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.
"Good" is what we do.
Our Smithfield Family is made up of good people. “Good” describes everything we do and it’s an integral part of who we are. From our commitment to safety, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce to doing our part to support the communities in which we operate in and beyond, we’re committed to making a difference.
See how we're doing "good"What Drives Us
We are passionate about producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet.
With our culture of responsibility, operational excellence and innovation, we will be a trusted food and protein company as we sustainably feed people around the world.
Our Principles
We accept responsibility in everything we do. We do business the right way by treating employees well, treating our animals with respect, and leading in sustainability. We have an awesome responsibility for food safety. Together, we will deliver on the promise of “Good food. Responsibly.®”
Our pursuit of operational excellence is unrelenting. We tirelessly seek out opportunities to improve the way we do business in such areas as customer service, on-time delivery, product quality, and product consistency.
Innovation is part of our DNA. We seek fresh ideas in all aspects of business, including ways to work smarter, serve customers better, and make Smithfield a better company.
Benefitting from Vertical Integration
As the largest pork processor in the world, Smithfield is uniquely positioned to deliver differentiated products to meet customer specifications—both domestically and abroad. Vertical integration is a key point of difference for our products and brands, allowing us to drive changes through the supply chain.
Our vertically integrated platform assures the supply of consistent, high-quality, and traceable raw material. It also has enabled us to lead the industry in areas such as our sow group housing and the production of ractopamine-free pork, which is important for export markets.
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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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