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Smithfield Foods, the US-based pork producer, has announced plans to build a new $1.3 billion state-of-the-art processing facility in Sioux Falls (SD).
The proposed 1.4 million sq ft facility will be located in Foundation Park and is intended to replace the company’s existing downtown plant, which has been in operation for over 100 years. Combining fresh pork processing and packaged meat production, the plant is expected to be the most technologically advanced of its kind in the USA, featuring high levels of automation and streamlined process flows.
Commenting on the investment, Shane Smith, president and CEO of Smithfield Foods, said: “This highly automated facility will represent a major investment in Sioux Falls, the state of South Dakota and the future of American agriculture”. He added that the move supports the company’s long-term strategy to optimize its value-added packaged meats and fresh pork operations.
The project, which is subject to regulatory and board approvals, is expected to see site work begin in spring 2026, with a full production launch targeted for the end of 2028. The development follows recent optimization efforts by the firm, including the announced closure of its dry sausage plant in Springfield (MA), earlier this month.
Source: Smithfield Foods / Food Business Africa / Food Dive / Just Food
