date:May 15, 2014
ins were higher across all of Smithfields business units, led by the profitability of its Fresh Pork segment. With sales of $1,387 million this year vs. $1,187.2 million in 2013, the segments profitability increased 171 percent, to $59 million.
According to Pope, the benefits of the merger with WH Group are readily apparent.
Our results reflect outstanding execution at the operating level, better markets and an improved export environment owing, in good measure, to our strategic combination w