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  • Hormel Foods Corporation

    Hormel Foods Corporation

    Hormel Foods Corporation is a worldwide leader in the processed food industry and is best known as the company that produces SPAM. The company has its headquarters in Austin, Minnesota. History The company’s history began when George Hormel founded Geo. A. Hormel & Company in 1891. After establishing his company, Hormel then built its first…

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  • Implications of Shuanghui Takeover of Smithfield to Food Safety

    Implications of Shuanghui Takeover of Smithfield to Food Safety

    In late May, it was announced that Shuanghui International, a Hong Kong-based company was to take over Smithfield Food. The deal was worth 4.7 billion dollars, currently marking it the biggest takeover by the Chinese government. Smithfield Food Company is based in Virginia and has been known for supplying precooked hams. The acquisition of the…

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