How many companies did Smithfield Foods acquire between 1981 and 2008?
10
25
30
Nearly 40
Answer
Smithfield Foods acquired nearly 40 companies between 1981 and 2008, starting with the purchase of Gwaltney of Smithfield in 1981. This growth strategy helped the company become the largest pig and pork producer in the world.
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