Patrick Cudahy® Introduces Fresh and Convenient Lunch Packs

CUDAHY, Wis., April 10, 2017 -- Patrick Cudahy^®, the Home of Sweet Apple-Wood Smoked Flavor™, is once again delivering innovative and exciting products that complement busy lifestyles and schedules. The Wisconsin-based brand is proudly introducing a new, convenient addition to its line of lunch meats, Patrick Cudahy Lunch Packs.

Patrick Cudahy Lunch Packs available in Honey Ham, Smoked Ham, Roasted Turkey, and Smoked Turkey.

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Available in Honey Ham, Smoked Ham, Roasted Turkey, and Smoked Turkey varieties, the Patrick Cudahy Lunch Packs include two individual lunch meat packages for longer-lasting freshness, which make up to four sandwiches. The easy-open packs also offer convenience for on-the-go consumers, and each pack features new Patrick Cudahy recipes, inviting consumers to try delicious creations like “Smoked Ham and Bacon” or the “Oven Roasted Turkey Everything Bagel.”

“Patrick Cudahy is always looking for innovative ways to make flavorful products while carrying on the tradition of quality and value our consumers expect,” said Bud Matthews, Patrick Cudahy brand senior vice president for Smithfield Foods. “We’re excited to add Lunch Packs to our portfolio, and we know this product will meet the demand for fast and fresh options consumers can enjoy at home, work, or school.”

Patrick Cudahy Lunch Packs are now available in 8-ounce packages at select grocery stores throughout Wisconsin. All varieties, including Honey Ham, Smoked Ham, Roasted Turkey, and Smoked Turkey, are pre-sliced, deli thin, and ready to eat. This new product is gluten-free with no MSG, trans-fat, or allergens.

For more information about Patrick Cudahy, please visit www.patrickcudahy.com or www.Facebook.com/PatrickCudahyMeats. Patrick Cudahy is a brand of Smithfield Foods.

About Patrick Cudahy
For more than 125 years, families throughout the Midwest have known the name Patrick Cudahy as one they can count on for quality, value and for the unmistakable flavor of Sweet Apple Wood. Our product line includes fully cooked and traditional bacon, bacon pieces and toppings, dry sausage, pepperoni, ham, deli and sliced meats.

About Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is a $14 billion global food company and the world's largest pork processor and hog producer. In the United States, the company is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories with popular brands including Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Nathan's Famous®, Farmland®, Armour®, John Morrell®, Cook's®, Kretschmar®, Gwaltney®, Curly's®, Margherita®, Carando®, Healthy Ones®, Krakus®, Morliny®, and Berlinki®. Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental and food safety and quality programs. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com.

Contact:
Leah Rubertino
Breaking Limits for Patrick Cudahy
2137 South Blvd., Suite 200
Charlotte, N.C. 28203
Direct: (704) 766-9064
Cell: (626) 676-3735
E-Mail: [email protected]