Starting in May, visitors to Smithfield Foods, Inc.'s corporate Web site, www.smithfieldfoods.com, will find a new look, more useful and engaging information, and an easy-to-navigate format.

"Our new and enhanced Web site responds to the needs of our customers, consumers, investors, media and other interested parties who want easy-to-find information about our company," said Dennis H. Treacy, vice president environmental and corporate affairs.

New graphics and a simpler navigation system position the company's new Web site as an industry leader in making it easier to learn about the Smithfield Foods family of companies and all the latest news.

"Whether visitors are looking for investor information, our latest corporate social responsibility initiatives, our newest product offerings or recipes, we think they will be pleased with what they find," said Treacy.

The goal of the Web site makeover was to develop an engaging and informative site, reflecting the company's position as a trusted and respected food industry leader that excels at bringing delicious and nutritious pork, beef, turkey and specialty food products to millions of its neighbors every day.