Smithfield faces investor pressure

US: Smithfield to “review” Continental Grain criticism

Smithfield Foods has said it will "review" criticism from major shareholder Continental Grain into the US meat processor's strategy and…

US: Smithfield Foods urged to split in three

A major investor in Smithfield Foods has called on the US meat giant's board to consider splitting the company in…

US: Meat giant Smithfield says “transformation” paying off

Smithfield Foods said its move to become a company focusing more on "value-added" packaged meats is working after the US…

US: Smithfield Foods to form JV with Kansas Sausage Co.

US meat processor Smithfield Foods plans to form a joint venture with Kansas City Sausage Co. The transaction, announced today…

On the money: “Wall Street doesn’t appreciate us” – Smithfield CEO Pope

Smithfield Foods CEO Larry Pope has insisted the group is under-valued after shares in the meat firm fell more than…