The report provides extensive information about Smithfield’s leading food safety and quality initiatives and certifications.
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., published the third installment of its 2016 Sustainability Report, providing in-depth information about its continued commitment to produce safe, high-quality products. The Food Safety & Quality section highlights Smithfield’s leadership in product innovation achievements and a focus on its company-wide food safety culture.
“People are concerned today with food safety and with food ingredients,” says Stewart Leeth, vice president of regulatory affairs and chief sustainability officer. “Across the company, whether at our farms or our plants, food safety is non-negotiable. Together, we have established a culture where safety and quality is every employee’s responsibility and where transparency in our practices is paramount.”