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Murphy Family to Return to Independent Pork Production Through Agreement with Smithfield

December 5, 2024 Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Murphy Family Ventures and Smithfield have signed an agreement that will establish a Murphy-owned farming business with capacity to produce approximately 3.2 million hogs annually for Smithfield’s fresh pork operations. The company, which will be majority owned by the Murphy family, will assume ownership of 150,000 sows – and the market hogs they produce – currently owned by Smithfield. Smithfield will provide production services, including the supply of feed and transportation services. …

Smithfield Foods Partners with United Supermarkets to Donate 15 Tons of Protein to South Plains Food Bank

October 22, 2024 Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods, in partnership with United Supermarkets, donated more than 30,000 pounds of pork products to South Plains Food Bank in Lubbock, Texas, to provide nutritionally important protein for West Texans experiencing food insecurity. …

John O’Kelly, CEO of Newcastle Systems: ‘Navigating the Future of Food and Beverage’

August 28, 2024 John O'Kelly, Newcastle Systems

While all companies deal with logistics, F&B businesses must also navigate a much higher degree of difficulty with stringent food safety regulations, maintaining cold chains, managing perishable goods, and operating with thin profit margins. …

‘Everything Taste Better with Bacon,’ says 71% of Diners—According to Smithfield Culinary Survey, in Celebration of International Bacon Day

August 28, 2024 Smithfield Culinary

In celebration of International Bacon Day on August 31, Smithfield Culinary is unveiling insights into Americans’ bacon preferences when dining away-from-home. While bacon has always been a staple on many menus – from casual eateries to campus cafeterias – this survey highlights several “bacon bits”, or fascinating statistics that prove diners crave bacon.   …

Smithfield Foods Supports North America’s Largest Environmental Education Program with $89,000 in Sponsorships

August 25, 2024 Smithfield Foods, Inc.

The 2024 NCF-Envirothon competition topic is renewable energy for a sustainable future, highlighting the ongoing work to build a vibrant renewable energy industry. Students learn about different sources of renewable energy, challenges facing the transition from traditional fossil fuels to renewables, environmental, economic and social impacts of energy consumption and how individuals can affect change in their communities. …