Lower hog and pork cutout prices are squeezing industry margins, while Smithfield expects its packaged meats business to remain profitable despite cautious consumer spending.
Packaged meats demand stays firm despite margin pressure from fuel and packaging expenses
Packaged Meats leads revenue growth as acquisitions and investments drive expansion
Relocation follows operational shifts in Massachusetts and downtown Sioux Falls redevelopment prospects
Closure affects 190 employees, with production shifting within company network