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Top 100 Meat & Poultry Processors

The Top 100 Meat & Poultry Processors of 2026

Positive consumer trends fueling protein consumption push meat and poultry sales to a record high $112 billion.

May 5, 2026

The 2026 Top 100 Meat & Poultry Processors highlights a $112B market fueled by strong demand, premium trends and Gen Z influence, despite tight cattle supply, rising costs and shifting protein dynamics across beef, pork and poultry.

USDA settles Packers and Stockyards cases with JBS USA and Smithfield Fresh Meats

Both cases revolve around allegations that trolleys were not uniform in weight.

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June 2, 2025

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Companies waive hearings and agree to pay civil penalties In both cases.

Smithfield Foods’ new $45 million wastewater system improving water quality in Big Sioux River

New system is replacing a majority of the existing system at Smithfield's pork-processing complex in Sioux Falls, S.D.

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July 26, 2023

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New denitrification process will reduce Smithfield’s overall nitrogen load to the Big Sioux River by two-thirds or more.

Smithfield Foods to White House: 'We're committed to ending food insecurity'

White House's Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health held Sept. 28.

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September 28, 2022

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Company highlights transformative commitments at White House conference on hunger, nutrition, and health.

Smithfield Foods announces participates in unity & action program to support Black and minority farmers

Smithfield Foods announces participants in unity & action program to support Black and minority farmers

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November 24, 2021

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Short documentary outlines initiative from the perspective of family farmers, highlights importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in American agriculture.

Smithfield Foods names new CEO, stops slaughtering pigs at its Smithfield facility

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July 16, 2021

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Shane Smith succeeds Dennis Organ as President/CEO.

Smithfield to pay $83 million to settle price-fixing claims

July 2, 2021

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Company was accused of conspiring to limit supply in pork market.

ApprenticeshipNC names Smithfield Foods Outstanding Registered Apprenticeship Employer

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May 11, 2021

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Company recognized for its innovative maintenance technician apprenticeship program with Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, NC.

Smithfield Foods announces new recyclable packaging and plastic reduction commitments

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March 16, 2021

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Smithfield Foods Inc. committed to achieve consumer packaging that is 90% recyclable, reusable or industrially compostable and to halve use of virgin petroleum-based plastic.

Smithfield Foods commits to reducing sodium and sugar 10%, cleaner labeling across products by 2025

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January 29, 2021

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Optimized sodium, sugar levels and increased label transparency advance Smithfield's mission to produce good food in a sustainable way.

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The Top 100 Meat & Poultry Processors of 2026

USDA settles Packers and Stockyards cases with JBS USA and Smithfield Fresh Meats

Smithfield Foods’ new $45 million wastewater system improving water quality in Big Sioux River

Smithfield Foods to White House: 'We're committed to ending food insecurity'

Smithfield Foods announces participants in unity & action program to support Black and minority farmers

Smithfield Foods names new CEO, stops slaughtering pigs at its Smithfield facility

Smithfield to pay $83 million to settle price-fixing claims

ApprenticeshipNC names Smithfield Foods Outstanding Registered Apprenticeship Employer

Smithfield Foods announces new recyclable packaging and plastic reduction commitments

Smithfield Foods commits to reducing sodium and sugar 10%, cleaner labeling across products by 2025

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