Smithfield Foods Diversity Statement
Good Food, Responsibly, Means a Commitment to Diversity
Smithfield Foods understands that its customers, employees and suppliers are critical to its success as a global food company. Smithfield Foods is committed to partnering with customers, employees and suppliers of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations, and to conduct our business in an ethical and inclusive way. Our global perspective and commitment to inclusion are central to our mission to produce good food, responsibly, and ultimately maximize shareholder value.
Therefore, Smithfield Foods has established a Diversity Advisory Committee to help the company identify opportunities to strengthen relationships with our customers, our employees, our suppliers, and in the communities where we have operations.
Customers
Smithfield Foods is always seeking new markets for its products. We continually strive to reach out to a diverse customer base, and produce good food that will be enjoyed by families across the globe. Our new initiatives include product development, marketing and advertising with diverse media outlets, sponsorships and forming successful partnerships with key influencers.
Employees
Smithfield Foods is committed to attracting, training and maintaining a diverse workforce that is reflective of the marketplace. We strive to implement a company culture that is inclusive, positive and performance-oriented. Having a diverse workforce allows us to benefit from a variety of perspectives and strengthens our global competitiveness.
Explore the many opportunities available across our family of companies. Visit our Career Opportunities page for our most recent employment information. Apply today!
Community
At Smithfield Foods, we believe that being an active and sustaining partner in the communities in which we operate is not only good business, but also our role as a responsible corporate citizen. Some examples of our activities include:
- Our Learners to Leaders educational alliance, which provides learning opportunities to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- College Scholarships for the children and grandchildren of our employees, in partnership with numerous colleges and universities in the United States, including several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
- Our Helping Hungry Homes initiative, through which we partner with America’s Second Harvest and local food banks to feed families in need.
- Our partnership with FFA to support young students in the educational quest for careers in the agriculture industry.