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September 18, 2018 17:33 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Donates More Than 41,000 Pounds of Protein to Food Lifeline

SEATTLE, Sept. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Quality Food Centers joined forces to donate more than 41,000 pounds of protein to Food Lifeline. Smithfield’s...
September 18, 2018 13:52 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield® Announces First-Ever Smokin’ With Smithfield National Barbecue Championship

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield®, a leading provider of high-quality pork products and proud investor in the competitive sport of barbecue, is excited to announce the...
September 11, 2018 09:15 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Prepares for Hurricane Florence

SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. today shared that the company is fully prepared for the potential impact of Hurricane Florence, specifically in North...
September 10, 2018 12:46 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield® Celebrates Competition Barbecue and Award-Winning Pitmasters at 2018 American Royal World Series of Barbecue®

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over 230 barbecue teams across the country will get the chance to win an additional $6,000 in prize money at the 39th American Royal World...
August 30, 2018 07:55 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Eckrich® Launches into a Two-year Partnership with the USC Trojans at the Start of the 2018 College Football Season

SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eckrich®, the makers of naturally hardwood smoked sausage and perfectly seasoned deli meats, and the University of Southern California Trojans...
August 29, 2018 15:31 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Eckrich® Launches into a Two-year Partnership with the Florida Gators at the Start of the 2018 College Football Season

SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eckrich®, the makers of naturally hardwood smoked sausage, and Gator IMG Sports Marketing have announced a two-year partnership for Eckrich to...
August 27, 2018 11:59 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Second Annual Smithfield BBQ Classic Heads to Richmond, Virginia on Saturday, September 29

SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield®, in conjunction with Big Poppa Smokers, is proud to celebrate competition barbecue and announce the second annual Smithfield BBQ...
August 16, 2018 11:26 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Donates More Than 35,000 Pounds of Protein to Montana Food Bank Network

MISSOULA, Mont., Aug. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Albertsons joined forces to donate more than 35,000 pounds of protein to Montana Food Bank Network....
August 03, 2018 14:00 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Sponsors Scholarships for North America’s Largest Environmental Education Program

SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc., announced its donation of scholarship awards for the National Conservation Foundation’s (NCF) 2018 International...
August 02, 2018 16:22 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Donates $75,000 to Fund Life-Saving Technology

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., is pleased to announce a $75,000 donation to the United Network for Organ...