
About Us
Hometown roots. Global reach.
At Smithfield Foods, we’re helping to feed a world of nearly 8 billion people. We provide families with wholesome, safe and affordable food while finding new and innovative ways to minimize the impact our operations have on the 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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