In 2013, Smithfield and Kansas City Sausage formed a 50/50 joint venture.
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., acquired Kansas City Sausage Co., LLC, a Kansas City, Mo.-based producer of pre-rigor sausages. In 2013, Smithfield formed a 50/50 joint venture with the company.
"This latest acquisition will build on the success of our growing packaged meats business and brands. It simultaneously enhances our vertically integrated supply chain, further harmonizing our live production and processing capabilities," says Kenneth Sullivan, president and CEO of Smithfield Foods. "With this transaction, we will strengthen our focus on branded pre-rigor pork products and leverage Smithfield's expansive sales and distribution network to bring these premium offerings to more consumers."