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Historic Smithfield market to be closed after more than 800 years
A famous meat market once targeted by pro-vegan campaigners is to close for good after more than 800 years of trading. London's historic Smithfield meat market and Billingsgate fish market will no ...
Smithfield Foods valued at $7.7 bln in lukewarm market debut
Smithfield Foods was valued at $7.7 billion after its shares fell 3.2% on Tuesday, in a muted debut that might prompt other IPO candidates to tread cautiously.
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Farewell to Smithfield – how past, present, commerce and culture collide in London’s 900-year-old meat market
The announcement by the City of London Corporation in November that Smithfield market is to close after almost 900 years of trading has been met with surprise and dismay. Many Londoners fear ...
US Pork Giant Smithfield Foods Stock Finishes Lower in Trading Debut
Smithfield Foods stock fell in its trading debut Tuesday after the pork giant priced shares below their marketed range.