqXv8VA_s5iADPQzeBUgZRz2pvKW-ZAe8=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>bbutler@roesleinae.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Greg Nyhan\u003Cbr />\r\nMWWPR on Behalf of Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr />\r\n(646) 215-6884\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=8LsDMxbdJqUsHa8PkeKkuZlXV2qFAk9VnKQMEySp9DVl0WVSWSY4oWUB7QOAkfBVCvKVNADlBPooKggdviiO8A==\" rel=\"nofollow\" 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Donation to Utah Food Bank from Smithfield Foods and Utah Pork Producers Association","college_football_season_culminates_with_40_000_pou",[],"2023-10-19T15:50:30.6716942Z",{"headline":9330,"url_slug":9332,"sub_headline":9334,"sub_headline_1":9335,"summary":9336,"contact":9338,"release_date":9339,"category":9341,"html":9344,"content":9346,"images":9350,"pdf":9352},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":9331},"College Football Season Culminates with 40,000 Pound Protein Donation to Utah Food Bank from Smithfield Foods and Utah Pork Producers Association\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":9333},"2020-02-10-College-Football-Season-Culminates-with-40-000-Pound-Protein-Donation-to-Utah-Food-Bank-from-Smithfield-Foods-and-Utah-Pork-Producers-Association",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":9337},"SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With one in seven Utahns across the state facing food insecurity, the 2019 college football season culminated with a donation of more than 40,000...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":9340,"display_timezone":174},"2020-02-10T19:18:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":9342},[9343],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":9345},"\u003Cdiv compile=\"NewsDetailCtrl.newsItem.body\" role=\"presentation\">\r\n\u003Cp align=\"left\">SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With one in seven Utahns across the state facing food insecurity, the 2019 college football season culminated with a donation of more than 40,000 pounds of protein by \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=rGZi3oxk-d93xf5n379CVpf6th7pp5EcbXZ--OisLUsQ8JWiA3ti7xB_tbZDEWpa7s4RQ5e0Hypn3kOan-kmU3qlS4OfiNP4N9NUO2PWkfQ=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/u>\u003C/a> and the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=rY3wZ7fzMinZ-1s-WI2KC3fiqIIRG6v46RYDh6PlsMRZ18fUpFtUY60VXZtH4gHuuqwJOiauXEFQkPfzRot2_0VoG6TxQ13km9pEdnlvF_xP682wvCIGoNjWw9_vZnnM\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Utah Pork Producers Association\u003C/u>\u003C/a> to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=bthHY2KWYCuoLwJjNkWa4LAjNQHE2Zsjw3yo91P-Kw5cmASFQqZoXoVArCRangwio8qF2DekUq2ETs9poVCv6gu6kAr7z9HXILYaIXFOaac=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Utah Food Bank\u003C/u>\u003C/a> in partnership with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=UTH-PfkTnSKepGgZRYiwFiXT1bjHXT-ZrOzhTGzyxPXQG-faaJZXc2G8KzkOioltC8EcLMMra8s7Qc3dwf3jcQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Utah State University\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ZMLg2AJQtO0LIlM_Zs46qkrzwP7q45xroZgI25E5l7rhbFrFaeMelwd2UrmSVV7uXrDMAw-6AIcPElhHtWUGajIvw0x9QmjIyW0FiJSDJ1I=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Brigham Young University (BYU)\u003C/u>\u003C/a> and the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=3igd9ma6Xuh_1r6UH55NxMNsCHSasVdqVNMm_KtqL2NHmFBrNNik2fYAWAV7X77HIcTfad-qTIGXTLGd6k5uO7QTjKRBQcAcxhPFDzgwmh8=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Fredette Family Foundation\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The donation, equivalent to more than 160,000 servings of protein, was made possible through a special program that turned each point the Aggies and Cougars scored into a donation of 25 pounds of pork by Smithfield and the UPPA to help fight hunger in local communities. The teams finished the season with a total of 675 points, or 16,875 pounds of pork, which Smithfield more than doubled for a total donation of 40,000 pounds.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“It’s truly inspiring to see student athletes uniting to give back to the communities they’re a part of,” said Jonathan Toms, associate manager of charitable initiatives for Smithfield Foods. “On behalf of Smithfield Foods and the entire Utah pork industry, we are honored to work with organizations that share the similar mission of helping Americans become more food secure, especially here in a community we call home.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Players from both teams volunteered at Utah Food bank, but instead of forming an offensive or defensive line, they came together and formed a food line to help unload the pork-filled truck and stock the food bank’s shelves.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“We are beyond grateful for this donation and the difference it will make in our community,” said Ginette Bott, President & CEO of Utah Food Bank. “Thousands of men, women and children look to us to provide food for their next meal and this donation helps make that possible.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>This event comes a week after two other major donations in Florida and Arkansas as part of Smithfield’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=nneY8BXQX4PQfCEe5kCZvmGSS8Y5HIi3gxvdygM7NrHXSLsHL2sFJ5EleDjv7zHKdUXmm6BfbfW7TUinf0QUcwY5ypMkUm0RTfkzUoJOd1iQSdhVJPYBCHYxEvAWiPEV\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Helping Hungry Homes®\u003C/u>\u003C/a> tour, the company’s signature hunger-relief initiative. In the past two weeks alone, Smithfield has donated more than 110,000 pounds of protein to communities in need and will continue its efforts to fight hunger by providing donations to dozens of communities across America throughout the year. Since the inception of their Helping Hungry Homes program®, Smithfield has donated more than 145 million servings of protein to food-insecure residents in all 50 states around the U.S.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Coming together as a community plays a crucial role in our efforts to strengthen families,” said J. Blair Giles, President and CEO of the Fredette Family Foundation. “We are so glad to work with Smithfield and other likeminded organizations to impact people’s lives in meaningful and personal ways and are proud of the student-athletes who have given so much to bring this initiative to life.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=VBvRiWLeeB47ehEJWvPtWYrpK3pg_I3LI2StHTs5lbjbFqkCXnLsRqSKuDf28g6FE86h4FwymkzMyVdEL01L56IFiKcJU8tiatat6SXleVw=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=XZsShvBfddkmKEBNvDuMvCHPwn1H2U5c_vXy--PsUvvhSaKZ9ispAYJH7P9KTUKhsC_r4xgIDV_hH7MJPKOetVCjRgdQhXvc68LImFcDjHQ=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Facebook\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=noqq38LV5X8B0BNzdcL5DJ4gYxw_BVPMmjCxdVlVlxBrMJ0ulIyK-ibnTnw0K8pR1sIVuc3AQ7wIo1jyBjNcjnC4oLG3mYfpepz91v0OKqg=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Twitter\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=sBmWjnRn-c61aYgsX4Anu6EsxYHeuerF7c_t_vpKXFpoh1fMhoKNeKjmV7or6dbRpJbGVpL0dLlDX5UhkRRSvej6MgiQkjDR-Aq5DDWgsEE=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>LinkedIn\u003C/u>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=JUpL9yCue4Qrr4ezUQC-7sDX1eu1XHz3OjGSmopgz3csBbLX2ontr7maaLiT68EtfeZKxN7QpdgFhPHp-8mNDdT7NYn1PyDhKeTO08LWyTI=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Instagram\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About Utah Pork Producers Association\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\nThe Utah Pork Producers Association (UPPA) has been representing hog farmers in the state of Utah since 1986, including commercial, independent and show hog farmers. Recognized as the 15th largest hog producing state in the United States, UPPA assists Smithfield Foods and independent producers in Cache Valley and throughout the state to supply healthy and delicious pork to Utah, the United States, and to global markets worldwide in helping to feed the world.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About Utah Food Bank\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\nFounded in 1904, Utah Food Bank has operated under various names but remains true to its mission of Fighting Hunger Statewide by providing food to a statewide network of 182 emergency food pantries and agencies. Last fiscal year, Utah Food Bank distributed 45.7 million pounds of food and goods, the equivalent of approximately 38 million meals, to families and individuals in need.  For more information about Utah Food Bank, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=h9a4aFT1RNnsW7AB2xOTzuOnE2-7WepOaz_PrBkiss09NhER48-xh_V5aPYSoGsrnhVPFyITIMRzt41fE-B-eDqr8ZK_2tvHi1RPpbxOPc8=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.utahfoodbank.org\u003C/u>\u003C/a>. Find us on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=lY2qoV-N0Q4-xD0g0LfbX4D-4ZljZBSXqHfYOZRplpzs8c2KxiZHHDTzc385RPfSfIOLBJOHkxAqpW0UccVbb6V7jeC4Me0pBzBbiZMoEG0kt6LPbT7nhkf-dybZL86j\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.facebook.com/UtahFoodBank\u003C/u>\u003C/a> and Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=LAkMMQ_8wIlb5KdMjwYNQmjL4zXzafLp_9q8qw8DT__woNeDYYb-SbLSrrcRSuBg9yjPI5Gw_rUGmCP6CW4Ap6JEZlzlMH2aGvcUgkqDD_1PJjcbJ0tv07kqYVxghZj2\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.twitter.com/UtahFoodBank\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>MWWPR for Smithfield Foods         \u003Cbr />\r\nGreg Nyhan\u003Cbr />\r\n646.215.6884\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Wo2apZZxnCZJWpjs6DWCdYpgv_3vZVj1ooT-j6NkLc3X_Q0M_vqovS0nwML-Zeji4clL3a3MxiFnzF7jotxqbw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">gnyhan@mww.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=TwmRTnglpNXbtqd1Lbg2hBN-2hnHM3BBzy55ZLOX8cxlSCfPWEdwqIl9xRGDfonqvjy0QpayLHiIT6KHlp1Utp50PJpjvOaoKL846HVEBZ9dxx4gEHWKihAN1VRaUEQHKHX9h_PR3PGkjrF8W1NVe2Nzrih5lbOkTNJf6NryEfUtb-pIbSwPWFWrLxNNft6Cg-7SHNZ0zSn6m6SSSdVzdpwCHN5P09zBbCm5b7nX3OvDIS4wZr26HkihNUmNdyT0j-qNj-8zdc5MqDEzkDE7Rg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/9e85b09f-465d-4891-80b8-49d903902948\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv> \u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":9347,"links":9348,"modular_content":9349,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":9351},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":9353},[9354],{"name":9355,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":9356,"url":9357},"2020-02-10-College-Football-Season-Culminates-with-40-000-Pound-Protein-Donation-to-Utah-Food-Bank-from-Smithfield-Foods-and-Utah-Pork-Producers-Association.pdf",78476,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/9d63bba9-9d2b-44af-8a14-5e352d170741/2020-02-10-College-Football-Season-Culminates-with-40-000-Pound-Protein-Donation-to-Utah-Food-Bank-from-Smithfield-Foods-and-Utah-Pork-Producers-Association.pdf",{"system":9359,"elements":9365},{"id":9360,"name":9361,"codename":9362,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":9363,"last_modified":9364,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"24afadd4-bacc-595e-93a8-7002b7302198","Statement by Smithfield Foods Regarding North Carolina Lawsuit Appeal","statement_by_smithfield_foods_regarding_north_caro",[],"2024-06-18T19:55:59.9857893Z",{"headline":9366,"url_slug":9368,"sub_headline":9370,"sub_headline_1":9371,"summary":9372,"contact":9374,"release_date":9375,"category":9377,"html":9380,"content":9382,"images":9386,"pdf":9388},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":9367},"Statement by Smithfield Foods Regarding North Carolina Lawsuit Appeal\r",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":9369},"2020-01-31-Statement-by-Smithfield-Foods-Regarding-North-Carolina-Lawsuit-Appeal",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":9373},"SMITHFIELD, Virginia (January 31, 2020)—Today, a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, comprised of Judge G. Steven Agee, Judge Stephanie D. Thacker and Judge J....",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":9376,"display_timezone":174},"2020-01-31T19:18:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":9378},[9379],{"name":593,"codename":594},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":9381},"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Virginia (January 31, 2020)—Today, a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, comprised of Judge G. Steven Agee, Judge Stephanie D. Thacker and Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III, heard oral argument in the company’s appeal of the first of a series of trials in the North Carolina hog farm nuisance litigation. These lawsuits threaten animal agriculture, rural North Carolina’s economy and the thousands of hard-working farmers who own and operate family farms in full compliance with federal, state and local regulations.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“This suit is the tip of a spear aimed at North Carolina’s agricultural economy,” the company’s appeal brief says. “…A great deal depends on the outcome of these coordinated lawsuits, including the livelihoods of many in eastern North Carolina’s predominantly agricultural communities.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>In the court filings, the company’s legal team outlined seven critical errors made at trial related to judicial process and the application of law that improperly influenced the outcome of the case under appeal, as well as the four subsequent trials, fostering more runaway verdicts. Full audio of today’s oral argument will be available in the coming days \u003Ca href=\"https://www.ca4.uscourts.gov/oral-argument/listen-to-oral-arguments\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“After years of litigation, we are pleased to have the opportunity to bring our arguments before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. We are hopeful that the judges will remedy the errors of the trial court and protect the rights of an independent family farm that has been operating for 25 years without any regulatory violation and without neighbor complaints,” said Keira Lombardo, executive vice president, corporate affairs and compliance, Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/SmithfieldFoods/\">Facebook\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://twitter.com/smithfieldfoods?lang=en\">Twitter\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/smithfield-foods\">LinkedIn\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/smithfieldfoods/?hl=en\">Instagram\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>###\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":9383,"links":9384,"modular_content":9385,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":9387},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":9389},[9390],{"name":9391,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":9392,"url":9393},"2020-01-31-Statement-by-Smithfield-Foods-Regarding-North-Carolina-Lawsuit-Appeal.pdf",68169,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/2cdf64f1-423d-4964-bfda-f475bebf7b99/2020-01-31-Statement-by-Smithfield-Foods-Regarding-North-Carolina-Lawsuit-Appeal.pdf",{"system":9395,"elements":9401},{"id":9396,"name":9397,"codename":9398,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":9399,"last_modified":9400,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"b1dc70a7-6f94-531e-98b9-d6b8ca3f48d6","Smithfield Foods and Gallo Family Vineyards Join Forces to Provide Over 30,000 Pounds of Protein and $30,000 to Northwest Arkansas Food Bank","smithfield_foods_and_gallo_family_vineyards_join_f",[],"2023-10-19T15:50:35.5621524Z",{"headline":9402,"url_slug":9404,"sub_headline":9406,"sub_headline_1":9407,"summary":9408,"contact":9410,"release_date":9411,"category":9413,"html":9416,"content":9418,"images":9422,"pdf":9424},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":9403},"Smithfield Foods and Gallo Family Vineyards Join Forces to Provide Over 30,000 Pounds of Protein and $30,000 to Northwest Arkansas Food Bank\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":9405},"2020-01-30-Smithfield-Foods-and-Gallo-Family-Vineyards-Join-Forces-to-Provide-Over-30-000-Pounds-of-Protein-and-30-000-to-Northwest-Arkansas-Food-Bank",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":9409},"BENTONVILLE, Ark., Jan. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Gallo Family Vineyards partnered to donate more than 30,000 pounds of protein and $33,334 to Northwest Arkansas Food...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":9412,"display_timezone":174},"2020-01-30T19:18:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":9414},[9415],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":9417},"\u003Cdiv compile=\"NewsDetailCtrl.newsItem.body\" role=\"presentation\">\r\n\u003Cp align=\"left\">BENTONVILLE, Ark., Jan. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=t3Myc2gwWcmuN7idH7M6_Gs8lDvDg_PFhLrRCLHT2JcUOtULl-m4fmnDYP4W07uiB8YRvOidywXm_Zk7Srw0jziJV7Jj5yYLprGOgz_ZDXc=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/u>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Qp1AR2aTLWUGLjJsIyYNhaIXlgVmxOEiU6UOai9qZYa3Dwj_bx7DkzU9rztyVv_EXeVsds-OPsm5ycvD1e52KqbgOIhiRCqC9xypt_jeGOg=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Gallo Family Vineyards\u003C/u>\u003C/a> partnered to donate more than 30,000 pounds of protein and $33,334 to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=_mpMvSTbyMueM9PNSE0ovjdBxgyqY6Mism8mYyjyhaSMo3TYHmnqLY7MaXJBrHo9E7bGro9N-GlEGX3rj06mIChPrC5Iaic4jTv1Au5mR8NdgU7TC4SPZmpo-oFs7PuaQzmmq5sqATqASfDO3ArOFC_HuqOQZjBBzmAvDw494PF6nGpy5ozcW_2CuJAeEABa\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Northwest Arkansas Food Bank\u003C/u>\u003C/a> as a result of their \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=mkc_dxCRu9YK8E8UshIld0z_98OdCbwqJwu5_y-Iim6yXC9h_mgW7oLGBG2gTycS5rhqS8R2usEzgws8Li9MW-u-ag_LVkCWSfo1vYFw8CBT3WvNaLKMut2cTDBUrI1D\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Pairings with a Purpose campaign\u003C/u>\u003C/a>. As part of the program, Smithfield and Gallo committed to donating 5 pounds of protein and $5 to the food bank for each dual purchase of a Gallo Family Vineyards wine product and a Smithfield marinated fresh pork product.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“At Smithfield Foods, we value our connection to the communities in which we operate and are dedicated to the wellbeing of those in need,” said Jonathan Toms, associate manager of charitable initiatives for Smithfield Foods. “Pairings with a Purpose provided the opportunity for our customers and consumers alike to get involved in a great cause. We are proud to support the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank as we work together.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>This donation caps off the first month of Smithfield’s 2020 Helping Hungry Homes® program as part of the company’s ongoing focus on alleviating hunger and helping Americans become more food secure. The donation follows an event in Miami, Fla. earlier this week and arrives just in time for the Big Game. This month alone, Smithfield has donated more than 70,000 pounds of protein to its neighbors in need and will continue their efforts to fight hunger by providing donations to dozens of communities across America throughout the year.    \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“We’re grateful for partners like Smithfield Foods and Gallo Family Vineyards who are committed to combatting food insecurity and providing the necessary resources like protein to our food bank,” said Kent Eikenberry, President and CEO of Northwest Arkansas Food Bank. “This donation will help support the more than 65,000 men, women, senior citizens and children that face hunger in Northwest Arkansas every day.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The donation, equivalent to 120,000 servings of protein, was presented to the food bank this morning during an event that discussed the issue of food insecurity and the significance of the contribution, which will provide meals for thousands facing hunger across Arkansas.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“Smithfield Foods and Gallo Family Vineyards share the common goal of providing purpose to communities across the country,” said Micah Davis of Gallo Family Vineyards. “We are thrilled to make this donation and look forward to providing additional resources to those in need in the future.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>For more information about Helping Hungry Homes® and a list of upcoming donation events, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=6zLtYTtcue8ukeD-Wrw4mA3gkVTk6JmpF2ONZOCEtz1ksyxz4ddt6ozglzTNTeIqp_HfrWxu8cCDSJmkcYyO48pNtJ0fFra2LjDmDxyvd73A9U4BnvL43B0TmGD7BPpY0ATI_cIflQFlMBmn47NDplKJBy0g7guL0BeH2t1ymUFEk22Mle90PNX9OgDKZgeJ\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>smithfieldfoods.com/helpinghungryhomes\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=0CxjRszCpZlQbIrChmkMqaJL7iVdYiB51zIngN0Kv_7w2XGDyHn6CJRYbvohZBeqM_Eyms-feiJczywHcBgpNbg6iFt9LS4pKtDpXBi7aHg=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=il8RqhJHM1C0CStE_T8GQFlUdyg6sFtAT31VkQHHqfMndosjQdUpb7nMMD1myDrBRsA0hn-XIp1UuF4ssMWpW0iOu4L3kQAxVLxSAnwug98=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Facebook\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=CLItFmufDat71JkTpWu4A3NWlig43z0BYxr_0DlVxocL9X1F5yrT9LsZlKSY6NXnD2THsKns9M95S7D4TGNRPZORkSLZJJTWsT5D56tWM5E=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Twitter\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=CBytQoeFgzpWsgU4_GlUm4Gy2sN7mFybP60TyAs48RKaQa1uLwKIyQzp8WpVvyDtrj0brkluYl675TSqxGGMiuMngqXARbF6QEyTOg7of5g=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>LinkedIn\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=jqngiNIso8OMt3tV33x4XSXJx_zgQvKPUFDc2u3eeNHPgOAAcVMWhHiUikW2EC0Zh972SyDN44gWgaJzu5_6tGyLDlv5nS0_RZosug-8yqM=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Instagram\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About Smithfield\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>A leading provider of high-quality pork products, Smithfield was founded in 1936 in Smithfield, Virginia, establishing the town as the “Ham Capital of the World.” From hand-trimmed bacon and slow-smoked holiday hams to marinated tenderloins, Smithfield brings artistry, authenticity and a commitment to heritage, flavor, and handcrafted excellence to everything it produces. With a vast product portfolio including smoked meats, hams, bacon, sausage, ribs, and a wide variety of fresh pork cuts, the company services retail, foodservice, and deli channels across the United States and 30 countries abroad. All of Smithfield's products meet the highest quality and safety standards in the industry. To learn more about how Flavor Hails from Smithfield, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=eGZthv_yuJPUt3jXj-rXwlj88P1uwtXoceGTnwjnNF0NV4q18ZeqzQKW1Qtfm57DCInT-2BKu7fd8Tw5DXQ7VY3ROBkS-cNU1qFkA8DX-ao=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.Smithfield.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=8Ukmi5EJQwxrdw5zYYgvsDxrVOr0-ZFMCHqErhEHDCRS7hwzRylVV005Xl_1aM7a1HLlm20KVhNS8oBVfIQK3wjZ6y6D6EiOZQBa947HMUII9LeQeNiNbfRc6p5qG_Q5\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.Twitter.com/SmithfieldBrand\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=btW-bl8eXzuNkbZAcUP_ktDI9N1dtN9cnRTlEQliood5K9goxQpxQ3zRcDeuTdA9gF4c_46HJFk9Q6XZxTxYTdXY8xpDMkuusCMh7rtnayqyxNS-HOC1Mj7NFIQ9QU3zOCmwG-3ZsngVVEkSwjjuzQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.Facebook.com/CookingWithSmithfield\u003C/u>\u003C/a>. Smithfield is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About E&J Gallo Winery\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>Founded by brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo in 1933 in Modesto, California, E. & J. Gallo Winery is the world’s largest family-owned winery with more than 6,500 global employees and is the acclaimed producer of award-winning wines and spirits featured in more than 110 countries around the globe. A pioneer in the art of grape growing, winemaking, sustainable practices, marketing and worldwide distribution, Gallo crafts and imports wines and spirits to suit a diverse range of tastes and occasions, from everyday offerings to boutique, luxury bottlings.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>The Gallo portfolio is comprised of more than 130 unique brands across premium wines, highly-acclaimed imports, spirits, and popular domestic wine brands.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>About Northwest Arkansas Food Bank\u003Cbr />\r\nNorthwest Arkansas Food Bank (a 501c3 organization) was established in 1988 by a group of concerned citizens who saw the need for hunger assistance in Benton, Washington, Madison and Carroll counties. In 2019 the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank distributed more than 10.3 million meals. Together with more than 160 partner agencies, we are able to reach out to those in need; providing nutritious food to children, the working poor and senior citizens. The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank is an affiliate of Feeding America and a founding member of the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Media Contacts:\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Ctable style=\"line-height:inherit;width:840px;\">\r\n\t\u003Ctbody>\r\n\t\t\u003Ctr>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;width:210px;\">MWWPR for Smithfield Foods\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\tGreg Nyhan\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\t646.215.6884\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ca href=\"mailto:gnyhan@mww.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">gnyhan@mww.com\u003C/a>\u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;width:630px;\">Northwest Arkansas Food Bank\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\tJulie Damer\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\t479.361.8167\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ca href=\"mailto:Julie.damer@nwafoodbank.org\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Julie.damer@nwafoodbank.org\u003C/a>\u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\u003C/tr>\r\n\t\u003C/tbody>\r\n\u003C/table>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=5kDCVNNS8r4b8s7w9tyixi9sNDJlBlsCXbz1tQ8zCIlxCJb1yEe3B3RkaotYeXx5oQlkniZHlLH9N6xJ7XsYDrtTAeYFNNa4gDvWQgn_3Whe1jjYWk-bxE1cWJfDmuN0SUMqOfICOftqJ8cGw_n4r2mYyQ1X0KEmpS6jkxN0qPpV3CyNB_dDqp3ZcrRnmn0kX4Gt7tu5dW_VdoPN7e4QgQLPm_ogSb7MS-HcNDx9NhoefBOTKRRC4gRduuPCUqmjiKKlwemU7W-K5EEt07Grig==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f35f5783-6060-4152-9190-36e803131ff7\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":9419,"links":9420,"modular_content":9421,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":9423},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":9425},[9426],{"name":9427,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":8221,"url":9428},"2020-01-30-Smithfield-Foods-and-Gallo-Family-Vineyards-Join-Forces-to-Provide-Over-30-000-Pounds-of-Protein-and-30-000-to-Northwest-Arkansas-Food-Bank.pdf","https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/fa0ff314-f37c-416a-a46d-eafea30d387e/2020-01-30-Smithfield-Foods-and-Gallo-Family-Vineyards-Join-Forces-to-Provide-Over-30-000-Pounds-of-Protein-and-30-000-to-Northwest-Arkansas-Food-Bank.pdf",{"system":9430,"elements":9436},{"id":9431,"name":9432,"codename":9433,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":9434,"last_modified":9435,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"9012e1a1-52e8-5239-8132-3c1fabaea572","Kretschmar® Announces Kentucky Derby® Inside Track Experience","kretschmar__announces_kentucky_derby__inside_track",[],"2023-10-19T15:50:39.0353774Z",{"headline":9437,"url_slug":9439,"sub_headline":9441,"sub_headline_1":9442,"summary":9443,"contact":9445,"release_date":9446,"category":9448,"html":9451,"content":9453,"images":9457,"pdf":9459},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":9438},"Kretschmar® Announces Kentucky Derby® Inside Track Experience\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":9440},"2020-01-29-Kretschmar-R-Announces-Kentucky-Derby-R-Inside-Track-Experience",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":9444},"SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kretschmar® Premium Deli Meats & Cheeses invites deli and horse-racing enthusiasts nationwide to enter for a chance to win an unforgettable...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":9447,"display_timezone":174},"2020-01-29T19:18:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":9449},[9450],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":9452},"\u003Cp align=\"left\">SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=lUo_6Lnc3iglBHUdAds_rRChlvN_4DwtCB_K0Mi68QbG2jh1F_RqRP_rcp9AvQ9kMN4mHE-AFW6dsN90wEIxaQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Kretschmar\u003C/u>\u003C/a>® Premium Deli Meats & Cheeses invites deli and horse-racing enthusiasts nationwide to enter for a chance to win an unforgettable Kentucky Derby inside track experience, where one grand prize winner and a guest will enjoy a three-night stay, spending cash, and tickets to the Kentucky Derby with a hands-on tour of the local culture, giving you a Taste of the Kretschmar Life.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"Our fans love the taste of Kretschmar Premium Deli Meats & Cheeses, and enjoy a life that is full of unique experiences that they can share with family and friends,” said Michael Sargent, senior brand manager for Smithfield Foods. “The Kentucky Derby is an incredible occasion, and we’re delighted to bring this opportunity for our fans to taste the Kretschmar life.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Additionally, fans who enter the sweepstakes will have the chance to win additional Kretschmar prizes, such as an entertaining set, branded cooler, etched low ball glasses and decanter, charcuterie board, or Mint Julep cups. For more information about Kretschmar Deli, or to review the complete set of rules and enter the sweepstakes, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=K8XPi8cBxpqqKhYvp4zOmSklbOv2d81dJdc3u0mb3EN2Zv6Ai30KOae8R10oL8FdkAobLgN8dZ42e0Ev2ZP-MDBU5QsKavhlnAXTkh7cRO7HeTyiFPuv021QqRa8Daxu\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.kretschmardeli.com/derby\u003C/u>\u003C/a> now through March 31, 2020.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open to legal residents of the U.S./D.C. who are 21 years of age or older. Sweepstakes begins at 12:01 a.m. ET on 1/29/20 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on 3/31/20.  See Official Rules for complete details. Void where prohibited. To enter, view official rules and prize details visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=K8XPi8cBxpqqKhYvp4zOmSklbOv2d81dJdc3u0mb3EN0ZGOp0o0P2VAFiskhOHTJE7GXfdsRVzqVxTEOR9eI5E2rQ8iMfQc9un2Ejyd2eU1j7oE3roJ9Ae0wFsKlljpJ\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.kretschmardeli.com/derby\u003C/a>.  All Rights Reserved. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=D3lsncgoXtKpAhRU1btXJFA9JCJRqxaALCl3CtsuWneIe1abhDjsrt__8m3Ub77EzMfelRof3_u2Tj7O0tYVFDoYBdetVREfp1-XYzu1JrgOOGbV4GpsrqC65XHmxg_f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Churchill Downs Incorporated\u003C/u>\u003C/a>. Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks and the Twin Spire Design, are registered trademarks of Churchill Downs Incorporated.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cu>About Kretschmar\u003C/u>\u003Cbr />\r\nKretschmar® Premium Deli Meats & Cheeses has meant quality since 1883. Our hams are made with a unique hardwood smoking process. Kretschmar poultry and beef are hand-trimmed using the finest cuts. Our full line of Off-The-Bone deli meats is delicately sliced from the leanest, most tender cuts. And our premium Wisconsin cheeses repeatedly win in competitions worldwide. Try the Legendary Taste of Kretschmar today. For great recipes and more, like us on \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=mLPCxGhZgrYM8WqExaKn4RRw4QXsyznJSu_2XkvKYvPDvwohZYiVM_pwsbgNkzQB2ZpMAk5699ZIqAelj87vY9DDYhwsQMolEfkTCraVPXA=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/u> or visit our website at \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=K8XPi8cBxpqqKhYvp4zOmSklbOv2d81dJdc3u0mb3EMySd3PL13Q3ZkyBH_KVZrKeEx6JhmfubRW0HsCdL12LTias2ylG51HRLc48jbvg7c=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.kretschmardeli.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u>. Kretschmar is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods:\u003C/u>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va., since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. 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NAMI, the oldest and largest trade association representing meat packers and processors, highlighted the distinction as part of its 2020 awards program.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“At Smithfield, protecting the environment and keeping our people safe are among our top priorities,” said Bill Gill, assistant vice president of sustainability for Smithfield Foods. “We’re grateful for our team members and their continued dedication to our business. Without them, recognitions like this would not be possible.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>NAMI acknowledges companies that are committed to continuous environmental improvement with its Environmental Recognition Awards program. This program is divided into four tiers, beginning with simple environmental compliance policies and culminating with the more complex ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS).\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Additionally, the NAMI Worker Safety Recognition Awards honor facilities for attaining high levels of safety performance, as well as implementation of various key components of an effective safety and health program, specifically injury and illness reduction efforts. The National Safety Council determines the designation level of each facility by analyzing both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Total Recordable Cases rate and the rate for Cases with Days Away from Work, Job Transfer or Restriction (DART). Learn more about NAMI’s annual awards program here.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield’s award-winning locations are listed below:\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Environmental Award Winners\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>TIER 4\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Algona, IA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Bolingbrook, IL \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Burgaw, NC\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Carroll, IA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Charlotte, NC \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Clinton, NC\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Clinton, NC (Duplin Marketing, LLC)\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Corcoran, CA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Cudahy, WI\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Denison, IA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth, NJ\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Grayson, KY\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Junction City, KS\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Martin City, MO \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Kinston, NC\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Laurinburg, NC\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Lincoln, NE\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Mason City, IA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Middlesboro, KY\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Milan, MO \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Milford, UT\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Monmouth, IL                                    \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Omaha, NE\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Orange City, IA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Princeton, MO\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Roanoke Rapids, NC\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Salt Lake City, UT \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Sioux Center, IA \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Sioux City, IA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield, VA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield, VA (Premium Pet Health)\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Springdale, OH\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Springfield, MA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>St. Charles, IL\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>St. James, MN\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Tar Heel, NC\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Warsaw, NC\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Waverly, VA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Wichita, KS\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Wilson, NC\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Yuma, CO\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Environmental Award Winners\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>TIER 3\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Des Moines, IA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Greenfield, IN\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Vernon, CA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Environmental Award Winners\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>TIER 1\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Godwin, NC\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Kansas City, MO\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Worker Safety Award Winners\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Award of Honor\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Clinton, NC (Duplin Marketing, LLC)\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Des Moines, IA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Kinston, NC\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Omaha, NE\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Orange City, IA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Salt Lake City, UT\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Wichita, KS\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Wilson, NC\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Worker Safety Award Winners\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Award of Merit\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Denison, IA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Grayson, KY\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Greenfield, IN\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Junction City, KS\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Kansas City, MO\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Lincoln, NE\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Mason City, IA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Milan, MO\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Peru, IN\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Springfield, MA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>St. Charles, IL\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Rocky Mountain Region (Arizona, California, Utah)\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Worker Safety Award Winners\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Award of Commendation\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Cudahy, WI\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth, NJ\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Kansas City, MO\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Middlesboro, KY\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Sioux City, IA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Smithfield, VA\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Worker Safety Award Winners\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Certificate of Recognition\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>St. James, MN\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":9490,"links":9491,"modular_content":9492,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":9494},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":9496},[9497],{"name":9498,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":9499,"url":9500},"2020-01-28-Smithfield-Foods-Honored-for-Environmental-and-Workplace-Safety-Achievements-by-North-American-Meat-Institute.pdf",72384,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/910b3bc3-5953-4654-9145-c9bbadc3ac7e/2020-01-28-Smithfield-Foods-Honored-for-Environmental-and-Workplace-Safety-Achievements-by-North-American-Meat-Institute.pdf",{"system":9502,"elements":9508},{"id":9503,"name":9504,"codename":9505,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":9506,"last_modified":9507,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"1955e66c-3cc5-5cf1-adcb-fcdc34408970","Smithfield Foods and Southeastern Grocers Team up for a Supersized Donation of more than 40,000 Pounds of Protein to Feeding South Florida Ahead of the Big Game","smithfield_foods_and_southeastern_grocers_team_up_",[],"2023-10-19T15:50:42.3525489Z",{"headline":9509,"url_slug":9511,"sub_headline":9513,"sub_headline_1":9515,"summary":9516,"contact":9518,"release_date":9519,"category":9520,"html":9523,"content":9525,"images":9529,"pdf":9531},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":9510},"Smithfield Foods and Southeastern Grocers Team up for a Supersized Donation of more than 40,000 Pounds of Protein to Feeding South Florida Ahead of the Big Game\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":9512},"2020-01-28-Smithfield-Foods-and-Southeastern-Grocers-Team-up-for-a-Supersized-Donation-of-more-than-40-000-Pounds-of-Protein-to-Feeding-South-Florida-Ahead-of-the-Big-Game",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":9514},"The donation kicks off Smithfield’s 2020 Helping Hungry Homes® tour\r\n\r\n",{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":9517},"MIAMI, Jan. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As millions of people prepare their football feasts for Sunday’s football game, one of the country’s largest food consumption holidays, 40 million...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":9483,"display_timezone":174},{"type":481,"name":482,"value":9521},[9522],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":9524},"\u003Cp align=\"justify\">MIAMI, Jan. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As millions of people prepare their football feasts for Sunday’s football game, one of the country’s largest food consumption holidays, 40 million Americans don’t know where their next meal will come from. Recognizing this, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=-arqlz_Qo2K3eSu_qQWrF5es12J1kW-nJoMUyyszKbM4uTEel5-jhYUaXtzxcx46Zf24NcQlQvIK70B58okfOBv-AIJf_XGOSeKddjIqZ_M=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/u>\u003C/a> is partnering with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=QNpcrWJWDn-oO8l37ItYSJBzadYksyjJNsdfQ-6thZEPqB5T3JlgAFnquSKvjzWSvXQ8OCAU07-G863h9XKY86K272hE-3aMhX4_jg40K74=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Southeastern Grocers (SEG)\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, to donate more than 160,000 servings of protein to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=9RC0zSB0IlhF2g0FgmcMn_sW_mIuvlY1ZG6icD7DOk-dDj-rUVnDViyyrqI2I7_8a6c2txuv2bnH-RC5soPy4BgCniYZzuegygP8qGakaTk=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Feeding South Florida\u003C/u>\u003C/a> ahead of the big event. The donation marks the beginning of Smithfield’s 2020 Helping Hungry Homes® donation tour.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">“Whether at home or in Miami for the Big Game, all eyes will be on what's happening in the stadium, but we can’t lose sight of our neighbors in need,” said Jonathan Toms, associate manager of charitable initiatives for Smithfield Foods. “Our goal with this donation is to ensure no one is forgotten in the fight against hunger even as the country ramps up for one of the biggest sporting events of the year.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">Helping Hungry Homes® is Smithfield’s signature hunger-relief initiative focused on alleviating hunger and helping Americans become more food secure. Since the creation of the program, Smithfield has donated over 145 million servings of nutritious, high-quality protein to food banks, school nutrition programs, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across all 50 states.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">“We are thrilled to partner with Smithfield, a company that has continuously provided support to communities across the country,” said Paco Vélez, President & CEO of Feeding South Florida. “Protein is a vital resource for the families we serve, especially during one of the most celebrated weekends of the year and a time of such abundance.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">Smithfield and SEG presented the donation to Feeding South Florida at an event at the food bank this morning, located just minutes from the stadium, where Kansas City and San Francisco will compete for the championship. Over the course of the year, Smithfield Foods will provide dozens of additional donations to communities across the country.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">“Through our combined efforts with Smithfield, we will continue to fight hunger and address the critical need to feed America’s families,” said Jorge Cabo, South Florida regional vice president for Winn-Dixie. “We are especially thankful for the opportunity to team up with these likeminded organizations to work toward our common goal.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">For more information about Helping Hungry Homes® and a list of upcoming donation events, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=x2th7ZmwOUCZg-3HKoQVJN0YMh68V19r63QI8ZsTxapyvNBBHPmL6n1ykBgsJvpmG-7wlxQ500J3ESxM6C2racWxvjjsRZj1tcUlMMNcdNOQle87ABy1NcB31UTA5CiEvp8W2vEduByCXlXdzZjPeZWaHL_r1lVW3fSD0tVorIJ3MC0Y5_D801Bz7lIlP6mw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>smithfieldfoods.com/helpinghungryhomes\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">\u003Cem>About Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=pakook7IhixuDI6PIiXfHOanUo12tfoQnxAfFleCdAUBbOdhQucmOtNpKYJgoBymAewQJk0M3qdIVUuOTUcz86X3o4sepin7jOAH8NeIzkA=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=eTGmvIUbT0FZlNBfZD3FiBmmgI0A-tb3Zvu_6wryW0kChfnvuszsjCyOvJbv8v0uxC4RZV3Ln1pYN9PtsdxCMtb8zPOmv9zi1hR91Ict08o=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Facebook\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=SGa52xiv_IIesoPjYIIlja5gJ8f-Xl7SljypDPlPgdj9G5HHNRgy_4k2O-LnHCfFxduCudPQywby3j7adFCORb4J390Dav_JnG8b1iNUpJ4=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Twitter\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Z1poEPpiLtLNgAVevCrdMr2ZAGPSS4qVZahIWideaA1ltwyEtGTNUShaMCmqJvc-MVF0rl_-cGtHpXc0H2ZOqLImSYt1eJP0nR1Zx2kOr6s=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>LinkedIn\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Xu6xbiq1Ak4-r-ytrnvc4mX3L8vFHjkDkOGuaQzkyrtWD7FP4pRAIDdiHWvPrzSMPkV6Y3joAgMAP5GT8em-8zpg2RNAoR9HSk34h0N1hjI=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Instagram\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">\u003Cem>About Southeastern Grocers\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is one of the largest conventional supermarket companies in the U.S. SEG grocery stores, liquor stores and in-store pharmacies serve communities throughout the seven southeastern states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina. BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie are well-known and well-respected regional brands with deep heritages, strong neighborhood ties, proud histories of giving back, talented and caring associates and strong commitments to providing the best possible quality and value to customers. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=KVoHxp0u9QIHm6Ij_5GTC8186sS5At1SoTfXiz4AJgpEcZrl_1Qdwx_0Key1vSBvxlzHRn6E4AGpYkG6046R3A==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.bi-lo.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=X-2WmPzXj6-4e2NyhkhNTJF1OWe1xI9ErCJXLl9I29dgYE4jklyYYiP-97W1Z_Q4C_gPb0VcYosU1H87hnSRtPUNI51avCmNlhRC25fyATw=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.frescoymas.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=yzqzX0Vwv4vHaF8qIufQJWhWNi2cIEgMIBoeGRB-cOm5I5ytXSBOw5V6Z6daCjLLelZW-lV0cdj__g6YBkkp-lRhrHJhKvZ-7ooPgyqHZILXsF92e1iVJdqk_HWUwHcX\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.harveyssupermarkets.com\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=aFwhQCEN3ohKljXRejuvKYM-NPjEQc-uXTcGHagvA4PNj1mSkYmRCaxiMNbycmT5Ltzd8gkpufhuFZhS42xPlcs-1qf2Y9ciCtqDOoGmHXA=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.winndixie.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">\u003Cem>About Feeding South Florida\u003C/em>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cem>Feeding South Florida® is a member of the Feeding America® network of food banks and the leading domestic hunger-relief organization serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. Providing support for 25 percent of the state’s food insecure population, its mission is to end hunger in South Florida by providing immediate access to nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through innovative programming and education. Feeding South Florida distributes nearly 62 million pounds (51.6 million meals) of food annually, to more than 700,000 individuals through direct-service programs and a local network of approximately 300 nonprofit partner agencies. Visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=yb7qVvMjP5jncGye8W1X3TzFAXxby1QY6DsZUrcgeY8R7d3uUYxXyC6dZokTWO_WZtNypGRegEZNeVYVpVPI0YU95-GVGyoxTZAL-Wnr_4PDHIRXILNa08SLp-UjoobV\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>feedingsouthflorida.org\u003C/u>\u003C/a> or call 954.518.1818.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Ctable style=\"line-height:inherit;width:840px;\">\r\n\t\u003Ctbody>\r\n\t\t\u003Ctr>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;width:278px;\">MWWPR for Smithfield Foods\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\tGreg Nyhan\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\t646.215.6884\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ca href=\"mailto:gnyhan@mww.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>gnyhan@mww.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a> \u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;width:277px;\">Southeastern Grocers\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\tKaley Shaffer\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\t904.612.9441\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ca href=\"mailto:media@segrocers.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>media@segrocers.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd style=\"line-height:inherit;width:285px;\">Feeding South Florida\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\tSarah Fuhrman\u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\t954.723.9350  \u003Cbr />\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ca href=\"mailto:fsf@dureeandcompany.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>fsf@dureeandcompany.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/td>\r\n\t\t\u003C/tr>\r\n\t\u003C/tbody>\r\n\u003C/table>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=88iVhlDXDmLWwtnAC4xB5d57LCnANk9Df5Sj7ubSwzSGhjuybHQ2pmDrhuICxM_KZvTKtaJJxH_mq3K-5YTVLzxeaMbQmSyukPInYGWhEKDKT6vbh5NclTKAiElKKLbkUoQK5SkFvWeZLFxt0BcsFs0pwD2LpGggUou-4DLN1AHx_xm0YWP2T_LvRzmlDl4sduPFrhfauPrOGeTyJRMUfQz_b58f_8j9NmyXCpyLESSOGbyfmeBIxY4zH0o_FYXSprSm2f_i3pgeu5JfMwMAOg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6d4b9806-886d-4b0e-a8e5-303fe99adfa4\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":9526,"links":9527,"modular_content":9528,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":9530},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":9532},[9533],{"name":9534,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":9535,"url":9536},"2020-01-28-Smithfield-Foods-and-Southeastern-Grocers-Team-up-for-a-Supersized-Donation-of-more-than-40-000-Pounds-of-Protein-to-Feeding-South-Florida-Ahead-of-the-Big-Game.pdf",81265,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/5b926230-64b0-43af-bb84-612ea775f903/2020-01-28-Smithfield-Foods-and-Southeastern-Grocers-Team-up-for-a-Supersized-Donation-of-more-than-40-000-Pounds-of-Protein-to-Feeding-South-Florida-Ahead-of-the-Big-Game.pdf",{"system":9538,"elements":9544},{"id":9539,"name":9540,"codename":9541,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":9542,"last_modified":9543,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"74b6cfa2-9291-552f-8d2a-107ae106f6da","2020 Winners Announced for the Smokin’ With Smithfield Barbecue Grant Program","n2020_winners_announced_for_the_smokin__with_smith",[],"2023-10-19T15:50:49.5781504Z",{"headline":9545,"url_slug":9547,"sub_headline":9549,"sub_headline_1":9550,"summary":9551,"contact":9553,"release_date":9554,"category":9556,"html":9559,"content":9561,"images":9565,"pdf":9567},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":9546},"2020 Winners Announced for the Smokin’ With Smithfield Barbecue Grant Program\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":9548},"2020-01-27-2020-Winners-Announced-for-the-Smokin-With-Smithfield-Barbecue-Grant-Program",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":9552},"SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield® is pleased to present the recipients of the fourth-annual Smokin’ With Smithfield Grant Program. After receiving more than 120...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":9555,"display_timezone":174},"2020-01-27T19:18:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":9557},[9558],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":9560},"\u003Cp align=\"justify\">SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=MpTFeux4iR89iVWSpmIm3moKLT9Sm7xYkyTqe6Pw6sEMcsgC91rWTRcdwzlIFjs52BwvBwiX_h2gUEPFef_5dQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Smithfield\u003C/u>\u003Cu>®\u003C/u>\u003C/a> is pleased to present the recipients of the fourth-annual \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=CIuTqktemr0TFQVBnGzEhlfk-Ma2b1tAqvpvIQDTZu-AzmzuIRnLCwFvRCCthfaUf7Zq0ugAKUWE_hTDQwUcrl15urk3Fo0K-fxxGXxXFCKEARk_mB5AZ97MW-IEk4Jb7lPByPet1AQYkHO3Xa0rvQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Smokin’ With Smithfield Grant Program\u003C/u>\u003C/a>. After receiving more than 120 applications from all across the country, 22 non-profit and community barbecue events have been carefully selected to receive up to $3,000 each, a total investment of $66,000 on behalf of Smithfield. Established in 2017, the Smokin’ With Smithfield Grant program is designed to provide event support for sanctioned barbecue competitions and deepen the prize pool in major meat categories including pork and ribs.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">“We’re honored to have awarded grants to 141 barbecue events since the beginning of this program, bringing our total investment to-date to nearly $423,000,” said Laura Pall, brand manager for Smithfield Foods. “From our sponsorships of major competitions and award-winning pitmasters, to our ongoing commitment to delivering consistent, top quality pork products, this initiative is just one of the many ways Smithfield continues to deepen our support of the growing barbecue industry.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"center\">\u003Cu>2020 Grant Program Winners\u003C/u>\u003Cbr />\r\nMarch 20-22: Smokin’ in the Square BBQ Cookoff, Pensacola, Fla.\u003Cbr />\r\nMarch 27-28: Tennessee River BBQ Battle & Music Fest, Jackson, Tenn.\u003Cbr />\r\nMarch 27-28: Hammond BBQ Challenge, Hammond, La.\u003Cbr />\r\nMarch 28: Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash, Venice, Fla.\u003Cbr />\r\nApril 3: CarFest SA BBQ Cook-Off, San Antonio\u003Cbr />\r\nApril 10-11: Smoke in the Spring, Osage City, Kan.\u003Cbr />\r\nApril 24-26: 12th Annual WashMo BBQ, Bikes & Blues, Washington, Mo.\u003Cbr />\r\nMay 1-3: Masters in May, Bancroft, Wis.\u003Cbr />\r\nMay 22-23: High on the Hog Festival, Winchester, Tenn.\u003Cbr />\r\nMay 24: Red, White & Bar-B-Q, Westmont, Ill.\u003Cbr />\r\nMay 29-30: Smokin in Steele, Owatonna, Minn.\u003Cbr />\r\nJune 5-6: 9th Annual Valley Veterans BBQ Competition, Valley, Neb.\u003Cbr />\r\nJune 26-28: Heritage Day’s BBQ Showdown, Belvidere, Ill.\u003Cbr />\r\nJuly 10-12: Gold Ribbin’ BBQ Fest, Green Bay, Wis.\u003Cbr />\r\nJuly 11: Clayton BBQ Cook Off, Clayton, Calif.\u003Cbr />\r\nJuly 17-18: Chillin’ & Grillin’ in the Glades, Wise, Va.\u003Cbr />\r\nAug. 28-29: 9th Annual Death’s Door Bar-B-Q, Washington Island, Wis.\u003Cbr />\r\nSept. 11-12: Riverfest BBQ & Music Fest, Decatur, Ala.\u003Cbr />\r\nSept. 18-19: Tilley H-D Biker Blues BBQ Rally, Salisbury, N.C.\u003Cbr />\r\nSept. 18-19: Tri City BBQ Fest, Denison, Iowa\u003Cbr />\r\nNov. 7-8: Polar Pig BBQ Cook Off, Concord, N.C.\u003Cbr />\r\nDec. 11-12: Briscoe Ranch BBQ Cook-Off, Uvalde, Texas\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">To find out more about the Smokin’ With Smithfield Grant and Committed Cooks programs, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=hAx-ZjUWxIC15r1dDUzGoe9lXKho64blXpfKRe1bDfFNNizLI9VbK3hWFS7I3CZkDqc_cw_tOdm3M-IKBjnxTVQcrX1b0ZGQmVkEVasiB6o2SToCad4r1nv0fCQiyYrG\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.SmokinWithSmithfield.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">About Smithfield\u003Cbr />\r\nA leading provider of high-quality pork products, Smithfield was founded in 1936 in Smithfield, Virginia. From hand-trimmed ribs, loins and bacon and slow-smoked holiday hams to marinated tenderloins, Smithfield brings artistry, authenticity and a commitment to heritage, flavor, and handcrafted excellence to everything it produces. With a vast product portfolio including smoked meats, hams, bacon, sausage, ribs, and a wide variety of fresh pork cuts, the company services retail, foodservice, and deli channels across the United States and 30 countries abroad. All of Smithfield’s products meet the highest quality and safety standards in the industry. To learn more about how Flavor Hails from Smithfield, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=hAx-ZjUWxIC15r1dDUzGoYrBoJ9Glx51ywQ2lmHXBhgKhh-ZhAhB-wj2hdeGvFmzoOOA6NDHFLo3rKajxjGzi7f1QqaNDW0rtvGL5M7zirY=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.Smithfield.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=gfbrq-mYfO_iq6G-IcxTtGlsd1uMwtHAD4pSOngnAPO3hmZ_2zAJHMp8ixiBZtIrbolMZY7u2KeT-U6Hlx_OsbdzE646n73Yi92u7LYJdLWt1DKgmDGhRTX0DvWflmjN\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.Twitter.com/SmithfieldBrand\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=TdxaiHoIcvFX11j7Qa1-HE0rsyCSJgMavjoTkgCoWOy1jo0XkW07OSQiCk3Ke_YfKZyq30lE8fb9LaJksgbFF081lJCB8AdVZVoBXubhkkaFgS7CAgOg-43ZPIfYpLMwpK9y5Sk37OE7y_YDfZNmRw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.Facebook.com/CookingWithSmithfield\u003C/u>\u003C/a>. Smithfield is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">About Smithfield Foods\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va., since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=hAx-ZjUWxIC15r1dDUzGoQwEXTkdKb6csEgTxSXSt7g5dbayfUBqj-VhR9HBayrW2PZE2FPqUM_QhSljHt1NCfVfsQbHNG4ofj66_PeUx4k=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>www.SmithfieldFoods.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, and connect with us on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BCUDIi_j8z6c4CCqScgO8A9Th2Cqnwb-m4wo4uGl_YF6ORwAvodyac543xn-cElFezYNTC_rgnjUJXmHKwCyXEHxWnuH_R3Tx5BJFrbeN-gI5GdBE5zgpJ9539jfO8FGPNKtuyep6jZTU_2iTqBk8L9VdnT__D8YH8Ko5qcma9GPr66O86uAeJ-smInwGoTk\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Facebook\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=e-IomayjhpDlLF9oHZDVH7GWh9RbcJsn_CCJ254ZTawzbJ6exKObR0KhD9q8Z3HDiQC9RB0oeqP2p8spc18Yq9SyRleIzJWoGuFNT5ioEVApsgdKSYHhlLpLk3sA3Q-9qc1kS9Rv6NhJq38urNOA_y0k3OiBdPZnj2nP4xV40ZWqTX6mSUn5AAd0XtPUjjbm\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Twitter\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca 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679-6600 \u003C/p>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":9562,"links":9563,"modular_content":9564,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":9566},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":9568},[9569],{"name":9570,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":9571,"url":9572},"2020-01-27-2020-Winners-Announced-for-the-Smokin-With-Smithfield-Barbecue-Grant-Program.pdf",77108,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/4c7ec39a-9da5-4b7d-9e8a-08389fe5819a/2020-01-27-2020-Winners-Announced-for-the-Smokin-With-Smithfield-Barbecue-Grant-Program.pdf",{"system":9574,"elements":9580},{"id":9575,"name":9576,"codename":9577,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":9578,"last_modified":9579,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"49ae215f-83af-5d3e-9ea6-9a9f0684337f","Eckrich Donates $125,000 to Teachers at College Football Playoff National Championship","eckrich_donates__125_000_to_teachers_at_college_fo",[],"2023-10-19T15:50:52.8920388Z",{"headline":9581,"url_slug":9583,"sub_headline":9585,"sub_headline_1":9586,"summary":9587,"contact":9589,"release_date":9590,"category":9592,"html":9595,"content":9597,"images":9601,"pdf":9603},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":9582},"Eckrich Donates $125,000 to Teachers at College Football Playoff National Championship\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":9584},"2020-01-14-Eckrich-Donates-125-000-to-Teachers-at-College-Football-Playoff-National-Championship",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":9588},"NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirk Herbstreit, ABC/ESPN College Football Analyst, Emmy-award winner and longtime Eckrich partner, attempted two football throws resulting in a...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":9591,"display_timezone":174},"2020-01-14T19:18:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":9593},[9594],{"name":531,"codename":532},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":9596},"\u003Cdiv compile=\"NewsDetailCtrl.newsItem.body\" role=\"presentation\">\r\n\u003Cp align=\"left\">NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirk Herbstreit, ABC/ESPN College Football Analyst, Emmy-award winner and longtime Eckrich partner, attempted two football throws resulting in a $125,000 donation from \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=qwfT9pUAG2S2i2YV5_lpAVnhTjpvhoI3LXZbHgUm2CEq6-BBsXA_6m1pY-0uXQz5Ro7Pfc0JnpuOcjdFJm7URg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Eckrich\u003C/a>\u003C/u> to \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=UqWVLYJ_iwdjomJXvsE5W2ae4_Zrd2VagzX2wvHeIq08oUO2ikirOGwP_VMaH-i_IXbKly8mwhoEIx_AluNgJKzpF6Z2Ho0VoK_036bAHKtLwVA_XPOrWDp-wtNQbvmTDV8SsKWO9zJbhFnEpm8IW34l8aRWj50VmjgtTTSZ2C-zgXoBPjE55qIrnte8OEMlcf3JJXntrjpnxcrMFXQDaa7Mcnzb1urPTt5BYT4jwiUDKGjmmF8A7UhiDv9FVm-d\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Extra Yard for Teachers\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, the primary cause of the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship between LSU and Clemson, crowds and teachers gathered at the Eckrich activation in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter to watch Herbstreit and Marty Smith attempt to win $1 million. Despite missing two throw attempts, Eckrich was honored to donate $100,000 to Extra Yard for Teachers. In addition to Herbstreit’s throw, teachers of the year from across the country made their own throw attempts resulting in an additional $25,000 donation from Eckrich to Extra Yard for Teachers for a total of $125,000.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“I’m thrilled to be able to support such a great cause,” Herbstreit said. “It feels great to be able to give back to the teachers who do so much in all of our communities. Eckrich is such a generous partner and I'm proud to continue partnering and working with them.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Eckrich has partnered with Extra Yard for Teachers since 2018, and, with this throw, has now donated $1.1 million to the organization dedicated to elevating the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering teachers in four focus areas: resources, recognition, recruitment and professional development.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“We’re really proud to be able to donate $125,000 to Extra Yard for Teachers,” said Elizabeth Di John, senior marketing director at Smithfield Foods. “Teachers are so instrumental and impactful in all of our communities, so to be able to support them in this way is extremely special to the Eckrich brand.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"It has meant so much to us to work with a partner like Eckrich who believes in what the College Football Playoff Foundation is doing to uplift the teaching profession,” said Britton Banowsky, Executive Director of the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation. “With their support, we have been able to make a greater impact and have been able to give so many different teachers all across the country the recognition they deserve."\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Eckrich is completing its fourth year as the official smoked sausage and deli meat sponsor of the College Football Playoff. As part of the partnership, the brand also launched the fourth year of its Road to the National Championship $1 Million Challenge sweepstakes in the summer of 2019, where 23 lucky fans won the opportunity to throw for $1 million at some of the biggest college football games of the year.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>For more information, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=bUc_o1LJXr5WE8GSiVDiKZUBGY_FHGASxHTN4tBFgTlEUvc_-GHvoHSZ-hKoEnLW-LyCR3SepBuSy_TtHv4B_A==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.Eckrich.com\u003C/a> or follow @EckrichMeats on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cu>About Eckrich\u003C/u>\u003Cbr />\r\nFounded by Peter Eckrich in 1894, Eckrich has a rich heritage starting from a small meat market in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to one of the most recognized regional premium deli and meat brands on the market today. Through it all, Eckrich meats have been recognized for their great taste and supreme quality, craftsmanship, care, and pride. For more information, visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=bUc_o1LJXr5WE8GSiVDiKUp2If9Cqj6PNPUYRpaD8iCiEQHcY9_h2_VgjtBHpNl3qQo7PnzYWr7lrqldrYtWAw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.Eckrich.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u> or follow @EckrichMeats on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Eckrich is a brand of Smithfield Foods.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cu>About Smithfield Foods\u003C/u>\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va., since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=xkRIYCASokyrJiTfH-AUwZ9z-wlNf4kApqFsbUFCdlBCqTKdti_dG-SfMaIO5E9hPwfvVeCRKx1zgFcpQdAwYJSr8A0VhrkicMke7qiJVxlU4hZOx_JLe6wh4G-Ay_rbgOUhCUHBRiL1VLUK2fjCGBpsF8ZlTNgpba2i3g39MJng8ru2ykBrADl_tu94XL0F\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.smithfieldfoods.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, and connect with us on \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=EAzw8vCrwhYIdsa8KDSpoqCNjQ_hqJRhPrYOGOw5zVIB-ro-yfE5hst8G9ezFMEIJI46P__YJ77RIhOSkw4faUmJoptMlqswrZq1NA-oAMWgBUEBDdQw_J9EQxjwA2H_4beOqomuQHV6OmVODLHkWSOgkqHHGIFozgHt3kKt6qWr2yw2lPhUyOmuYsJVaiV3\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=E3WqjNL1vgaJWVYzOOVwHy8y9cEZmQoAhb9BsMgeV-7c27YV9KRj3H7mEqlr1s3_UWmLbBKkerCJD0DcNy99xsmm8NAx9tJdk807eemhrB4_3OS0Po4YkWSzSggZA2QJ9_ErrcTVEM8CqgQgxGSoZPMHOm7V1TNUrnzGGe_iqDpTQdPYr1M4KSK7wehwb0EF8_KGteksuYg3SYDGjONRtQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=X1yPkoJs7MYl_KkKyDu85FQ9ikcvLHGxEDyAdNF3tf5h69_pUVJmRWZBNW4glep2BsS0bgu1pAU-rDtO--Hq4Ler9pXpu7DoIjAl3UW9tCwrOkxqQ_MXLxa6TZA-6otyJcdbwhjDhDZNxH2zaEoGcOcn13LmlrucCbltOXn2ISTmDzSzjvAwhoWZyeiQik0z-nCP-KIcJRoL6u0wJcwZjg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn\u003C/a>\u003C/u>, and \u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=yQKRY1Y9ToyIBDeQKw2-jB_-Jq4cFiVaF4gKi_oLyEL7BBtRwmNBhfXwmgWFaRQsCxQJoswL2BG_efsYH_3nyVSG27CSACGWOgu1vDChHyOLowwW4lI_-Yzq6VXg9c2Fh_M7MqP2io2LQZS2X9He3o8W9bKJQOAwcN4gXvjEigN7cbTttbkDAVN6HqLH6liynL5JA0jxNvYAEmQa2yjcvg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003C/a>\u003C/u>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp align=\"justify\">\u003Cu>About the College Football Playoff Foundation and Extra Yard for Teachers\u003C/u> \u003Cbr />\r\nThe CFP Foundation is the community investment arm of the College Football Playoff, supporting education across the country. The CFP Foundation’s primary cause platform, Extra Yard for Teachers, is dedicated to elevating the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering teachers in four focus areas: resources, recognition, recruitment and professional development. The CFP Foundation utilizes multiple partnerships to execute its initiatives and support positive educational outcomes. To learn more, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=nRwWBzDnndpIkTk2PeTtC5fQQF78L6ASkOPrr_2appjaIjXNw_r7p0B801EhhZvSraEA-YZWSkwK6g9lVUFTKbmOMaZ0Z9mcCeHexTSPDlZQaR2KgoaJmNq_ni2Z080PpCXb8W-_LSCTrjgyqFGP7XMoGbvtB9RWHJFJHQ4xPBqPoZ9KNfjFb76xn_xknhz9EBZGGw-blytB8_6Rut4ts80TGn2VToY6v04jZIC9XLGgUD0QvOwjYEf_MMpmJ0Jigna001ZA7CchZb1n8laBr51NC8mXgJkSQriP_7glhvkdRrhoQ7Jm4IADJPUc1QxYE9EeonjxARGgSMVRBWY_McnlMWtxAGhMPMScNvPZ097wvGWydMGohbHFbL5oxQZFIQV0aAqbRptCEGVFm8rmqkV6a8P2G1TnEkXr85YuScPYfhQYi3Iuvm9Lc3zhoH4ZhJusW8gxuXkrqWLaWMGZrLR0hmsutxeL-WkoS8s87HDElJAiahGP3rNj7jrGtjtKKSW-YSEYTevkaMhN9j3Xsqx9y0kLJlK3buUK89mOrryOXdKfy-PK6iAav8ZIHJ3fQLMbB2Pdn8Z66zAzUd2SvQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>cfp-foundation.org\u003C/u>\u003C/a> and follow Extra Yard for Teachers (@CFPExtraYard) on social media. \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Media Relations:\u003Cbr />\r\nEmily Hecht\u003Cbr />\r\nClover PR for Eckrich\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=80XqHN86tBSgDGZtjUvMO8kF-BMqrC6XyqrFjJnU5tk-hCPe7sIsRYmmUstD5ULaHijqyqOz-nJAIO4uyyuZugpl9WYBfF0Z5jPZkOaLYuA=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">emily@clover-pr.com\u003C/a>\u003C/u>\u003Cbr />\r\n404 317 9841\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=_iSl5VtXj3DJd03E2xDEEN6oHSZEuvCpmDDoQpDY0jHUCIbSTfrblgXH2UC9C4YRoC5x5TCJ-2shTrxjzd7WEv_mmb0Z4S19Bf5ON61EU_rB7n-G46k2bwfPpW0-cR_D3yAPvGenP5Un8w4De6IpdKb14CGptwYvL4MqrrtWxywM1Cvok4YvU36d_1i9pHIjoQq3xhEHGHT0PLzeeXq1O2s2tLwnpYZeQeKrke_qbhEQr6Hzr55W4KHRcDXP6bZdJkEXeEr9CDTP-vHEBJH6fw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/be2085ec-24d9-4381-8f30-2e1c89994f6f\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n",{"type":490,"name":491,"images":9598,"links":9599,"modular_content":9600,"value":2777},{},{},[],{"type":503,"name":504,"value":9602},[],{"type":503,"name":507,"value":9604},[9605],{"name":9606,"description":174,"type":2747,"size":9607,"url":9608},"2020-01-14-Eckrich-Donates-125-000-to-Teachers-at-College-Football-Playoff-National-Championship.pdf",77605,"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/2d80ba31-2f39-008c-c58b-646f56b50e5e/36cf3a1d-17eb-4b11-85c2-3cbdb83f0b2c/2020-01-14-Eckrich-Donates-125-000-to-Teachers-at-College-Football-Playoff-National-Championship.pdf",{"system":9610,"elements":9616},{"id":9611,"name":9612,"codename":9613,"language":433,"type":456,"collection":433,"sitemap_locations":9614,"last_modified":9615,"workflow":433,"workflow_step":438},"0bbc5832-1511-5fa9-9d82-812326c3920d","Smithfield Foods Generates Renewable Natural Gas from Wastewater to Power North Carolina Communities","smithfield_foods_generates_renewable_natural_gas_f",[],"2023-10-19T15:50:56.4337744Z",{"headline":9617,"url_slug":9619,"sub_headline":9621,"sub_headline_1":9622,"summary":9623,"contact":9625,"release_date":9626,"category":9628,"html":9631,"content":9633,"images":9637,"pdf":9639},{"type":461,"name":462,"value":9618},"Smithfield Foods Generates Renewable Natural Gas from Wastewater to Power North Carolina Communities\r\n",{"type":464,"name":465,"value":9620},"2020-01-08-Smithfield-Foods-Generates-Renewable-Natural-Gas-from-Wastewater-to-Power-North-Carolina-Communities",{"type":461,"name":468,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":470,"value":25},{"type":461,"name":472,"value":9624},"SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc., in partnership with Duke Energy and OptimaBio, LLC, is now producing renewable natural gas (RNG) from the wastewater...",{"type":461,"name":474,"value":25},{"type":476,"name":477,"value":9627,"display_timezone":174},"2020-01-08T19:18:00Z",{"type":481,"name":482,"value":9629},[9630],{"name":940,"codename":941},{"type":461,"name":488,"value":9632},"\u003Cp>SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1wWAmDlp80Uhlb0qwX1gbkEKwOA-_5HgzZBuxuBN_ZAeEfjSObctUndZz-x7gR4bC1tqS97cdTVhtGULpG9XWAa6BNDnIoiFmfWvYkMI9uY=\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Smithfield Foods, Inc.\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, in partnership with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=K11oGZW8axVFLpR1YNvvYAv9F_d98kPzSWOCaIL0-ff21EMgLuZ2_sr6pNZnMp-FXXBcsBgQQu3hYUsHqZT9bVnSg6WzAaFq8Tbjc1cZSKk=\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Duke Energy\u003C/u>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=RW6g5UhtN64U2inizGceDX1vY1XxXRjuIUB-F8aiEM3RyPbc2CMzWan-EKGUU12re0hZb-KDH9RJzzZ_0ICGaw==\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>OptimaBio, LLC\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Cu>,\u003C/u> is now producing renewable natural gas (RNG) from the wastewater treatment system at its Tar Heel, N.C. pork processing facility, which will help power more than 2,000 local homes and businesses. The three companies are utilizing the world’s largest pork processing facility to provide renewable energy to consumers while reducing their own, and the state of North Carolina’s, carbon footprint.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The $14 million project is the latest from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1wWAmDlp80Uhlb0qwX1gbi13Dks6LDNAt8mKxFM5T8pZHoJVcOeeCTX-DaUk_UlYN7lbtYosTwcklSSIW0FdkckcAr7fh18x-ogkdY-FtqMy6ujwL2Bl6zYbTXcZFiFJkrT9o31Eh5I9rMO488q1y4YpXqoFyqOiIoTjKOWZwIIrf0mQw69FamBxjw5mqFPD\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Smithfield Renewables\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, Smithfield’s platform to unify and accelerate its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 25% by 2025. Through partnership with Duke Energy, roughly 140,000 dekatherms of RNG per year will be transported to natural gas plants and used to generate electricity for consumers.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>"This project brings to life all three of our company’s guiding principles – Responsibility, Operational Excellence, and Innovation,” said Kenneth M. Sullivan, president and chief executive officer for Smithfield Foods. “For the first time, we are creating renewable energy from the biogas generated in our wastewater treatment system and using it to power local communities. With the help of our partners, we are producing additional value for our company and our neighbors—a concept that is ingrained in our culture.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>To date, this is one of Smithfield’s largest renewable energy projects involving wastewater, and its first in North Carolina. Smithfield also has “wastewater-to-energy” projects at its Milan, Mo.; Grayson, Ky.; and Sioux Falls, S.D. facilities, which are used to power their modified steam boilers.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>The company’s Tar Heel, N.C., project utilizes a gas upgrading and injection system operated by OptimaBio, LLC, a bioenergy project developer, which leverages the facility’s three million gallon-per-day wastewater treatment system to collect and clean biogas through an existing on-site digester and convert it into RNG.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“We are proud to partner with Smithfield on this project, which has far-reaching and positive impacts for the environment, the local community, and industries that are key to the state’s economy,” said Mark Maloney, CEO and Founder at OptimaBio, LLC. “We’re helping diversify and strengthen North Carolina’s renewable energy portfolio through this endeavor.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Once converted, the RNG is injected into the Piedmont Natural Gas system, and then transported to Duke Energy to produce electricity. This project will help Duke Energy satisfy state swine waste-to-energy mandates under the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard law in North Carolina. Under this law, Duke Energy must generate 0.20% of its retail sales from swine waste by 2024.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>“At Duke Energy, we are seeking innovative and cleaner energy solutions. Buying the output from Smithfield's renewable natural gas project will allow us to expand our diverse generation mix in North Carolina," said Stephen De May, Duke Energy's North Carolina president. “This project is creating safe and affordable energy that customers can rely on.”\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>In addition to creating renewable energy at its facilities, Smithfield is implementing projects on its farms that transform manure into RNG. These \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=26OgjNE1QpQnBOcPvieuI0iOoJHnzwomJxbeTGUVyFogd_vlJsVWuoNiKKB7Ejy6U1xHzsuZRwNoUzQTOcWbJsRX-ckNLJ6NsIrYoXuw1hQ2KIwUq-iP_IfYKQcjxXg5\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>projects\u003C/u>\u003C/a> capture methane from manure, and clean and convert it into RNG, which is then injected into local natural gas distribution systems for homes and businesses. In the next decade, Smithfield is implementing “manure-to-energy” projects in at least six states including Arizona, California, Missouri, North Carolina, Utah, and Virginia.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Whether using biogas to power its facilities or nearby communities, these programs are part of Smithfield’s robust sustainability program. To learn more, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BvCqYMpjMdJWt7_ZnHea37l9fqUA4SyJIcVB2-eElwv7DoIi6pApheV8-n_EvxSXnEsh5X1UHFyXqzHAzalN6TEtUeKR5Mrup_VERfgbBs_no6acQeobC81GMoqr34seW-6YhiSRrdZBnRxEjTtbdQ==\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>smithfieldfoods.com/sustainability\u003C/u>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>About Smithfield Foods\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Smithfield, Va., since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich®, and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. 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Smithfield launched this platform in 2017 to lead, unify, and accelerate the company’s renewable energy efforts to help meet its industry-leading goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 25% by 2025—the first commitment of its kind by a protein company. To achieve this goal, Smithfield has implemented a wide range of projects across its farms and facilities, including converting hog manure into renewable natural gas and commercial-grade fertilizer, streamlining its transportation network, launching an ambitious solid waste reduction plan, sourcing sustainably grown feed grain, and implementing operational efficiency projects. 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The Electric Utilities and Infrastructure unit’s regulated utilities serve approximately 7.7 million retail electric customers in six states – North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. The Gas Utilities and Infrastructure unit distributes natural gas to more than 1.6 million customers in five states – North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The Duke Energy Renewables unit operates wind and solar generation facilities across the U.S., as well as energy storage and microgrid projects. \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Duke Energy was named to Fortune’s 2019 “World’s Most Admired Companies” list and Forbes’ 2019 “America’s Best Employers” list. More information about the company is available at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=q-MAsWwGbC-tB9inb7d4rqNTlptYdkHh62Wv33Vuq_FueGcUiFemKXcomoK1_G-JMzg0P9VXkFV0LsPXKDsfcTfR7J4w196Y9dnZVJTvGkc=\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>duke-energy.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>. The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=K11oGZW8axVFLpR1YNvvYL0VDmYgH0TbtxsXbnkYPyS7lIqKLcZDtIYtrg_hmL9G-bs3V_G5DqQ9m5Q4SEoBCpGTwREM8ndLwZOh-nE8exI=\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Duke Energy News Center\u003C/u>\u003C/a> contains news releases, fact sheets, photos, videos and other materials. Duke Energy’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=70cd9Vqv_RAqxWsrFNpyT4i8EqvfxiAiK8wNeu1np_h1qTRSxN5-T9S--7wjhRQIEHum-XGMGTbM-6eUcgI3l2V4gzy8rjaiHgqKhe7r0H4=\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>illumination\u003C/u>\u003C/a> features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=M0TiHyw2CUh4vpINU5mBmfzQSbuLObGlf4GAUSMwkcIiPF8jLLphc4SafRxYSD6BJjW-V5V1QD0HENiKIRlNKA==\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Twitter\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=dKI-4pqJRA1mQ8LcahDXp-_YSHxCI48BU7pG3uK40ZAotbMnS8sIna01DVm_pqCo-517BcDD8S1k4etQOlCYYhNG6LP1KaA5mwxS0GzMXqz_m06SGK-LRwEk0vkI3eic\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>LinkedIn\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=7rsrGKXbfWJ5jHBqk2MYRJEumz4kfulDWTxMIdDDYt4Vy0ERHLt5wFrol05CUlA64PKEVybQdjW0wRebWKYWRC7CUuuc2nZQPKKO5O12JkU=\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Instagram\u003C/u>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=oZkbGby6JI3vbB8m1O-ptRs6iDEhKNqs9IGS9e5ytk73Iik-wgv0XjGaWI0gt4bUwAsX8xNJsJ9ES4SigK4WOE4FohG1XV1fGrHfeMqTZsE=\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>Facebook\u003C/u>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>OptimaBio\u003Cbr />\r\nHeadquartered in Raleigh, N.C., OptimaBio is a swine waste-to-energy project developer, owner and operator and the leader in RNG development for North Carolina. It's a partnership bringing together experts in bioenergy, agriculture, project finance, and environmental stewardship to invest in rural communities for the greater good. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=IbvcMUb3k0sEotEoq7Bj8fMrRVFFibRzhJyng4-s6a34SvQKV44GMogWk6qlI31x7Z8SABNlVhW6Q2N4dc3wEA==\" target=\"_blank\">pig.energy\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Contact Information:\u003Cbr />\r\nLisa Martin\u003Cbr />\r\nSmithfield Foods, Inc.\u003Cbr />\r\n(757) 365-1980\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=MTTGuIiPgLucBkF826jnba6qVW_P1nrkRBmypnUI7SDGPBJSXdje5znw-uSqyP98n7h2mG1bUnX5bqaH7nwTBFzQ3PI2icF504FlZMoRIbk=\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cu>lvmartin@smithfield.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Randy Wheeless\u003Cbr />\r\nDuke Energy\u003Cbr />\r\n(704) 382-8379\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003Ca 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