Pure Farmland Awards $125,000 to Local Gardens and Farms

August 19, 2021 Smithfield Foods

Pure Farmland™ is proud to present the recipients of the 2021 Pure Growth Project grant program. After receiving 103 applications from community gardens and farms across 29 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, 55 organizations have been carefully selected to receive grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000, providing a total of $125,000 in financial support to nurture these unique neighborhood spaces.

Eckrich Kicks Off 2021 College Football Playoff Partnership with Nationwide Social Contest and Extended Commitment to Support Extra Yard for Teachers Charity

August 19, 2021 Smithfield Foods, Inc.

To kick off the 2021 season, Eckrich is launching a multifaceted campaign, including a social contest – College Football Playoff National Tailgate Champion presented by Eckrich – where one lucky fan could win a trip to the 2022 CFP National Championship.

N.C. State Fair Announces New Partnership with Smithfield Foods

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced that Smithfield Foods, Inc. will be the corporate partner for Hunger Relief Day at the 2021 N.C. State Fair. The popular event allows fairgoers to gain free admission to the Fair by donating canned food items.

Nathan’s Famous Teams Up With Kroger and Reigning Hot Dog Eating Champion Joey Chestnut For National Hot Dog Day Event in Celebration, Iconic Brand

July 22, 2021 Smithfield Foods

Legendary hot dog brand Nathan’s Famous® joined Kroger at its On the Rhine Eatery in downtown Cincinnati to celebrate National Hot Dog Day by distributing free beef franks to hungry consumers and making a largescale protein contribution to the Freestore Foodbank. The festivities comprised of a donation presentation, giveaways, interactive games and happy Cincinnatians.

Smithfield Foods Stops Slaughtering Pigs at U.S. Hometown Plant

July 16, 2021 Tom Polansek, Reuters

Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork processor, has stopped slaughtering pigs in the United States’ so-called ham capital, where the company was founded 85 years ago.