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WCC, Smithfield Foods Finalists for National Partnership Award

WCC, Smithfield Foods Finalists for National Partnership Award

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has named Wayne Community College and Smithfield Foods as finalists for a national award. The two are up for a 2023 Awards of Excellence in the Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership category for the apprenticeship program they developed and share. “It is an honor for Wayne Community College to be…read more »

Pickles, Pigs & Swigs Seeks Teams, Sponsors, Vendors

Pickles, Pigs & Swigs Seeks Teams, Sponsors, Vendors

Want to be a vendor? Enter a cook team? Sponsor? Reserve your own tailgate space to enjoy the day? Pickles, Pigs and Swigs, presented by Smithfield Foods in downtown Mount Olive, has room for you. Organizers are heading into the final month of preparation for the second annual celebration of Mount Olive favorites: award-winning Eastern…read more »

Mount Olive BBQ Cook-off, Fall Festival Return October 28-29

Mount Olive BBQ Cook-off, Fall Festival Return October 28-29

MOUNT OLIVE—The smell of pork barbecue cooking on grills will once again waft over downtown Mount Olive when Pickles, Pigs & Swigs, presented by Smithfield Foods, returns in October. The second annual event is set for Friday and Saturday, October 28-29. The N.C. Pork Council-sanctioned whole hog barbecue cook-off gets underway Friday evening. The Saturday…read more »

Smithfield Foods Gives $2 Million To Ukraine Crisis Relief Efforts

Smithfield Foods Gives $2 Million To Ukraine Crisis Relief Efforts

(GDN) – Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced plans to donate $2 million to crisis relief efforts aiding the citizens of Ukraine and those seeking refuge in surrounding areas. In response to escalating violence in Ukraine, Smithfield will expand ongoing refugee relocation and aid assistance underway through its operations in Central Europe with $250,000 donations to each…read more »

Smithfield Foods Wins Sponsor Of The Year

Smithfield Foods Wins Sponsor Of The Year

The North Carolina Association of Festivals and Events announces Smithfield Foods as the 2022 ShowFest Excellence Awards winner for Festivals and Events Sponsor of the Year.  Smithfield Foods was recognized as the award recipient for their support and partnership with Blue, Brew & Que and Pickles, Pigs and Swigs.  This award is given to highlight…read more »

Wayne County Farm Participates In Smithfield Foods Program To Support Black & Other Minority Farmers

Wayne County Farm Participates In Smithfield Foods Program To Support Black & Other Minority Farmers

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to welcome the first family farmers to participate in its new contract grower program to support Black and other minority farmers and diversify its hog supply chain. The program, developed to help address historic barriers disproportionally facing Black and other minority farmers such as access to capital and cost of…read more »

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