Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) Announces it Initiated the Approval Process to Build a New Packaged Meats and Fresh Pork Processing Facility

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-20T14:06:35+00:00

Smithfield Foods is seeking approval for a new meat processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to replace the current plant. The company also plans to acquire Nathan's Famous for $450 million to boost cost efficiencies and earnings.

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2026-03-20 14:06:35

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Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) has initiated the approval process for a new packaged meats and fresh pork processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, which will replace its existing plant. The company, which employs 3,200 people in Sioux Falls, recently announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire Nathan’s Famous for approximately $450 million. The acquisition, expected to close in the first half of 2026, is aimed at achieving annual cost synergies and is anticipated to be immediately accretive to Smithfield’s adjusted diluted EPS.

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