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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.
Our Principles
Our business decisions are guided by our principles. Everything we do, every action we take, starts with these.
Responsibility
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.®”
Operational Excellence
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
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.
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