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January 08, 2014 08:00 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Major Project to Deliver New Energy Source, Environmental Benefits

PRINCETON, Mo., Jan. 8, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Murphy-Brown of Missouri, LLC (MBM) and Roeslein Alternative Energy, LLC announced today their joint plans to develop a $100 million renewable biogas...
January 07, 2014 09:00 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Recommends Its Contract Growers Convert to Group Housing for Pregnant Sows

SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 7, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. and its hog production subsidiary, Murphy-Brown LLC, announced today that it is recommending all of its contract sow growers...
December 19, 2013 08:00 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Major Project Ramping Up to Deliver Renewable Energy Source, Environmental Benefits at Circle 4 Farms

MILFORD, Utah, Dec. 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Murphy-Brown LLC's Circle 4 Farms and Alpental Energy Partners, LLC are producing electricity via two methane digesters that Alpental put into...
December 05, 2013 14:24 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods to File Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on December 6 and Host Conference Call December 23

SMITHFIELD, Va., Dec. 5, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today that the company intends to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended October 27, 2013 with...
November 14, 2013 09:00 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Beats OSHA National Averages for Work-Related Injuries, Days Missed Frequency Rates

SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 14, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When it comes to the rate of work-related injuries and illnesses, along with days missed from work, Smithfield Foods, Inc., beat the national...
November 05, 2013 09:00 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Launches Futuristic "Smithfield DIGITAL" App in Conjunction With 2013 Integrated Report and Receives GRI "A" Rating

SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 5, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. today unveiled its new "Smithfield DIGITAL" app. The app was launched in conjunction with its 2013 Integrated Report, which...
October 28, 2013 14:50 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Announces Expiration of Change of Control Offer to Purchase Its 7.750% Senior Notes Due 2017

SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 28, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the "Company") today announced the expiration of its previously announced offer to purchase (the "Offer") any and all of its...
October 15, 2013 11:37 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Announces Expiration of Change of Control Offer to Purchase Its 6.625% Senior Notes Due 2022

SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the "Company") today announced the expiration of its previously announced offer to purchase (the "Offer") any and all of its...
October 04, 2013 09:00 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Expands Robert W. Manly's Responsibilities and Promotes Kenneth M. Sullivan to Chief Financial Officer

SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 4, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced expanded responsibilities for Robert W. Manly as executive vice president and chief synergy officer and the...
September 27, 2013 14:13 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Announces Notice of Change of Control and Offer to Purchase Its 7.750% Senior Notes Due 2017

SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 27, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the "Company") today announced that it will notify holders (the "Notice") of its 7.750% senior notes due 2017 (the "Notes")...