The purchasing agent of choice,
SAM'S CLUB provides every day low cost to more than 46 million entrepreneurs
and consumers.S."
During the event in Washington, Smithfield Foods officials announced the
company has achieved its aggressive goal of ISO 14001 certification for all
Environmental Management Systems (EMSs) in its U. A facility
receiving ISO certification has implemented environmental management systems
that include formalized practices to protect the environment.

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com ), a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. hog production and all U.

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The two red wines comprising the
rollout include:
* Elder Vine Shiraz, Australia 2002 (approx. Because of our
commitment to provide the best quality wine to customers, we flipped this
process upside down," said Robert Paulinski, M. "Emerging wine regions, new producers, new vintages and new
techniques in the vineyard and cellar are always changing the scenery of the
business. But another
thing I really like to do, and I think gets us just as much benefit for the
environment, is to catch people doing something right.
Subsequently , Murphy-Brown, Smithfield's livestock production subsidiary, was
the world's first livestock production company to receive ISO certification of
its EMS.

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-based hog production and
all its U."
To obtain ISO certification a company must meet a rigorous and
comprehensive set of requirements and criteria developed by more than
2,000 experts worldwide.

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ISO 14001 is the international gold standard for environmental management.smithfieldfoods.

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In response to a growing consumer
demand for high quality wine at a great value, SAM'S CLUB expands upon their
selection of private brand wines this month -- rolling out two red wines in
370 SAM'S CLUB locations spanning 40 states.
* Bodega Jario Rioja Reserva Rioja, Spain 1998 (approx.

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S. And I'd really like to
thank Smithfield for doing something right by stepping forward to implement
EMSs and to get ISO certification.
In 2001 Smithfield voluntarily began implementing a comprehensive
Environmental Management System on all of its Murphy-Brown hog farms.

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"Implementing this level of EMS requires top level commitment and
empowerment, plus the active involvement of all Smithfield employees at all
the facilities," said Scholl.
"ISO certification acknowledges that Smithfield is meeting a stringent set
of internationally respected environmental management standards," said Pope.

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Full , rich flavors
of black cherry and ripe plums are accented by a touch of cinnamon.

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This expected growth in wine sales is no surprise to SAM'S CLUB, the
nation's largest discount warehouse chain."
This expansion builds upon SAM'S CLUB successful first private brand
launch in late 2004, which introduced the following white wine to 330
locations:
* Falkenberg Riesling , Germany (approx.C. pork and beef processing facilities, except recent acquisitions.
An EMS is a management tool that provides an organized approach to
identifying and managing those parts of the company's operations that could
affect the environment, including manure handling, waste treatment systems,
water conservation, sanitation and good housekeeping practices.

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The MAPS Program is the American Meat Institute's four-tiered
environmental management system which focuses on helping the meat and poultry
industry develop Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO), based in Geneva,
Switzerland, promotes the development and implementation of voluntary
international standards for environmental management systems.
Chuck Kent, the director of the EPA's office of Business and Community
Innovation, congratulated Smithfield for the tremendous amount of work it had
done to achieve ISO certification, and said, "Think of the EMS as the window
into the organization and the kind of thinking that's going on within that
organization.

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, Wine has long been engrained
in the French and Italian cultures but only recently began to see the same
popularity in American society, thanks in large part to movies like 2005
Academy Award nominee Sideways.S.
"Most private brand programs are based on setting a price point and then
finding something in the marketplace that fits the target. $9) -- Pure fruit aromas and
flavors give this fresh, light-bodied and crisp wine a slight touch of
sweetness. In my view that's a better way in
real world action and it supports the vision for agriculture and the food
industry that I have, the agency has and that we all share. The certification process is conducted by an
accredited third-party auditor and ensures that anyone receiving certification
has mechanisms in place to ensure, and move beyond, environmental compliance. Larry Pope, president and chief operating
officer of Smithfield Foods.

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$12) -- Redolent with the
scent of ripe , black fruit, mint and dried herbs.
"The wine industry is in a constant state of change and growth ," said
Paulinski.

EPA Praises Smithfield Foods for Its Environmental Leadership

S. It helps all of us, all of society, all
the folks who care about the environment get what they want -- a healthy
environment and a healthy economy.

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According to
Bob Paulinski, SAM'S CLUB wine master and one of only 19 Americans who have
earned the prestigious Master of Wine designation from The Institute of
Masters of Wine, SAM'S CLUB commitment to provide consumers with the best
quality led them to take a different approach to their private brand rollout.W. The end result was two
wines with premium tastes that we can now offer at an amazing value. Editor's Note: Wine prices are approximate and may vary slightly by
location.

SAM'S CLUB (http://www.com .

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The initial production of Falkenberg Riesling sold out in three months,
proving SAM'S CLUB has found the right formula for building a successful
private brand wine business. WASHINGTON, U.

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SAM'S CLUB Caters to Pop-Culture Trend; Offers Premium Tastes at Great Values

BENTONVILLE, Ark.
"Earning ISO 14001 environmental certification is a major accomplishment
for Smithfield and our dedicated employees," said Dennis Treacy, vice
president of environmental, community and government affairs for Smithfield
Foods.

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"We commend our employees for their hard work in helping Smithfield
companies achieve our environmental goals.

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Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) officials are praising the environmental stewardship efforts of
Smithfield Foods, Inc."
"For years Smithfield has been recognized as the leader in the meat
industry, and now we're also being recognized as the industry leader in
environmental stewardship," said C.

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U.S. Citizens' Taste for Wine Continues to Grow Fueling Expansion of Private Brand Wines

In fact, according to a recent study
published by the International Wines and Spirits Record, the United Kingdom's
biggest wine consulting group, the U. What's exciting to me is being able to share my love for wine with
our 46 million CLUB members and give them the opportunities and information to
get more comfortable with wine.
livestock processing facilities ."
With sales of $10 billion, Smithfield Foods is the leading processor and
marketer of fresh pork and processed meats in the United States, as well as
the largest producer of hogs.

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This wine has the depth of fruit and structure to be served with roast
meats, barbeque steak and strong cheeses.

While consumer interest and demand for quality wine continues to grow, a
commitment to value remains key to their purchasing decisions. as the first in its industry to achieve ISO 14001
environmental certification for all its U.
Said Don Welsh, administrator for the EPA's Region Three, "An important
part of what we do is to catch people doing something wrong . If you watch this over the next few years, I think you'll see
some amazing things from this company . For more information, please visit
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This wine can accent traditional grilled
meats, andouille sausage and smoked ham.

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"We looked for the best
possible wines available and then compared them in a taste test to similar
types that were priced two to three times higher.
(NYSE: WMT), is the nation's largest warehouse chain in the United States
serving small business owners and operators.S., that by achieving ISO
14001 certification for its facilities Smithfield jumps to the top tier of the
MAPS program and provides a leadership model for others in the industry to
follow .

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is poised to grow wine sales by
another thirty-percent in the next three years, surpassing individual sales in
both France and Italy to become the world's largest consumer of wine. $13) -- Complex
Rioja offering generous flavors of strawberry compote and spicy
cinnamon and sage notes. "It also requires a large amount of
roll-up-the-sleeves-and-work by those employees to understand the
environmental footprint of their operations, and to look for innovative ways
to reduce that footprint and to put in place the systems of continuous
improvement that will lead to real results .S.

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This wine complements seafood dishes, Asian cuisine,
creamy soups, and grilled chicken ."
The private brand rollout adds to a wine category for SAM'S CLUB that also
includes fine and specialty wines, hard-to-find vintages and limited-time
buys.samsclub.
Jon Scholl, counselor to the EPA's administrator for agricultural policy,
said, in a ceremony held recently in Washington , D.