Smithfield Culinary Named Overall Winner in International Foodservice Distributors Association Distributor's Choice Awards
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Smithfield Culinary, a division of Smithfield Foods (Nasdaq: SFD), has been named the Overall Winner of the 2025 International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) Distributor's Choice Awards. The company also secured additional awards in strategic partner and sales leader categories.
The recognition comes from foodservice distribution companies voting for manufacturers based on excellence in business and supply chain collaboration, product innovation, and sales and marketing support. Art Michaels, vice president of distributive sales, emphasized the company's commitment to cultivating meaningful relationships with industry stakeholders.
Smithfield Culinary's success is attributed to its collaborative approach, delivering innovation and quality through trend-driven insights and targeted campaigns. The company provides comprehensive training programs to enhance business operations and maintains a portfolio of brands including Smithfield®, Margherita®, and Smoke'NFast®.
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"It is an incredible honor to be recognized by our distributor partners for our contributions to the foodservice industry," said Art Michaels, vice president, distributive sales, non-commercial and corporate accounts for Smithfield Culinary. "Smithfield Culinary strives to cultivate meaningful relationships with all industry stakeholders, and we genuinely value the important role distributors play in our shared success."
These awards recognize foodservice manufacturers that exhibit excellence in business and supply chain collaboration, product innovation and sales and marketing support. Foodservice distribution companies vote for partner companies based on their professional opinion on doing business with manufacturers.
"It is a remarkable accomplishment to be recognized by distributors for excellence," said Mark S. Allen, president and CEO for IFDA. "We celebrate Smithfield Culinary's success and look forward to its continued contribution to the industry."
Collaboration remains key to Smithfield Culinary's success, and the commitment to helping partners thrive by delivering innovation and exceptional quality is met by trend-driven insights and targeted campaigns that drive results. Smithfield Culinary provides robust training programs that empower teams with the skills and expertise to elevate their business.
To learn more about Smithfield Culinary, please visit www.smithfieldculinary.com.
About Smithfield Culinary
With a dedication to culinary arts, innovation, and industry-leading sustainability, Smithfield Culinary leverages passionate chefs, culinary partners, and R&D to produce high-quality products that inspire chefs and consumers alike. Foodservice brands within the Smithfield Culinary portfolio feature
About Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD) is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with
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