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Smithfield denies the rumors about closing its ham factory in Virginia

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"We evaluate the best site to produce our Genuine Smithfield Ham. Recent media reports are sensationalized and exaggerated".

Posted on Jul 25 ,14:00

Smithfield denies the rumors about closing its ham factory in Virginia

News regarding closing down one of the oldest facilities owned by Smithfield Foods is denied by the company. The producer explained that it has halted the operation in the smokehouse that produces Genuine Smithfield Ham in Smithfield, Virginia while is looking for another site to relocate the production line.
"Recent media reports regarding Smithfield Foods, Inc. closing its smokehouse that produces Genuine Smithfield Ham in Smithfield, Virginia, are sensationalized and exaggerated. Contrary to these media reports, Smithfield has absolutely no intention of ceasing production of Genuine Smithfield Ham in the town of Smithfield, Virginia. The company simply shuttered one of the oldest buildings on our large Smithfield-Virginia complex while we evaluate the best site to produce our Genuine Smithfield Ham going forward. Our smokehouse employees have been relocated to another facility on our campus", Keira Lombardo, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Smithfield Foods said in a press release.
At this time, the demand for ham is to be covered by the products kept on the inventory while the producers can use the opportunity to assess alternatives for the production of these item.

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