CEO of Sandell Management offers strategies, including spinning off the food business

Kevin Myers to assume post as vice president of R&D in October.

A solid majority of shareholders vote in favor of the proposed acquisition by Shuanghui.

Installation of a solar array at the company's Fresno beef plant is complete.

A ceremony celebrates the start of the company's integrated poultry operation in China.

Starboard Value is unable to find a higher offer for Smithfield Foods.

The product is the result of a challenge from Walmart.

Construction on poultry facility set for October.

Volume declines reveal weakness across categories.