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Smithfield 2nd quarter loss 11 Dec 2009

Smithfield reported sales of $2.7 billion versus $3.1 billion in the same period last year. The decrease is attributable to lower fresh pork selling prices, exchange rate changes in international operations and significantly lower hog prices in the US hog production business.

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