date:Jul 31, 2013
y, the deal raised concerns for lawmakers, prompting a meeting between Smithfield Foods and the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry in July. During his testimony, C. Larry Pope, chief executive officer of Smithfield Foods, said: This transaction will give Smithfield new channels to market and the strongest distribution network in China. By combining Shuanghui and Smithfield, we will accelerate both companies strategic plans, broaden our market reach and create exciting