Quality

Our Commitment

Food safety and quality are embedded in our culture and prioritized by every Smithfield team member, from our farms and plants to our corporate offices. We are proud of our strong food safety policies, procedures and performance. To learn more, view our food safety and quality video.

Our Approach

Producing safe, wholesome products for our customers and consumers is our focus, and we operate under programs and policies that promote food safety and quality at every step of our value chain. To ensure adherence to these programs and policies, we employ data analytics to monitor food safety indicators and take corrective action if necessary.

We also collaborate with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and industry associations on projects aimed at improving food safety and increasing consumer protection. Last year, for example, we shared with FSIS our approach to thermal processing for preserving and ensuring the safety of our products.