Smithfield Foods To Host Fiscal 2011 Third Quarter Conference Call March 10

SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 16, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NYSE:SFD) announced today that the company will release its fiscal 2011 third quarter financial results on Thursday, March 10, 2011.

The company will host a live conference call and audio webcast at 9:00 AM ET to discuss the results. Participants can access the call by dialing [phone]. The call will be webcast at http://investors.smithfieldfoods.com/events.cfm and will be archived at this location. A telephone replay will be available at [phone] and will be archived for two weeks. The replay access code is 192581.

About Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods is the world's largest pork processor and hog producer, with revenues exceeding $11 billion in fiscal 2010. In the United States, the company is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories. From national brands and regional powerhouses in the United States to some of the best-known European brands, Smithfield Foods products are prized by retail, foodservice, and deli customers alike. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com .

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