Weak export market bogs down Smithfield earnings 06.14.2013 By Eric Schroeder The company's Packaged Meats business scores sales gains in 8 of 12 brands during the year.Read More
China’s largest meat processor to acquire Smithfield 05.29.2013 By Staff Agreement with Shuanghui International Holdings values Smithfield at approximately $7.1 billion.Read More
Smithfield Foods rejects Continental Grain’s recommendations 04.29.2013 By Keith Nunes Calling Continental Grain's recommendations "inherently flawed," Smithfield Foods said it will consider its options.Read More
Continental continues to push for Smithfield Foods split 04.25.2013 By Keith Nunes Smithfield says its Hog Production assets give it a unique position in the market and spinning them off would not be in the company's best interests.Read More
Ratings firm issues warning over bird flu in China 04.16.2013 By Keith Nunes Further spread of the H7N9 virus may have a negative effect on companies with significant investments in China.Read More
Acquisitions and takeovers highlight active quarter in food and beverage industry 04.15.2013 By Monica Watrous Hormel Foods Corp., Tyson Foods and others padded their portfolios with diversified products.Read More
Ranking the meat and poultry industry’s top 10 companies 03.19.2013 By Monica Watrous Rising feed costs and shrinking cattle herd led to strategic changes for some processors.Read More
Smithfield Packing to close Maryland plant 03.15.2013 By Staff Bone-in ham production will be moved to North Carolina and Kentucky facilities.Read More
Smithfield pins growth on packaged meats 03.08.2013 By Monica Watrous Company continues to seek value-added opportunities in new product categories.Read More
Shareholder urges Smithfield to split 03.08.2013 By Staff Continental Grain tells Smithfield to break into three companies to better compete in the marketplace.Read More