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Smithfield Foods, Inc. Overview

Address

200 Commerce St. Smithfield, 
VA 23430 United States
Phone: 757-365-3000
Fax:757-365-3017

Smithfield Foods, Inc. Rankings

#216 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011) 
#S&P 400 
#216 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

Company Description

When Smithfield Foods waddles up to the trough, the other porkers stand back. Big from acquisitions, the company is the world's largest hog producer and pork processor. Its products include more than 50 brands of fresh pork and processed, value-added pork products. Smithfield Foods sells its products under such brand names as Armour, Eckrich, Cook's, Farmland Foods, John Morrell, Patrick Cudahy, Gwaltney, and Healthy Ones. In addition to meat products, the company's specialty foods division offers nuts, desserts, and dressings. Smithfield distributes its meats in the US and internationally, mainly in Mexico, Western Europe, the UK, Poland, and Romania.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • Company History
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Earning Estimates
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

    Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

  • Company History

    When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up tp speed on a company's history.

  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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Hog & Pig Farming Industry Report

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Overview

The US hog and pig farming industry includes about 75,000 farms, 30,000 of which specialize in hogs and pigs, with combined annual revenue of about $19 billion. The industry is concentrated: about 20 percent of farms account for about 90 percent of revenue.

SIC: 0213

NAICS: 112210

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How does the farm manage fluctuations in feed costs?

Feed accounts for the majority of production costs for hog and pig farmers. A typical grow-finish pig eats more than 500 pounds of corn, grains, and soybeans in just four months of finishing; 80 percent of a grow-finish hog's diet is corn feed. Corn...

 

How can the farm help drive up pork consumption?

US pork consumption has remained flat for years, despite marketing efforts by the industry. Chicken overtook pork in the late 1990s and now rivals beef as the most popular meat in the US. Competition has resulted in slower growth in consumer prices...

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

    • Trends & Opportunies

      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

    • Call Preparation Questions

      Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

    • Business Challenges

      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

    • Executive Insight

      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

    • Financial Information

      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

    • Web Links & Acronyms

      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

    Hog & Pig Farming Industry Report

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    Animal Production Industry Report

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    Overview

    The US animal production industry includes more than 1 million farms with combined annual revenue of about $160 billion. Major companies include Dairy Farmers of America, Dean Foods, Pilgrim's Pride, Smithfield Foods, and US Premium Beef. Hog farming, poultry and egg production, and dairy operations are concentrated industries: the top 20 percent of companies in each of these three industries account for about 75 percent of revenue. Cattle ranching and feedlot operations are highly concentrated: the top 10 percent of companies account for about 75 percent of revenue.

    SIC: 0211, 0212, 0213, 0214, 0219, 0241, 0251, 0252, 0253, 0254, 0259, 0271, 0272, 0273, 0279

    NAICS: 112111, 112112, 112120, 112130, 112210, 112310, 112320, 112330, 112340, 112390, 112410, 112420, 112511, 112512, 112519, 112910, 112920, 112930, 112990

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How does the farm manage swings in prices for its products?

    Livestock market prices can fluctuate considerably monthly and yearly. Futures prices for hogs, cattle and chicken can vary 10 to 20 percent or more in 12 months. Prices can change rapidly for corn and soybeans, major feed grains for cattle, chickens,...

     

    How have feedlot operator and meatpacker consolidation affected the farm?

    Consolidation in feedlot and meatpacking industries often means fewer buyers for animals, with only two or three bidders at many animal auctions. The top five companies in beef packing, pork packing, and chicken processing dominate US meat production.

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunies

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Animal Production Industry Report

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      Meat Product Manufacturing Industry Report

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      Overview

      The US meat products manufacturing industry includes about 3,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $175 billion. Major companies include Tyson Foods, Smithfield Foods, and Pilgrim's Pride. Tyson is the largest beef company, Smithfield the largest pork company, and Pilgrim's Pride the largest poultry company. The slaughtering segment of the industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 90 percent of segment revenue. The secondary processing segment, meat processed from carcasses, is also concentrated: the top 50 companies generate about 65 percent of segment revenue. Poultry processing is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies generate more than 90 percent of revenue.

      SIC: 0751, 2013, 2077

      NAICS: 311611, 311612, 311613

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How does the company reduce risk of food contamination and subsequent recalls or litigation?

      Each year, more than 76 million Americans get sick and about 5,000 die from consuming contaminated foods and beverages. The USDA, which regulates various aspects of meat processing operations and has the power to shut plants down, has promoted a...

       

      How does the company secure an adequate supply of labor?

      Workers in slaughterhouses and meat processing plants receive relatively low wages and often work in difficult conditions. Labor turnover can be high. Meat processing, which requires workers to make repetitive motions with sharp tools, is one of the...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Meat Product Manufacturing Industry Report

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        Smithfield Foods, Inc.  Overview

        Top 3 Competitiors

        Company: Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc.
        Location: Sarasota, FL

        Company: Cargill Meat Solutions
        Location: Wichita, KS

        Company: Clougherty Packing, LLC
        Location: Los Angeles, CA

        Industries where Smithfield Foods, Inc. Competes

        Meat Product Manufacturing
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        Livestock & Other Animal Food Manufacturing
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        Animal Production
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        Food Manufacturing
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        Hog and Pig Farming
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        Competitive Landscape Brief

        Demand is driven primarily by domestic and international trends in pork consumption. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and reducing the spread of disease. Large companies have advantages in vertically integrating operations from birthing to packaging and distribution. Small operations, typically family-owned farms, can compete by specializing in a single stage of hog farming or by raising animals that are humanely treated, antibiotic-free, or otherwise tailored to buyers' specifications. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is about $665,000.

        Smithfield Foods, Inc. Competitive Landscape

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        Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Key Numbers
        • Profitability
        • Valuation
        • Operations
        • Financial Ratios
        • Per Share Data ($)
        • Growth Statistics
        • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

          Company Landscape Report Highlights

          • Competitors List

            Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of sucessfully introducing new products.

          • Competive Landscape

            Acess detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

          Competitive Landscape Report

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          Smithfield Foods, Inc. Overview

          Address

          200 Commerce St. Smithfield, 
          VA 23430 United States
          Phone: 757-365-3000
          Fax:757-365-3017

          Smithfield Foods, Inc. Rankings

          #216 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011) 
          #S&P 400 
          #216 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

          Company Description

          When Smithfield Foods waddles up to the trough, the other porkers stand back. Big from acquisitions, the company is the world's largest hog producer and pork processor. Its products include more than 50 brands of fresh pork and processed, value-added pork products. Smithfield Foods sells its products under such brand names as Armour, Eckrich, Cook's, Farmland Foods, John Morrell, Patrick Cudahy, Gwaltney, and Healthy Ones. In addition to meat products, the company's specialty foods division offers nuts, desserts, and dressings. Smithfield distributes its meats in the US and internationally, mainly in Mexico, Western Europe, the UK, Poland, and Romania.

          Smithfield Foods, Inc. Spotlight on IT

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          Hoover’s Spotlight Reports on IT give you a look inside of IT departments of top companies, making it easier for you to learn, prepare, and sell to the IT professionals that lead them. These reports reveal the software and platforms that are currently in use, an overview of the IT department and their strategy, and the IT leaders that make the decisions.

           

          Sections Included in Report

          • Company Overview
          • IT Strategy
          • IT Highlights
          • IT Executives
          • IT Contacts
          • Recent News and Activity
          • Conversation Starters
          • Industry Data
          • Major Subsidiaries and Locations

            Information Technology Report Highlights

            • Company Overview

              Quickly grasp how company operates and understand their current business environment, ensuring you make the right first impression with minimal time invested.

            • IT Highlights

              Be in the know about a company's current infrastructure before you make contact with the list of applications, software, and hardware presently in use.

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              Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you don't wast time talking to the wrong contact.

            • Conversation Starters

              Gain instant rapport by engaging you sales prospect as a fellow industry "insider," thanks to these carefully-designed call preparatiion question (with answers).

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              Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

            • IT Strategy

              Identify industry trends, opportunities, and challenges that a company is facing right now - often directly from the mouths of its own executives.

            • IT Executives

              Learn the background and technology interests of the company's IT executives, allowing you to strategically position your product in a way that's compatible with their vision.

            • Recent News & Activity

              Stay connected to your prospects and customers by communicating with them about recent developments that affect their business.

            • Industry Data

              Find the SIC and NAICS codes for the oftentimes disparate industries a company does business in to ensure your sales presentation delivers a wide-reaching and compelling value proposition.
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