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September 15, 2025
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Mitch Baker
Simmons Foods Announces $500,000 Donation to ...

Simmons Foods announced today the hiring of Mike Doublehead as Director of External Affairs for Oklahoma, a new role dedicated to strengthening Simmons’ presence and partnerships across the state.

August 27, 2025
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Mitch Baker
Simmons Foods Welcomes Mike Doublehead to Lead ...

Simmons Foods announced today the hiring of Mike Doublehead as Director of External Affairs for Oklahoma, a new role dedicated to strengthening Simmons’ presence and partnerships across the state.

August 4, 2025
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Mitch Baker
Simmons Sets New Record with 2025 M.H. “Bill” ...

Simmons Foods is proud to announce a new record for the M.H. “Bill” Simmons Memorial Scholarship program. In 2025, 118 students have been awarded a total of $215,800 in scholarships – the largest class and highest amount in the program’s 46-year history. 

July 7, 2025
Featured
Mitch Baker
Kellie Shetlar Joins Simmons Prepared Foods as ...

Simmons Prepared Foods is pleased to welcome Kellie Shetlar as the Senior Vice President of Retail Sales.

June 9, 2025
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Mitch Baker
Simmons Announces Leadership Transition: Dr. ...

Simmons Foods announced today a significant leadership transition as Dr. Craig Bacon, Senior Vice President of Technical Services, prepares to retire in 2026 after a remarkable career of service and innovation.

Kevin
March 5, 2017
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Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame Inducts Mark Simmons

Kevin
March 5, 2017
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In the News: Mark Simmons inducted into the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame during a luncheon in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Kevin
January 9, 2017
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Simmons Southwest City facility highlighted in USPOULTRY water reclamation and stewardship video

Kevin
January 9, 2017
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U.S. Poultry & Egg Association released a new video series highlighting Simmons Foods, Inc. of Southwest City, Mo. one of USPOULTRY’s Clean Water Award winners.

Kevin
January 4, 2017
Careers, Featured

Simmons Launches Online Career Center

Kevin
January 4, 2017
Careers, Featured

Simmons Foods is pleased to introduce Career Center, the new way to browse career opportunities at Simmons. Career Center streamlines the application process with a one-time application and automatic updates.

Kevin
January 3, 2017
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Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame to Induct Chairman Mark Simmons

Kevin
January 3, 2017
Simmons Foods, Careers

The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame announced it will induct five individuals whose leadership and service have brought distinction to the state’s largest business sector, including Mark Simmons, Chairman of Simmons Foods, Inc. & Affiliates.

Kevin
December 7, 2016
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David Jackson named President & COO of Simmons Prepared Foods

Kevin
December 7, 2016
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Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. announced this week that David Jackson will succeed Gary Murphy as President and COO of Simmons Prepared Foods. David was succeeded as President and COO of Simmons Pet Food by Jason Godsey in October.  

Kevin
October 20, 2016
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Simmons Feed Ingredients Launches New Website

Kevin
October 20, 2016
Featured

Today, Simmons Feed Ingredients announced the launch of its new website. The site is designed to provide visitors more information about Simmons Feed Ingredients’ innovative approach, solutions and value to customers along with quick access to key contacts and product information.

Kevin
October 12, 2016
Simmons Foods

Todd Simmons Selected for 2016 C-Suite Award

Kevin
October 12, 2016
Simmons Foods

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal selected and profiled executives from a variety of industries to recognize and celebrate accomplishments, effective leadership and significant community contributions within businesses and nonprofits throughout Northwest Arkansas.

Kevin
October 5, 2016
Featured, Pet Food, Careers

Simmons Pet Food Names Jason Godsey New President and Chief Operating Officer

Kevin
October 5, 2016
Featured, Pet Food, Careers

Simmons Pet Food, Inc. is pleased to announce Jason Godsey, Senior Vice President of Simmons Pet Food, Inc., has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of Simmons Pet Food.

Kevin
August 7, 2016
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Simmons Pet Food Commits $150k, Hopes to Fetch Support for Siloam Springs Dog Park

Kevin
August 7, 2016
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Simmons Pet Food today announced its commitment to match up to $150,000 in donations supporting the construction of a dog park in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. 

Kevin
August 4, 2016
Prepared Foods, Careers

Simmons Prepared Foods Names Marie Lee New VP of Finance

Kevin
August 4, 2016
Prepared Foods, Careers

Simmons Prepared Foods is pleased to announce the promotion of Marie Lee to Vice President of Finance from her role as Controller of Further Processing. Marie and her team will provide the financial analysis that drives performance improvements, positioning the company’s poultry operations for growth

Kevin
July 22, 2016
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Simmons Partners with Nonprofit to Promote Organ Donation

Kevin
July 22, 2016
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Through its workplace partnership, the Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency (ARORA) supports employee education about organ, tissue and eye donation including donor registration. Simmons joins Arkansas employers around the state in supporting ARORA in its effort to encourage organ donation throughout the state.

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Kevin
July 12, 2016
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General Mills Flour Recalls Prompt Simmons Recall of Select Breaded Products​

Kevin
July 12, 2016
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An ingredient supplier of Simmons Prepared Foods provided notification that a limited amount of wheat flour recalled by General Mills was utilized in a breading recipe.

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July 5, 2016
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"We Love Siloam Springs" Campaign Highlights Local Community

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July 5, 2016
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ARKANSAS, SILOAM SPRINGS - Simmons recently participated in an ad campaign with a local newspaper to show support for Siloam Springs, the local community where the company has been headquartered for almost 70 years. 

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May 6, 2016
Pet Food, Featured

Simmons Pet Food Receives Highest Quality and Safety Ratings from BRC

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May 6, 2016
Pet Food, Featured

Simmons Pet Food received AA ratings from BRC Global Standards at each of their five production facilities. The new rating represents the highest score announced by BRC, a leading safety and quality certification program used by over 23,000 certificated suppliers in 123 countries.

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Kevin
March 3, 2016
Pet Food, Featured

New Video Features Emporia Pet Food Facility

Kevin
March 3, 2016
Pet Food, Featured

A new video featuring the Simmons Pet Food Facility in Emporia, Kansas, facility highlights investment, teamwork and innovation.

Kevin
January 19, 2016
Prepared Foods, Featured

Simmons Adds Over 100 Jobs in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Kevin
January 19, 2016
Prepared Foods, Featured

Simmons Prepared Foods announced it is leasing new space at Zero Mountain Fort Smith, creating over 100 jobs.

Kevin
January 12, 2016

Simmons Increases Production Pay

Kevin
January 12, 2016

This week, Simmons Foods announced it is increasing hourly pay at many of its production facilities to support employee recruiting and retention.

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Kevin
December 15, 2015

Simmons Foods breaks ground on new pet food ingredient facility

Kevin
December 15, 2015

The company plans to invest approximately $26 million in the facility where it will produce fresh and frozen meat ingredients for pet food manufacturers.

Kevin
October 29, 2015
Simmons Foods

Todd Simmons Installed as Chairman of the National Chicken Council

Kevin
October 29, 2015
Simmons Foods

Todd Simmons, Chief Executive Officer of Simmons Foods in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, was installed as 2015-2016 chairman of the National Chicken Council (NCC) during NCC’s 61st Annual Conference held today in Washington, D.C.

Kevin
October 6, 2015

Simmons Gives $100k Supporting Poultry Research Facility at University of Arkansas

Kevin
October 6, 2015

Today Simmons joined with other poultry industry leaders in Northwest Arkansas to contribute a total of $1.5 Million to the University System Division of Agriculture.

““We must do all we can to grow agriculture in (Arkansas) and poultry is a big part of that.” ”
— Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson

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