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Farmer John Embarks On Year Two Of Its California Commitment Tour To Feed, Celebrate And Serve The Greater Los Angeles Area With Free Hot Dogs This Summer

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Intensive farming, Food industry, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Pig farming, Smithfield Foods, Food, Food and drink, Agriculture

To continue its pledge to make a better California for everyone, Farmer John is taking its food truck on the road once again to feed, celebrate and serve its Southern California family.

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  • To continue its pledge to make a better California for everyone, Farmer John is taking its food truck on the road once again to feed, celebrate and serve its Southern California family.
  • For a second year, the Farmer John California Commitment Tour is embarking on a 12-week mission to deliver grab-and-go lunches to local heroes and essential businesses in the greater Los Angeles community, and donating much-needed protein to local food banks.
  • For more information and to see where the Farmer John California Commitment Tour goes next, follow us on Facebook (@FarmerJohn), Instagram (@FarmerJohnLA)or Twitter (@FarmerJohnLA).
  • Sponsor: Smithfield Packaged Meats Sales Corp.
    Based in California since 1931, Farmer John has pioneered a revolution in the supply of local flavorful meats.

Neutrall, a newly launched company making sustainable glassware, is revolutionizing the industry one glass at a time

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Materials, Matter, Articles, Packaging, Waste minimisation, Handicrafts, Recycling, Reuse, Upcycling, Glass, Sustainable packaging

One family in Austin, Texas, is out to revolutionize the glassware industry, one glass at a time.

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  • One family in Austin, Texas, is out to revolutionize the glassware industry, one glass at a time.
  • They have created a line of glassware that is upcycled, so it uses previously discarded glass, and sustainable.
  • "We are essentially offering the most eco-friendly glassware that money can buy," explains Sarah Scott Mitchell, co-owner of Neutrall.
  • The first product launched by Neutrall is a set of two upcycled 8-ounce glass cups that are shipped in sustainable packaging.

Smithfield Foods to Host Nationwide Hiring Event on National Hot Dog Day

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Food and drink, Food industry, Meat, Hot dogs, Intensive farming, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Pig farming, Smithfield Foods, Smithfield, Hot Dog days, Nathan's Famous

SMITHFIELD, Va., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced it will host its first national hiring campaign on National Hot Dog Day, July 21.

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  • SMITHFIELD, Va., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced it will host its first national hiring campaign on National Hot Dog Day, July 21.
  • In celebration of National Hot Dog Day, event attendees will receive a coupon for a free pack of Nathan's Famous hot dogs.
  • "We cannot think of a better way to celebrate National Hot Dog Day than hosting a national hiring event to grow our Smithfield Family and expand our global team of more than 63,000 strong dedicated to producing "Good food.
  • Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach.

Smithfield Foods Names Shane Smith President and Chief Executive Officer, Succeeding Dennis Organ

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Friday, July 9, 2021
Intensive farming, Food industry, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Pig farming, Smithfield Foods, Smithfield, Food and drink, Agriculture, Kenneth Sullivan

SMITHFIELD, Va., July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced it has appointed Shane Smith, a two-decade veteran of the company and, most recently, its chief strategy officer, as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.

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  • SMITHFIELD, Va., July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced it has appointed Shane Smith, a two-decade veteran of the company and, most recently, its chief strategy officer, as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.
  • Prior to becoming chief strategy officer, Mr. Smith served as executive vice president of Smithfield's European operations.
  • From 2012 until 2018, he served as vice president and chief financial officer, Smithfield Europe, and as president, Smithfield Romania.
  • Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach.

Smithfield Foods Expands Sustainability Program in New Report, Builds on Industry-Leading Carbon Reduction Efforts and Underscores Commitment to Worker Health and Safety and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Intensive farming, Food industry, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Pig farming, Smithfield Foods, Smithfield, Food and drink, Sustainability, Agriculture

This new goal builds on the company's prior pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its domestic supply chain 25 percent by 2025.

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  • This new goal builds on the company's prior pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its domestic supply chain 25 percent by 2025.
  • A third new pillar was introduced to highlight Smithfield's designated efforts supporting health and wellness.
  • "Our latest commitments underscore Smithfield's perennial dedication to sustainability," said Stewart Leeth, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods.
  • Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach.

A new report finds waterways near industrial farms in Canada could be a public health threat

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Articles, Livestock, Evolutionary biology, Pharmaceuticals policy, Veterinary medicine, Health sciences, Medicine, Antimicrobial resistance, Caesarean section, Pig farming

TORONTO, April 7, 2021 /CNW/ - Public waterways next to industrial farms in Manitoba contain antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) that are dangerous to public health says a report from the global charity World Animal Protection.

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  • TORONTO, April 7, 2021 /CNW/ - Public waterways next to industrial farms in Manitoba contain antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) that are dangerous to public health says a report from the global charity World Animal Protection.
  • If action is not taken, in future, routine procedures like caesarean sections or cancer treatments could become dangerous worldwide.
  • The report found that industrial farms could be discharging superbugs into the wider environment as a result of pig waste being spread on fields and leeching into groundwater and public waterways.
  • In Manitoba, the presence of ARGs was evaluated from samples collected in November 2020 from publicly accessible spaces upstream and downstream of eight industrial pig farms.

Smithfield Foods Donated Nearly $70 Million in 2020, Marking Largest Year of Philanthropic Giving in Company History

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Friday, March 12, 2021
Pig farming, Intensive farming, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Smithfield Foods, Food industry, Smithfield, Agriculture, Food and drink

SMITHFIELD, Va., March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to report 2020 marks the company's largest year of charitable giving since its founding in 1936.

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  • SMITHFIELD, Va., March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to report 2020 marks the company's largest year of charitable giving since its founding in 1936.
  • Last year, Smithfield contributed more than $69 million, including more than $62 million in in-kind and nearly $7 million in cash donations, to fight hunger and help communities where Smithfield employees live and work.
  • Given the unexpected circumstances of 2020, Smithfield's total philanthropic giving figure amounts to several times the company's historic and projected annual contributions.
  • Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach.

Smithfield Employees, Local Volunteers Serve Hot Meals to More Than 2,500 'Hometown Heroes' Across Southeast North Carolina

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Monday, March 8, 2021
Pig farming, Intensive farming, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Smithfield Foods, Food industry, Smithfield, Eckrich, Virginia counties, Agriculture

The meals were served to medical workers by Smithfield employees and local volunteers outdoors at the respective hospital locations.

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  • The meals were served to medical workers by Smithfield employees and local volunteers outdoors at the respective hospital locations.
  • Thanks to our local volunteers and partner hospitals for collaborating with us to safely orchestrate these events for our communities."
  • Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach.
  • Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield, Eckrichand Nathan's Famous, among many others.

Hog and Pig Farming Industry | BizVibe Adds New Hog and Pig Farming Companies Which Can Be Discovered and Tracked

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Livestock, Agriculture, Animal husbandry, Sty, Pig farming, Biology, Domestic pig, Hog

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BizVibe is continuing to expand the number of companies which can be discovered and tracked within their hog and pig farming category offering.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BizVibe is continuing to expand the number of companies which can be discovered and tracked within their hog and pig farming category offering.
  • Users can browse high-quality company profiles, allowing them to discover 150+ hog and pig farming companies, spanning across 20+ countries, which are categorized into 15+ products and services.
  • Discover Companies for Free
    Companies listed under this NAICS classification are defined as being primarily engaged in raising hogs and pigs.
  • BizVibe's detailed company profile insights help users to discover, track, evaluate, and connect with hog and pig farming companies from all over the world.

Truckload of Smithfield Foods Products En Route to Kentucky Food Bank to Aid Ongoing Recovery from Winter Storm Uri

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Friday, February 26, 2021
Food and drink, Pig farming, Smithfield, Feeding America, Food bank, Food industry, Food security, Agriculture

SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is expediting a truckload of protein donations to God's Pantry Foodbank , a Feeding America food bank in Lexington serving central and eastern Kentucky, to support ongoing recovery efforts following Winter Storm Uri.

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  • SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is expediting a truckload of protein donations to God's Pantry Foodbank , a Feeding America food bank in Lexington serving central and eastern Kentucky, to support ongoing recovery efforts following Winter Storm Uri.
  • "One out of every six people in central and eastern Kentucky face food insecurity," said Michael Halligan, CEO for God's Pantry Food Bank.
  • "Winter storms made it harder to access nutritious food for so many who were already experiencing hunger in the middle of a pandemic.
  • Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach.