Smithfield Foods emphasizes critical role of agriculture and food production workers in ongoing supply of food to American families.
March 20, 2020
As a leading global food and protein company, we understand that continuing to deliver nutritious, delicious and affordable food, and protein specifically, to our communities is of vital importance, now more than ever. Food is an essential part of all our lives, and our more than 40,000 U.S. team members, thousands of American family farmers and our many other supply chain partners are a crucial part of our nation’s response to COVID-19.
A M King has completed renovation of an 88,000-square-foot facility that houses Southern Foods’ meat, seafood and cheese processing operations. The new building allows the 66-year old company to operate in a larger, more modern space, handle greater volumes, and save money in repairs and maintenance, thereby bringing even more competitive pricing to its marketplaces.
Southern Foods, a Cheney Brothers, Inc. affiliate, is a full-service seafood, premium meats, artisanal cheese and global and local specialty goods supplier.
August 26, 2019
Southern Foods, Greensboro, N.C., broke ground on an 88,000-square-foot meat and fish processing facility in Greensboro.
The 2019 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) surpassed 600,000 square feet of exhibit space and broke records with 33,000 registrants and 1,420 exhibitors at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta Feb. 12-14.
The 2018 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) will surpass 514,000 square feet of exhibit space and secure more than 1,110 exhibitors at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta Jan. 30-Feb. 1.