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January 11, 2019 15:42 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Supports Local Organization to Bring Annual Environmental Competition to North Carolina

SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc., is pleased to announce a $25,000 donation to the North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts to...
January 09, 2019 16:00 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

2019 Smokin’ With Smithfield Barbecue Grant Winners Announced

SMITHFIELD, Va. , Jan. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the 2019 competition barbecue season kicks off, Smithfield® is excited to present the recipients of the third-annual Smokin’ With Smithfield...
January 08, 2019 09:00 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield® Helps Families Reimagine Mealtime With “Shake It Up” Contest

SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield® is encouraging at-home cooks across the nation to reimagine mealtime and get creative in the kitchen with the Smithfield Fresh Pork...
January 07, 2019 17:40 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Kirk Herbstreit Wins $500,000 for Extra Yard for Teachers from Eckrich® Ahead of the College Football National Championship Game

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit won $500,000 for the College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers during the National...
January 02, 2019 12:02 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Donates More Than 191,000 Pounds of Protein to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. donated more than 191,000 pounds of protein to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina throughout the month of December to...
December 21, 2018 13:59 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Eckrich® and Jewel-Osco Partner to Commemorate Local Veterans at Chicago Bulls Game

CHICAGO, Dec. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, Dec. 19, Eckrich® joined forces with grocery retailer Jewel-Osco to honor five former service members in a special presentation in the 3rd...
December 19, 2018 16:12 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Kretschmar® Kicks Off 2019 with $105,000 Donation to Make-A-Wish®

SMITHFIELD, Va., Dec. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kretschmar® Premium Deli Meats & Cheeses will continue to bring smiles to children's faces in 2019 by extending its partnership with...
December 18, 2018 11:38 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Unveils New Charitable Grant Program

SMITHFIELD, Va., Dec. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., has unveiled a new charitable grant program through which it will...
December 14, 2018 13:01 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Adds 250 Jobs in North Carolina with New Distribution Center

SMITHFIELD, Va., Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new distribution center in Tar Heel, North Carolina, which will create...
December 12, 2018 15:29 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Donates 41,000 Pounds of Protein to Second Harvest Heartland

SAINT PAUL, Minn., Dec. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Cub joined forces to donate more than 41,000 pounds of protein to Second Harvest Heartland. Smithfield’s...