date:Aug 12, 2014
rably improved hog production profitability.
At the same time, lower live hog prices and enhanced pricing discipline fueled better fresh meat earnings. Equity income from the company's Mexican joint ventures also increased on higher hog prices resulting from PEDv in Mexico.
Subsequent to quarter end, Campofro Food Group's de-listing from the Spanish stock market was approved. Sigma Alimentos, the largest producer and distributor of refrigerated and frozen food in Mexico, and Smithfield now hol