Articles Tagged with ''Smithfield Foods''

Smithfield Foods releases animal care section of 2017 sustainability report

The 2017 Sustainability Report provides in-depth information about Smithfield's specific leadership positions in the area of animal care.
May 2, 2018
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., released the animal care section of its 2017 Sustainability Report, which focuses on the company’s practices to keep animals safe, comfortable and healthy.
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Smithfield Foods achieves animal care commitment

In 2007, Smithfield became what is dubbed as the first company to commit to group housing systems.
January 8, 2018
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., fulfilled its industry-leading commitment of providing group housing systems for pregnant sows on all company-owned farms in the United States.
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Smithfield Foods reduces collision frequency with SmartDrive’s video-based safety platform

To improve its safety record, Smithfield embarked on a side-by-side comparison pilot of two video-based safety systems in its vehicles across the country.
October 26, 2017
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., deployed the SmartDrive video-based safety program from SmartDrive Systems, San Diego, Calif., across its entire fleet of nearly 600 Armour and Eckrich branded refrigerated box trucks.
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Smithfield Foods announces new environmental initiative

Smithfield Renewables will ensure the company meets its environmental commitments.
October 12, 2017
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., launched Smithfield Renewables, a new platform within the organization that will unify, lead and accelerate the company's carbon reduction and renewable energy efforts.
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Smithfield Foods invests $100M in Tar Heel facility

The investment includes a new distribution center and expanded blast cell cold storage capabilities.
August 22, 2017
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., announced plans to build a new distribution center and expand its blast cell cold storage capabilities at its Tar Heel, N.C., processing facility.
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Smithfield Foods acquires Kansas City Sausage

In 2013, Smithfield and Kansas City Sausage formed a 50/50 joint venture.
August 14, 2017
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., acquired Kansas City Sausage Co., LLC, a Kansas City, Mo.-based producer of pre-rigor sausages.
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Smithfield Foods acquires Pini Group's packaged meats companies

The acquisition includes Pini Polska, a meat processing and packaging plant; Hamburger Pini, a case-ready meat plant; and Royal Chicken, an investment project currently in development.
June 1, 2017
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., acquired Pini Group's packaged meats companies in Poland.
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