Smithfield Foods 3rd quarter sales in detail
By APThursday, March 11, 2010
At a Glance: Smithfield Foods 3Q results
Weak demand has hurt Smithfield Foods for some time, and the company cut production during its third quarter, which further hurt sales. But the company says trends are improving, and it saw gains in some areas.
Here is a breakdown of sales performance in key segments of Smithfield Foods.
— FRESH PORK: Down 10 percent to $1 million
— PACKAGED MEATS: Down 18 percent to $1.4 million
— INTERNATIONAL: Up 3 percent to $343.1 million
— HOG PRODUCTION: Up nearly 5 percent to $691.8 million
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