Canada Reinstates Smithfield’s Tar Heel Facility for Exports
March 17, 2025 | 1 min to read
Canadian exports from Smithfield's Tar Heel, NC facility have resumed after a brief suspension due to a limited issue with certain offal shipments. The company expressed gratitude to the USDA and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for quickly resolving the matter. Smithfield Foods, Inc. is a prominent American food company known for its packaged meats and fresh pork products, maintaining strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers to meet global protein demand.
SMITHFIELD, Va. — Canadian exports from Smithfield’s Tar Heel, NC facility have resumed. Last week, Canada temporarily suspended imports from this facility following an issue with a limited number of certain offal shipments. We are grateful to the USDA and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for a quick resolution of this matter.
About Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD) is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.