On more than one occasion I've written of my preference for companies
that serve the processed/packaged food space in favor of those that sell
commoditized fresh/frozen products. That's certainly true in the
protein sector, where I much prefer the prospects of a company like
Hormel (NYSE:
HRL) to those of
Tyson (NYSE:
TSN). However,
Smithfield (NYSE:
SFD) is a curious case. Although it is one of
the many ways traders can invest in everyday products, this company has both a sizable fresh and packaged meats business.
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