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Smithfield sale won't harm U.S. food safety or security: CEO

2013-07-10 21:19:00| Food - Topix.net

The head of Smithfield Foods sought to reassure U.S. legislators on Wednesday that the deal to sell the Virginia ham maker to China's largest pork producer would not jeopardize the safety or security of the American food supply.

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Residents Complain over Smithfield Pig Farms

2013-07-10 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

US - Nearly 600 residents in North Carolina are taking action against Smithfield Foods over concerns about pollution, smell and flies from the company’s pig farm.

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Smithfield Foods deal is focus of congressional hearing

2013-07-09 17:01:16| Food - Topix.net

Smithfield Foods ' top executive is set to testify Wednesday before two senators who are deeply skeptical of a blockbuster deal to sell America's largest pork processor to a deep-pocketed Chinese concern.

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Who's Opposing Shuanghui's Acquisition of Smithfield Now?

2013-07-06 03:00:00| Food - Topix.net

Missouri's government may have vetoed a bill on foreign ownership of its agricultural land, but that won't stop the Chinese Shuanghui International from pushing forward with its $4.7 billion acquisition of Smithfield Foods .

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