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AP PHOTOS: Meat and greet: Historic London market counting down the years

Norman Gregory is an institution within an institution. He’s been working at the historic Smithfield wholesale meat market in central London since 1961, witnessing first hand the rapid transformation of the capital over the decades.

The Independent UK

Pork giant Smithfield's CEO touts growth outlook, minimizes threats from deportations, bird flu

Smithfield Foods' CEO Shane Smith says he hopes that everything the company has done to make working in its plants more attractive ever since COVID tore through the industry during the pandemic will help it weather the impact of President Donald Trump’s promised mass deportations

The Independent UK

Hong Kong-Based Company Spins Off Pork Producer Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods, the largest pork processor in the country, announced it will not close additional plants as it focuses on growth following its initial public offering (IPO), CEO Shane Smith said Tuesday.

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Meat traders agree plan for 'New Smithfield' market in London after permanent closure fears

Both Smithfield and Billingsgate Markets face uncertain futures with closure of their current sites due in 2028

Evening Standard

Smithfield Market: chefs bemoan the coming closure of one of London's only 24-hour operations

Smithfield dates back to 1327, when Edward III gave the City of London Corporation the right to run a meat market

Evening Standard

Butchers tell of 'nightmare' as Smithfield market set to close after 900 years

‘It’s going to be a nightmare for some of the butchers in London’ said one trader

Evening Standard

OPINION - London must not make the same mistake as Paris, now that Smithfield market is closing

Smithfield Market will close, but it doesn’t have to be like this, writes business editor Jonathan Prynn

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OPINION - The Standard View: The ending of 900 years of Smithfield Market is a shameful abdication of duty

The City of London is a world-leading business and financial district. One only has to gaze up to see the extraordinary skyscrapers, full of workers in offices, or dining restaurants, or enjoying luxury living accommodation. Yet one only also has to look a little lower down to understand the City…

Evening Standard

Smithfield Foods Agrees To Million Settlement For Child Labor Violations

Smithfield Foods settles for million over child labor violations at its Minnesota plant, emphasizing the need for workplace safety and compliance with r...

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Smithfield agrees to pay $2 million to resolve child labor allegations at Minnesota meat plant

One of the nation’s largest meat processors has agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations of child labor violations at a plant in Minnesota

The Independent UK

"Smithfield made a man out of me" - Valentina's deli entrepreneur

Bruno Zoccola on the ups and downs of deli business Valentina - the original deli and restaurant chain collapsed in 2018 but a new business saw online sales take off

Evening Standard

Fortnum & Mason meet St. John: historic department store has makeover for restaurant residency

For the first time in its history, F&M is hosting a restaurant pop-up. Josh Barrie takes a peek inside

Evening Standard

Aric Almirola will not return to SHR Cup ride in 2024

Almirola had originally planned to retire at the end of last season but decided to remain at least one more year in SHR’s No. 10 Ford. He has been mulling over a return for the last several months.

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Cargill ends contract with meatpacking cleaning service that illegally hired minors

Cargill, one of the nation's largest beef producers, has cut ties with a Wisconsin-based janitorial service that employed underage workers in violation of federal labor law.

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Black workers fueled North Carolina's labor movement in the past — and are dictating its future

Inside the archives, a closet crowded with binders and manila folders shelved in clear bins, Angaza Laughinghouse took a moment to strategize which bin to pull out first.

The Independent UK

'Don't Look Back': Refugee, plant worker writes of survival

When hundreds of Achut Deng's colleagues at a South Dakota meatpacking plant were sickened by COVID-19, Deng spoke out to tell of the fear gripping the Sioux Falls workforce

Salon

Piglet rescue: Activists acquitted

"There's a big difference between stealing and rescue," defendant Wayne Hsiung told the jury

Sports Illustrated

Almirola Reverses NASCAR Retirement Decision Because of Family Reasons

The Stewart-Haas Racing driver signed a multiyear agreement that will begin in 2023.

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Aric Almirola confirms return to NASCAR with new multi-year deal

Not only is Aric Almirola not retiring but he’s returning to Stewart-Haas Racing next season with a new multi-year deal for himself and sponsor, Smithfield Foods.

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Review: 'Wastelands,' by Corban Addison

NONFICTION: Corporate profits vs. doing the right thing. No contest, as "Wastelands" shows us once again.

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Meatpackers ignored COVID-19 spread to keep operating, House report says

The nation’s biggest meatpackers ignored warnings that COVID-19 was spreading through their plants, hyped claims of impending shortages and helped draft a Trump administration order to keep the facilities running during the early days of the pandemic, a congressional investigation found.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire butchers carve up the competition to be crowned 'Best in Britain'

S. Collins & Son has been crowned the top butchers in the UK at a prestigious industry awards ceremony.

Glasgow Live

Britain's Best Butchers winner crowned as family-run shop on outskirts of Glasgow

An incredible achievement! The North Lanarkshire butcher was founded by Stewart Collins in 1955 and now his grandsons and their team are celebrating success. They also landed top awards for their black pudding and sirloin steaks.

Birmingham Post

Design team appointed to Birmingham's £1.9bn Smithfield scheme

Architects and masterplanners from Birmingham and London will work with developers ahead of consultation launch in March

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