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Smithfield Foods Wants Nathan’s Famous—Is This the Start of a Meat Empire?
Smithfield Foods made headlines this week with its $450 million all-cash offer to acquire Nathan’s Famous, the iconic American hot dog brand founded on Coney Island over a century ago. The move, announced on January 21, 2026, signals a strategic push by Smithfield to deepen its footprint in value-added packaged meats and expand its branded consumer presence. The deal comes on the heels of Smithfield’s record Q3 2025 performance, where it posted $310 million in adjusted operating profit—up 8.5% YoY—and an 8.3% margin. With persistent input cost inflation and cautious consumer spending, Smithfield’s existing brand strategy has already delivered strong retail growth, bolstered by innovative product launches like Mike’s Hot Honey Bacon and increased market share in premium lunch meats and dry sausages. The Nathan’s acquisition presents both a growth lever and an integration challenge as the company looks to leverage synergies across its packaged meats portfolio.
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