Smithfield Foods Inc., headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, has appointed Shane Smith, a two-decade veteran of the company and, most recently, its chief strategy officer, as president and CEO, effective immediately. Smith will succeed Dennis Organ, who is stepping down for personal reasons. Prior to becoming chief strategy officer, Smith served as EVP of Smithfield’s European operations. In this capacity, […]
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Smithfield Foods Ranks Among 50 Best Companies To Sell For In 2021
Smithfield Foods earned a spot on Selling Power’s list of the 50 Best Companies to Sell For in 2021, recognizing its sales organization and entrepreneurial-focused culture. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, Smithfield Foods is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. It boasts a portfolio of brands, such as Smithfield, Eckrich and Nathan’s Famous, among many others. Selling Power […]
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Cargill And TGI Fridays Team Up In Honoring Firefighters Across The U.S.
To say a big thank you to firefighters across the nation for their work and dedication to the community during a year of uncertainty, Cargill and TGI Fridays are teaming up this summer to build Bold Heroes. It is an initiative designed to provide firefighters across the nation with TGI Fridays frozen beef patties, condiments […]
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Use Omnichannel Marketing To Reach Online Meat Shoppers
Sponsored content by Michael Uetz / managing principal, Midan Marketing, strategic meat marketing, research and creative communications agency The biggest shift grocery retailing has experienced due to the pandemic is likely the increased adoption of online shopping, especially in the perimeter departments, where consumers were not yet comfortable allowing others to choose their products. According […]
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Fresh Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon Set To Spark Sales Across U.S.
Retailers across the U.S. are gearing up to bring fresh Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon to customers this summer. The company’s marketing program has set up promotions in 10 retail chains. The lineup of stores – all repeat partners – promoting fresh Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon is a testament to shoppers’ anticipation of the flavor of […]
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Tyson Foods Awarding $1.5 Million To Support Hunger Relief
Tyson Foods Inc., headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, is providing $1.5 million in grants to support hunger relief in 38 Tyson plant communities. The funding will be dispersed among 26 hunger relief organizations in 15 states. The grants will fund various programs to address hunger insecurity including backpack programs and mobile food pantries. “Feeding America projects […]
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Blue Star Foods Corp. Acquires Taste Of BC Aquafarms
Miami, Florida-based Blue Star Foods Corp., an integrated environmental, social and governance seafood company, has completed the acquisition of Taste of BC Aquafarms Inc., a family-owned and operated land-based recirculating aquaculture systems salmon farming operation, based in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. “We believe that RAS is the future of our industry and a win-win for […]
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Farmland Launches Its Honoring The Heartland Tour
To show appreciation for the honest work and tireless commitment in Midwest farming communities, agriculture industries and grocery/retail establishments, Smithfield, Virginia-based Farmland is launching its Honoring the Heartland Tour. The 13-week mission will honor the unsung heroes of the agri-food chain and highlight the fundamental role the heartland plays by delivering grab-and-go meals and providing monetary […]