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Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock is a food production and meat processing enterprise based in Smithfield, Virginia. Operating as a majority-owned subsidiary of WH Group, the enterprise specializes in the production, marketing, and distribution of packaged meats and fresh pork products. Its operations encompass swine farming, hog production, processing facilities, and distribution logistics across North America and select global markets. The product line includes bacon, hams, fresh pork cuts, smoked sausages, hot dogs, deli meats, and specialty prepared foods supplied to retail grocery chains, foodservice distributors, commercial restaurants, and international export channels.

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Public USOwnership
1936Year founded
~35,000Employees
Smithfield, United StatesHead office
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Products and/or services of Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock

  • Packaged Meats: Production and marketing of processed meats including bacon, hams, sausage, lunchmeat, hot dogs, and bacon bits. Products are distributed across retail grocery stores, supercenters, club stores, and foodservice operators throughout the United States and global markets.
  • Fresh Pork: Harvesting and fabrication of fresh pork cuts including loins, chops, ribs, tenderloins, shoulders, and organ meats. Facilities supply fresh meat directly to domestic retail supermarket chains, wholesale distributors, meat processors, and major export destinations.
  • Hog Production: Live swine raising operations utilizing company-owned farms and contract grower networks. Operations focus on breeding, farrowing, and finishing pigs to supply internal processing facilities with fully traceable, high-volume livestock optimized for quality specifications.
  • International Operations: Meat processing, livestock farming, and commercial distribution channels located in Mexico and European jurisdictions. Facilities produce packaged meats and fresh pork tailored to regional market preferences and international regulatory standards.
  • Foodservice Solutions: Supply of customized pork products, pre-cooked proteins, and bulk deli meats manufactured specifically for commercial kitchens, restaurant franchises, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and hospitality catering providers operating across North America.
  • Bioscience & Genetic Research: Swine genomic research, animal feed formulation programs, and biopharmaceutical material extraction. Operations isolate biological co-products such as heparin and heart valves for medical applications while optimizing livestock genetics and herd health.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock executive team

  • Mr. C. Shane SmithPresident, CEO & Director
  • Mr. Mark L. HallChief Financial Officer
  • Mr. Steven J. FrancePresident of Packaged Meats
  • Mr. Keller D. WattsChief Business Officer
  • Dr. Doug Sutton Ph.D.Chief Manufacturing Officer
  • Ms. Julie MacMedanVice President of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Tennille J. Checkovich J.D.Chief Legal Officer
  • Ms. Allyson Bouldon Esq., J.D.Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer
  • Mr. Brendan SmithChief Marketing Officer
  • Mr. Isham BennettChief Human Resources Officer