date:May 16, 2014
ast cost and best in class operations, he said.
I applaud the entire Smithfield team for delivering a record first quarter with gains across our entire platform. This achievement underscores our focus and strength as a global food company as part of WH Group, Mr Pope said.
Fresh Pork
Fresh pork operating margins improved to 4 per cent, or $8 per head. Tight protein supplies combined with relatively strong demand resulted in an 18 per cent increase in the USDA pork cutout and allowed the compa