
About Us
Hometown roots. Global reach.
As Smithfield Foods is committed to helping feed a world of nearly 8 billion people. We are working harder than ever to provide families with wholesome, safe and affordable food with outstanding quality and value. We also are working hard to find innovative ways to accomplish that — through new products and processes, while being ever mindful of the impact our operations have on our planet. It’s our responsibility...and our promise. We're made in the USA and found on tables everywhere.What Drives Us
“Good food. Responsibly.®” is more than something we say – it's how we approach our work.
Our Principles
Our business decisions are guided by our principles. Everything we do, every action we take, starts with these.
Our History
Our Hometown Roots
Our company traces its history back to 1936, when Joseph W. Luter Sr. and his son, Joseph W. Luter Jr., opened the Smithfield Packing Company in Smithfield, Virginia.
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