Smithfield Foods Plans $1.3 Billion Processing Facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Smithfield Foods has begun the approval process for a new $1.3 billion packaged meats and fresh pork processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The proposed facility will be located in Foundation Park and is expected to replace the existing downtown plant, enhancing operational efficiency with advanced automation technology. Construction is projected to start in spring 2026, with production anticipated by late 2028. This investment aims to bolster the regional economy and support local agriculture.

Smithfield Foods has initiated plans for a $1.3 billion processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The new plant will replace the existing downtown facility, which has operated for over 100 years, and will be built in Foundation Park.
The project is contingent on regulatory approvals and board consent. Site work is expected to commence in spring 2026, with a groundbreaking in early 2027 and production beginning by late 2028. The facility will feature advanced automation, improving efficiency in pork processing. The investment supports local agriculture and aims to create jobs.




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