Smithfield Foods Inc. has announced that it is providing group housing systems for pregnant sows on all company-owned farms in the United States. Smithfield also released a 360-degree, virtual reality video that transports viewers to a company sow farm. The video can be viewed at SmithfieldFoods360.com.
“Smithfield’s leadership in animal care is reflected in today’s landmark announcement,” said Kenneth M. Sullivan, president and chief executive officer of Smithfield Foods. “Achieving this goal is a testament to the fact that, at Smithfield, we keep our promises. We stand committed to continue leading the industry in both animal care and transparency.”