Smithfield Foods

Today's consumers have more diverse flavor preferences than ever before, creating opportunities for innovation across the food industry. At Smithfield Foods, we're focused on meeting those evolving tastes with products that deliver both quality and excitement. Our new Smithfield® Zesty Ranch Bacon does just that bringing together naturally hickory smoked thick-cut bacon and the tangy, savory flavor of ranch, offering consumers a bold new way to enjoy one of America's favorite foods. Available now at Kroger stores nationwide. https://lnkd.in/eX-BzaTB

Last week, we proudly celebrated 90 years of Smithfield Foods. For nine decades, Smithfield has grown from a small packing plant into a leading food company, built on the dedication of our employees, the trust of our customers and strong partnerships with farmers and communities. During our anniversary celebration, we honored the people and milestones that shaped our history, celebrated our accomplishments, enjoyed our portfolio of family-favorite brands and looked ahead to the opportunities before us. Here's to the next chapter!

National Food Bank Day reminds us that no one should have to wonder where their next meal will come from. Through Smithfield’s Helping Hungry Homes® program, we are committed to fighting food insecurity and strengthening our communities. Last year alone, Smithfield donated more than 16 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs nationwide.   This month, our team members are putting that commitment into action through our Hunger Action Month Food Drive, collecting food to support local food banks in our communities across the United States.   We invite you to join us in the fight against hunger. Whether you donate food, volunteer your time or support your local food bank, every action helps make a difference.

Throughout the month of August, Smithfield team members stepped up in a big way to support families and students through three Feed the Children (FTC) Resource Rallies in Nashville, Tennessee; Denison, Iowa; and Kinston, North Carolina. Together, these events helped 1,200 families prepare for the school year by providing food, household essentials, personal care items and much-needed backpacks and school supplies. We are now in our third year of this partnership with FTC.

Consumers today want convenience without sacrificing bold flavor and our Smithfield brand has answered the call with its new Mango Habanero Seasoned Cubed Pork Loin. These tender, bite‑sized cuts combine sweet tropical mango with a vibrant habanero kick for a perfectly balanced sweet‑and‑spicy profile. Ready to cook straight from the package, the evenly cut cubes sear quickly for effortless weeknight meals. For more on this new product, visit www.smithfield.com.

As college football season approaches, Smithfield Foods’ Eckrich® brand is partnering with the Big Ten Conference as the Official Smoked Sausage and Deli Meat Partner, bringing even more flavor to college sports traditions. Under A House United, we are celebrating the rivalries, communities and moments that make game day feel like home. Throughout the season, Eckrich will connect with fans through campus tailgates, year‑round activations and six K–8 school makeovers across Big Ten communities. https://lnkd.in/eZmrw57a

We did it and then some! Our Stuff the CEO’s Office School Supply Drive set out to fill Shane Smith’s office with 50 backpacks, and the Smithfield Foods team showed up in a big way. We collected 82 fully stocked backpacks, each packed with school supplies and a heartfelt note for a Bright Beginnings student.   Thank you to everyone who sponsored a backpack, teamed up with coworkers and shopped the supply list. Your generosity is helping students start the school year with confidence, support and the tools they need to succeed.

As one of the world’s leading food companies, we're committed to addressing hunger and food insecurity, ensuring that nutritious food items reach our neighbors who need them most. In Des Moines, our team members recently showed up in a big way rolling up their sleeves to support the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) by sorting donated food and drinks, assisting shoppers, and bagging fresh produce. Their hard work helped DMARC serve 80,000 underserved residents in the area, including 1 in 3 who are children, and organize more than five million pounds of food.

Tomorrow’s industry leaders are gaining valuable exposure to agriculture today. Through the Youth Workshop at the National Pork Industry Conference, Smithfield partnered with the National Pork Board to help elementary and middle school-aged participants learn more about the people, careers and opportunities that shape the industry. As part of the experience, two attendees received $500 awards to encourage continued learning and engagement.