Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods workers voice excitement for new Sioux Falls plant

“It’s an excited group of people down here.” As Smithfield Foods prepares to start work on its new plant, we spoke with some employees about the future move.

2 weeks ago

With ‘exceptional’ employee giving, Smithfield earns recognition from Sioux Empire United Way

The numbers only start to tell the story, but they’re impressive on their own: Three in four Smithfield employees give to Sioux Empire United Way, amounting to a huge total.

2 months ago

Local pork producers on Smithfield Foods project: ‘For us, it means everything’

“My boy has a future to take pigs to.” Local pork producers say news of Smithfield Foods’ new plant means their family businesses will go on.

3 months ago

Sioux Falls City Council approves tax increment financing plan, conditional use permit for Smithfield Foods

The Sioux Falls City Council has approved two items related to the proposed $1.3 billion Smithfield Foods plant.

3 months ago

Planning Commission approves TIF request, conditional use permit for Smithfield Foods

After nearly four hours of testimony Wednesday, the Sioux Falls Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit and tax increment financing district for the proposed new Smithfield Foods plant.

3 months ago

Smithfield Foods releases site plan ahead of first city approvals

The first city approvals for Smithfield Foods’ new processing plant are scheduled for this week, and the company is detailing its plans for the location at Foundation Park.

3 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: Smithfield story sets stage for Sioux Falls’ future

In this week’s column, Jodi breaks down the biggest business news story in recent Sioux Falls history.

3 months ago

Next steps for Smithfield project include financing request, land sale

Days after Smithfield’s historic announcement, the city is talking next steps for its new land the company will leave behind.

3 months ago

CEO Series: Shane Smith, Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods CEO Shane Smith spent one-on-one time with us to talk about his company’s historic investment in Sioux Falls and what to expect from a new plant.

4 months ago

Smithfield Foods to build $1B+ plant at new site as century-old location will redevelop

Smithfield Foods Inc. is leaving its 117-year-old location for an estimated $1.3 billion plant being planned on 200 acres in northwest Sioux Falls.

4 months ago

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