Animal Care

Our animal care management program guides the proper and humane care of our animals at every stage of their lives.

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BIG INCREASE

The percentage of pregnant sows in group housing on our company-owned farms continues to rise.

Animal Care
Employees

We are committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees, and we strive to create a fair and ethical workplace environment.

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HEALTH & SAFETY

Work-related injuries and illnesses resulting in one or more days away from work fell by 27% in fiscal 2011.

Employees
Environment

We are already reaching some of our environmental targets one year after embarking on our enhanced sustainability program.

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MAKING PROGRESS

We've reduced normalized water use by 7% since 2008.

Environment
Food Safety

Producing high-quality, safe, and nourishing food is a complex undertaking that is critical to our success.

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REACHING OUR GOALS

Smithfield Foods had no U.S. product recalls in 2011.

Food Safety
Helping Communities

Our community initiatives focus on programs that nourish the body and the mind.

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HELPING HUNGRY HOMES

Smithfield Foods donated 8.3 million servings of food in fiscal 2011.

Helping Communities
We are a global packaged meats company committed to producing... Good Food. Responsibly.
An Earth Day Message
An Earth Day Message
Read a message from Chief Sustainability Officer Dennis Treacy
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Producing Enough Sustainable Food
Producing Enough Sustainable Food
Check out our new video discussing how to feed a growing population
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